mussells 0 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 hi folks, i dont do alot of digging as my body isnt up to alot of it, but i got some BIG mates that are willing and able. im not sure weather to buy a deben locator or a bellman and flint. as i say it wont be used alot but it will used. any feedback is welcome as i have no expeirence with locator collars. Quote Link to post
nelson 0 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Just come off the B & F web site myself and thinking of upgrading. http://www.bellmanandflint.co.uk/(S(zh5m1g...))/default.aspx Now call me a tight b'tard but it don't half seem a lot of money :whistle: I'm tempted to ask if they do catalogue terms :whistle: Out last week with me mates and the B & F kit came up in conversation, think i'll wait 'til they have a sale though Matulokh (or however you spell it) put something interesting about a cheasper version the other week. Quote Link to post
mussells 0 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 as i wont be using it alot the price has alot to do with it. does any one on here use deben? as they are alot cheaper. Quote Link to post
Guest ash Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'm considering the 40 ft version from Deben. It's got the range and is £120 cheaper, probably more if you shop around. Has anyone used this version? http://www.deben.com/ferretsandterriers/terrierfinder_lr.htm Quote Link to post
woolbr8stl 0 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Although I haven't used it, I've heard good things about the LRT over the Mk3. The collar is made much better and waterproof this time. The only downside I've heard is the noise from the receiver, can be pretty annoying. I've seen the B&F and used it once. I'm still using the original Deben collars, when those fail me in a few years I'll probably try the LRT. I sure would like to hear anyones opinions on the two systems compared. (LRT vs B&F) I like the LRT collar better than the B&F. Although I've heard plenty of small dogs use the B&F with no problems at all in the ground. All my dogs are 12" or under. Bettina Quote Link to post
Guest ash Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 The only downside I've heard is the noise from the receiver, can be pretty annoying. As I understand it the sound can be turned off on the newer models. Quote Link to post
ROZ 0 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) Just come off the B & F web site myself and thinking of upgrading. http://www.bellmanandflint.co.uk/(S(zh5m1g...))/default.aspx Now call me a tight b'tard but it don't half seem a lot of money :whistle: I'm tempted to ask if they do catalogue terms :whistle: Out last week with me mates and the B & F kit came up in conversation, think i'll wait 'til they have a sale though Matulokh (or however you spell it) put something interesting about a cheasper version the other week. I'll say this B & f because your dogs life is worth it. As for using it on small dogs no problem. Edited January 4, 2007 by ROZ Quote Link to post
Guest Haggler Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 [ I'll say this B & f because your dogs life is worth it. As for using it on small dogs no problem. I second that emotion. Haggler Quote Link to post
Guest the poacher Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 i use a deben mk 1 i did have a mk3 but wasnt to keen on it just couldnt get on with my mate that i dig with just ordered a b&f so will be trying it out soon as it comes back Quote Link to post
bedlingtonman 44 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 i use a deben mk 1 i did have a mk3 but wasnt to keen on it just couldnt get on with my mate that i dig with just ordered a b&f so will be trying it out soon as it comes back I have just got the new 40 ft deben bang on in my book Quote Link to post
madhunter 16 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'm considering the 40 ft version from Deben. It's got the range and is £120 cheaper, probably more if you shop around. Has anyone used this version? http://www.deben.com/ferretsandterriers/terrierfinder_lr.htm i have it mate had about 12 digs with it and been spot on no probs a tall Quote Link to post
nelson 0 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I use the Mk 1 stuff and have done for years, i know it aint perfect and that there is far better on the market but , and it is a but, the stuff is expensive. I dont buy all this insurance salesman stuff about, if you value your dog etc,etc, blah,blah,drone Your B& F gear aint no protective shield,first aid kit and the mole out of Thunderbird 2 all in one. Yes it is chuffing good stuff, takes a lot of guesswork out of pretty much all situations which is great :thumbs-up: However, it is still too expensive in my estimation , remember those LED watches in the 1970's, well they were as cheap as chips by 1979 (so me dad tells me ). Like i said earlier, i think i'll wait for the sales Quote Link to post
wiggy 0 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I used the Deben mk 1 but i have now bought i B&F and it is a good bit of kit. it is really good in big earths where you can see where your dog is going, instead of running around for ages tryin to find it! The collars are big but i havent seen them affect any of mine or my mates dogs. My view out of the deben stuff is that the mk 1 is the best though. Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 They will both do the job...I suppose it all depends on how much you want to pay at the end of the day. Quote Link to post
Guest bootneck Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 bellman and flint everytime these days,,the dogs danglies as they say lol.. Quote Link to post
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