[Ted Shih]

Am hoping to start training again in a couple of months.

Not able to throw a bird very well and not certain if I will ever be able to throw a bird as well as I did before my stroke.

Still want to be a working participant when I train. So I’ve been thinking about buying a winger to take into the field with me and throw birds. Don’t need remote electronics. Need a light weight portable winger.

Recommendations?

 

[John Montenieri]

Ted,
I've had 3 mini Zingers for years with electronics, luv them. The reason for the mini's is they fit in my Pickup very easily. The release distance is plenty for the training you need. Zinger has a dual manual/remote release. I don't know if you can do the same with the Gunners up release. My 2c

I hope you get out training as soon as your able. I'm sure your itching to do so. I'll be very happy to see you and shake your hand when I do.

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John

 

[Tobias]

Slinger winger. Easy to use and set up. I have used gunners up and zingers and much prefer this brand.

Slinger "Realistic" | website

 

[Keith Stroyan]

I've had Gunner's Up (smaller model), Zinger (G4), and Slinger ("Realistic") that I used with Dogtra electronics. They are all fine, but the Slinger is easiest to set up and maybe a little safer because it doesn't use pins to hold the arms up.

Selecting a winger | website

www.cedarspringsretrievers.com

Best wishes with your return to the field.

BTW: Tobias posted while I was composing, so I didn't see her post until after mine.

 

[Bryan Parks]

I’ve used them all. The most well designed, built, safest and easiest to set up is the Slinger. It’s similar in size to the mini Zinger..

Only issue with the smaller framed wingers is throw distance but very similar to a hand thrown bird.

 

[Tobias]

I've had Gunner's Up (smaller model), Zinger (G4), and Slinger ("Realistic") that I used with Dogtra electronics. They are all fine, but the Slinger is easiest to set up and maybe a little safer because it doesn't use pins to hold the arms up.

Selecting a winger | website

www.cedarspringsretrievers.com

Best wishes with your return to the field.

BTW: Tobias posted while I was composing, so I didn't see her post until after mine.

Great minds think alike?

 

[EdA]

I know nothing of the current devices but if you can find a Tangelo Tosser it would be perfect, very simple design, only 3 parts, and a kick release which is perfect when it is used by a person in the field.

 

[Ted Shih]

What size Slinger do you recommend?

 

[2tall]

There is only 5” difference in the original and the realistic (the smaller one) and only a few yards difference in the throws. I am 68, short and not athletic at all and can carry these all over the field with no problem. Easy to set up, no pins and great consistent throws. Choose size based on how you plan to stow/carry it. Mine are the original.

 

[Tom Cheatham]

I agree with the Slinger recommendations. And I would get the realistic size in black. The owner is a great guy and is always happy to help answer any questions you may have.

 

[Tobias]

I think I have the originals. I wanted a winger that could really throw a big mallard a good distance (further than most people). However, I think the realistic would work just fine. If you put a hen pheasant in there, it's going to go 35 yd or more unless you hook the bands on the upper hooks.. LOL!!

 

[Ted Shih]

I agree with the Slinger recommendations. And I would get the realistic size in black. The owner is a great guy and is always happy to help answer any questions you may have.

Why Black?

 

[Kenneth Niles Bora]

Sun's glair reflecting off of the silver ones.

 

[Tobias]

Why Black?

I have the non painted ones. I usually place them behind my stickmen.

 

[Tom Cheatham]

Ken

Why Black?

Ken answered for my same reasons for liking black. Less glare.

 

[JDogger2]

Why worry about glare from a winger when you have white-coated stick men and a quack and a shot from the gun station at 200+ yards?

 

[Tom Cheatham]

Why worry about glare from a winger when you have white-coated stick men and a quack and a shot from the gun station at 200+ yards?

For me, if I retire a gun (slinger makes a retiring stickman), and there is still a big silver winger sitting there and shining, it is more obvious than a black one.

 

[JDogger2]

For me, if I retire a gun (slinger makes a retiring stickman), and there is still a big silver winger sitting there and shining, it is more obvious than a black one.

No doubt. That is why I do not hunt with wingers and stickmen.

 

[Tom Cheatham]

No doubt. That is why I do not hunt with wingers and stickmen.

I would question your hunting knowledge if you did.

 

[Ted Shih]

Thank everyone who answered my question. I appreciate your assistance