hi wallop,i'm in the same boat as you regarding my first lurcher and no-one to show me the ropes,alot of the lads on here will give you good advice,i know of someone who uses the smartlite and he has no complaints,myself i have a 170 striker,12v 7.5amp battery and i bought a belt pouch for the battery all for 110 euros(£90).it suits me,atb and happy hunting,what breeding is in your lurcher,i have a 3/4 whippet 1/4 beddy,her training is doing well,she is 5 1/2 mths,cheers......john
I just think the smartlite may be a handy tool with the shoulder strap, they say it has the battery same l