Sampo Swivels

[Moses]

what size do u recommend for a female harris hawk from 2lb 6 to 2.9

would a size 8 for redtails be ok

cheers

[StormRider]

I would go for a size 8 m8. Size 6 is more suitable for smalleer males and falcons. Sizes 6 and 8 are the two sizes that Sampo recommend right acros the board for falconry. Unfortunately, others izes are available but noone seems to import them. The main reason for importing into the UK at the moment is for falconry as there are not many who need them for big game fishing. I know that they are expensive but you seriously cannot buy any better swivel in my opinion.
STU

[Moses]

I would go for a size 8 m8. Size 6 is more suitable for smalleer males and falcons. Sizes 6 and 8 are the two sizes that Sampo recommend right acros the board for falconry. Unfortunately, others izes are available but noone seems to import them. The main reason for importing into the UK at the moment is for falconry as there are not many who need them for big game fishing. I know that they are expensive but you seriously cannot buy any better swivel in my opinion.
STU


thanks mate part of the reason im gonna go for them

cheers mate for the help, they look good,americans use it alot

cheers

[OutFlying]

Best used with a loop leash.

[Moses]

Best used with a loop leash.


thanks mate will do

[Kentish Falconry]

Moses before you go and spend a fortune on Sampo Swivels give Micky100 a PM he sells swivels that are as good as Sampo at a fraction of the cost.
I have used them and the only problem I have had is the ring is too small on the ones I have but I now understand that this has been rectified on the new batches that he has now.
We haven't got sophisticated test equipment here but we ran our own tests and couldn't break one
Well worth a look and he's a nice guy as well (for a Geordie that is lol)
Terry:supz:

[Moses]

sure mate will check him oot too :)


i could have got the d ringed ones from pakistan but i know for sure the british and american ones r alot better but these sampo ones look good

will check mickeys ones too

cheers mate

[Saker-Clive]

The only problem with the no.6's are the size of the rings.................they are about 7mm internal, so if you have wider jesses they wont go through very well. I use no.8's on both Saker and MHH. :D and I buy them in direct from the States;)

[Moses]

The only problem with the no.6's are the size of the rings.................they are about 7mm internal, so if you have wider jesses they wont go through very well. I use no.8's on both Saker and MHH. :D and I buy them in direct from the States;)


mate i spoke to sampo direct today, they got these best selling ones with wider rings in them , their very good sellers for their falconry and hawking customers she said, specially made for jesses



cheers

[Jester]

Moses before you go and spend a fortune on Sampo Swivels give Micky100 a PM he sells swivels that are as good as Sampo at a fraction of the cost.
I have used them and the only problem I have had is the ring is too small on the ones I have but I now understand that this has been rectified on the new batches that he has now.
We haven't got sophisticated test equipment here but we ran our own tests and couldn't break one
Well worth a look and he's a nice guy as well (for a Geordie that is lol)
Terry:supz:


i pulled almost half a ton on one and didnt dreak it :supz:


that reminds me i must borrow the load cell from work and pull it until it does break :twisted:

[Gary.B]

I've been using Mikey's swivels for a few months and had no problems. They're a fraction of the price of Sampo's.

[Moses]

I've been using Mikey's swivels for a few months and had no problems. They're a fraction of the price of Sampo's.


sounds good enuff lads, how much r they anyway

cheers

[Gary.B]

Can't remember he had them on ebay, I think I paid £6.99 for 5.

[Mikey100]

Moses you have a pm!!!

[Moses]

Moses you have a pm!!!



thanks alot mikey , mikeys gonna sort me oot some swivels, cheers lads :D and cheers mikey

[Moses]

thanks to mickey got my 10 swivels and they rock, very nice quality and awesome price


cheers mate

[K.Massey]

Moses before you go and spend a fortune on Sampo Swivels give Micky100 a PM he sells swivels that are as good as Sampo at a fraction of the cost.
I have used them and the only problem I have had is the ring is too small on the ones I have but I now understand that this has been rectified on the new batches that he has now.
We haven't got sophisticated test equipment here but we ran our own tests and couldn't break one
Well worth a look and he's a nice guy as well (for a Geordie that is lol)
Terry:supz:

Is he still about Terry?

[OutHawkn]

mate i spoke to sampo direct today, they got these best selling ones with wider rings in them , their very good sellers for their falconry and hawking customers she said, specially made for jesses



cheers

The rings on these are not safe looking to me. But if you buy them from Western Sporting they take those rings off and weld thicker ones back on. Western Sporting advertises here on the IFF....

[TLDWB]

I thought Moses had returned.

Tom

[K.Massey]

I thought Moses had returned.

Tom
:twisted:

[MickeyDredd]

Moses or Mikey?

Is he still about Terry?

[K.Massey]

Moses or Mikey?

Mikey...I could do with a couple

[FlameHairedFalconer]

I'm sure he is still selling them on ebay Kev

[K.Massey]

I'm sure he is still selling them on ebay Kev


Cheers...he aint been on for a year and wondered if he was now under another name...will have a look now

[4BirdsFly]

i got 15 sampo swivels of ebay for a whole 1p and £5 postage

[HawkMom]

If you are going to use Sampo style swivels, use only SAMPO. The reason is this. Sampo backs up their products. I used to buy my Sampos at the local deep sea fishing store. The owner stopped selling the cheaper 'copycats'. His customers complained about the lower priced 'copycats' breaking under stressful fishing conditions. I also recommend a Size 8, 6 for smaller raptors. I also use the Coast Lock design. You just need a really strong grip (which I've developed over 35 years) to open and close it.

Sources:

www.tackledirect.com