Question 1

What can the Air Skinner be used on?

Accepted Answer

The Air Skinner has been used on all sorts of game, large and small, fish & birds, and even some reptiles. It has been proven effective on almost everything but shows mixed results on fat bears and pigs. (The lard fat of these two species is the problem). Now, we have had some customers say it works fantastic on pigs, but we prefer to err on caution and say results are mixed. (Note: JB Speedy Taxidermy has used the Air Skinner on pigs and found it cut the skinning time from 45 minutes to 5 minutes)

Question 2

Can I use the Air Skinner on game that has not been field dressed?

Accepted Answer

We don’t recommend it. First, you should always remove the visceral as soon as possible to preserve meat quality. Second, by not field dressing first, one might, in the process, force blood and possibly stomach and other fluids, under pressure, into the meat. The only exception would be animals you don’t intend to eat, such as wolves or coyotes.

Question 3

Do I risk “blowing up” the animal I’m trying to skin?

Accepted Answer

Generally, no; however, on smaller animals, air pressure and needle insertion are critical to the success of the Air Skinner process. Inserting a needle deep into the animal’s body and using excessive air pressure can “blow up” a smaller animal. In the 20+ years of running Air Skinner, we have not heard of one instance where a large animal (whitetail deer, for example) was "blown up."

Question 4

How do I attach this to an air supply?

Accepted Answer

In all kits, the needles attach to the air nozzle using pre-installed adapters. The easiest method to attach to your air compressor is by purchasing a coupler and using a quick connect on your air hose if you don’t already have one.

Question 5

I lost my instructions - now what?

Accepted Answer

If you misplaced your instruction sheet, or you just want to see how these kits work, you may view or download the instructions here.

Question 6

On an unfrozen animal, why does it always pull harder on the neck than on the legs?

Accepted Answer

The order in which the insertions are made is vital to the product’s success. Always start with the neck area before moving to the legs and hindquarters. And if necessary, needles can be inserted in areas other than the ones we suggest.

Question 7

Should I be concerned about blowing rusty water/contaminants from my air compressor under the hide?

Accepted Answer

This is a SERIOUS safety issue UNRELATED to your Air Skinner tool - rust weakens the compressor tank and can lead to rupture and serious injury/death.

Air compressors blow rusty water when the tank has not been appropriately drained after use, and condensate has been allowed to sit at the bottom.

In general, if you are concerned about possible contaminants in your compressor, we sell inexpensive filters and water separators, which can be placed in line with your air hose.

Question 8

Will the Air Skinner work on geese & ducks?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Air Skinner works great on geese and ducks. Use the 12 ga. needle on geese and the 14 ga. needle on mallards. A quick pop will separate the tough skin off the breastbone!

Question 9

Will the Air Skinner work on raccoons/beavers/small game?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Many coon hunters and trappers have used the Air Skinner with great success.

Question 10

Won’t all of the air escape around the bullet hole or field dressing?

Accepted Answer

Certainly, some air may leak around the field dressing or bullet hole, but this has not proven to be a problem, especially if you wait a few hours before using the Air Skinner. We have had some folks use the Air Skinner right after dragging their game out of the woods and others after their game had been hanging for a few days, both with excellent results.

Question 11

If I use helium instead of air, will I be able to walk the deer home on a string? 😉

Accepted Answer

Seriously, we DO get asked this question or questions like it! We've never tried, but to be honest, we're pretty confident it wouldn’t work. But if we could float the deer out of the woods and down to the truck, that would sure help!

Question 12

I saw a similar kit on eBay - do you have a store there?

Accepted Answer

Air Skinner LLC is the sole distributor of the Air Skinner kits, and we do not sell on eBay! If you purchased your Air Skinner kit from any entity other than Air Skinner LLC on this site, we refuse all warranty claims or returns on those products. All other returns must have a valid receipt. Please be careful with knock-off products or people claiming to be representatives of Air Skinner. Again, we only sell on this site.

Question 13

What if I am unhappy with my purchase?

Accepted Answer

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Any products returned must be in the same condition you received it in. Shipping charges will not be refunded. See our Shipping & Returns page for more info.

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