2 of my Avian X decoys Jake & breeding hen are leaking air around the tube that the stakes go in. I leave them partially deflated and stored in A/C. Anyone else have isssues with them. Mine are 2-3 yrs old.
Quote from: strutter on March 19, 2018, 12:39:30 PM
2 of my Avian X decoys Jake & breeding hen are leaking air around the tube that the stakes go in. I leave them partially deflated and stored in A/C. Anyone else have isssues with them. Mine are 2-3 yrs old.
Definitely had the same issue, there are some instructions i think on youtube about dropping some glue or something in there, didn't help for mine, i tried flexseal, that didnt help either so i returned and bought a different brand.
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Discussed multiple times on here. Here's a link to one thread: http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,71585.msg697672.html#msg697672
Try that green "Slime" brand tire repair liquid. It fixed mine right up. Squirt some down in decoy, then fully inflate. Set upright and swish it around so that the slime has a chance to find and fill the spots that are leaking. That being said, I always leave my avian x decoys inflated. That way, if it is a leak at the valve, it stays sealed.
for what they charge for those you would think they would hold up.
Yea. They suck. Mine was leaking last year. Contacted them and didn't get any help. I asked them about putting the slime in. I was told not to do that, as it may damage decoy. Hahahaha. I said it is damaged. It's not holding air. I will never buy 1 again. Terrible customer service. Going to try a dsd. Good luck getting help from them. Let us know if they help you. :OGturkeyhead:
Got a email from them, they said use a hot glue gun. I said the decoy slot is leaking air. They said patch holes from shells with hot glue gun. They gave no advice or ways to fix the issue. They said get a replacement if my decoy was broke. Mine was less then 1 season old, 5weekends of use, maybe.
My breeder hen had a leak in the same spot. Pinpointed the leak with soapy water. Used aquaseal on the leak and it worked like a charm, hasn't leaked since.
one little pellet hits them and they are done for. I have 5 of them and I went and bit the bullet awhile back and bought DSD aint got to worry about them going flat, and they are lighter then my avian x
one of mine leaks air slowly, they still look and work fine for me even when they lose a little pressure.
Nothin wrong with the avian x decoys. Not perfect but they are effective. Ive had one of the original avian x upright hens since they first came out, and its held up great.If only that decoy could talk, boy its seen a lot of gobblers die over the years and has taken quite a beating in the process. Id be willing to bet its seen more gobblers die than some guys posting to this very thread. :TooFunny: The new style avian x decoys definitely have had quite an issue with them leaking around the stake hole. Luckily my new style breeder hen was an easy fix. Hopefully they tighten up the Q.C. and start making the new ones with the quality of the originals.
My avian x strutter fell apart ( the rear fan clamp fell off ) and all my hens leak .just bought my first DSD and it's night and day better than my avian x junk .
I bought a hen the 1st year they came out to compare with my DSD,also a 1st year hard plastic. Once I saw all the drama,shower with it and blowing it, I took it back.
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The screw in the top of mine fell out in the woods. So now it won't hold air at all. I need to find a new screw since that's the top anchor point for the stake hole. Then I may just fill it up with spray foam.
I've never had to blow up my Avian X laydown hen , decoy...... :turkey: :turkey: :turkey:
I've used a couple for 2 seasons with no issues
I was just getting ready to buy an avian-x. May hold off since everyone is having these issues.
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Quote from: Flyinhunter on March 20, 2018, 11:09:06 AM
I was just getting ready to buy an avian-x. May hold off since everyone is having these issues.
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Don't be another statistic.............just do the right thing, go with the DSD's and be done buying decoys...............lol.
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Quote from: Flyinhunter on March 20, 2018, 11:09:06 AM
I was just getting ready to buy an avian-x. May hold off since everyone is having these issues.
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Don't be another statistic.............just do the right thing, go with the DSD's and be done buying decoys...............lol.
Agree
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I've heard of to many issues of the Avians leaking. Ill stick with my cheap Carry-Lite collapsibles...
I know they do this as a collapsible feature but sure seems to be a problem, we would see a bunch of returns on these every year...
When I do use decoys DSD and Done!
MK M GOBL
I've got both dsd and avian x. My quarter strut Jake avian x has been peppered several times. Still holding up. Can hear pellets rolling around inside it. Had a couple of feeder hens that leak but the green slime worked like a charm for me.
Now I also like my dsd' s. Light and I like the stake system with the o rings better than the avian x system. They are great but they will chip and if you are not careful can crack or break. All I'm saying is that both are not perfect.
End of the day, I always seem to go with my avian x more than my dsd's
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I have 4 AvianX turkey decoys. (I'm not telling how many AX waterfowl decoys I have because my wife might read this.) I don't think my turkeys leak air, but I don't care if they do leak. I'm not gonna dribble them like a basketball anyhow. Blow' up and use them. Don't even have to push the valve back in because they hold shape just fine. Non-issue!
Thanks I went with the green slime I'll see how it holds up.
I've got 3 and never had a problem, all you need to do is take care of them...just like your gun or calls...
I poured some 2 part polyurethane marine foam(2# density)in them.Go easy with it,it gets crazy.
My Avian x (4) have never leaked. I chose them because they are cheaper than DSD. There is nothing wrong with the paint as it is extremely realistic and has never chipped. I have been using them for almost 4 years. In fact I have been getting them ready for the upcoming season (along with the rest of the flock) the past couple days. Early in the season I may use ten to fifteen decoys and my Avian's are always in the front skirmish line. I normally buy one or two on e bay after the season as many hunters seem to get discouraged and sell their calls and decoys real cheap. LOL. Just can't figure our why so many try turkey hunting but give up so easily.
Have a couple of the hens and one leaks air but not really a problem. Pulled the strutter out for an upcoming hunt and stake plug completely blown out. Lol. Well guess I'll see if I can work on it. Bubba
Quote from: ChiefBubba on April 07, 2018, 08:40:16 AM
Have a couple of the hens and one leaks air but not really a problem. Pulled the strutter out for an upcoming hunt and stake plug completely blown out. Lol. Well guess I'll see if I can work on it. Bubba
Bubba, My jake had the same problem, stake plug detached from the bottom. Easy fix with super glue. Take a long screwdriver, realign the tube with the bottom plug leaving it retracted slightly. Put super glue all the way around the bottom plug and push the tube into the bottom plug and leave over night. Reinflate. Just fixed mine yesterday and he seems to be holding air nicely.
If you have an Avian X leaking around the screw shank that holds the stake tube on the inside, repair it with super glue. Release the air pressure from the decoy. Lay it on it's back, belly up. Take liquid super glue and deposit 10-15 drops of glue directly in the center of tube on the screw shank. Leave it belly up overnight to dry. Reinflate, add a little water in the tube and check for leaks. Repeat if necessary. Just repaired a feeding hen that was low on air and the glue took care of the problem.
Quote from: bbcoach on April 07, 2018, 01:55:56 PM
If you have an Avian X leaking around the screw shank that holds the stake tube on the inside, repair it with super glue. Release the air pressure from the decoy. Lay it on it's back, belly up. Take liquid super glue and deposit 10-15 drops of glue directly in the center of tube on the screw shank. Leave it belly up overnight to dry. Reinflate, add a little water in the tube and check for leaks. Repeat if necessary. Just repaired a feeding hen that was low on air and the glue took care of the problem.
If my decoys do start to leak I now have all the info to repair. LOL
I've got some of the very first Avians and they started to leak couple years ago. I pulled the valve stem out, inserted the straw on two cans of the Spray Foam sealant and let it expand. Be sure to turn your decoy right side up so that the excess foam can leak out. Once it dries it's solid and can take a hit from a pellet. Only draw back is you'll never deflate them again.
Just got an email from Avain-X they're going to replace it no charge. Gotta like that. Bubba
My Avian X LCD decoy is leaking from the stake hole. I determined that the decoy shell is pvc and I think the stake hole is made from possibly ABS. I poured PVC. Into the hole, and tomorrow.will.poura half inch.of epoxy on top of that. I'll let you know if it works.
Quote from: Chick on April 25, 2021, 03:49:02 AM
My Avian X LCD decoy is leaking from the stake hole. I determined that the decoy shell is pvc and I think the stake hole is made from possibly ABS. I poured PVC. Into the hole, and tomorrow.will.poura half inch.of epoxy on top of that. I'll let you know if it works.
I patched my POS Avian X's in the same spot last night also.....the dang stake hole meets the decoy is a weak point for sure. Tried JB Weld clearweld quick set epoxy to see if I can get some more life out of them. I have a strutter that has never been used that will not hold air. I don't hunt with decoys much but still want them to work when I decide I need a crutch.