The New Flexi Anklets
Flexi Anklets, the unique design!
The set consists a pair of flexible anklets with a unique design built in. When the nylon sleeve is slipped into place it securely holds the anklet in position and the falcon can be flown without any Jesse's. There is no risk of losing the anklet when the falcon makes contact with its quarry.
Flexi Anklets S 3 Sleeve for medium to large Hawks £50 per set
16. Female Bonelli’s Eagle, Female African Hawk Eagle, Female Chilean Buzzard Eagle
14. Female Red Tail, Male Bonelli’s Eagle, Male African Hawk Eagle, Male Chilean Buzzard Eagle
13. Female Goshawk, Female Ferruginous
12. Female Harris Hawk
11. Male Harris Hawk, Male Goshawk, Male Red Tail, Male Ferruginous
10. Common Buzzard
Flexi Anklets S 4 Sleeve for medium to large Falcon £50 per set
12. Female Gyr Falcon, Female Harris Hawk
11. Female Gyr/ Peregrine, Female Saker Falcon, Male Gyr Falcon , Male Harris Hawk
10. Male Gyr/Peregrine, Female Peregrine, Male Saker Falcon
09. Female Lanner, Male Peregrine, Female Lugger Falcon
08.Barbary Falcon, Male Lanner, including Hybrids, Female Cooper’s Hawk
Flexi Anklets S 5 Sleeve for small Falcons and Hawks £45 per Set
07. Red Napped Shaheen, Little Owl, Merlin, Female New Zealand Falcon, Aplomado Falcon, Male Cooper’s Hawk
08. Barbary Falcon, Male Lanner, including Hybrids, Female Cooper’s Hawk, European Kestrel
09. Female Lanner, Male Peregrine, Female Lugger Falcon
Flexi Anklets S 6 Sleeve for Micro Falcons and Hawks £40 per set
06. Male New Zealand Falcon, Peregrine/American Kestrel, Female Hobby Falcon
05. Femal Sparrowhawks, American Kestrel
04. Male Sparrowhawks
The difference between the Slipons and the Flexi Slipons
The main difference is the Flexi`s are no longer made from leather.
Its a new composite material made from silicon,
nylon, carbon and other materials. The anklet`s come preshaped as there cad designed and printed on a SIS printer (selective laser sintering) printer which cost 100,000. Not mine I hasten to add. I still make the older type leather anklets, but this new composite material allows me to make a massive new step forward. The advantages are numerous in the application of making anklets for birds of prey for there use in falconry.
This material does not stretch or shrink, it is totally waterproof, light weight and strong. Also the material is soft and flexible. We have been testing the anklets now for the last six months on all types of falcons and hawks without a single negative from all the different falconers that have been using them.
The anklets are currently on test all over Europe including Germany, Belguim and Spain.
Also in the USA and as far a field as Australia. They have been fitted to female and male peregrines, female and male gyr falcons, barbery falcons, lanner falcons and various hybrid`s of the falcon species. American and european kestrels, female and male harris hawks, female and male goshawks and redtailed hawks currently on test. We are currently testing them on the owl species, we have them all ready on barn owls and tawny owls and the smaller vultures. For now the bonellis eagle will be the largest size.
However what we don´t know at the moment is how long they will last ?
The ones that have been on test for the last eighteen months show no signs of wear at all. These are on Female Gyr falcons 2023 young birds and also on a hunting female Bonellis Eagle. Some think they will last at least 3 seasons, other think maybe 5 or more. We have to see. These are more expensive than the leather ones but in the long term we think they will work out to be a lot cheaper with a lot more added benefits. One great advantage of using this material is the tollerances
I can work with. Sizes will start from 4mm internal diameter going up in increments of 1mm up to size 18mm. These will be available using 4 sleeve sizes. For example size 6 Micro Falcons, size 5 small Falcons, size 4 medium to large falcons and size 3 medium to large hawks. So a real custom fit can be obtained for each individual bird. The anklet when fitted to the bird should be allowed to rotate freely around the leg. If the anklet does not rotate freely than it should be exchanged for the next available larger size.
Endorsements
Dan Paradise / Canada
My son Wesley fitting his Ferrug with Thomas' new braided jesses made from Dyneema and the new Flexi slipon anklets from Kaiser Slipons. Infact Thomas we’re impressed by the quality of this, will order more for sure !
Mike Hewlett / UK
The anklets have been on 18 months, the Flexi Slipons are superb. No marks, no shrinking, no stretching. The only down side for Tom is, they could last for years and years. These are the best thing for birds feet, thats ever been on the market and I`ll never use leather again.
Pablo-Bracamonte Sánchez Barraca / Spain
I received a jesses from the great craftsman, and great innovator, Thomas Carnihan for this pilgrim. And I wanted to make this video so that falconers can see how Kaiser jesses are used, which really is a very ingenious, practical and reliable system. I was pleasantly surprised. My congratulations, Thomas. These jesses will be carried by many falcons, Harris and goshawks around the world
Alan Greenhalgh / UK
I have to say these are brilliant, easy to use and fit ,
also with flying jesses.
Thank you Tom Carnihan .
Ps I don’t get paid to say that thay are great.
Sue Rolls / UK
I´m testing the Flexi Slipons and I absolutely love them.
Jo Askew/ UK
Jo and her greater yellow-headed vulture
Danny Parton Parton / UK
I'm new to falconry, but I have seen how leather anklets stretch and shrink on birds. These are the best thing since sliced bread absolutely amazing product.
David Kanellis / USA
Was lucky to get the opportunity to field test these new to the market sythetic form fitted anklets made by Thomas Carnihan These are fastest on and off cuffs you will ever use.
So far there working very nicely.
Steve Forrest / UK
Steve Forrest / UK
A big thanks to Thomas Carnihan for the new slip ons delivered today
Fantastic material so flexible and easy to fit can’t recommend them enough.
Martyn Holland
Thanks for the Kaiser slip ons tom there ideal for my female gyr nice snug fit
Rob Cole
I have to say, Thomas Carnihan I was very sceptical as I am old school and only use leather but I must say I am very impressed with the anklets as they are supple but retain the shape excellently a great deal without any stretching a total must for anyone catching up their hawks and Falcons ready for the new season with absolutely no stress whatsoever . The photo shown  is all packed out with heat shrink to stop the braided jess’es to stay in place but of course I wouldn’t use them in the flying season only leather they’re all in all absolutely excellent and I will be buying more , credit you Tom great product