tinue to be a part of for years to come. Now, let’s talk about some of the new and innovative products I saw that have released or will be released very soon. I am going to break them down into categories and go over the ones I thought stood out from the rest. No rankings so just because it is first of last doesn’t necessarily mean I think it was best or worst. First, I will talk about arguably everyone’s favorite new item to learn about every year and see what new crazy design companies have come up with to attempt to poke out. Yep, you guessed it BROADHEADS!!!! This was probably the most widely displayed product at the show with a large percentage of booths offering some type of tip for your arrow with the claim to provide the most accuracy and most devastating result. » Cheap Shot Affordable broadheads made by Cold Steel. These things really stood out to me because they look like a Native American arrow head, are made out of hard plastic and are $5 for a 10 pack. Very honest people admitting that they were not going to stand up to the same abuse as a metal head, but these would be a great alternative to wasting a good head on a pig or coyote. » Dead Ringer broadheads. I didn’t even name them all due to the fact that they released new ones and redesigned almost their entire existing line. They use Switchback technology that gives you the option to shoot fixed or expandable, but also released a few true fixed blade heads and a bow fishing head. Oh, did I mention that Uncle Ted Nugent shoots one of the new fixed blade heads??? » Trypan by Rage. I need to to throw this one in there for all the Rage lovers. This head is very similar to the hypodermic, but with a redesigned tougher ferrule and the thickest blades from Rage ever. They also released a turkey broadhead and a new designed 3 blade, chisel-tip broadhead. Next up, another product that people will argue is the best all day long, but at the end of the day with this product I have found to each his own. I am talking about BOWS! Compound bows to be exact. These new speed demons are taking archery to the next level. » The entire Bear line was extremely impressive. Offering something to every hunter whether you were looking for speed, a smooth draw and release, something for women, something for kids, or something for the target range Bear had you covered. » The Mathews line that includes the Halon 32, Avail, and the Stoke. These bows continue to carry on the Mathews reputation of being extremely well designed and engineered bows. The Avail is one of the best designed women’s bows I have ever witnessed and the Stoke is the first high performance youth bow. » The PSE Evolve and New Carbon Air. Both use the new Evolve cam system that gives a 90% let off option that truly allows
Don and Kandi Kisky at the Dead Ringer booth
for almost endless amount of draw time before having to release. The air is a true carbon frame that when you pick it up you will see where it got the name “air” from. The absolute perfect mix of speed and feel. The next item is something everyone seems to just have hanging around all over the place, TREESTANDS! Another product that there just seemed to be endless variations around the show. » Advanced Treestands released a new stand called the Swing Down that will come with their newly released 20ft set of climbing stick for a total price of only $229. The sticks have a unique hook that fits into the side of the stand allowing easy hanging. They will also be sold separately. » Millennium Treestands released the M360 Revolution which you just have to see to truly appreciate. It is a round platform with a swivel trademark Millennium lounge seat in the center allowing 360 degrees of vision and range of motion. » Hawk announced a new partnership with the Bone Collectors and released mul-
tiple newly designed stands, seats, and chairs. This next category is for all you smelly folks out there that really need an advantage during hunting season. I am talking SCENT CONTROL gear or items. This will include gadgets, attractants, and clothing. » Wind Pro, who are the makers of a very successful mock scrape system, released a new synthetic ultra-absorbing licking branch vine so that you can now create a mock scrape and licking branch anywhere you desire. » Scent Blocker probably had the coolest looking booth at ATA. It was a giant yellow spider, synonymous with their safety harness logo, that spread out over their entire booth floor where they used the legs as places to display various items. They released an unnamed mystery suit that will not be named until a later date, but was chock full of innovation, comfort additions, and very sharp looking. » Carbon Skin showcased their evergrowing product line with a very impressive
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