Bob Dixon Vest vs. New Limbhanger

• Feb 22, 2008

• #1

FLGobstopper

Senior Member

Has anyone seen the new Limbhanger vest up close? Any idea how it compares to the Dixon? I've got a chance to buy a Dixon for $165 from someone who's never really used it and I know he paid at least that much with shipping and all. Or I can get the new Limbhanger (which I've only seen in catalogs) for $99 plus shipping and I have some BP cards. I really, really like the Dixon but is it worth the extra money?

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #2

gobble157

Senior Member

FLGobstopper said:

Has anyone seen the new Limbhanger vest up close? Any idea how it compares to the Dixon? I've got a chance to buy a Dixon for $165 from someone who's never really used it and I know he paid at least that much with shipping and all. Or I can get the new Limbhanger (which I've only seen in catalogs) for $99 plus shipping and I have some BP cards. I really, really like the Dixon but is it worth the extra money?

Click to expand...

The Dixon vest is sweet. Most of all I love the big seat. Patience is the true virtue to turkey hunting, which means you're going to be sitting for a bit and the Dixon seat does the trick. It also has loads of pockets and sweet striker pockets. Slate call pockets and a nifty little diaphragm pouch (I don't use it though).

David

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #3

T

Trizey

Senior Member

I believe the Dixon vest has higher quality components, such as the "Claw" shoulder straps. Probably a little heavier than the Limbhanger....

The Dixon is Limited Edition as well.... Mine is #0195

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #4

Randy

Senior Member

The new one is lighter and not enough difference to justify the cost difference.

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #5

Huntinfool

Senior Member

I saw the new one earlier today at the convention. I have a Dixon. While they are designed essentially the same, I wasn't all that impressed with the new version. It just looks and feels cheaper. Obviously, cheaper parts equals lower cost. But it's still $100, right? I'd go with the Dixon if you can get one.

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #6

Randy

Senior Member

Actully I'd go with the Hybrid Elite.

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #7

gottabowhunt

Senior Member

Dixon! #1208 here!

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #8

G Duck

Senior Member

Dixon #49!, I love it, Nothing but praise here. If you pass on the dixon, let me know. I would be interested in the original version.

 

• Feb 22, 2008

• #9

whitetaco02

Senior Member

where can i get a Dixon?

 

• Feb 23, 2008

• #10

Huntinfool

Senior Member

You'd have to find one that somebody wants to sell. It was a limited edition last year. They only made it that one year.

 

• Feb 23, 2008

• #11

Gadget

Senior Member

They're very close, the limbhanger is quite a bit lighter. The biggest difference is the claw straps and all the zip compartments in the back behind the seat cushion, for decoys and such. Limbhanger just has one big one.

both are very nice

 

• Feb 23, 2008

• #12

F

flatwoodsgobbler

Senior Member

I received my Limbhanger vest in the mail yesterday. I haven't personally held the Dixon vest to compare, but the Limbhanger is a nice vest. The Limbhanger has alot to offer in a turkey vest. It has everything I am looking for in a turkey vest. I have been looking for one the last couple of years but haven't found one I liked. It has a lot of bells and whistle but not to many. I definitely like the nice fat seat cushion and the pocket layout.

 

• Feb 23, 2008

• #13

Huntinfool

Senior Member

Yeh, I don't want it to sound like I was trashing it. It's a nice vest. Probably better than most. I just think the Dixon takes it one more step up.

 

• Feb 23, 2008

• #14

DC-08

Senior Member

whitetaco02 said:

where can i get a Dixon?

Click to expand...

I saw a couple at the Bargain Barn Friday.

DC

 

• Feb 24, 2008

• #15

gobblinglawyer

Senior Member

The best feature on the Dixon is the magnetic seat cushion, though it has some problems at times with not attaching in the "up" position easily.

The Super Elite III looked really good and I would have bought one if it would have had the magnetic seat cushion.

 

• Feb 24, 2008

• #16

Jim Thompson

Live From The Tree

gobblinglawyer said:

The best feature on the Dixon is the magnetic seat cushion

Click to expand...

same here...magnets are a hunters best friend

 

• Feb 24, 2008

• #17

SheldonMOAC

Senior Member

I purchased two of the Dixon Vest. It is better constructed.

 

• Feb 24, 2008

• #18

whitetaco02

Senior Member

DC-08 said:

I saw a couple at the Bargain Barn Friday.

DC

Click to expand...

I have no idea where that is.

 

• Feb 24, 2008

• #19

DC-08

Senior Member

whitetaco02 said:

I have no idea where that is.

Click to expand...

About 65 miles north of Atlanta in Jasper, Ga.

DC

 

• Feb 25, 2008

• #20

jbird1

Senior Member

I own Dixon #1310.....I can't decide whether or not to hunt with it. Part of me wants to keep it in NEW condition and never hunt in it...but it will be tough to not utilize it in the woods. I need 2 Dixon's I guess. I also have the Limbhanger and definately will be using it this season. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.