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Post by hoosieroutdoorsman on Aug 29, 2008 19:56:04 GMT -5
I think they probably don't hurt, and I might try scent-loc some day. I wish they made scent-loc underpants. The amount of odor I produce seems to be directly related to what I had for lunch, and how much. Maybe you could send scent loc a letter and see if they could design a ordor and noise filtering muffler so to speak for just such occaisions,,lol
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Post by jgrimm on Aug 29, 2008 20:11:59 GMT -5
I play the wind game when I can, and most of the deer we see and kill around these parts are used to the human scent. And when the rut is in the buck would run through your living room if thats where the doe wanted to go.
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Post by Decatur on Aug 29, 2008 22:36:16 GMT -5
You have to keep them clean and activated. There in lies the problem. The temperatures that it takes to re-activate carbon would destroy the clothing. I think it gives people more confidence which is a good thing. I say if it works for you, keep using it! It's kind of like Elmer Fudd walking off of a cliff, he doesn't fall until he looks down and realizes he's in mid-air.
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Post by indianaboy on Aug 29, 2008 23:31:36 GMT -5
I believe it is a confidence booster. I hardly ever hunt the wind. Its kind of pointless if you ask me because no where I hunt do the deer move the same way all the time. They come from all directions. I shower, spray down when I get to the woods and wear my scent lok. Rarely do I get busted.
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Post by ceannfiagaí on Aug 30, 2008 12:18:39 GMT -5
I believe it works! I have had deer closer than ever since I began using it. I will not go into the woods without it. I even use it when checking my trail cam, so as not to spook whatever may be close.
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Post by steiny on Aug 30, 2008 15:01:28 GMT -5
I've got some, but rarely use it. Play the wind and you don't need it.
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Post by indianafishhook on Aug 31, 2008 22:15:44 GMT -5
I have read numerous articles that scientifically prove the scent-lok/scent free clothing doesn't work like the manufacurers claim. Has there been any research done proving it does work?? If so, please post!! Until then, I'm not gonna waste my money. Then again, I'm not totally sold on ordinary camo working for concealment either, but I HAVE to have it. Let's face it, I think we've all been HAD by commercialization in some form or another. Whether it be an over-priced bow, camo, calls, etc. You really don't need half that stuff to be sucessful.
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Post by cambygsp on Sept 1, 2008 6:20:21 GMT -5
I once read where there was a class action lawsuit involving scent loc. There is no way it can work as claimed, I seen something on TV once that proved that it was not effective.
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Post by duff on Sept 1, 2008 17:18:16 GMT -5
I have read numerous articles that scientifically prove the scent-lok/scent free clothing doesn't work like the manufacurers claim. Has there been any research done proving it does work?? If so, please post!! Until then, I'm not gonna waste my money. Then again, I'm not totally sold on ordinary camo working for concealment either, but I HAVE to have it. Let's face it, I think we've all been HAD by commercialization in some form or another. Whether it be an over-priced bow, camo, calls, etc. You really don't need half that stuff to be sucessful. I agree with you on this!!!!
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Post by gillgrabber on Sept 1, 2008 20:17:43 GMT -5
I saw a TV investigative report video where a person donned a full body scent lock suit and hit inside a box in a field. A police K9 was sent to look for her. The dog repeatedly found the subject without any problem. If the suit worked as claimed, I don't see how that could happen.
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Post by daworz on Sept 2, 2008 10:39:08 GMT -5
Well weather it works or not they sure sell alot of it, Maybe it's the hype? Who knows some guys would wear it if it was dipped in owl and old Toxy himself wore it guys would buy it. Its the hype we get caught up in all of us do in some way? on something.
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Post by 76chevy on Sept 2, 2008 11:00:45 GMT -5
I had not heard about this one. Science has repeatedly shown that activated carbon type suits do not work. the marketing machine they have is what sells so much of it every year. it might boost your confidence but if you really think it works, you are just ignoring the facts and the overwhelming scientific evidence I saw a TV investigative report video where a person donned a full body scent lock suit and hit inside a box in a field. A police K9 was sent to look for her. The dog repeatedly found the subject without any problem. If the suit worked as claimed, I don't see how that could happen.
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Post by kevin1 on Sept 2, 2008 12:21:26 GMT -5
Those who swear by it routinely refuse my challenge of allowing a tracking dog to try to find them after they've done their descenting routine, so how well can it really work? I've experimented with carbon clothing in the past myself and found it to be a temporary solution at best, it seemed to work one day then fail the next. I get the same results with HS green bodywash and baking soda in the rinse cycle. The best thing I can say about carbon outerwear is that it's nice and war, other than that I consider it a complete waste of money.
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Post by duff on Sept 2, 2008 17:49:38 GMT -5
I agree with many of you. It is pure marketing. We regenerate our carbon filters we use at work, let me tell you all that think you can "re-activate" the stuff in your household drier think again.
I have never looked at this line of camo, but find it hard to believe it would be very efficient based on many factors. However as someone pointed out, if it gives you an edge in confidence then good for you, it will keep you in the woods longer.
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Post by whitetail1 on Sept 2, 2008 19:52:45 GMT -5
I agree with duff. I worked with activated carbon for many years and can tell you that there is no way it can be regenerated at temperatures produced by a household dryer. Actually, with the amount of carbon contained in the suits, the absorption capacity of the carbon would be exhausted after you washed the suit the very first time, as it would absorb minerals/contaminants from your water and not have any capacity left. And if the carbon is not impregnated with silver, it could actually act as a "home" for bacteria.
However, as with most items on the market, the suit will help you if you believe it will help you. If you have confidence in something, stick with it, regardless if it is a certain type of camo, carbon suits, etc.
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Post by huxbux on Sept 2, 2008 20:00:22 GMT -5
I think they probably don't hurt, and I might try scent-loc some day. I wish they made scent-loc underpants. The amount of odor I produce seems to be directly related to what I had for lunch, and how much. Maybe you could send scent loc a letter and see if they could design a ordor and noise filtering muffler so to speak for just such occaisions,,lol I don't imagine anything currently touted on the market would be very effective at concealing a gassy Sasquatch. ;D
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