Deer hoist
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Geoshot,
You could try Cabela's but i suspect the cost of shipping would take the shine off using them..
Here in the UK, David Stretton builds that sort of thing and would probably custom build the item to your spec's if required..David runs Donington Deer Management and from the few dealings I've had with him seems a decent enough chap... http://www.doningtondeermanagement.co.uk/
Regards,
Peter
You could try Cabela's but i suspect the cost of shipping would take the shine off using them..
Here in the UK, David Stretton builds that sort of thing and would probably custom build the item to your spec's if required..David runs Donington Deer Management and from the few dealings I've had with him seems a decent enough chap... http://www.doningtondeermanagement.co.uk/
Regards,
Peter
widows son
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Donnington deer management, larder equipment he knows how to charge .
Like the light brigade .
Has know one told him the price of steel has more than halved in the last couple of months . Wow
Like the light brigade .
Has know one told him the price of steel has more than halved in the last couple of months . Wow
widows son
Expensive? Everything is relative. When you look at the amount of work that goes into the equipment that Dave makes and the quality, it's not that expensive. The cost of the raw material is minimal compared to the labour that goes into the fabrication. Also, however much we might think otherwise, demand for deer equipment is minimal, so you don't get the benefits of production volumes.
Given that he's only charging £6-£9 for gambrels, I'd say he's pretty good value. Likewise, his deer cradles have gone down in price compared to the pre-Internet days.
This is like the argument of "how much should I pay for stalking" - some people think anything that isn't free is too expensive. If you don't want to pay, no-one's forcing you.
BTW, before anyone asks, I have no connection with Dave Stretton other than being a past customer.
willie_gunn
Expensive? Everything is relative. When you look at the amount of work that goes into the equipment that Dave makes and the quality, it's not that expensive. The cost of the raw material is minimal compared to the labour that goes into the fabrication. Also, however much we might think otherwise, demand for deer equipment is minimal, so you don't get the benefits of production volumes.
Given that he's only charging £6-£9 for gambrels, I'd say he's pretty good value. Likewise, his deer cradles have gone down in price compared to the pre-Internet days.
This is like the argument of "how much should I pay for stalking" - some people think anything that isn't free is too expensive. If you don't want to pay, no-one's forcing you.
BTW, before anyone asks, I have no connection with Dave Stretton other than being a past customer.
willie_gunn
Hi willie_gunn
Just what I was thinking mate, but written much better than I would have managed.
Plus Mr Stretton has already been in touch to arrange viewing/delivery options etc - pretty good so far in my book. I don't mind paying a bit extra for good product with good service, and the two don't always go together.
If I was charging for my time the prices would be a lot higher than what he is charging that's for sure.
ATB
Geo
Just what I was thinking mate, but written much better than I would have managed.
Plus Mr Stretton has already been in touch to arrange viewing/delivery options etc - pretty good so far in my book. I don't mind paying a bit extra for good product with good service, and the two don't always go together.
If I was charging for my time the prices would be a lot higher than what he is charging that's for sure.
ATB
Geo
Geo
Have you progressed at all with the deer hoist? Just interested to hear of your experience with it.
BTW, 4 gambrels ordered and received from Mr Stretton - very good quality and very good price.
willie_gunn
Have you progressed at all with the deer hoist? Just interested to hear of your experience with it.
BTW, 4 gambrels ordered and received from Mr Stretton - very good quality and very good price.
willie_gunn
RICK O SHEA
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I purcased the david strtton deer hoist about two years ago and cant fault it, well made good value for money and if looked after should last you years. Well longer than my binoculars that fell out the high seat did anyway OUCHHHHH.
If you stalk the larger species on your own they are invaluable easily lifting fallow reds and boar up off the ground and out of harms way.
Thats assuming you can get a vehickle on site , it certainly makes the grallock much easier on your back.
The same time i bought the skinning rig attachment and once set up i can skin a large fallow buck in about three minutes.
Quality job as well no hair all over the carcuss as in some hand skinnings.
Once finnished with it all packs up tidelly into the truck [SORTED]
ATB
RICK O SHEA
If you stalk the larger species on your own they are invaluable easily lifting fallow reds and boar up off the ground and out of harms way.
Thats assuming you can get a vehickle on site , it certainly makes the grallock much easier on your back.
The same time i bought the skinning rig attachment and once set up i can skin a large fallow buck in about three minutes.
Quality job as well no hair all over the carcuss as in some hand skinnings.
Once finnished with it all packs up tidelly into the truck [SORTED]
ATB
RICK O SHEA
StalkingKent
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Thank you for the pictures Rick, that certainly looks the business and is a nice piece of kit. Dare I ask how much???
Steve.
Steve.
Sauer_202_6.5x55
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Hoist
Can I ask how small it folds down too?
Can I ask how small it folds down too?
RICK O SHEA
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deer hoist/boar
"PREDATORCONTROL"
According to the price list i have here the hoist is £135.00 and the skinning attachment is £80.00 or £95.00 if you want the stainless steel model.
Postage can be a bit pricey better to collect in person or do as i did and collect it from the game fair. The money i would have spent on postage i put a few quid to and purchased the skinning rig.
He can be contacted at david.stretton@btconnect.com
I am not connected with his company in any way ,i just no a good product when i see one
David assured me it would lift anything you are likely to shoot in the uk and so far he has been proved right
When i find my memory card i will post some pictures of the skinning rig in action, the wife put it somewhere safe and i am still looking.
Here it is in use
I hoisted up this 170ib boar with one hand sorry no picture of a deer on it ,they are on that card.
ATB
RICK O SHEA
PREDATORCONTROL said:
"PREDATORCONTROL"
According to the price list i have here the hoist is £135.00 and the skinning attachment is £80.00 or £95.00 if you want the stainless steel model.
Postage can be a bit pricey better to collect in person or do as i did and collect it from the game fair. The money i would have spent on postage i put a few quid to and purchased the skinning rig.
He can be contacted at david.stretton@btconnect.com
I am not connected with his company in any way ,i just no a good product when i see one
David assured me it would lift anything you are likely to shoot in the uk and so far he has been proved right
When i find my memory card i will post some pictures of the skinning rig in action, the wife put it somewhere safe and i am still looking.
Here it is in use
I hoisted up this 170ib boar with one hand sorry no picture of a deer on it ,they are on that card.
ATB
RICK O SHEA
RICK O SHEA
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Re: Hoist
sauer_202_6.5*5.5
The hoist takes down into four parts
Legs 26.5 inches
Main body 49 inches
gantry 57 inches
Should fit in any truck with no problems at all.
On a couple of occasions i have taken it in the wifes 16v escort hatch by dropping down one of the rear seats.
If you have any concerns as to dimentions speak to david as he is a very helpfull chap and could probably help in any modifications you require
Hope this helps
RICK O SHEA
Sauer_202_6.5x55 said:
sauer_202_6.5*5.5
The hoist takes down into four parts
Legs 26.5 inches
Main body 49 inches
gantry 57 inches
Should fit in any truck with no problems at all.
On a couple of occasions i have taken it in the wifes 16v escort hatch by dropping down one of the rear seats.
If you have any concerns as to dimentions speak to david as he is a very helpfull chap and could probably help in any modifications you require
Hope this helps
RICK O SHEA
Rick
Thanks for posting these pics. A good friend has the free-standing version and it works a treat. I've been toying with the idea of buying one, but the larder is getting that full I might just carry on skinning by hand
willie_gunn
Thanks for posting these pics. A good friend has the free-standing version and it works a treat. I've been toying with the idea of buying one, but the larder is getting that full I might just carry on skinning by hand
willie_gunn
StalkingKent
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Rick,
Thank you for the information.
Steve.
Thank you for the information.
Steve.
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