My wife uses one and loves it.
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My wife uses one and loves it.
Is anyone around here into doing any manufacturing for the archery industry? I've been doing design work for an upstart company based out of Florida. I'm actually on the hunt for a machine shop interested in fabricating some of my components (reasonably!).
Here's a picture of one of the bows I designed for bowfishing. It's called the AREA 5150 Angler...
Here's a picture of one of the bows I designed for bowfishing. It's called the AREA 5150 Angler...
That's pretty wild looking. Got a picture of it at full draw?
^this or a video of someone drawing it, I can see what I think is goin on, but cant wrap my brain around it
windingwinds
Plinker
I traded bows and switched to a QAD Ultra drop away rest this year. I don't remember what brand I had before - had it for several years. So this was a big deviation for me. The old one had 2 metal launchers the arrow lay on, and so I had to be careful or it fell off. Plus, I went to draw down on a coyote one morning and it heard the arrow against those launchers and spooked. So I decided to move to a drop away.
The local bow shop suggested the QAD. I personally like saving money, so I bought mine on ebay for a decent price and installed it myself. Not real hard to do. Shot quite a bit through early summer, then shoulder surgery in June. So I don't get to try it hunting this year. But I was happy with the shooting I did.
The local bow shop suggested the QAD. I personally like saving money, so I bought mine on ebay for a decent price and installed it myself. Not real hard to do. Shot quite a bit through early summer, then shoulder surgery in June. So I don't get to try it hunting this year. But I was happy with the shooting I did.
Thanks fellas! I'll try to get a video sometime this week of one being drawn and shot. Got a hunting version one of my buddies stole for a few days to shoot and hunt with, so maybe I can talk him into helping me out with the video!
Is anyone around here into doing any manufacturing for the archery industry? I've been doing design work for an upstart company based out of Florida. I'm actually on the hunt for a machine shop interested in fabricating some of my components (reasonably!).
Here's a picture of one of the bows I designed for bowfishing. It's called the AREA 5150 Angler...
WoW. This design looks amazing. I am anxious to hear how it shoots. Can you give any more details on its specs?
Anyone tried both a RipCord Red rest vs QAD Ultra rest? Outdoorsman only carries the FUSE Ultra rest at 145.00.
Parkers archery in Spencer told me that the ripcord is superior to the QAD from a durability standpoint from his own shop testing. Just curious for more opinions.
Parkers archery in Spencer told me that the ripcord is superior to the QAD from a durability standpoint from his own shop testing. Just curious for more opinions.
jmiller676
Master
Is anyone around here into doing any manufacturing for the archery industry? I've been doing design work for an upstart company based out of Florida. I'm actually on the hunt for a machine shop interested in fabricating some of my components (reasonably!).
Here's a picture of one of the bows I designed for bowfishing. It's called the AREA 5150 Angler...
Looks similiar to an Onieda. Nice job looks good!! The riser and limbs all aluminum? Got any specs on it?
dcary7/TSmith,
Thanks! Yes, it's very similar to the Oneida bows and is built (roughly) off of the same platform. This one is designed for bowfishing and is roughly 41" tip to tip with a shallow shelf. It weighs less than 3.5lbs bare. We have a deep shelf hunting version that looks very similar with similar specs as well as a longer (47" tip to tip) bow for finger/target shooters. I'm ironing out the details on a mid-size bow in the 44" tip to tip range.
They are pretty impressive. Other than strings, cables, and the power (inner) limb, they are machined aluminum. A single set-up can get you from about 25" draw up to 30" draw and will go from zero to 99% let-off (yes, bow will hang at full draw just by the weight of the riser).
I don't have any IBO specs yet, but this little bowfishing rig was flinging a 420gr hunting arrow about 220fps with 28" draw length and only 38 pounds draw weight! Sure wish we had a whole section to discuss this stuff instead of a single sticky thread! Hard to keep up with the conversations!
Thanks! Yes, it's very similar to the Oneida bows and is built (roughly) off of the same platform. This one is designed for bowfishing and is roughly 41" tip to tip with a shallow shelf. It weighs less than 3.5lbs bare. We have a deep shelf hunting version that looks very similar with similar specs as well as a longer (47" tip to tip) bow for finger/target shooters. I'm ironing out the details on a mid-size bow in the 44" tip to tip range.
They are pretty impressive. Other than strings, cables, and the power (inner) limb, they are machined aluminum. A single set-up can get you from about 25" draw up to 30" draw and will go from zero to 99% let-off (yes, bow will hang at full draw just by the weight of the riser).
I don't have any IBO specs yet, but this little bowfishing rig was flinging a 420gr hunting arrow about 220fps with 28" draw length and only 38 pounds draw weight! Sure wish we had a whole section to discuss this stuff instead of a single sticky thread! Hard to keep up with the conversations!
jmiller676
Master
I'm not big on let off and all that stuff (I shoot traditional) but, 99% let off....DAMN!
windingwinds
Plinker
My son's bow is set at 21 1/2 in draw length and 30 lbs (goal is to get up to 35-40# by late season so he can hunt)
Once he stops hitting trees with the practice arrows and gets dialed in I'd like to get him some good hunting arrows. The problem is, I looked at archery selection and they usually only list down to 24 " draw or so.........should I use the lightest arrow selection? Is there any lighter archers here, what do you use?
I agree, it's difficult to follow all the conversations this way.
Once he stops hitting trees with the practice arrows and gets dialed in I'd like to get him some good hunting arrows. The problem is, I looked at archery selection and they usually only list down to 24 " draw or so.........should I use the lightest arrow selection? Is there any lighter archers here, what do you use?
I agree, it's difficult to follow all the conversations this way.
a lot of archery shops can custom cut arrows for your set-up, I would go with a small dia. arrow and a fixed blade broadhead, and a rest that doesnt drag on the arrow Im sure you've already thought about all that but penetration is key when you are shooting that light. Yes it is hard to follow activity on a sticky, welcome to my "we need an archery forum" campaign
WindingWinds- At his drawlength and drawweight he should be shooting arrows that are 2-3" longer than his draw. It is hard to find a carbon for someone to hunt with at that draw and weight. I would suggest a Victory 600 cut to about 24".
The most important thing for him is to learn to shoot his bow properly and accurately. He has his whole life to bowhunt. Allow time to learn to shoot before he goes hunting.
The most important thing for him is to learn to shoot his bow properly and accurately. He has his whole life to bowhunt. Allow time to learn to shoot before he goes hunting.
Agreed, I'm thinking of getting my son in to 4H archery shooting so he can learn right.
Agreed, I'm thinking of getting my son in to 4H archery shooting so he can learn to shoot properly.
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