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Offline J-dog

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DB blind question??
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:45:00 PM »
Double bull blind shooting a 64" recurve - can I get by with a 68" model or do I need the extra 4 inches (recurve model). Gonna spend that much 4 more inches is 100 bucks... (easy)

Second question - are they rain proof?

J
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Offline Wary Buck

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2009, 12:49:00 PM »
If in doubt, go larger.  That's my experience anyway.  Too often I'm digging a pit in the middle of my blinds to accomodate my bow's length.  I shoot a 64" bow out of 2 Double Bulls and 1 Boondocks (Scheels), and limb clearance IS a bit of an issue.  I do NOT have any special stickbow model blind, but wish I did.

That said, I don't hunt a ton out of the ground blinds so hopefully some others with LOTS of experience will chime in.
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Offline wingnut

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2009, 12:51:00 PM »
I'd go with the taller recurve model.  I have 4 of them and love me.

They are not rain proof but are rain resistant.

I've never sat in one in a downpour but in a steady rain, I stayed dry.

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Offline O.L. Adcock

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2009, 12:57:00 PM »
I've taken critters from both with a 64" longbow but you'd be happier with the recurve model...O.L.
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Offline katman

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2009, 01:33:00 PM »
You will only regret it if it is too short. Spray the top with silicone waterproofing and let air about a week so scent will be gone, does a pretty good job at keeping you dry.
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Offline hunt it

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 01:47:00 PM »
Recurve model is only way to go. Last one I bought was only $50.00 more for recurve model.
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Offline J-dog

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2009, 02:11:00 PM »
OK - thanks yall for the opinions - recurve model it is.

J
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Offline Oliverstacy

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2009, 02:28:00 PM »
I have the recurve model and love it, after sitting in it for a season I got into my buddies regular version and wouldn't recommend it.

I was shooting a 62" longbow; I did notice a difference with my longbow from my 60" recurve in the spring.  

If your one who shoots a shorter bow around 56” or so I think the shorter blind would work great…I have a 56” Whisperstik coming this spring, so my T2 might even get some use also.

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Offline duck'n

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2009, 02:35:00 PM »
I shot my 64" longbow out of a recurve model very comfortably...that is what I would go with if I was buying.
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Offline Gary Logsdon

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2009, 02:46:00 PM »
I have nothing but recurve models.  You'll appreciate the extra overhead room.
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Offline Oliverstacy

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Re: DB blind question??
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2009, 09:00:00 PM »
I like being able to stand up in mine and just touch the top of my head...I'm about as close to 6' without being there.

Josh
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Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy!  
Kanati 60" 57@29"
AP Cumberland 66" 58@29"
WhisperStik KajikaStik 56" Recurve with Canebrakes...57@28"
WhisperStik KajikaStik aka "Wormy" RC & LB,both 55@29"
Martin Savannah 50@28"
Kota Kill-um 55@28"
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