I'm thinking about replacing my decoys for next season. I have some old Buckwing Decoys and am thinking of either DSD or Avian X. What are the pros and cons of each?
Both are extremely lifelike. One con of Avian X is that they weigh a ton. However, as far as price, Avian X is a little cheaper. I prefer DSD myself.
Both are effective but I give the DSD's the edge on realism. DSD's are made in the USA, the Avian-X are made in China. DSD's for me all the way.
I would personally recommend getting the upright hen and the jake to start. In my opinion, the DSD jake is the single most effective turkey decoy ever made.
Quote from: alloutdoors on July 16, 2013, 02:16:47 PM
Both are effective but I give the DSD's the edge on realism. DSD's are made in the USA, the Avian-X are made in China. DSD's for me all the way.
I would personally recommend getting the upright hen and the jake to start. In my opinion, the DSD jake is the single most effective turkey decoy ever made.
:icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:I absolutley agree I purchased the jake this last spring and had great success with it. I just ordered the upright hen and expect to get it any day now. you can't beat made in USA.
Thanks guys for the recommendations. I was leaning towards the DSD's and just wanted some opinions before I pulled the trigger.
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Pull the trigger Jaybird !! DSD's for me !!! :icon_thumright:
vaturkey :newmascot:
I actually just sold two Avian-X decoys and replaced them with DSD's. The DSD's are lighter and easier to tote around IMO.
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I call this pic Splender In The Grass ! :icon_thumright:
vaturkey :newmascot:
Ever since i started using DSD decoys i have seen a big difference on how birds react to the decoys in a positive way. I agree on the upright hen and jake to start with. They are a great combo, so this is another vote for DSD.
Jaybird, there are some DSD's & Avians on clearance at Midway. Here's the link.
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?dimensionids=4294846727&newcategorydimensionid=13963&cm_vc=L013 (http://www.midwayusa.com/find?dimensionids=4294846727&newcategorydimensionid=13963&cm_vc=L013)
I wonder if that is the newer "flocked" jake version on clearance? If so that is a good price!
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(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/Josh_Rampage/american-flag.jpg) (http://media.photobucket.com/user/Josh_Rampage/media/american-flag.jpg.html)
I did a side by side comparison in this thread. I run DSD and my brother had Avian X.
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1717086&highlight=dsd
Quote from: alloutdoors on July 16, 2013, 02:16:47 PM
Both are effective but I give the DSD's the edge on realism. DSD's are made in the USA, the Avian-X are made in China. DSD's for me all the way.
I would personally recommend getting the upright hen and the jake to start. In my opinion, the DSD jake is the single most effective turkey decoy ever made.
I agree 100%!
Simply put....The DSD's are in a class by themselves!
DSD hen decoy all the way. I thought it would be a pain to pack around but not the case. I can't even tell you how real they look in the field. I looked at the avian x and the DSD is just a superior product.
Quote from: alloutdoors on July 16, 2013, 02:16:47 PM
In my opinion, the DSD jake is the single most effective turkey decoy ever made.
I agree
I think they both are very well detailed and are both pretty realistic other then the size difference. I believe the Avian X hen is about the right size but the DSD has a better wing detailed color.
Quote from: beagler on July 17, 2013, 09:42:03 PM
I wonder if that is the newer "flocked" jake version on clearance? If so that is a good price!
I ordered one from the Midway sale. It was flocked.
Gman
DSD-USA! Enough said. :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an