Kudu Mount Preference

[Aaron N]

Just wondering what everyone thinks is best for a Kudu wall pedistal. I'm partial to the semi sneak myself.

 

[cpr0312]

Semi sneak for me also

 

[BRICKBURN]

Depends on your space.
The novelty and implied action of the semi sneak is attractive.

 

[billc]

My next kudu I am going to do something special. I want to take a bunch of pic's of kudu out in the bush this next trip then pick one and have paul at relive do that pose.

 

[Scott Slough]

Semi-sneak is a toad ... so, I prefer him!

 

[kathy]

The semi sneak you posted is a much higher quality mount.
I think it really depends on the taxidermist doing the work , both are good poses . Forrest

 

[Divernhunter]

That is the way mine is and I like it.

 

[Aaron N]

The semi sneak you posted is a much higher quality mount.
I think it really depends on the taxidermist doing the work , both are good poses . Forrest

The pictures were provided by the same taxidermist, you'd hope they would be consistent quality!

 

[CAustin]

Head straight up but turned to the right which was how he looked at me when I shot him!

 

[Bruce]

That's what I also try to replicate... HOW was it standing/ looking when the shot was taken?
In general, when you walk onto a kudu, and usually BOTH get a surprise, he will raise up his head and turn slightly to look at what just came in... let's say a 1/2 turn, either left or right.
NOW, where will it hang in the trophy room? ie a LEFT or right TURN... you don't want to walk into the room and see the BACK of the kudus head first... I believe what you refer to as " semi sneak " is the same as a 1/2 turn ( 45 degree)

 

[kathy]

Aaron, didn't mean to offend you, it is just my opinion. Forrest

 

[gizmo]

I'm a big fan of as much movement as possible so I would go with a semi sneak. The more movement the more realism I think it gives the animal.

 

[Aaron N]

Aaron, didn't mean to offend you, it is just my opinion. Forrest

Not offended at all! Sorry for coming off that way

 

[thi9elsp]

I did the standard for mine as the standard wall pedestal mount and it works well in my room. I did a sneak on my elk and like it too. I cast my vote for standard since that's what I did with my kudu.

 

[Bhfs300]

Here is my Kudu with the taxidermist mounting it the wrong dirrection. The silver lining is that when I wanted to put the Nyala in the same place they worked out great.

Get them mounted in the states!

 

[Aaron N]

Here is my Kudu with the taxidermist mounting it the wrong dirrection. The silver lining is that when I wanted to put the Nyala in the same place they worked out great.
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Get them mounted in the states!

Beautiful pair! I was hopig to get my Nyala so that I could do a pedistal of the two of them