Martin Archery Assets Purchased

Inside Archery — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:11:57 +0000

Martin Archery is pleased to announce its recent asset purchase by ELM, LLC, a Nashville-based private equity firm, and the Mandola Group, a sister company to Big Jon Sports.

Rex Darlington and Ted Harpham of Darton Archery will collaborate with Big Jon’s engineering staff to reengineer and reconfigure Martin’s bow models for 2018. Martin Archery will be offering compound, take-down and traditional bows for 2018. Martin has also engaged Sonus Engineered Solutions for acoustic engineering on its 2018 compound bow models.

“Big Jon Sports has provided excellent customer service and quality American-made products since 1968,” said John V. Pampu of Big Jon Sports. “Martin will be a key part of that legacy and embody the same characteristics by providing superior products and excellence in customer service at a competitive price.”

“We are proud to carry forward the principles and integrity that Gail Martin demonstrated as founder of Martin Archery,” Pampu continued. “We are grateful to the Martin family for their years of hard work and vision as pioneers in the archery industry, and we look forward to honoring their legacy through the success of Martin Archery.”

For more information contact Joel Miller, info@martinarchery.com, 231-275-1026. Learn more at martinarchery.com.

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Bowfishing Gear: What’s Hot

Inside Archery — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:00:15 +0000

Bowfishing continues to grow in popularity. Industry leaders have taken notice, matching the enthusiasm of this new trend with cutting-edge gear. Here’s a rundown of the bowfishing supplies that are making waves.

Alpine Archery Mako

The Alpine Mako is fitted with a CNC machined riser, stylish machined aluminum limb pocket, and CNC machined Radial Force cam. The cam has 7 inches of draw length adjustment to fit almost any age of bowfisherman. Total mass weight of the Mako is right at 3 pounds, keeping the set-up lightweight for a full day of arrow flinging.

Learn more at alpinearchery.com

AMS E-Rad Tournament Series Bow Kit

AMS partnered with Quest Archery to design the all new Eradicator E-Rad bow. The draw weight ranges from 30-60 pounds. Newly designed Phaze cams deliver a silky smooth draw cycle that any shooter will appreciate. This bow features a machined aluminum riser that is lightweight and stiff enough to meet demands for higher performance.

Learn more at amsbowfishing.com

Arrow Precision Frenzy Bowfishing Set

Arrow Precision’s new Frenzy Bowfishing features an ultra-smooth and constant draw weight to suit everyone on the trip without the need for pesky adjustments.

The constant draw weight of the twin F4 Wheel system allows for quick release snap-shots when there isn’t time for a full draw shot.

The Frenzy’s non-slip texture grip riser will also accept many standard archery accessories for backyard shooting fun or to introduce young shooters to archery shooting without having to have multiple set-ups for all the different draw lengths in the family.

Features:

Draw Weight: 40lbs
Draw Length: Extends to 31”
Brace Height: 6-1/2″
Length: 36″ Axle to Axle
Weight: 3.6 lbs
Compact / Lightweight
Textured Non-Slip Grip
Carbon Fiber Dipped Limbs
CNC Machined Wheels
Includes Roller Rest
30 Yards 80lb Line
Fiberglass Bowfishing Arrow with Barbed tip

Learn more at arrow-precision.com

Barnett VORTEX H2O

Versatile and well equipped, Barnett’s Vortex Compound Bows are designed to adjust with the advancing skills of developing archers.

Features:

Right Handed Bow
Package serves as a carrying case constructed to ATA/AMO standards
Draw Weight 31 – 45 lb. Compound Bow-Fishing Bow
Draw Length 26.625″ – 28″
Let Off 60-70%

Learn more at barnettcrossbows.com

C.P. Oneida Osprey

The Osprey was designed to offer the smooth draw of a recurve needed for snapshots, with the power of a compound for those big fish. Oneida Eagle bows are built 100% in the United States.

Features:

Module F

Draw Length: 25.5″ – 27.5″
Let Off: 80%
Brace Height: 6-1/8″ – 6-3/8″
String: 43″

Module 15

Draw Length: 26″ – 27″
Let Off: 65%
Brace Height: 6-1/8″ – 6-3/8″
String: 43″

Learn more at oneidaeaglebows.com

Cajun Sucker Punch

The Cajun Sucker Punch bow is designed to meet the demands of serious bow fishermen. The bow’s 35.25″ axle-to-axle length allows for comfortable shooting all day or all night without finger pinch. The Sucker Punch weighs 3.2 pounds for easy all-day use. The deep cam grooves prevent derailment when this bow gets tossed around the bottom of the bowfishing boat. The Sucker Punch comes in both right and left hand modules and features the option of a constant draw cam or draw length specific modules included.

Features:

Fishing Biscuit Arrow Rest
Cajun Hybrid Bowfishing Reel
Cajun Blister Buster Finger Pads
2 White Fiberglass Piranha Arrows
Deep cam grooves prevent derailed strings

Learn more at cajunbowfishing.com

Darton Archery AquaForce

This bow reaches its peak weight (adjustable 40# – 55#) early without strain and then lets down to a comfortable weight (20# – 27#) so an archer can complete the draw cycle (23”- 29-½”) with minimum effort. The string can be comfortably released anytime during the draw cycle with deadly results. With molded cams, self-lubricating bearing and stainless steel axles it’s very resistant to the wear and tear of the sport. The Aquaforce has all the standard mounting holes so all bow fishing accessories easily bolt on.

AquaForce Package:

AMS Wave Rest
AMS Bow Fishing Arrows
AMS Safety Slide System

Features:

Axle-to-Axle: 31 1/2″
Brace Height: 7 7/8″
Mass Weight: 3.1 lbs.
Draw Lengths: 23″- 29.5″
Draw Weights: 45-55
Let-off: 40%

Learn more at dartonarchery.com

Fin-Finder Poseidon Pro Package

The Poseidon compound bow was tailored to suit the rough and rugged nature of bowfishing.

Poseidon Compound Bow Features:

31″ Axle-to-Axle
25-40 lbs. Draw weight range
20-31″ Draw length range
Parallel Limb Technology
Corrosion resistant, stainless steel hardware
Right hand only.

Package Includes:

Hydro-Glide Pro bowfishing arrow rest
Raider Pro arrow w/ Riptide Point
AMS Retriever Pro
Hydro-Shot Finger Savers

Learn more at fin-finder.com

G&H Outdoors Impala Bowfishing Kit

The Impala Bowfishing Kit package comes with an Impala right handed 60″ 45# recurve bow, paired with an AMS Bowfishing package consisting of a Retriever Pro 200#, String Things Finger Tab, Tidal Wave Rest, White Fiberglass Chaos 34″ Arrow with Safety Slide and an Operation & Instruction Manual for proper installation and usage. Left handed kits along with other limb weights are available upon request.

LENGTH 60”

WEIGHTS from 25 to 60# increments 5 lbs

Learn more at ghoutdoors.com

Muzzy Mantis Bowfishing Rest

Muzzy recently announced the introduction of the highly adjustable Mantis arrow rest. The Mantis was designed with a heavy-duty aluminum alloy mounting bracket and rest frame with a vibrant green Delrin arrow-capture gate and arrow launch pad that ensures a smooth launch of the arrow while preventing wear on the rest.

The center-grooved launch pad on the Mantis holds the arrow in position and guides it on release for smooth, consistent and accurate arrow flight. The new Muzzy Bowfishing rest is compatible with any bow and arrow set up, and it offers exceptional left-to-right adjustability as well as elevation adjustment. It also offers a full-capture design with a trap door arm that is spring loaded to close after the arrow is loaded, keeping the arrow secure no matter how you hold or move the bow.

Learn more at muzzy.com

Pine Ridge Archery Finger Savers

Finger Savers are made of a strong yet soft material that allows the shooter to shoot a bow without using a finger tab or release. Finger Savers save time and create consistency for children and new archers. These qualities also make them perfect for bowfishing. Finger Savers allows shooters to take faster and more accurate shots, ultimately putting more fish in the boat.

Learn more at pineridgearchery.com

Watch how to install them here: youtube.com/watch?v=Gxj3gDL3Uow

TRUGLO Spring Shot Bowfishing kit

Includes two SPEED•SHOT bowfishing arrows and SPRING•SHOT bowfishing arrow rest

SPEED•SHOT Bowfishing arrows:

Premium grade, hardened stainless steel tip

250 grain point with pivoting barb for quick fish removal and improved penetration

Premium fiberglass high-visibility florescent colored shaft

Ultra-slim nock diameter improves accuracy

Most arrow slides can be easily installed over the nock

SPEED•SHOT Bowfishing rest:

Fast and easy arrow loading

Revolutionary ultra-durable stainless steel spring-coil provides full arrow containment

Full windage / elevation adjustment

For left and right-handed bows

Patented

Learn more at truglo.com

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Engineered for Women and Youth: The Darton Exciter

Inside Archery — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:00:48 +0000

Press Release from Darton Archery:

Darton Archery’s new Exciter, engineered for the woman and youth archers who are tired of shooting kids bows.

Resembling Darton’s flagship 3800, just on a smaller scale, the Exciter has its own exclusively designed version of Darton’s Patented Dual Sync Cam System. The Exciter has a draw length range of 22″ to 27.5″, a peak weight range of 35 to 50 pounds and weighs in at a scant 3.4 pounds.

Retailing for less than $600 MSRP, the Exciter provides performance on par with the best of bows.

Learn more on the Exciter and the rest of the 2016 Darton Line by visiting www.dartonarchery.com or LIKE us on Facebook.

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