Ferret finders...

[max&paddy 0]

Hi

This is my first post on this forum, I joined as I've got two hobs that I want to take ferreting soon, and have read some good advice on here so far - thanks!

The problem is, I have been looking at ferret finders and I was going to get the Deben Mk 3, but have heard a few bad things about it, accuracy, collars etc.

I would really appreciate other peoples opinions on the best locators, as I obviously want to minimise any chance of losing my boys!

Many thanks

[sikastag_1 689]

i use a mk 1 with ferrets mate theyre old now but theyre the best for ferrets in my opinion try ebay if you want 1 of these or the wanted section on here ive also heard bad things about the mk 2 and 3, iv seen a few posts on ehre about the loc8er light its only £40 and gos quite a far distance above ground but i dont knwo what its like for locating underground as ive never seen or used 1 but maybe someone else will fill you in on this but mk 1 for ferrets everytime for me.

[stubby 175]

if you have never used a locator before, then go for a mk3, most people that own'ed a mk1 then tried going onto a mk3 hated it, because its a totally different way of using, the mk1 is a good locator, but times have moved on, if it was such a great locator, why have we got a mk3

 

you'll see lots of view points on the different locators, my advice would be deciede what one to go for, get it, then try it out, before rushing out to change things, lots of people dont like the nylon collars, but then again, alot do, including myself

[Corky(amateur) 0]

definately agree with stubby. i recently bought a mark 1 15ft and to be honest i think its crap, especially when you see the technology of the mark 3. us new age need new technology.lol

[datawrite 0]

i baught a mk3 last week and thats the only locator i have used and i think its a good bit of kit only used it twice out side and used it loads in the house

[kx100 66]

HI i am 13 and got a mark 3 for ma birthday and dont hava a clue how 2 work it need help soon

[stubby 175]

HI i am 13 and got a mark 3 for ma birthday and dont hava a clue how 2 work it need help soon

 

do a search on these pages mate, loads have been written on the mk3, plus read the instructions a few times, it'll start to sink in

[sikastag_1 689]

definately agree with stubby. i recently bought a mark 1 15ft and to be honest i think its crap, especially when you see the technology of the mark 3. us new age need new technology.lol

 

 

 

im only 21,

 

and agreed obviously the mk 3 is more up to date and a better piece of kit, the trouble is ti breaks i only know a few lads with it, after forking out for it for terrierwork all the lads have all had broken mk 3s and now moved onto bellman and flint (which is the best piece of kit in this range but cant get it for ferrets pitty) so maybe if they made it more hardy then i would have 1 for my ferrets.

[max&paddy 0]

Thanks for all your replies they have been very useful. I think i'll go ahead and try the Mk3 if the actual 'finding' ability is ok, as I don't think it will have very heavy use.

When you say it breaks, is it the collar? And in what way does it go? Would it be possible to change the nylon for leather myself do you think? Cheers

[stubby 175]

definately agree with stubby. i recently bought a mark 1 15ft and to be honest i think its crap, especially when you see the technology of the mark 3. us new age need new technology.lol

 

 

 

im only 21,

 

and agreed obviously the mk 3 is more up to date and a better piece of kit, the trouble is ti breaks i only know a few lads with it, after forking out for it for terrierwork all the lads have all had broken mk 3s and now moved onto bellman and flint (which is the best piece of kit in this range but cant get it for ferrets pitty) so maybe if they made it more hardy then i would have 1 for my ferrets.

 

your mates must be very heavy handed, if all of theirs broke, what are they doing to them?, hiting with a shovel

[Guest Magwitch]

I must be a dinosaur because i love the MK1s, would not part with my tired old unit for love nor money easy to use and doesn't make that awful noise like Rolf Harris playing a stylophone while on acid.

[The one 8,513]

Aye i like the old mark 1's and to be honest im scared of the cost to swap over im sitting pretty just now with 8 boxes and 14 collars but i know there not going to last for ever .And i heard a rumour last week deben's had stopped servicing the mk1's

[jart 0]

i use a mk 1 with ferrets mate theyre old now but theyre the best for ferrets in my opinion try ebay if you want 1 of these or the wanted section on here ive also heard bad things about the mk 2 and 3, iv seen a few posts on ehre about the loc8er light its only £40 and gos quite a far distance above ground but i dont knwo what its like for locating underground as ive never seen or used 1 but maybe someone else will fill you in on this but mk 1 for ferrets everytime for me.

i agree with you mate the old mark ones are the best got one meself and its the hobs bollocks! gonna have to convert to the mk3 at some point but when? later rather than sooner i hope aslong as the old one lasts!

[lamping-lad 160]

I LIKE TO USE THE MK1 BOX WITH THE MK3 COLLARS. HAD THE MK3 BOX BUT COULDNT PUT UP WHIT ALL THE SCREAMING AND FLASHING LIGHTS

Edited July 24, 2008 by lamping-lad

[sikastag_1 689]

definately agree with stubby. i recently bought a mark 1 15ft and to be honest i think its crap, especially when you see the technology of the mark 3. us new age need new technology.lol

 

 

 

im only 21,

 

and agreed obviously the mk 3 is more up to date and a better piece of kit, the trouble is ti breaks i only know a few lads with it, after forking out for it for terrierwork all the lads have all had broken mk 3s and now moved onto bellman and flint (which is the best piece of kit in this range but cant get it for ferrets pitty) so maybe if they made it more hardy then i would have 1 for my ferrets.

 

your mates must be very heavy handed, if all of theirs broke, what are they doing to them?, hiting with a shovel

 

 

 

im sure they must ne doing hat, lets buy a locator and hit it with a shovel