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mick_jc mick_jc
Posts: 115
Post #1 18 Jul 2023 14:08
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Got a couple of their banksticks and their tackle box which I rate, but has anybody tried their alarms, specifically the k9s. Looking for user info as they seem to be quite good. Not that fussed on the app connectivity but the alarm itself seems to have all the features of more expensive alarms
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #2 18 Jul 2023 15:21
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In reply to Post #1
I've seen and heard of too many of these failing in various ways for me to have any confidence to give them a try. That being said they do seem to have a decent fanbase and as you say are packed with features. Personally would stick with a more established and proven brand for something as important as a bite alarm
AaronB1992 AaronB1992
Posts: 341
Post #3 18 Jul 2023 20:21
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In reply to Post #1
I've had a set of the K9's now since 2020. Overall I've actually found them really good. I had 2 fail on me at exactly the same time (being 2 at once I kind of think it might have been something I did, whether the bag fell over in van or something I don't know) but ND customer service was awesome, completely replaced them FOC and that was 2 years down the line. I don't used the gimmicky phone app etc so can't comment on how good that is.

They've been used across winters etc and performed as well as can be expected
alpha-male
Posts: 199
Post #4 19 Jul 2023 12:31
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I've got these and looking at going back to delkim. Long range angling, 150yds plus bite detection I've found non existent. Also battery drain. I'm having to take out the battery to conserve juice. Otherwise they die over a period of a week.
Carew Carew
Posts: 404
Post #5 19 Jul 2023 23:55
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In reply to Post #4
I use K9S without problems.
AaronB1992 AaronB1992
Posts: 341
Post #6 20 Jul 2023 07:23
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In reply to Post #4
Admittedly I haven't been fishing at anywhere close to 150 yards 😂😂 but otherwise I have found them decent. I bought their rechargeable batteries too for the alarms, and they have seemed ok, but again my longest sessions are 36-48 hours so don't push any limits with them 😂
HarrisonCarp HarrisonCarp
Posts: 387
Post #7 21 Jul 2023 14:24
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I currently use the S9s and short to medium distance and they've been fine so far.

I had a signal issue, emailed ND and they sent me a free new antenna and that fixed all my signal issues.

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