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Ground Max Escape DX blind

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TimberPig

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I was looking at these at Scheels a while back and they seemed to be fairly decent for the money. The fabric was very heavy and it didnt look like the blind would flap in the wind.
I forgot to pay much attention to the hubs though. Does anyone know if they use a pop-out hub system like Double Bull uses which would allow you to set it up from inside? The description in the Cabelas catalog is somewhat confusing. Will the hubs stay put or do you have to use the tie out ropes to keep the hubs in position?
Any opinions on them, other than "buy a Double Bull"? I plan to leave it unattended quite a bit and I'm not interested in giving away a $400 blind.
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If it is going to be out there in the elements, I'd be willing to bet that it bleaches out pretty quick. It does appear that it is a hub style like the DB blinds tho.
 
How much do these blinds cost, I can set you up with a guy who sells DB Cheaper then that at scheels and are brand new.
 
I looked at those Scheel's blinds and think they'd have problems after a year or two, whether it be faded camo or bad stitching. Ask the sales people at Scheels, betcha 90% of them will still be hunting out of a Double Bull come hunting season, bump up a bit and get the best.
 
These blinds are $150 for the larger size. I'd still be hot if it "walked" away but I might not cry out loud at least.
I knew you DB guys couldnt resist, lol! I have hunted out of a DB and they are nice, but frankly I dont really like hunting from blinds at all. Certain situations may force me too and I want to have the available option, but I hate hunting at ground level. Way too claustraphobic for me and really limits visibility on anything other than crop fields. I tried one once in a pasture like area and it drove me nuts, still, I would like to have the option w/o major expense. I'd prefer to pick up another stand or two with the extra cash saved. If I become a blind convert I'll go DB for my 2nd one since one wont likely be enough anyway. I am looking at it mostly for ML season and taking my dad turkey hunting a few times.
 
I looked at the same blind and had the salesman take it down and put it back up for me,he said to stake 2 corners down and he got inside and pushed the hubs out.It seemed to go up real easy and you didn't have to use the tie downs if you did'nt want to. The problem i seen is when i got into the blind i could see light comming in from around the stiching. There is alot of room inside and plenty of shooting windows.
 
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