But it's still a case of comparing Apples to Oranges.

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Posted by Chris Harper on March 03, 2001 at 03:38:23:

In Reply to: Re: This is a classic case of comparing Apples to Oranges. posted by Holmes on March 03, 2001 at 02:28:46:

Hi Gaylon,

The Midwest hooks visibly flex when lifting heavy bodied snakes...

I use more than one hook when lifting snakes that are that heavy, simply for the comfort and safety of the snake. The shafts flex just like golf club shafts do. I expect that, but I haven't had any break. All of my homemade hooks are made the same way, and they have their limits as well. They definitely aren't stump rippers, but they are very affordable and are a widely accepted tool for the snake room. I don't consider them a tool for field use, but I carry one in my car for the impromptu "road save" all of the time.

Regarding the weight issue, the difference is dramatic. Spending several days in the field or 8 hours on stage in a training seminar really underscores the light weight of the Fuhrman hooks. And I do spend a good deal of time working out.

Oh well, I guess I've just never thought of a golf club shaft as being heavy.

The Midwest hooks are a good value for the dollar spent, however, they must be considered a consumer product whereas the Fuhrman hooks are truly a professional implement.

I would basically agree with that, but have you seen the stuff that Bill Haast uses? And most herp rooms at Zoos I have visited all use Midwest hooks and tongs. And oh yeah, Steve Irwin just uses tree limbs! :-D

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: Hi Gaylon, : The Midwest hooks visibly flex when lifting heavy bodied snakes... : I use more than one hook when lifting snakes that are that heavy, simply for the comfort and safety of the snake. The shafts flex just like golf club shafts do. I expect that, but I haven't had any break. All of my homemade hooks are made the same way, and they have their limits as well. They definitely aren't stump rippers, but they are very affordable and are a widely accepted tool for the snake room. I don't consider them a tool for field use, but I carry one in my car for the impromptu "road save" all of the time. : Regarding the weight issue, the difference is dramatic. Spending several days in the field or 8 hours on stage in a training seminar really underscores the light weight of the Fuhrman hooks. And I do spend a good deal of time working out. : Oh well, I guess I've just never thought of a golf club shaft as being heavy. : The Midwest hooks are a good value for the dollar spent, however, they must be considered a consumer product whereas the Fuhrman hooks are truly a professional implement. : I would basically agree with that, but have you seen the stuff that Bill Haast uses? And most herp rooms at Zoos I have visited all use Midwest hooks and tongs. And oh yeah, Steve Irwin just uses tree limbs! :-D : CH

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