Post by: benbo30 on January 07, 2013, 10:33:32 PM
Post by: Old Dog on January 07, 2013, 11:16:56 PM
The Sport Basic G3 EXP is expandable to 3 dogs, has a buzz, momentary, and continuous button, and a range of 1/2 mile. The Sport Upland G3 EXP also includes the beeper-locator that is controlled remotely by the transmitter. A little side note on the half mile range...that's line of sight. Heavy brush, or hilly terrain will shorten the range. With both units the transmitter is water resistant, and uses replaceable alkaline batteries. The receiver is waterproof, and rechargeable.
I have a Pro model. The receivers are the same, but the transmitter has a longer range, more stimulation levels, and is rechargeable. It is however, somewhat bulky. :twocents:
I work at the Sportsman's Warehouse in Puyallup. We do not carry the Pro models, but we do have a good selection of the Tri-tronics, and Dogtra. Come on in, you can check out what's available, and we can lie to each other about how good we are for a while :chuckle: Ask for Larry. :IBCOOL:
Post by: benbo30 on January 07, 2013, 11:21:14 PM
Both are very good systems, but since you asked I prefer Tri-tronics. Primarily because they are made in the USA, and they have good customer service.
The Sport Basic G3 EXP is expandable to 3 dogs, has a buzz, momentary, and continuous button, and a range of 1/2 mile. The Sport Upland G3 EXP also includes the beeper-locator that is controlled remotely by the transmitter. A little side note on the half mile range...that's line of sight. Heavy brush, or hilly terrain will shorten the range. With both units the transmitter is water resistant, and uses replaceable alkaline batteries. The receiver is waterproof, and rechargeable.
I have a Pro model. The receivers are the same, but the transmitter has a longer range, more stimulation levels, and is rechargeable. It is however, somewhat bulky. :twocents:
I work at the Sportsman's Warehouse in Puyallup. We do not carry the Pro models, but we do have a good selection of the Tri-tronics, and Dogtra. Come on in, you can check out what's available, and we can lie to each other about how good we are for a while :chuckle: Ask for Larry. :IBCOOL:
i was looking at the tri tronics sport combo g3 and i like that made in usa so that is something that will most likely lean me to buy tri tronics , as for my coming in to sportmans probably wont happen considering i live in ellensburg , i may be end up ordering online or maybe someone on here is selling one ??
Post by: Old Dog on January 07, 2013, 11:24:44 PM
Post by: Stilly bay on January 07, 2013, 11:27:03 PM
I prefer tritronics. three years, tons of hours, and so far zero trouble.
unless you have a big running dog the sport combo is all you really need. for pointers I would get at least the field 90 exp since it has a one mile range.
gun dog supply has a pretty good outline of both brands and what each model has to offer over the other. Gun dog supply is an outstanding company to deal with, they will do what ever it takes to make the customer happy, and their prices are pretty good too.
http://www.gundogsupply.com/tri-tronics-g3-field-and-pro-collars.html (http://www.gundogsupply.com/tri-tronics-g3-field-and-pro-collars.html)
Post by: benbo30 on January 07, 2013, 11:39:09 PM
ford or chevy?
I prefer tritronics. three years, tons of hours, and so far zero trouble.
unless you have a big running dog the sport combo is all you really need. for pointers I would get at least the field 90 exp since it has a one mile range.
gun dog supply has a pretty good outline of both brands and what each model has to offer over the other. Gun dog supply is an outstanding company to deal with, they will do what ever it takes to make the customer happy, and their prices are pretty good too.
http://www.gundogsupply.com/tri-tronics-g3-field-and-pro-collars.html (http://www.gundogsupply.com/tri-tronics-g3-field-and-pro-collars.html)
well they would be for my pointing lab and weimaraner for upland hunting , do you think that the sport combo would be ok or should i go with the field 90 exp because of the range , my dogs dont tend to take off to far ?? also the combo is less expensive to the field 90 , if i could save a few bucks id prefer that .
Post by: AspenBud on January 08, 2013, 07:16:00 AM
Next time I'll probably buy TriTronics however. For one thing I could control my beeper with one and for another, Garmin bought TriTronics in 2011 I think and they now have a GPS collar/e-collar called the Alpha that is catching my eye.
Run from Sportdog unless you like sending the collar in for maintenance a lot.
If you're looking for a good deal and don't mind a refurbished collar check out collarclinic.com.
Post by: ducksdogsdownriggers on January 08, 2013, 10:59:20 AM
Post by: PointNLab on January 08, 2013, 07:30:17 PM
Post by: benbo30 on January 08, 2013, 10:46:15 PM
Post by: Stilly bay on January 08, 2013, 11:17:44 PM
Thanks for all the input im leaning more towards the tt sport combo
the nice thing about Tritronics, is that all of the transmitters available ( besides the jr) are compatible with the G3 exp collar. so if you find the sport basic doesn't suit your needs you can upgrade to a different transmitter without buying a whole new set up. and you can usually sell your old transmitter pretty quick to recoup some of the money for the new one.
Post by: ghosthunter on January 08, 2013, 11:34:46 PM
Check out Collar Clinic too.
Post by: NWTFhunter on January 14, 2013, 09:07:43 PM
I use the two dog Dogtra 3502 Super X. They have been dunked, bashed, scratched, worked in both hot and freezing conditions, etc more than I care to think of and the only thing that has gone wrong with them is I had to change the batteries last year.
Next time I'll probably buy TriTronics however. For one thing I could control my beeper with one and for another, Garmin bought TriTronics in 2011 I think and they now have a GPS collar/e-collar called the Alpha that is catching my eye.
Run from Sportdog unless you like sending the collar in for maintenance a lot.
If you're looking for a good deal and don't mind a refurbished collar check out collarclinic.com.
I have been with sportdog for 4 years now, and have not had any issues. 2 years ago, I had the retaining ring for the on off button come off while hunting. I called c/s and had a new collar in the mail that day, and paid only shipping. Sent the other collar back in the enclosed pp envelope. Customer service is #1 in my book, and no problems with their products.
Post by: Cascade_fisher on January 18, 2013, 08:41:26 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on January 18, 2013, 08:54:59 PM
Same collar since 1994.
http://www.collarclinic.com/ (http://www.collarclinic.com/)
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on January 18, 2013, 08:56:37 PM
Post by: mfswallace on January 18, 2013, 09:06:58 PM
Check out Tiger MT Labs. I think John sells Tri-Tronics, and he's in Eburg.
Yep and great Labs!!!!
Post by: benbo30 on January 19, 2013, 10:05:23 AM
Check out Tiger MT Labs. I think John sells Tri-Tronics, and he's in Eburg.
Yep and great Labs!!!!
Yea they are great labs , One of my males is a tiger mountain lab