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Gear Of The Year (part 4)
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| Bowhunting's
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to be outdone, the Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization
held its own trade show in January in Indianapolis, Indiana.
And once again, Outdoor Canada was there to find out what new
gear is sure to hit the mark with Canadian bowhunters this fall. |
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Quiktune 800 Arrow Rest
 Arrow
rests made by New Archery Products are legendary for their hassle-free
dependability. The Quiktune rest series, in particular, is noted
for flawless performance, albeit with a hefty price tag. For
2001, though, New Archery Products is introducing an arrow rest
for budget-conscious shooters. The Quiktune 800 (U.S.$22.99),
with three fixed-position adjustment options, features the same
reliability as its higher-priced brothers. And, as with the
other Quiktune models, the 800 comes with an Allen key for adjustments,
plus a super-smooth launcher action for dependable accuracy.
New Archery Products, 7500 Industrial
Drive, Forest Park, Illinois 60130; 1-800-323-1279; www.newarchery.com |
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 Carbon
Blast
In bowhunting, getting close to your game is key. For years,
bowhunters have used scent-elimination sprays, produced by a
number of companies, to help in that aim. Now Robinson Laboratories
is the first scent maker to put activated carbon—the ingredient
used in many of today’s popular scent-absorbing clothing
lines—into a spray. Activated carbon is the most scent-absorbing
compound there is, and a simple test of Carbon Blast (U.S.$8.99)
on a sweaty, stinky hat proved just how fast and well it worked.
It completely eliminated the odour within minutes and lasted
much longer than other sprays.
Robinson Laboratories, 110 North Park
Drive, Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009-0018; (507) 263-2885; www.scentshield.com |
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LimbSaver and String Leech
 The
latest trend in bow manufacturing is whisper-quiet, vibration-free
bows. If you can’t afford a new bow, however, a company
called Sims Vibration Laboratory (SVL) is now producing accessories
to help tame the noise and vibration that lurk within your bow.
SVL’s LimbSaver (U.S.$18.95) can reduce bow vibration by
up to 65 per cent and eliminate up to 12 decibels of sound to
provide a solid, quieter shot. And the String Leech (U.S.$28.95)
helps suppress sound on even the noisiest bow by reducing string
vibration by up to 90 per cent.
Sims Vibration Laboratory, 150 W. Wm.
White Way Shelton, Washington 98584; (360) 427-6031; www.limbsaver.com |
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 FirstCut
EXP Broadhead
Each year, more companies are making mechanical broadheads,
and the competition is clearly separating the great from the
good. Game Tracker’s new FirstCut EXP ($34.99/three-pack)
stands out because it has matched the field-point accuracy traditionally
associated with mechanicals to the superior penetration of cut-on-contact
broadheads. The FirstCut EXP’s razor-sharp, cut-on-impact
point is designed to eliminate planing for increased accuracy,
while the expanding blades open on impact to provide a significant
cut channel. The design decreases the chance of a glancing hit
on an animal that’s quartering away. Available in both
100 and 125 grain, the FirstCut EXP also features replaceable
stainless-steel blades.
Kolder Canada, 21 Grandview Crescent,
RR2, Bradford, Ontario L3R 2A5; 1-800-881-7535; www.thegametracker.com
BuffTuff
Carbon-shaft arrows are noted for their durability, especially
when compared to aluminum shafts. But there’s one downfall
to camouflage shafts: most have a film-dipped or photo finish
that wears off with repeated shots. Now BuffTuff camouflage—available
on Game Tracker’s Carbon Express and Terminator arrows
($12.99 each)—eliminates that problem. This new camo process
combines resin with a super-tough fabric to produce a virtually
indestructible finish that can withstand repeated target shooting.
Not only that, BuffTuff also serves to strengthen the shaft.
Kolder Canada, 21 Grandview Crescent,
RR2, Bradford, Ontario L3R 2A5; 1-800-881-7535; www.thegametracker.com
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more on the best gear of 2001: |
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1 | Part 2 | Part
3 | Part 4 |
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