weights...

[lizard55033]

Are the avery J-weights and binders and better that the Ace weights and binders. I had 2 of my Ace weight binders break on sunday on my Bigfoot goose decoys, luckily they floated to shore...

I guess I might just need to flip over to the strap weights.

[Eric Wolf]

I have never used Ace brand weights and straps but I have used the Keel Grabber weights for 3 years now and I haven't had one break on me. No cracks in the rubber or anything.

[Mark Brendemuehl]

I have used both and have not had a problem with either one.
Mark

[Reed]

I've had 3 avery ones break on me this year already. I will not be buying more. I'll stick to the ace.

[steelheadslayer]

Going on 3 or 4 years with my Avery keel grabbers and have never had the rubber break or crack on me.

No experience with the Ace brand.

[KSgooser]

have never had the rubber break or crack on me.
Thats always good.....but using the same ones for 3 or 4 years is kind of gross:cool:

[Dirt_Bag]

both are about the same quality

[steelheadslayer]

I didn't even see that, Thanks for the laugh!!!

[Clayton]

I tried the Ace ones several years ago and they only lasted one season. Figured none of those rubber type anchors would last very long due to dry rot.

[Rick Frisch]

I think our Stretchee Cords are what set us a part. I used to use the other brand and they rubber parts would break after a year or two max.

Thanks,

[Andrew Bremseth]

I had a stretchee cord break the first time I used it and a few more since then this year, I am not a big fan at all but I guess too bad.

[jthunts]

I have a few dozen of each and no problems with any so far (going on two years olds) bought another 2 dozen GHG this season

[Iambenelliman]

I have some of both and they seem of equal quality. I always make my line lenghts so that the stretchy part of the weight system only has to stretch once around the decoys. This makes it so there isn't a ton of tensioin on the rubber. Also, using a protectant such as Armoral seems to give life to the rubber.

[Reed]

I think our Stretchee Cords are what set us a part. I used to use the other brand and they rubber parts would break after a year or two max.

Thanks,

My experience is exactly the opposite. I have ace on several dozen dekes and I tried the avery ones on some new dekes. Ace have been going for 4 years, no breaks. Avery ones are breaking in first year. They are not nearly strong enough for the 8 oz. weights.

[CREW1]

I have used both and liked both, I have had both break... both are going to break eventually thats just the way it is. I switched back to the old reliable strap weight. Just my 2cents

[Rick Frisch]

I think there is something to be said for the correct line length. I don't have a lot of tension on mine at all. I have just enough to keep them on the keel.

thanks,

[David Harper]

I think Rick is right on this one. I have had way better luck with our rubber then some of the others but it is also about not over stretching them when they are wrapped up.

[PEI Duck Guy]

I've had the Ace brand break after one season.