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Title: Layout blind ?
Post by: steeleywhopper on January 08, 2009, 03:57:54 PM
I was wondering if anyone could steer me in the right direction for a quality made layout blind. I want to purchase one for next season. Figure I might be able to hit a end of season sale somewhere, or maybe someone has one for sale here. I would like something durable and not cheaply made. I will be hunting in cornfields over east and fields on this side of the mtns. I am 6'1 and weigh 220. I would appreciate any info. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: Shannon on January 08, 2009, 04:38:22 PM
I am about your height and build and have used my Final Approach blind for a couple of years and like it and it is holding up.
Shannon
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: Clipboard guy on January 08, 2009, 04:39:44 PM
I have 3 X'lander's and they work great. Very portable and well made.  I would rub mud over any layout that you do get then let it dry It will take any kind of glare away that might show up on a new clean blind.
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: full choke on January 08, 2009, 04:47:12 PM
IMO final approach makes the best blinds. I like the pro-guide but the SUB is also nice. Which ever way you go definetley go to rogerssportinggoods.com to buy- they have the best prices even with shipping costs. Good luck hunting.
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: Gamblin Guy on January 08, 2009, 05:38:16 PM
X-landr's for me, I've got 3 of them also.  Go to Sportsman's and take them off the rack and lay in them, the new Pro-landr is pretty nice too.
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: h2ofowlr on January 08, 2009, 05:58:23 PM
I have had several of the Final Approach Pro-Guide Eliminator blinds and have really liked them.  If you don't have to far to go or can cart them into the field they work well.  If you have a ways to walk I would look into one that folds with shoulder straps.  I also have an F.A. X-lander, but prefer the eliminator blind.  There have been a few listed on craigslist that are affordable.  If you end up not liking them you can recovery your expenses.
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: TheHunt on January 08, 2009, 06:29:59 PM
+1,  If your packing for a long distance you will like the ones that are designed to pack in with a strap... 
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: shootemup on January 08, 2009, 06:41:26 PM
go to rogers outdoors or rogers sporting goods im not sure exactly which one it was but they had eliminator pro guides in the field khaki color for 143 a blind which is incredible
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: TheHunt on January 08, 2009, 06:59:06 PM
Rogers Sporting goods   http://store.rogerssportinggoods.com/servlet/StoreFront

Please be aware that their on line purchasing does not have the lock in the browser. So you are sending your information un secure over the net.   I call them and order it that way.


Great prices!!!
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: snocohunter on January 09, 2009, 10:45:42 AM
I have a FA and it has worked pretty good. Had a few issues with it but it's nice and roomy and have taken a few naps in it waitin for shootin light. I hunted out of one of Gamblin Guy's X-Landr's this past weekend, and man are those things light and simple to setup! A little smaller, but you could always get the Pro Landr. Just my  :twocents:
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: NWTFhunter on January 09, 2009, 03:00:09 PM
Look hard at the for sale pages on here, and there seems to be some on the refuge forum. ebay might work also. Why pay retail when you can help your brothers out ?
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: spur_ride on January 09, 2009, 06:29:21 PM
im a huge fan of the eliminaters and power hunters. ive been hunting geese for a long time and i have both types of blinds and they both work well.
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: Opportunist on January 09, 2009, 11:29:49 PM
My hunting partner and I bought 4 laydown blinds this year. Tom bought two used Final Approach pro guide XL and I bought two regular pro guides off of roger's sporting goods for $143. After using them a half dozen times I wish I would have bought the XL's. The pro guide XL's are alot more roomy. Both are well built.
Title: Re: Layout blind ?
Post by: StanwoodSpartan on January 10, 2009, 01:06:53 AM
I bought the new Pro Land R and I have yet to try it out in the field, but I have tested it out on the floor of my living room, and I have to say it is really comfortable. I am 5' 10" and weight around 200 and I have plenty of room all around, even with all my gear on!!!
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