Blind Turtle

[Stump]

Guys,
I bought a new blind at the turkey call show this past weekend from Blind Turtle on Brock's recommendation. Got the floor model and picked it up Sunday after the show. By the time I got there they had the legs broken down and stacked so all I had to do is load and go which I did. I ended up just taking it back down to the cabin and heading home from there. Anyway I got a call from Ed Fell the owner this afternoon. I figured he was just checking that I got it OK, instead he asked if I noticed there were a couple windows that had been scratched an gouged. I really didn't notice as we just loaded and headed out, then unloaded just as quick because it was raining/snowing. He told me to look it over when I got back down as he wanted to make those windows good. Like he said "I didn't sell you a used blind". He said a kid or a competitor damaged the windows and would replace them.
I can't give you a good review on the blind yet, but I will tell you they are a stand up company. They didn't have to even mention the window issue but he took time to call personally and let me know. Anyway if you're interested in a blind I'd recommend that you take a look at them www.blindturtle.com

 

[Dustinb80]

I like hearing things like this regarding business owners. Thanks

 

[5Cent]

Good stuff!

 

[brock ratcliff]

I think you’ll like it well enough Stump. They are handy and keep old bones warm with the addition of a heater.

 

[brock ratcliff]

He prolly made note of your shoes and figured he could sell ya a few more blinds...

 

[Stump]

He prolly made note of your shoes and figured he could sell ya a few more blinds...

I wasn't sure he was up on the secret shoe evaluation method of expo sales..... I didn't see him lookin down that much but he coulda been shoe sightin from afar

 

[Big_Holla]

Will be nice to see your set-up once its out.

 

[Riverdude]

I would love to get a "Hard Shell" Blind. I have a fabric blind and of course tree stands but I think the hard shell blind would be nice to take the little guy with me and would be a big plus when weather is bad.

Looks like that is a rotationally molded shell with vacuum formed door, I think I may know the molder. Post some pictures when you get it set up.

 

[Stump]

I'll sure do that. It's going to be a couple weeks before I get it out but will take some pictures of the assemble and set up. I've hunted out of a Banks that is similar, this one seem to have a bit more room and it has long windows which I think will be even better.

 

[Stump]

I would love to get a "Hard Shell" Blind. I have a fabric blind and of course tree stands but I think the hard shell blind would be nice to take the little guy with me and would be a big plus when weather is bad.

Looks like that is a rotationally molded shell with vacuum formed door, I think I may know the molder. Post some pictures when you get it set up.

I know they are molded here in Ohio, he told be where but can't recall.

 

[Riverdude]

Did you get the platform as well?

 

[Stump]

Did you get the platform as well?

I did, I got the whole deal right out of the booth with the base and legs and landing which you can't really see well. They made a deal I could refuse (that's what I told the wife). I'm going to carpet the floor and glue acoustical foam to the inside walls.

 

[Buckmaster]

Let us know how it goes. I wouldn't mind one of those behind my house overlooking a ravine.

What are the price points on these?

 

[Stump]

Let us know how it goes. I wouldn't mind one of those behind my house overlooking a ravine.

What are the price points on these?

They start in the low $900.00

 

[Buckmaster]

If a tree fell on it how bad would the outcome be?

 

[brock ratcliff]

If a tree fell on it how bad would the outcome be?

My guess is if you are strong enough to push it back into original shape, you’d be good to go. They are pretty stout, kinda like a high end trash can type material. I bounce mine in and out of my truck bed with no ill effects yet.

 

[Stump]

If a tree fell on it how bad would the outcome be?

Bad if you were sittin in it!

 

[Riverdude]

If the blind is cured properly during the molding cycle it should be Ok depending on the size of the tree of course. A under cured part will shatter into pc's. Polyethylene has memory once molded so it you have a dent in a area use a hot air gun and warm it up, push on the area and it should go back into it's original shape unless the blind has warpage in it from improper cooling or mold release.
You can also spinweld fittings to it or weld a crack, I can give you additional help with this as well. I have 30 years of experience with rotationally molded parts.

 

[Riverdude]

You can also use a Drager Gun to weld to the polyethylene, it works kind of like a hot glue gun but you are actually welding plastic rod to the surface.

 

[Kurt]

Hey guys! I am new to The Ohio Outdoors. I joined as Brock Ratcliff recommended I should. My father and I own The Blind Turtle. We have manufactured them in Ohio for over a decade now. We are now molding them in Middletown Ohio and we are based out of Nashport just north of Zanesville. I am a lifelong hunter and currently am passing the tradition down to my 5 and 3yr old boys.
Anyway, we try to follow the golden rule with customers and treat them the way we would want to be treated. Our goal is to provide a quality product that is durable, moveable, and easy to shoot from. I am excited to join this site to talk about everything Ohio outdoors! Thank you! — let me know if you have any questions.