whinch and dummy

[MikeGyr]

i am interested in the idea of a dummy bunny being dragged along by a which 1 problem i dont know where to get the whinch from and ideas on what to do?
cheers

[BFC 007]

superwinch do a nice cheap small one,ideal for fixing to a wheelbarrow frame with a battery

[MikeGyr]

thanls i shal have a look8-)

[MikeGyr]

i think its me but im still struggling to find one :rolleyes: i have found plenty of load bearing whinches but no quick ones can any one give me a link thanks guys

[BFC 007]

a winch isnt going to be fast enough for a dragged dummy bunny i dont think.convert a bicycle(upside down) rear wheel build sides to the rim & have 100metres of string going around it & you just pedal lol

[MikeGyr]

im sure u can get whiches that have some sort of qucik motor on because there has been a thread about them i could be wrong and you might have to make them yourself:rolleyes:

[Coedhirion]

Just make sure it has a "quick stop" method too. there have been a few broken toes and wings when a bird has hung on to the lure and been dragged thumping across the ground in to a rock or tree. Live quarry tend to avoid hazards (tho not fences) and it is not worth the risk of a damaged bird just so you can fly it after something dragged. I don't recon you can better a fast pair of legs with a good head start! or you could put your bird off if it finds it just cant catch your drag.

[MikeGyr]

thats a good point never thought of tht thanks m8

[RabbitHawker]

I knocked one up using a bait caster reel and an electric drill driving it, with a 12V plus drill with a RPM of over 1100 you should find this fast enough. You should be able to take the trigger switch off to use on a long cable.
Chris

[Barbary Boy]

just take your bird to the local dog racing track and use thier hare m8.

[MikeGyr]

some how i dnt think so lol

[Barbary Boy]

obviously not if your flying a goldie! it would take the greyhounds!

[Gos212]

£40 off Ebay, comes with a remote control. Remove the gearing so the rope drum is direct to the motor. Goes like the clappers !

I use one for a kite but I have tried it with a bunny lure. It works well but the real thing is even better !

[Jack Merlin]

This site may be of interest to those wanting a dummy towing machine. A bit rich for my blood, though!:

http://www.injoy-1.com/catal_1.htm