Cough Muffler:Does it work or just a gimmick?
09-12-2004, 05:40 PM
#2
Dominant Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ramsey , Indiana
Posts: 22,545
RE: Cough Muffler:Does it work or just a gimmick?
As a former 2 1/2 pack a day smoker I can vouch for it ,
it does work .
It won't make you "sonically invisible" , but it does reduce the hacking noise a lot . A lot also depends on the original volume of the cough and how you pack in the cotton balls . Too few and it doesn't help , too many and it won't work . You have to change them frequently , so finding the right number of cotton balls , and placement inside , takes a little experimenting .
When it's working well I think it confuses the deer more than anything else , it makes you sound further away . I've still seen them become alert , but they relax far more quickly since they think you aren't close .
I don't hunt without mine .
it does work .
It won't make you "sonically invisible" , but it does reduce the hacking noise a lot . A lot also depends on the original volume of the cough and how you pack in the cotton balls . Too few and it doesn't help , too many and it won't work . You have to change them frequently , so finding the right number of cotton balls , and placement inside , takes a little experimenting .
When it's working well I think it confuses the deer more than anything else , it makes you sound further away . I've still seen them become alert , but they relax far more quickly since they think you aren't close .
I don't hunt without mine .
09-13-2004, 11:36 AM
#4
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Posts: 77
RE: Cough Muffler:Does it work or just a gimmick?
Someone gave me one for Christmas last year. I found it bulky and useless so I gave it to my 2 yr old son to play with. Save your money - it'll just be one more thing cluttering up your gear bag.
09-13-2004, 02:19 PM
#5
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Maine
Posts: 3,555
RE: Cough Muffler:Does it work or just a gimmick?
I also think it's gimick. Yes it'll muffel your cough but you've got to carry it around and have it ready at the right moment for it to be effective. You'll hate me for this but if you're a smoker, quit. I know it's hard but it can be done. I've been smoke free since 6/18/2000. I still have days that I think about a butt but I feel much better and those that love you will appreciate it. But most of all do it for yourself!
09-13-2004, 03:37 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NW Ohio , 5 min from Ottawa National / Magee Marsh
Posts: 2,051
RE: Cough Muffler:Does it work or just a gimmick?
I have alerges and will not hunt without mine , I may start coughing at any time from post nasel drip . Just count the cotten balls you take out .
09-14-2004, 04:42 AM
#10
Dominant Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ramsey , Indiana
Posts: 22,545
RE: Cough Muffler:Does it work or just a gimmick?
ORIGINAL: TURKEY FAN
ummmmmmmmm can u say cough drop???
Whatever happend to coughing in your arm to muffle the sound??
ummmmmmmmm can u say cough drop???
Whatever happend to coughing in your arm to muffle the sound??
I bark like a seal when I cough , so the Cough Silencer has been a good thing for me . My only real complaint about it is the small mouthpiece .