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THE GREEN MONSTER OBSERVATIONS
I used the Green Monster all year - in some 16 Field Trials - and here are my thoughts
- It is easy to blow at high volume and is crisp and clear at high volume. It is hard to blow well at low volume and sounds squeaky - to me - at low volume.
- The GM adds 50-75 yards to the effective distance of my Fox 40 and can be blown for longer periods of time than the Fox 40.
- The GM lacks the inflection I can get from my Fox 40. I use my Fox 40 to about 150 yards, then I switch to the GM
- The GM is bulky and noisy. It clanks against my Fox 40 whistles under my jacket. I resolved this issue by wrapping my GM in yellow duct tape. I think the GM may be slightly louder with the duct tape wrap, but cannot be sure. At any rate, I have lost no distance by wrapping my GM and it is significantly quieter now.
I think it is something every competitor should have in the tool box.