Post by Falcon Boy on Apr 16, 2013 22:19:39 GMT -5
IMO the 'small' sampos I've seen are still sometimes pretty heavy for kestrels. Then again what is 'small' is pretty open for debate because sampo makes a ton of different sized swivels.
The micro set you received might not fit grommets either if you decide to use them on the anklets (depends what size/brand you go with). Aurelia can make the same set out of 50# dacron that comes out slightly larger so it will fit with grommets/swivel, let me know if you want to trade for a larger size? I like the stuff you have though because i don't use grommets with kestrel anklets and I usually use a fishing type swivel for tethering. If you want I can post a picture of the type of set-up I use?
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IMO the 'small' sampos I've seen are still sometimes pretty heavy for kestrels. Then again what is 'small' is pretty open for debate because sampo makes a ton of different sized swivels.
The micro set you received might not fit grommets either if you decide to use them on the anklets (depends what size/brand you go with). Aurelia can make the same set out of 50# dacron that comes out slightly larger so it will fit with grommets/swivel, let me know if you want to trade for a larger size? I like the stuff you have though because i don't use grommets with kestrel anklets and I usually use a fishing type swivel for tethering. If you want I can post a picture of the type of set-up I use?
Yeah the small Sampo swivels I have really aren't that small. Per my sponsors advice, I'm going to use the fishing swivel type swivel. They are lighter, I can clip/unclip if need be, and the button fits just fine. I've heard from my sponsor, and from his other apprentice, that I may get some flack from people for using this swivel but hey- to each his own.
The Jess buttons work just fine with the grommet size I have. I'm intending to grommet the anklets on my kestrel, but I do have a pair of removable anklets that I might eventually switch to without grommets. But again, the jess buttons work perfectly with the 00 grommets- it is just the leash button with the small Sampo swivel.
No need to exchange for the bigger size. But I do intend to buy a new bird set from her when I get my RT next year!
Post by Falcon Boy on Apr 17, 2013 11:56:36 GMT -5
Cool, we actually use fishing swivels too. If anyone gives you flack about it just refer them to Mullenix's American Kestrels in Modern Falconry. It is really the only book about kestrels published and that is what he recommends if I remember correctly.
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