Primi Hensanity

The tone ports allow you to manipulate the resonance of the call. By covering or uncovering these holes with your fingers while calling, you can dampen or sharpen the volume and pitch, making it easier to mimic the subtle variations between different hens.

Slate is a natural material that requires a clean, dry surface to produce consistent friction. You will need to keep a conditioning pad or a piece of Scotch-Brite handy to lightly scuff the surface if it becomes slick or stops producing a clear sound.

While the included one-piece striker is designed to pair perfectly with the slate surface, you can experiment with other strikers. Different materials like wood, carbon, or acrylic will produce distinct tonal qualities, so it is worth testing others if you want to further customize your sound.

The Hensanity Slate is quite responsive, which makes it beginner-friendly, but mastering the nuances of turkey language takes time. Because the slate surface is sensitive, you will need to practice your pressure and angle to consistently produce clean yelps and purrs.

Yes, the slate surface provides a wide dynamic range. You can apply light pressure for soft, close-range clucks and purrs, or increase your speed and pressure to create the sharp, aggressive cuts needed to grab a gobbler's attention from a distance.