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Author Topic: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest  (Read 1371 times)

Offline Daggerz

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Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« on: March 18, 2019, 01:38:47 PM »
Thinking on ordering this vest, and would appreciate your feedback.  Likes/dislikes?  Fit, quality, etc.  Thanks. 

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2019, 03:53:08 PM »
I just ordered two, one for me and one for my son. Hunted them Saturday and well pleased. Previously hunted an I-beam hard for the last 7 seasons. The Easy rider is more comfortable IMO, seems beefier and made from better material. Weighs same as empty I-beam as far as I can tell. Pockets are laid out better than I-beam IMO. I was able to put everything I had in my I-beam into the Easy Rider except for extra box calls, and I carry a bunch of stuff. I bought a couple HS Strut box call holsters and tacked on a Velcro strap right above the vest box call holder to make a second "modular" box call holder. Seat cushion is better quality than I-Beam.

Mossy oak store had them on sale for $109. My wife was able to get another bit off with online coupons and ended up with $92 a vest. Good luck with it. I really like mine.
"Turkeys ain't nothing but big quail son."-Dad

“The truth is that no one really gives a dam how many turkeys you kill.”-T

"No self respecting turkey hunter would pay $5 for a call that makes a good sound when he can buy a custom call for $80 and get the same sound."-NWiles

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2019, 04:17:40 PM »
Thanks! 

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2019, 10:37:38 PM »
I bought a time and motion beat back in December. I haven’t had a chance to use it yet, but I’m impressed with the pockets and overall layout. I also have a tenzing tv14? But I could never get it as snug as I like. The time and motion seems to be more adjustable. I’m about 6’1” 185 lbs.

I’m looking forward to getting it out this spring!

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2019, 09:00:57 AM »
I also had a Tenzing TP14, but sold it.   

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2019, 05:29:54 PM »
I tried one on and I liked the fit and layout.

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2019, 10:30:46 PM »
Ordered the vest, today.

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2019, 10:41:13 PM »
Overall, I like mine. I would change some things on it though.

The seat magnets could be stronger than what they are.

I also added a mouth call pouch with a lanyard on it. The 2 mesh sleeves for mouth calls weren't very secure. The calls would easily fall out with my use. I just attached the lanyard to the d-ring that the locator call lanyards goes on. Then I just drop the pouch into one of the zippered interior pockets.

I think it is one of the better vest options offered today even with these issues.

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2019, 09:34:45 AM »
Thanks.  Good info.

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2019, 10:41:13 AM »
I also had a Tenzing TP14, but sold it.   

From what I've seen of it, I'm glad I made the switch. The Tenzing was a quality vest, but didn't fit me well.

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2019, 04:38:42 PM »
Overall, I like mine. I would change some things on it though.

The seat magnets could be stronger than what they are.

I also added a mouth call pouch with a lanyard on it. The 2 mesh sleeves for mouth calls weren't very secure. The calls would easily fall out with my use. I just attached the lanyard to the d-ring that the locator call lanyards goes on. Then I just drop the pouch into one of the zippered interior pockets.

I think it is one of the better vest options offered today even with these issues.
You are right about the seat magnets. They aren't bad but they are a little weaker than the I-beam magnets I've had previously. Once in a while the seat will work loose. I am not above scavenging another magnet and tacking it on. I use the mesh mouth call holders for extra rubber bands for box calls. One last thing, there isn't a gun cradle on the easy rider. I tacked a loop of paracord on to make one. Outside that, it's a great vest.
"Turkeys ain't nothing but big quail son."-Dad

“The truth is that no one really gives a dam how many turkeys you kill.”-T

"No self respecting turkey hunter would pay $5 for a call that makes a good sound when he can buy a custom call for $80 and get the same sound."-NWiles

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2019, 09:57:02 PM »
Overall, I like mine. I would change some things on it though.

The seat magnets could be stronger than what they are.

I also added a mouth call pouch with a lanyard on it. The 2 mesh sleeves for mouth calls weren't very secure. The calls would easily fall out with my use. I just attached the lanyard to the d-ring that the locator call lanyards goes on. Then I just drop the pouch into one of the zippered interior pockets.

I think it is one of the better vest options offered today even with these issues.
You are right about the seat magnets. They aren't bad but they are a little weaker than the I-beam magnets I've had previously. Once in a while the seat will work loose. I am not above scavenging another magnet and tacking it on. I use the mesh mouth call holders for extra rubber bands for box calls. One last thing, there isn't a gun cradle on the easy rider. I tacked a loop of paracord on to make one. Outside that, it's a great vest.

How do you like the gun cradle? That’s one of the features that drew me to the Ol’ Tom (and finding it for $40 on sale!), but it seems to get mixed reviews at best.

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Re: Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Vest
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2019, 10:31:31 AM »
I like them good enough to make them for vests that don't have them. Great for holding the gun butt (along with an HS strut knee gun cradle) while you work a call with your hands. Haven't had it impede anything so far and have used one for a good many years. Great when you need it. Good luck this spring.
"Turkeys ain't nothing but big quail son."-Dad

“The truth is that no one really gives a dam how many turkeys you kill.”-T

"No self respecting turkey hunter would pay $5 for a call that makes a good sound when he can buy a custom call for $80 and get the same sound."-NWiles