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Thursday 02 Jul 2009
Medalist’s SilverMax Cheynne Series.
Ideal as an outerwear piece for the warm season or as a layering piece for colder conditions. The Cheyenne Series is soft, quiet, and versatile. Silvermax™ 99.9% pure silver technology twill lining for undetected, scent-free protection. No activation, easy care Silvermax™ It’s body heat regulated technology keeps you warm during cool weather and cool during warm weather. Embedded with Stay-dry Skinetics™ MTS that rapidly wicks away chill producing moisture on lining. Contains a brushed microfiber shell for quiet noise-free movement and the micro-polyester provides protection against the wind.
On Target - SilverMax is first off unbelievable! I love the fact that I don’t have to heat the clothing to a
certain temp to reactivate it and the fact that the silver actually kills the odor causing bacteria instead of absorbing it. This suit is built to last and is extremely quite. Thanks Medalist.
Off Target - I know it’s considered a lightweight suit but I found it a little on the warm side when down in the Texas heat. I’d imagine it’s tough when you have to embed it with SilverMax scent elimnation technology but yet try to keep it a lightweight suit. I would still consider it a lightweight suit but if your looking for something that you can feel a slight breeze through and is thin I would go with one of their silkweight products.
Check out Medalist full line of products at www.medalist.com
Wednesday 01 Jul 2009
Ultimate Survival “Base Kit”
Every adventure needs a basic survival essential kit. The “Base Kit” from Ultimate Survival Technologies has it all and has combined it into one easy to carry bag that can go anywhere with you.
Contents:
Sparkie™ Fire Starter: This lightweight emergency fire starter boasts one-handed operation! It generates intensely hot sparks and works in any weather. SparkieTM weighs only 0.8 of an ounce.
WetFire™ Tinder (2 cube): You will love this amazing fire starting tinder. It is non-toxic, odorless, and virtually smokeless. You can start a fire even in the driving rain. In fact, WetFire™ tinder burns longer when its WET! A small pile of tinder shavings is all you need to start a roaring fire.
StarFlash® Signal Mirror: This signal mirror is unbreakable, can be aimed precisely, floats and can signal for communications up to 100 miles away. You can use it hiking, camping, or backpacking for communication or signaling, or to apply first aid or camouflage. StarFlash® was chosen as the premier signal mirror of the U.S. Air Force and other government agencies 10 years ago.
JetScream™ Whistle: This whistle is one of the loudest in the world, any louder and it would cause physical pain, literally. You can hear JetScream’s™ amazing 122Db ear-piercing shriek, above most natural or man-made noises. It is equivalent to the sound of a rock concert or a jet at take off. You can use JetScream™ in the city or woods for communication and personal protection.
Waterproof Storage Bag: This lightweight bag is waterproof to 200 feet!
If your looking for a small compact kit to carry with you on your next hunting, hiking, camping adventure I suggest you pack a “Base Kit”. Check them out at: www.ultimatesurvival.com
Sunday 14 Jun 2009
The “Real Deal” Decoy
The real deal decoy has proven to work better than any other decoy on the market throughout the country, that is why we say, “any more real it would have a pulse.”
Their taxidermy quality, but reasonably priced decoys, is with out a doubt the most realistic decoy on the market today. With their easy to assemble antler mount kit it makes it easy to mount any size antlers of your choosing to adjust the size of your antlers to adapt to the region you’re hunting in, and allowing you to hunt with a doe or buck depending on the time of the year. Un-like plastic or foam decoys, The Real Deal Decoy has proven to work better than any other decoy on the market throughout the country.
On Target - REALISM! I found myself doing a double take when I hunted over it this past fall. You cannot get more real looking than this. I think the Real Deal Decoy is the 
realist looking decoy on the market. The taxidermy work put into this design is exceptional. The decoys are built to last, lightweight, and made to fool any mature buck roaming the woods.
Off Target - Nothing is really detachable causing it to be a bit of a pain when carrying it long distances, It is taxidermy work and will take some TLC for it to last numerous hunting season, and I would recommend transporting it with the antler kit out and an orange sleeve over the head. Safety purposes. Other than that the thing works great. Bucks and does didn’t seem to mind it. I had a young buck actually try to play with it.
Give Real Deal Decoy a shot this upcoming season. You won’t be disappointed. www.realdealdecoys.com
Saturday 09 May 2009
CCW OUTFITTERS!!
CCW is a family run business with a warm and casual atmosphere. The owners of CCW help with the guiding, the lodging, and the meals. Their guides will work with you to get on a buck or a gobbler, if you need a stand moved, or if you want to change locations. It’s your hunt and we want you to be happy. When not afield hunter can enjoy the new 5 star lodge that includes a 20’ lighted 3-d archery range for practice. CCW is truly one of the top notch outfitters in the country.
CCW Outfitters strives to manage the deer and turkey in a manner that grows them 
big and mature. Hunters are taken through a quick educational course in what to shoot and what not to shoot. Body size, antler mass, as well as antler spread/tine length will be considered. It is NOT their goal to focus on the inches of antler as much as it is they would like mature 3.5yr old deer and older to be taken. Hunter will have a chance to take some mngmt. bucks, and will be shown trail cam. pictures of these deer before taken afield. Food plots, mineral licks, and supplemental protein feeders are all part of CCW’s mngmt. strategy. As part of the corn belt, Crittenden Co. KY produces deer from 180” to over 200”, and CCW is blessed to be working with such great genetics. They are an outfitter that is for the serious trophy hunter. There is a 130″ minimum on all bucks and a cash penalty for small bucks taken. All hunts are semi-guided. Hunters are taken to and from stands twice a day.
I personally, have hunted with CCW several times and will continue to go back year after year. I think it is very important to have a good recommendation from someone you trust before settling in with an outfitter. I strongly recommend CCW to the serious bowhunter. You won’t be disappointed. To find out more about CCW check out their website at www.huntccwo.com
Hunts are still available for 2009 and going at great rates. I suggest you give them a call and lock down a date before they are all sold out.
Give Jason and Cassi Purvis a call: 270-965-9859
Friday 17 Apr 2009
Rex’s Custom Trailers!
With over 27 years of combined welding and fabrication experience, and 13 years of building custom semi- trailers, Weld - Tek is the company that will work for you. From utility trailers, landscape trailers, car haulers and construction trailers to production runs. Specializing in aluminum work, we can design and build whatever it is you are looking for. Also, we do trailer repairs, custom flat beds, aluminum and steel ramps. Anything you need created call us first for the best price in the industry!
(810) 955-4693
Visit his website at: www.weld-tekllc.com
Wednesday 11 Mar 2009
Stedi-Stock by Agonic
The Stedi-Stock® Camera Shoulder Brace, Shoulder Mount will help eliminate poor quality pictures, due to “camera shake”. The Stedi-Stock® Camcorder Stabilizer, Shoulder Brace, Shoulder Mount will assist in accomplishing smoother videos (especially when filming action or sweeping panoramic shots). The Stedi-Stock® Spotting Scope Shoulder Brace, Shoulder Mount, will assist the user in holding a spotting scope stable without the weight of an unwieldy, bulky, cumbersome tripod.
On target- I picked up a Stedi-stock brace and was able to take the system on our last hunting trip in Texas. We were going to be doing a lot of stocking Javelina so I wanted to make sure to be real steady. After receiving the system and putting it to use I found that not only is the brace affordable and lightweight, it also does really good job of stabilizing my camera. I run a Sony HD cam and I think the brace is recommended for smaller handheld cams but it worked great. I would definitely recommend this brace to beginners and pros.
Off target- After several days of using the camera I found a couple modifications I would make to enhance the brace even more and I don’t think they would jeopardize the low cost at all. One, I would add some sort of padding to the stock of the brace, and second I would add a locking mechanism so I wouldn’t have to keep tightening the camera down. After a while the camera would loosen and rotate.
Check the braces out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed. www.stedi-stock.com
Wednesday 14 Jan 2009
“Bowlegs” by Pole Mountain Outdoors
Universal fit easily attaches to any bow accessory hole or riser cutout.
Holds bow in the horizontal or vertical position.
Fully adjustable rotating legs.
Durable, lightweight aluminum, weighs only 4 oz.
Sound/Vibration dampening leg inserts.
On Target- The bowlegs are great for ground blind hunting. I’ve hunting ground blinds numerous times and had no real place to set my bow. I mean you could lean it against the blind but your broadhead always wants to cut the blind or you could let it rest on your lap but that just makes for more movement when game approaches. The Bowlegs allow the bow to sit upright right in front or to the side and the bow is always ready for action.
Off Target- Positioning the legs so that they hold your bow up. There is a perfect spot you have to hit so that your bow doesn’t fall forward of backward. That spot all depends on how front heavy your bow is. My bow is not to front heavy because I don’t use a long or heavy stabilizer so the unit works great.
If your interested in the Bowlegs or other fine products from Pole Mountain please check out their website at: polemountainoutdoors.com
Tuesday 02 Dec 2008
“BLACK DEATH” Deer urines.
“Black Death” is the only true single source deer urine that is meticulously collected, aged, cured and stored 3 years to insure optimum performance. Black Death produces a more pungent odor that is noticeably different than any other scent on the market. Black Death is not pasteurized or cut with alcohol, bandac or glycol… only 100% pure deer urine. No preservatives or additives are ever added.
On Target- The stuff works! Took it out for the first time this season and had a beautiful non-typical buck come in. He sniffed where I had laid down the Black death for what seemed like forever. Of course it was to dark to shoot so I passed on him. Watch the video. Click here
Off Target- I love the look of the bottle but I’ve had two lids bust because I’m not smart enough to take the red wax off right for some reason. I suggest cutting the wax back then unscrewing the lid.
If your interested in testing some BLACK DEATH check out their site at: www.blackdeathproducts.com
Friday 17 Oct 2008
The New and improved “FIRENOCK”!
Firenock LLC brings missile arming technology, reliability of modern electronics to the archery industry. Firenock has successfully develop the “G” switch that is the same technology as 2nd arming switch as modern missile. (i.e. it need to sense a specific acceleration before it can be armed. This technology eliminates accidental misfire/self arming) This technology is the heart of Firenock LLC offering of our “G” series lighted nock. In plan English, you get a lighted nock that lit only when you shoot it out a bow/crossbow with no less than 65G force applied or it will not lit. Accidental turn on is no longer an issue as you can drop the arrow/bolt horizontally as high as 21′(7M) without being lit. Couple with the latest Mosfit electronic and assembly methods, mathematically we have achieve previously un think of 99.9999% reliability(1) for a lighted nock.
Firenock “G” series, unlike the previous magnetic activated Firenock’s products, the new Firenock “G” series products do not require a magnet for activation of the lighted nock system. Firenock “G” series just works like magic; the LED gets on when it is shot. There is no need for actuator magnet, actuator adaptor, sticker and accidentally “on” if the lighted nock system is exposed to a magnetic field. And there is no more issue if you lost your actuator in the field or drop it from tree stand. Firenock “G” series is really a high-tech piece of equipment with hunter’s mind designs.
On Target- They function as designed. “EVERY SHOT”! Before with other lighted nocks I was always worrying if they were going to turn on and I was pretty darn close to forgetting about even trying lighted nocks again. After seeing first hand the Firenocks work at last years ATA show and hearing the technology behind them my mind was intrigued once again. “I’ll give them a shot”, and they’ve worked perfectly. The assembly isn’t to tough and I can easily change out the batteries when needed. Thanks Firenock.
Off Target- They are a bit pricey for a little spender like me. ($54.95 for a pack of 3) But this is one product where I can say, you get what you pay for.
Check them out when you get a chance. www.firenock.com
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