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Polar bear rug vs. lifesize
19 April 2016, 23:12
A.DahlgrenPolar bear rug vs. lifesize
Will I regret doing my polar bear (9.6") a rug instead of a lifesize...I just dont have the room, but just thinking of making it a carpet makes me wondering if im doing the right choice.
20 April 2016, 04:00
Jerry HuffakerYes you will regret it, find a place for it. do him on all fours that way it won't be so tall.
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20 April 2016, 05:23
woodsieFull body for sure!!!!!!!
20 April 2016, 05:35
FrostbitAnton,
I regret doing my Brown Bear as a rug. He actually takes up more room than he would have as a full body mount.
Do the mount my friend.
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20 April 2016, 05:47
shootawayI would do a wall mounted rug and save some money.
20 April 2016, 06:52
dukxdogPolar bear should be life sized. Just to cool. You will find room.
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20 April 2016, 21:13
paulbacsAs Frostbit said, the rug will take up more space, on wall or floor. You may never get a chance at another one, life size all the way.
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20 April 2016, 23:03
crbutlerTo me it depends on what you have for a trophy room/display area.
Something about a bear rug on the floor in front of a fire with snow outside speaks of comfort. That's what my bear rug does, and it goes up into storage after winter.
However, if you are doing a formal trophy room, the rugs just don't seem to fit in to me.
Probably my sense of decor (which is questionable) more than anything else.
23 April 2016, 07:07
TREE 'EMRugs are fine for the more common bears, but your Polar Bear demands a full mount.
It sounds like it's time to consult a architect for a room addition.
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24 April 2016, 20:58
MARK H. YOUNGAnton,
I like my rugs a lot but they do take up a huge amount of room. I put most all of mine on the wall but once again you need a big wall. Take some careful measurements if you mount life size as I've known of a couple of people that can't get their life size bears through the doors in their houses.
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L. David Keithquote:
I like my rugs a lot but they do take up a huge amount of room. I put most all of mine on the wall but once again you need a big wall. Take some careful measurements if you mount life size as I've known of a couple of people that can't get their life size bears through the doors in their houses. Mark
Agree with Mark; sort this out completely before you decide. To me, either is a right choice...it's a Polar Bear!
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