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Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby slim9300 » 04 19, 2014 •  [Post 1]

http://youtu.be/XZVY0lrMsw8

I was recently given the opportunity to test a new product that is still in the development stages but very close to final release. The Poison Arrow Decoy is something that I am incredibly excited about, and I have no doubt it will have a significant impact on my elk hunting success and that of others. I feel like any serious spot and stalk bowhunter will feel the same way, especially for elk. (This product is offered in other species such as deer, turkey and antelope)

I missed a few things in my video review that I wanted to talk about but you will get the gist of it. Let me know if you have any questions. The owner of the company (James) may likely show up too. This is a patented product if anyone was wondering. It will be priced around $60 and the final product should be available in the next couple months. My suggestion is get on the 'waiting list' because the first batch isn't going to last long! :)

Here's a link to the homepage for more info:

http://www.poisonarrowgear.com/

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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby ctdad » 04 19, 2014 •  [Post 2]

James,

Are you taking pre-orders or making lists of those who want to make sure they get in on the first batch?
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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby poisonarrow » 04 19, 2014 •  [Post 3]

Right now I do not feel comfortable taking money on the product. What I think would work the best is send an e-mail through the contact page of my web site and I will put you on the list. It will be a first come when I start producing.

I hope that this product is a huge success, but I also want to be able to promptly serve my costumers. There might be a learning curve starting out.

Thanks, James
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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby WapitiTalk1 » 04 19, 2014 •  [Post 4]

Excellent review Conlan. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this great new product!
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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby pd » 04 19, 2014 •  [Post 5]

poisonarrow wrote:Right now I do not feel comfortable taking money on the product. What I think would work the best is send an e-mail through the contact page of my web site and I will put you on the list. It will be a first come when I start producing.

I hope that this product is a huge success, but I also want to be able to promptly serve my costumers. There might be a learning curve starting out.

Thanks, James


Honest man, good response. I like this.

I would love to use this, but (rifle hunter) probably not smart.
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Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby slim9300 » 04 20, 2014 •  [Post 6]

Here is a video that shows the decoy from being received in the mail, to being installed on the quiver/arrow.

http://youtu.be/LxSKD92n3zw

Here's a good example of how you can use the decoy to conceal yourself and your draw.

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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby Trophyhill » 04 21, 2014 •  [Post 7]

Nice review Conlan. Did you take any video of you shooting with the decoy deployed?
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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby ElkNut1 » 04 22, 2014 •  [Post 8]

Yes, it's a pretty sweet addition to ones bow, I know I will have it with me on every excursion! For those of us that have spent many a days & years in the elkwoods we see this Decoy as priceless! We couldn't even begin to count the different situations we've been in collectively where this Decoy could have made a huge difference in an outcome with countless elk. The more experience you have elk hunting the more you will see the need, this Decoy will make the difference when it's needed most!

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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby poisonarrow » 04 22, 2014 •  [Post 9]

Hey, I had a hunter contact me about mounting a decoy on a bow without a quiver. I think I have a simple solution for that. This would have to be a bow that has a quiver mount hole towards the top of the riser. I think most compounds have that. Let me know if you need a special mount, I will try to help you out.
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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby slim9300 » 04 23, 2014 •  [Post 10]

poisonarrow wrote:Hey, I had a hunter contact me about mounting a decoy on a bow without a quiver. I think I have a simple solution for that. This would have to be a bow that has a quiver mount hole towards the top of the riser. I think most compounds have that. Let me know if you need a special mount, I will try to help you out.


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Re: Poison Arrow Decoy (prototype) Review

Postby poisonarrow » 04 23, 2014 •  [Post 11]

Here is a video of how you can use the decoy in the ground or on a tree.[url][/url]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIOXDfBeOtQ
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