Remote Field Trialer™ G5

I have use just about every “Slinger” product on the market. But one product outshines the rest in terms of Quality, Dependability and Performance. Zinger hands down.

Very reliable product. Well built. Consistent throws.

Advantages: Great reliable throws every time.

Disadvantages: Because the primer fire is at the bottom of the unit by the ground it is hard to hear past 150 yards. Would be very helpful if that could somehow but put on the top somewhere.

I've had three remote field trailers for 3 years. Only problem I had was the servo gears had to be replaced in two units and wire in one unit. Easily repaired and quick to send parts. No problems since.

All units are used about 2 times a week with a group I train with and we run 10-20 dogs, also at our monthly club training sessions when we run 30-45 dogs.

What we have found out is by keeping a person at each station loading birds/bumpers/loads it makes things go real fast. You can run one dog and keep the second dog in the holding blind just like in a test. Launchers are controlled on the line with remote (Dogtra) once everyone gives a thumbs up they're loaded and cleared, hearing protection not an option for loaders.

Advantages: Makes group training fast and just like at hunt tests. Dogs love the bang! Consistent LONG throws.

Disadvantages: Training is required to load, not for novice operators because this is a serious training tool. Only safe operators need apply!

"I LOVE my zinger wingers - I have 7 - some old style and some newer - all bought used - but they work great! I have a client that bought the portable blind and she brings it for us all to use when she comes up to train with us. I thought it was a super idea! I asked Santa for one for Christmas - but guess he didn't get the message - I plan to buy one in the near future! Thanks for making great QUALITY products! I've used other brands of wingers - and they do not come close to zingers!!!"

"...my friend just picked up 4 Zingers from you, 2 for him. They are great. Amazing throws. Threw a pigeon 30 yards into the wind on low setting. [snip] Great Product."

"Ever since we lost our help last May we've used the Zinger Winger an average of 5 to 6 days a week, with multiple set-ups. We're on our second sets of rubbers and the wingers stay on the dog truck exposed to the weather. They have performed faultlessly. They are great as retired guns and can blend in or stand out as you desire. The throw is fantastic and really get's a dog following the bird. Cheapest bird boy I ever had."

“We want to let you know that we love the Wingers! Especially with the cold weather, it is hard to get anyone else to go out and train, but with these launchers, it doesn’t keep our dogs from getting marks! The throws are great and they are very easy to use. This is the best shape our dogs have ever been in, in the winter. Thanks again”

I have owned the Training Group, Lucyana Strong Arm, the bird launcher made by Tom Bridges (a tripod design), the Top Gun, and the Zinger Winger. [snip] The Zinger Winger is by far the best. I would not own any other type. The ZW will throw a duck much better than any person and it is always consistent. It does have its limitations in that it shoots only shotgun primers, but that is relatively minor. My dogs pickup on the sound at 350 plus yards. Rob Sampson was quick to make design changes and improvements based on user input and he has produced a great product. Mine have never failed except when I forget to plug in the Tritronics or when the batteries are low on the receiver or transmitter. Another great feature is that the receiver is mounted high on the leg about 60 inches off the ground. The others all mount near the ground which really interferes sometimes (brush, weeds, terrain, etc.) with the performance of the electronics. If and when you decide, get one from Rob. I am his best salesperson, unfortunately uncompensated!!!! They are the best."

“The Zinger Winger is the most versatile, reliable, and easy to use winger available. I have seen and used almost every winger that is commercially available and the Zinger Winger beats them all hands down. As far as versatility, the Zinger Winger has an adjustable arc and throw that will suit virtually any training or judging situation. The Zinger Wingers ease of use allows ANYONE to be a great bird boy. With a Zinger Winger as a part of your training equipment you no longer have to hope for a decent mark – it’s guaranteed!!”

“The Zinger Winger is an excellent thrower, not only as a remote, but as we field trainers get older, its ideal as a ‘hand-operated’ thrower for getting those wonderful long throws. Thank you so much for your wonderful thrower.”

They throw birds better than anything I’ve seen or used. They’re terrific!”

Still the BEST remote bird launcher around”

"After a lot of research on the Internet and in magazines, I purchased my first Zinger Winger last May 2001. I just purchased my second one last month. I purchased them from Lion County Supply, and they were drop shipped from you. I wanted to let you know how happy I am with your fine product. They have performed flawlessly. I have 2 labs and it was always hard to find help to throw bumpers or ducks. That problem has been solved with the use of my Zinger Wingers. I usually train 5 to 6 days a week so the launchers get a lot of use and I have never had a problem with either one of them. I really look forward to each training session to use my launchers. They are so easy and fast to set up and the variety of marks that can be thrown is endless. I thought maybe I would have trouble getting the dogs to mark on the launcher, but I was shocked when they both retrieved the first throws from the launcher. I am a member of the Sioux Valley Retriever Club and I have recommended your product to several members. I'm sure it won't be long and I will be purchasing my third Zinger Winger. Thanks for making such a fine constructed, dependable product. The dogs and I have a fun time using them."

"I love the winger - works great. It is so quiet! Every winger I have ever trained with makes clattering noises as the hooks, rings, etc fly off the release and bang the poles etc..this thing is so smooth and quiet - LOVE IT!"

"My dad, Michael Eastin Sr., just received his 3 Zinger Winger and electronics a few days ago. I tried them out for the first time this morning, and I'm very pleased! The construction is very solid, but yet very easy to set up. I was amazed at how high and far they threw. The most important thing is how well Ace, my female black lab, enjoyed it. She was so excited! I was able to throw more marks in 40 minutes than the past 2 weeks. Thanks."

"My equipment gets used, abused and beat up. These Zinger Wingers have yet to fail me."

"Just a quick word about the Zinger: AWESOME!!! What a piece of engineering! My dog got so fired up watching that bumper just fly. First time out I ran it as a single, then ran it as the memory bird on a double and she started whining when she got moved off of it for the go bird… she has NEVER whined at the line before! Obviously I don’t want noise at the line and I will correct it, but I took it as a sign that she was very fired up over the big flight of the bumper. It won’t be long till I will be ordering my second one."

“I have sent 1000’s of birds through my two launchers. They both still look close to new and nothing has bent, broken, fallen off, or needed adjustment. Because of the ease of the “manual” mode, they have seen regular service with human-operation as well as true remotes. The convenience of your lightweight design is second to none and what really tickles me, is how “grab and go” they are. They set up so fast it is hard to believe if you have used any other winger brand. Being able to adjust the throw angle infinitely, and reposition quickly if you need a change in the fall for a young dog is a real practical advantage.”

"I found your link on your home page to the Katrina article "ZINGER WINGERS SURVIVE HURRICANE KATRINA" interesting. In August my group was training and a tornado hit in Stoughton, WI. My zinger winger was thrown about 50 yards and took a few tumbles while million dollar homes were being destroyed. My remote fell off but there were no blemishes on the winger."