New Decoys - Avian X or Dave Smith?

[mountman62]

i picked up a couple Avian X decoys last year, used them and love them, i have had the old feather flex decoys for a long time, and will continue to tote one in my vest for running & gunning, can't do that with the DSD, you can with the Avian though, it does deflate and is fairly easy to inflate back, plus if a gobbler gets close enough to tell the difference, he should already be dead in my opinion, and yes, i know what the DSD looks like, it is also a great decoy, i also have a bmobile that is rigged up on a electronic remote control that has been the death of several old gobblers, and yes, i will hunt out of a blind, i acutally had 7 decoys set up at one time last year, it had a high field and a low field with a wind break between and yeop, they all looked good

[RutnNStrutn]

I don't have either brand, but I have hunted over both. The Dave Smith dekes look much better.

[turkeygod4]

I own the jake and two hen Avian decoys. I like that they can be deflated and folded this helps make a little more room in the vest for a couple of them. I don't like hauling decoys in a shoulder bag because I am usually carrying a camera and tripod. The DSD's look real good but that's about all I like about them. I have hit one with shot and did not put any holes in it. But it is all personal preference.

[30_06]

DSD for me. American made, good customer service, durable, realistic looking.

[theghost_03]

I own a pair of the new Avians, and to say the least, VERY dissapointed.  Bought the jake and hen setup, jake decoy had the seals break on the bottom twice.  Was replaced and continued to happen.  It would not hold air for me and I have since had nothing but problems with them.  Hoping I can return them for some type of credit and get the DSDs!

[CrustyRusty]

I use both depending on where I am hunting but I probably use the dsd's most.

[turkeykiller22]

DSD all the way. Most of the time I prefer to hunt without a decoy but when I do use one it is DSD all the way. I don't care about weight or bulkiness. After a while you learn how to hunt with a DSD.

[MKMGOBL]

If you're going to get a DSD, you better order now or buy it from some place other than them directly. I put in an order on the 25th & was told they were shipping out on last Friday. Called again today to get an update & was told they are shipping out this Friday. I'm sure if I call next Wednesday, I'll told they are shipping on Friday....again If I knew, I would of ordered back in July

I love DSD & can't see using any other decoy (when I do use one) but this getting to be ridiculous.

[Old Gobbler]

DSD gets slammed with orders , I'm sure if your looking this early you will be fine - 

[1tiogabowhunter]

DSD no comparison!

[30_06]

Not sure the DSD availability is that big of an issue. I bought a jake and a hen last year two days before season last year as a gift for my daughter. Had to shop around a bit to find some but still ended up with them.


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