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See Through Blinds

TinyTucky

TinyTucky

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Does anyone have any experience with the kinda new “see through” material pop up blinds? I like the idea of them, but just curious how well they’ll cut the wind with that material? And what the durability is compared to the normal material. I need a new blind for the upcoming season, and that style is on my list for a contender.
 
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Wind blows in them, driving rain blows in them, sun light seems to make it brighter in them which I don't care for. You have to be more careful about being back lite in them from anything looking through the window from a side view. I really don't gain anything from the see through other then a critter close to your blind down at your feet. I'll take my old double bulls any day over the new ones!
 
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See Dave that’s my problem, I am a dumb ass lol. I typically don’t depend on the blind to conceal my scent any more than a treestand and always try to the play the wind. Maybe I’ll get one of the cheaper ones and give it a whirl.
 
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TinyTucky said:
See Dave that’s my problem, I am a dumb ass lol. I typically don’t depend on the blind to conceal my scent any more than a treestand and always try to the play the wind. Maybe I’ll get one of the cheaper ones and give it a whirl.
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You'll be fine. Just don't leave it up when snow starts to fly.
 
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I’ve hunted from a couple different ones and I personally don’t care for them. The issues mentioned above, first off. Secondly, and this may just be an issue with my eyes personally… The material only “works” if your eye sight is moving. What I mean by that is, if you scan your eyes around the landscape or your surroundings, it appears as see-through material. But when you focus your vision on one particular spot, it appears to obstruct your view. I actually found that it gave me a bit of a headache after hunting in it for a few hours. I’m not a fan.
 
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Wiley E Coyote said:
Wind blows in them, driving rain blows in them, sun light seems to make it brighter in them which I don't care for. You have to be more careful about being back lite in them from anything looking through the window from a side view. I really don't gain anything from the see through other then a critter close to your blind down at your feet. I'll take my old double bulls any day over the new ones!
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Have you used one? I’m looking too and looking for those with first hand experience. I get your points but all of that happens in a stand too.
 
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I'm just saying I like the older style blinds better for the reasons I mentioned. I wouldn't give my opinion if I didn't have experience with them and I'm serious if you want one. I have a primal 270degree blind you are welcome to if you feel like driving to Warren county. It's in like new condition
 
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It has its place and purpose. I would not recommend for late season at all. But early season when that breeze can be a life saver I'm 100% a fan.

You should always hunt the wind and be aware of your scent. So that is void, IMO.

It gives early advance notice that something is coming into your shooting lane. Gives you a chance to be ready, earlier. Less of a "of shit, right there RIGHT THERE"


I dont have the vision problem if i sit at the back of the blind.


I see more advantages than disadvantages. BUT, it isn't an all season piece of equipment. It is designed to breath. I've sat in other blinds early season and they are miserable. Not saying this is nice with AC, but it is less miserable and I would 100% recommend. For sure for the southern folks.
 
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J said:
Wonder why they haven’t done a two tier approach to it? Come up a little over halfway with standard material, then use the see through version of it.
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That is exactly what I was thinking. You don't need to see through at your feet, the top to bottom is just too much. But to be able to see 360 degrees at window height would be nice for those 'blind spots' you get with all the individual windows of a regular blind.
 
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I have a original brooks Johnson double bull that is adjustable 360 from black out to open view. It s a awesome blind. Dull material that doesn't shine in sun or moon light tuff quite and sturdy. Primos probably killed the design because of money I'm guessing. Another great feature I love about it is a triangle opening in the roof that can be opened for waterfowl or whatever. I use it as a vent to let hot air escape or stick my head out in the pre dawn listening for turkey's gobbling. If you get a chance to pickup one of these blinds used you better snatch it up. You won't regret it
 
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Wiley E Coyote said:
I have an original brooks Johnson double bull that is adjustable 360 from black out to open view. It s an awesome blind. Dull material that doesn't shine in sun or moon light tuff quite and sturdy. Primos probably killed the design because of money I'm guessing. Another great feature I love about it is a triangle opening in the roof that can be opened for waterfowl or whatever. I use it as a vent to let hot air escape or stick my head out in the pre dawn listening for turkey's gobbling. If you get a chance to pickup one of these blinds used you better snatch it up. You won't regret it
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Those original Double Bulls are still in my mind the best ground blinds ever made
 
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