New Hunting Blind

[snow leopard]

i was just going to ask for opinions on a good blind for turkeys, so please send pics to: laotzu61@hotmail.com. and thanks!

[LBR]

I looked at my pics again, and they just don't do it any justice.  This blind is HUGE--at least as big as the biggest I've been in before, maybe bigger.

I hope to have a friend that knows how to take pictures over this week and get some better ones to give an idea of the size of this thing.  Today I had company--there were three grown men inside one of these blinds (including me--the other two guys weren't as big, but they weren't small either) and we had plenty of room to move around--not at all elbow to elbow.

If you have ever been inside an Ameristep Penthouse, this one has at least as much room.  It sets up faster, and takes down a LOT faster.  

The first time I set it up, without even reading the instructions, I was able to set it up in a minute or two and can take it down as fast or faster.  Getting it back into the carrying case is pretty easy also--ideal for turkey hunting as it can be assembled/dissasembled/moved quickly and easily.

It also has two small ports for a video camera, several pockets on the inside, and ties on the outside to add native brush to completely hide it.  

Shipping isn't too bad on it.  I checked the shipping from here to Copperas Cove, Tx (via Fed-Ex)--think it was $22 and change.  Based on that, I figure I can ship almost anywhere in the continintal U.S. for $20-$30.  I will only charge actual shipping cost, and can ship via Fed-Ex, USPS, or UPS.

[snow leopard]

chad; where did you get it from? i did a search of natchez trail outfitters and came up empty. thanks.

[LBR]

I'm not sure what company manufactured them--my bet is the same blind is being sold under a few different names.

The wholesaler I get them from is local--a big-shot in a different industry that decided to branch out.  I just happened to have worked under him 20 or so years ago, and he knows my family, etc. so we were able to work out a deal.

I'll see if I can track down the actual manufacturer.  I can say the quality is very good--better than the Ameristep blinds I've been using the last 5-6 years.

[S.C. Hunter]

Pics please. Thank you.

[Mudd]

I'll be watching this thread.

I'd love to see what you've got for that price.

Thanks in advance.

God bless,Mudd

[LBR]

SC Hunter, Mudd--pics sent.  Everyone who's requested pics should have them--if I missed anyone, just let me know.

[nybowman]

Pleasesend the pics to me also. rrice@twcny.rr.com            Thanks

[**DONOTDELETE**]

For comparison, my longbow is 66".  I'm 6' 2", (LBR).

If you have ever been inside an Ameristep Penthouse, this one has at least as much room--maybe more.  It sets up faster, and takes down a LOT faster.  The first time I did it, without even reading the instructions, I was able to set it up in a minute or two and can take it down as fast or faster.  Getting it back into the carrying case is pretty easy also--ideal for turkey hunting as it can be assembled/dissasembled/moved quickly and easily.

[LBR]

Thanks Sal!  I never learned how to post pictures.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

any time Chad,

I'm having little trouble with the last pic.. I'll add it later Today. The back pack pic.

[imskippy]

Thats a sweet blind. I like the lower corner windows aswell. Makes me wish I didn't just pick one up elswhere. I guess it couldn't hurt to have a second one at some point.

[snow leopard]

is it waterproof, or water-resistant? thanks. also, does it come with a 52" plasma and audio system?!! (just kidding) had to throw something goofy in there------.

[LBR]

Water resistant.  The ceiling seams are all taped.  I haven't sat in it in the rain, but I believe it will be just fine.

Sony Playstation sold separately.....

[owlbait]

Looks like an Eastman product. I have one similar, LX-5 Undercover. The Yukon blinds were almost identical. Very nice blinds for the money.

[LBR]

Could be--I haven't had time to try and track it down.

[LBR]

I just realized that pic with me in it makes the blind look a LOT smaller than it is.  Trust me, 3 or 4 guys my size will fit in it and not be rubbing elbows.  It is HUGE.

My brother timed me setting it up/taking it down today.  Time started when I started to unzip the bag.  I had it out and up in a little over 40 seconds.  Taking it down, including putting it back in the bag and zipping it up, took 38 seconds.

Local folks are grabbing them up--even sold one to the UPS guy today.  The demo does it--once folks see it in person, and see how easy it is to put up and take down, it's a done deal.

Hope to get some good pics on my site soon.

[Turkeys Fear Me]

LBR = Large Blinds Rule

 

[LBR]

Methinks my moniker has been altered......

[Mudd]

Do you have any idea how much shipping would be to mid-Missouri?

Thanks in advance!

God bless,Mudd