Re: Elk Diaphragms, Tips and Techniques
Diaphragm calls...
Every mouth and pallet is different so certain calls will "fit" your mouth better than others. The other thing to consider is single vs double vs triple membrane.
Singles and doubles are much easier to learn on. Triples are not the place to start IMO. They take a lot of tongue pressure and will vibrate heavily (tickle the sh*t out of the roof or mouth} as you practice and learn to control it.
The thinner diaphragms are easier to articulate with and control.
They are much easier to do subtle cow calls and chirps.
Triples are good for bellowing.
Being a product guy having sourced numerous products for my retailers you are always looking for a better mouse trap and inputting for product improvement.
I took a one and one half inch corrogated tubing, cut half the bottom out of a 1.5 liter plastic Coke container, trimmed the top to allow the tubing to be inserted. Hockey taped the sh*t out of it to keep it together and to mitigate any awkward sound of plastic touching brush, your pack etc.
The resonance chamber created by the Coke container is quite something. The sound is quite intense, superior to any commercial tube.
Great for locating a response or two as it is getting light as the sound carries.
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