Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys

The innovation of decoys starts with an idea.  We all have ideas and often act on those ideas with designs of our own, but in this instance, Lifetime has moved to an outer orbit with their lineup of FlexFloat decoys.  Unique to these are the hollow underside opening and EVA foam construction.  Each of these decoys weighs in at 14.3 ounces and 1 lb 4.9 ounces with the keel weight installed so they are “ultralight, unsinkable and unbreakable.”  The decoys I received come boxed with 2 drakes, 2 hens, and 2 resting drakes.  More from Lifetime:

“Molded entirely from EVA foam, our FlexFloat line pulls double duty as both the LIGHTEST and most DURABLE decoy on the market. Think about a CrocTM that you can hunt over. You can shoot it, step on it, run it over with your truck, and our FlexFloat Decoys will NEVER SINK – because unlike other decoys, every decoy in the FlexFloat line is hollow and does NOT rely on an airtight seal to stay afloat. Walking into the hole, you might forget they are there as our EVA foam reduces noise in transportation to an almost eerie quiet.

Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
You appreciate the lightweight of these decoys when packing them in or just moving them around along with the quiet.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
They sit well on the water when thrown, however, weighted keels right themselves faster.

Our Dual-Flow Swimkeel on the bottom of the decoy creates less resistance in the water for better decoy movement and allows our decoys to sit flat in a field application or on ice. Removing the self-righting keel weights transforms the decoy to an unprecedented level of “ultra-light.” New for 2020, front and rear stainless steel anchor connection points that will never fail with 135 pounds of static force security. Once you’ve killed your limit, the new and improved porthole at the rear of the decoy, (more than 8 times the size of its predecessor) allows water to drain from the decoy in less than 3 seconds as you pick up your spread.”

Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
The stainless-steel bolt is extremely secure and will not tear out. 
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
A rear eye is provided that often changes the motion of a decoy.  Note here the drain will not work from this connection.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
The drains are huge and will not clog – advertised to move water in 3 seconds and I can support this statement.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
Even if picking up multiple decoys all the drains work quickly.

Here is a video produced by Lifetime that is worth the watch.  The idea of unsinkable, unbreakable, and ultralight is certainly noteworthy, as we all tend to put our decoys into every conceivable extreme and want our investment to last.  I have no reason to believe these decoys cannot last a lifetime as their namesake implies. 

These decoys came out a couple of years back, and the overall season long use reports are positive with great paint adhesion, the EVA maintained is flex, and the keel weights provided positive upright placements when tossed.  Paint for these decoys is applied during the manufacturing process to ensure long-lasting adhesion.  These decoys presented here are flocked so with any flocked decoy, taking care in transporting can reduce wear and tear. 

Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
The drake is very well done with strong natural colors that stand out.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
Flocked heads always enhance the appeal of drake decoys – this is no different.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
The hen is beautiful with strong detail, dark coloration, and highly realistic.

Among the many design features of the FlexFloat is the weighted keel option.  Each set comes with keel inserts that slip into the keel and provide additional weight.  They are secured with a cross-through bolt requiring a 3mm and 4mm Allen wrench to tighten. 

Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
A small two-piece bolt passes through the keel to secure it to the decoy and is secured with two Allen wrenches.

I would guess if you were all about packing in, the weights would be easily removed.  If added, they will increase the weight of the decoy by about 6.6 ounce and a half dozen by just about three pounds.  My half dozen came with the keel weights in the hens and that ready helped me understand the process of changing out the weights.

Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
This is the weight which is slightly curved and the two-piece bolt.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
Here is enough for a half dozen decoys.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
Weights and bolts are stored for you in a mesh bag.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
The weights in the keel are concealed and secure.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Decoys
Here is the cavity for the keel weights.

Lifetime FlexFloat Decoys per 6 – MSRP $124.99

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About the author: David R. Vaught, Ph.D. began hunting waterfowl at a young age due to his father being a waterfowl biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Today he hunts both public and private waterfowl grounds and is always working on something related to waterfowl throughout the year. He loves to turkey hunt and fish for walleye and crappie in the spring. David is a university professor, holds an NRA Level II coaching certification and works with youth in trap and skeet shooting in the summer with his annual trap-shooting academy.

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  • Jim January 4, 2022, 8:47 am

    Pricey!

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