Does anyone know of a simple way to fix avain x decoys that won't hold air ? Got one that leaks down after a few minutes and was looking for help.
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Are they the older model decoys?
Yep , they are several years old ... and I thought the same thing about the DSD when I was typing it ::)
Why not just call or email customer service..see of they can help you...
put them in a tub and see where the bubbles come from, if its a small hole a little glue will fix it, if its around the stem id contact avain X I had great dealings with their customer service before.
Email avian x and see what they say they might have a solution for you.
Good thread here for the same thing: http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?topic=51794.15
Thanks.. might try the shoe goo trick as the leak is in the stem. Already had a email in to Avian but thought somebody might know a trick on here
This is strange to me. I have two AvianX hens, the newer style, and I don't even care if the valve is open or closed because I don't see a lot of difference in them blown up or not. Sometimes I forget to blow them up and I don't notice. They've been in the garage since last season with the valve open and I'm sure I could put them on a stake and they'd look good. Hmmm.
Quote from: 2eagles on March 14, 2017, 05:38:41 PM
This is strange to me. I have two AvianX hens, the newer style, and I don't even care if the valve is open or closed because I don't see a lot of difference in them blown up or not. Sometimes I forget to blow them up and I don't notice. They've been in the garage since last season with the valve open and I'm sure I could put them on a stake and they'd look good. Hmmm.
agree, and if it's a warm sunny day , the heat of the sun will inflated them more...i never put much air in mine...
Always best to call any company if possible vs email. Phones ring. Emails ding. Make sense?
Quote from: wdog on March 14, 2017, 03:12:10 PM
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Quote from: Greg Massey on March 14, 2017, 05:52:09 PM
Quote from: 2eagles on March 14, 2017, 05:38:41 PM
This is strange to me. I have two AvianX hens, the newer style, and I don't even care if the valve is open or closed because I don't see a lot of difference in them blown up or not. Sometimes I forget to blow them up and I don't notice. They've been in the garage since last season with the valve open and I'm sure I could put them on a stake and they'd look good. Hmmm.
agree, and if it's a warm sunny day , the heat of the sun will inflated them more...i never put much air in mine...
Thought I was the only one! I don't use them every hunt, but I probably won't blow mine up more than twice all season.
To the OP's question, maybe you could use a small tire plug??
I would just call Avian X customer service department there good people to work with.
Quote from: wdog on March 14, 2017, 03:12:10 PM
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They are not suppose to hold air. The purpose of blowing them up is to get them into the right shape. If they are not keeping their shape blow them into shape then place them in the shower directly under the hot water. This will soften the body and allow it to go back into shape.
Quote from: backforty on March 15, 2017, 08:58:30 PM
They are not suppose to hold air. The purpose of blowing them up is to get them into the right shape. If they are not keeping their shape blow them into shape then place them in the shower directly under the hot water. This will soften the body and allow it to go back into shape.
ughhh yeah they are.
I'd recommend some candles, a little Barry Manilow, hot shower, and some soft touching for you and your decoy. You really need to show those Chinese decoys some love to get them to firm up.
Quote from: Gobble! on March 16, 2017, 08:38:54 AM
I'd recommend some candles, a little Barry Manilow, hot shower, and some soft touching for you and your decoy. You really need to show those Chinese decoys some love to get them to firm up.
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Quote from: Gobble! on March 16, 2017, 08:38:54 AM
I'd recommend some candles, a little Barry Manilow, hot shower, and some soft touching for you and your decoy. You really need to show those Chinese decoys some love to get them to firm up.
They do want you to take a shower with em to get the crease out. Lol