Archery Business

3 weeks ago | archerybusiness.com | Gordy J. Krahn

The LCA Draw Board 2.0 includes a heavy-duty 1,500-pound rated strap (500-pound working load and 1,500-pound breaking point), a solid steel hook with a safety loop and a Precision Bow Holder with a gripper that mimics the hand’s contact points. The adjustable, spring-loaded side plates keep the bow level, while alignment marks ensure everything stays square. The system allows for greater precision and is perfect for checking cam timing, lean and setting the arrow rest.

3 weeks ago | archerybusiness.com | Gordy J. Krahn

Delta McKenzie Targets has introduced five new additions to its existing QuivAR Enabled Archery 3-D Target line — Backyard Strutter Turkey, Howling Coyote, Elite Walking Bear, Backyard Boar (above left) and Pro Turkey (above right). By leveraging DM’s new iPhone capable QuivAR technology, these targets provide shooters with an unprecedented 360-degree view of an animal’s internal organs. This allows archers to accurately see where their arrow would hit “inside” the animal.

1 month ago | archerybusiness.com | Mark Melotik

Appeared in print as "Cutting Edge Vs. Tried and True" Most veteran shops likely stock some time-honored gear that sells consistently year over year. It’s the stuff they know they can not only move, but also, can count on to satisfy the most-discriminating customers. Even better, selling these “no brainer” models can further the shop’s rep as a trusted, local source. Done right, selling proven products is a serious win-win scenario. You already know one pitfall. For years, gear manufacturers...

1 month ago | archerybusiness.com | Darron McDougal

Appeared in print as "Creating the Ultimate Bow Pyramid" Archery consumers are a diverse lot. Styles, physique, preferences, applications and budgets — all highly varied from person to person — unquestionably influence bow-buying habits. Thus, archery dealers must stock various options so that most customers who walk through the door can leave with a bow they love. However, far more bow brands exist than what any single archery shop should stock. And within those brands are different prices,...

1 month ago | archerybusiness.com | Darron McDougal

Appeared in print as "Crossbow Sales and Trends" John Wenzel Chalmette, Louisiana They’re higher. I take phone calls from folks who want to get their kids into archery. Of course, I imagine that they’ll ask about compound bows, but then they ask what kind of crossbows I sell. Most of the kids aren’t starting out with compound bows. They’re jumping right into a crossbow. I’ve been running this business for 35 years, so I’ve seen lots of different changes and trends come and go. Years ago,...