to Fred Zink

[jamie w]

Hello,
I know you are a big part of the greenhead gear production, but I was wondering if you still had faith in using outlaw silhouttes like you used to. I know the company has had some problems. Also did the quality of thier product go down? I purchased four dozen from them in four years and it seemed every year they looked worse in fact the ones I bought the first year still look like they just came out of the box and the newest ones have most of the paint scratched off them and I treat them with extreme care. They also have an orangish side and a greenish side.

[Field Hudnall]

Jamie,

Fred is overseas but will be home in a couple weeks. As soon as he returns he will be able to answer your question.

Your question does hit home for me though. Before Greenhead Gear I was a huge fan of Outlaw decoys. Some of the Older Outlaws were awesome when it came to color and durability. But as time went on I also received decoys that were red and greenish looking especially when I used them in the snow, they seemed to break a lot easier too. I busted many nuckles trying to push them in the ground. My older Outlaws still look great to where my most recent Outlaws were thrown in the trash. So Yes, I too have noticed a difference in their quality.

Field

[jamie w]

I am glad I am not the only one, it took three years to accept the situation. I loved those decoys and they were very effective. My favorite was when geese would circle a couple of times, start to head away, and all of a sudden come back and dive right in. The illusion of movement was crucial. I wonder if anyone still has the older ones and would sell some. Hint to Avery, produce a product just like outlaw used to be. They would sell like hotcakes. I had to switch to real geese pros. But there is nothing comparable to that early product.

[Brett Neffendorf]

I have never used the older style but for the newer ones I can say this....

I ahve had 3 heads break off of them and I have used these decoys less then a dozen times. Probably around 8 times. I also had one just break into pieces when I was puting it into the ground. I have heard that real geese make awesome durable silos but I have never used them.

[JEDJR]

I have some of the Outlaw speck silos and they have scratched really easy and have a green tint to them as well.

[Chad Buehler]

Real Geese Pro Series is the way to go. These are by far and away the most durable silo's money can buy. I accidentally shot one this past year while dispatching a cripple and it was COLD that day but the decoy didn't shatter or break...it just took the pellets right thru it and that was it. I think that the textured side on these decoys not only adds a new dimension to silo's but also some extra strength. I can't imagine if they take them a step further and put the textured fabric finish on both sides....hmmm...that sounds like the making of the "ultimate silo".

[Mallyard]

Anyone ever tried the Big Flock decoys... There not photo printed, but pretty close. They retail for around 80$ a doz. Cheaper than most other brands I belive. Any ways just looking for your input on the deeks. My dad wants some silo's for next year like mabey 2 doz. at the most and I recomended the Big Flocks to him, because all the testomonies on the web page seemed great. Don't know how ligitament they where but they where great anyway.Thanks.

Mallyard