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#21 ·
There was a review on here on the Axion Quickstand 3 and 1 stabilizer bow pod.
 
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I've used the thirdhand ground blind holder for a few years now with two different bows and I like it a lot. My new bow I had to put it in the group d at a slightly different angle to get it to sit right. I use it every time I practice out in the back yard.
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CHAMPION2 said:
Bipod types are nice if you like your cam sitting in the grass or dirt!
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Always love these responses lol. Like no one ever packs gloves, or a beanie when hunting? I simply take the blind bag, a glove, or beanie and stick under the cam. Wouldnt ya know, no more cam in the grass and dirt
 
#29 ·
Bipods are nice because the bow is easily repositioned vs the stick in the ground type. Stick in the ground types not good for hard or rocky soil. Also the bow leans forward a lot with the stick in the ground holders making the bow/arrow take up a lot of room in a blind.
 
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CHAMPION2 said:
Bipod types are nice if you like your cam sitting in the grass or dirt!
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Lol. Some simple ways around that. A hat or glove work to rest the cam on. I use a hedog on all my bows it keeps the cam high and dry... the nice thing about a bipod is that I don't have to carry anything extra in or out ,it's always on my bow and only weighs a couple ounces

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#33 ·
TheRiverBottom said:
Bipods are nice because the bow is easily repositioned vs the stick in the ground type. Stick in the ground types not good for hard or rocky soil. Also the bow leans forward a lot with the stick in the ground holders making the bow/arrow take up a lot of room in a blind.
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RB: Bipods are good for some and so are the Third Hand Archery Parallel limb bow holders for others that have parallel limbs. You are correct in the fact that they don't work well in rocks but no problem if used properly in sand, snow, or dirt. They can also be mounted in a 2"x12"x12" for use on concrete. Many clubs mount them in concrete blocks and use them as yardage markers and arrow holders in the practice range. No one solution that is perfect for all bow hunters and their individual needs. If the bow leans forward in the ground blind, all one has to do is properly adjust the bow holder in the ground. We made 2 different styles for the two styles of compounds.:teeth:
 
#34 ·
I would like to offer a few words on "vertical" bow stands. When we first began exploring if we would invest in buying the rights to Shovelheads original Quick Stand design, and bring it back to market, we obviously had to look at what was already available on the market. What we were NOT going to do is offer a solution to a problem that had already been solved. In our discovery process we learned that although there are several very good product designs available on the market, ours was different enough to offer value as well. There are really only about 5 viable "types" of bow stands in this category. The ground stakes that we all know are simple, one piece (thus more fail proof), light and portable - all very favorable.Before this venture I would have used one myself if our Georgia red clay was not like concrete when dry. Take our bow stand as the next example. We use the same U shape channel to secure the bow very nicely, but have a different base being that we use a tripod design. The potential advantage is more terrain forgiveness with a potential disadvantage of more mass, thus heavier and maybe less portable. Then there are the various kick stands which are by far the most used. It's an ingenious design. The number one complaint that we discovered with them was that the bow has to provide the third point of contact to the ground. Lot's of folks including myself do not like that. But, as others have stated in this very thread, there are ways to accommodate for that and there is even a product out to address that specific problem. Then there are the bow sticks that are effective and super convenient but some folks don't like having additional accessories attached to their bow. The new stabilizer/bow stand combo with the very interesting product name fits into this same design category. So my point is, and what I am very happy about, is that all of the product designs mentioned offer the same general solution to a problem, but do so in different enough ways that it gives the end users meaningful options in the market. That's the goal! Thanks for all the support and sorry for such a lengthy post.
 
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QSA01 said:
I would like to offer a few words on "vertical" bow stands. When we first began exploring if we would invest in buying the rights to Shovelheads original Quick Stand design, and bring it back to market, we obviously had to look at what was already available on the market. What we were NOT going to do is offer a solution to a problem that had already been solved. In our discovery process we learned that although there are several very good product designs available on the market, ours was different enough to offer value as well. There are really only about 5 viable "types" of bow stands in this category. The ground stakes that we all know are simple, one piece (thus more fail proof), light and portable - all very favorable.Before this venture I would have used one myself if our Georgia red clay was not like concrete when dry. Take our bow stand as the next example. We use the same U shape channel to secure the bow very nicely, but have a different base being that we use a tripod design. The potential advantage is more terrain forgiveness with a potential disadvantage of more mass, thus heavier and maybe less portable. Then there are the various kick stands which are by far the most used. It's an ingenious design. The number one complaint that we discovered with them was that the bow has to provide the third point of contact to the ground. Lot's of folks including myself do not like that. But, as others have stated in this very thread, there are ways to accommodate for that and there is even a product out to address that specific problem. Then there are the bow sticks that are effective and super convenient but some folks don't like having additional accessories attached to their bow. The new stabilizer/bow stand combo with the very interesting product name fits into this same design category. So my point is, and what I am very happy about, is that all of the product designs mentioned offer the same general solution to a problem, but do so in different enough ways that it gives the end users meaningful options in the market. That's the goal! Thanks for all the support and sorry for such a lengthy post.
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My shop sells them and i really like the design. For backyard practicing they would be great. As far as lugging them around the woods....not so much. Again, no knocking your product as it is a dang fine one! I use the magnus because its light, stores easily, and i like supporting a business that is only 15 miles away!
 
Discussion starter · #36 ·
Thank you all for the information. I definitely learned a lot from all of you. It really boils down to personal preference and how/where you'll be using them. I know how I am and I'm sure that I'll probably end up with several of each type before it's all over with!

On a side note, thank you both QSA01 and thirdhandman for the private messages. You both have really nice products and it says a lot that you were so quick to respond. It's no wonder that you both have a loyal customer base.


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Nathan85 said:
Who would have thought this would have generated so much discussion
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Some rests work better than others in different situations. That is exactly why there are so many different designs. I doubt ours would work well is some parts of the rockies and others will not work well in central us. To each their own, what work best in their area, is why somany different designs. They all work for some, little work for everyone.:wink:
 
#39 ·
I also have ThirdHand ground thingy and it works great. Unless changed its made of aluminum rod and I bent mine a little to get a little more lean. Also have one in edge of my landscaping year round for backyard shooting, aluminum = no rust.
 
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