Gorilla Treestands Introduces the Pro-Series King Kong

FLUSHING, Michigan - Gorilla Treestands Inc. introduces the Pro-Series King Kong, a powerful performer designed for quiet comfort and optimal concealment. With its Mossy OakTreestand camouflage and advanced comfort seating, Gorilla has taken its best-selling stand and made it even better.

The combination of the Timberscape2 metal finish, and Mossy Oak Treestand camo make the Pro-Series King Kong virtually undetectable when hanging on a tree. The Zero-G seat is innovatively designed for “weightless comfort.” This flexible, padded sling seat system completely eliminates pressure points to facilitate long-duration hunts.

The new Treestand pattern utilizes the same silhouette-altering technology found in all the Mossy Oak patterns. It was designed specifically for hunting from an elevated position, effectively erasing the outline of an elevated hunter among the bare limbs of a late fall tree.

The King Kong features padded arm rests, a padded backrest, and a welded toe-through footrest for comfort. In addition it features a generous 24″ x 30″ platform size.

Gorilla Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories for hunters who demand comfort, strength and stealth. For more information on the Pro-Series King Kong, visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

Gorilla Treestands, Inc. produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

Southern Outdoor Technologies Introduces Archer’s Caddie

WEST POINT, Mississippi- Southern Outdoor Technologies, makers of the Sportsman’s Condo hunting blinds introduces the Archer’s Caddie. Designed for all style bows, the Archer’s Caddie is a free standing bow and equipment holder.

“The Archer’s Caddie is a must have for anyone who owns a bow”, said Mark Bernegger, of Southern Outdoor Technologies. Features include a built in gear box, cup holder, and arrow compartments. Constructed from indestructible polyethylene, it weighs just 6 pounds.

“We are pleased to offer the Hunter, 3-D Shooter, and Competitive Professional a handy, compact, and fully assembled product. Archer’s really like the padded rest to protect their bow” added Bernegger.

“The Archer’s Caddie allows us to continue expansion into the bow hunting market. Having just introduced our Stand Caddy and our new Sportsman’s Condo “Bow Condo” we are excited to offer the archery enthusiast an ever expanding line of quality products, said Lee Blair, vice president of product development.

For more information visit the company’s website at www.sportsmanscondo.com

Southern Outdoor Technologies was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in West Point, MS. The company offers the hunter an expanding line of products to help them enjoy the outdoor experience.

Introducing The MonoMASTER

What lasts longer, Empires, buildings or monofilament? Monofilament, probably. It lasts up to six hundred years. So what happens when we have a wind knot or tangle and have to change tippet or a leader? We stuff the discarded line into our vest pocket, and later find it stuck in our zipper or wrapped around our knot tyer or hook sharpener-if we’re lucky. If not? We reach into our pocket and accidentally pull the line out and drop it into the water or onto the bank where it eventually ends up wrapped around a bush, a heron or a trout.

We at Grasshopper Outdoor Products, Ltd are active members of TGF, TU and FFF and as conscientious anglers, we are intimately committed to avoiding any personal contribution to the deterioration of trout habitat, which includes polluting with waste monofilament. To this end we are offering the monoMASTER, which is a small, lightweight new tool that can be attached to a fishing vest or stored in a pocket or tackle box and used to conveniently store all waste mono generated while fishing. “Anything that reduces pollution is essential in our time, but a device that does it with such ease and enjoyment is a downright miracle. MonoMASTER is a ‘must-have” for every serious angler” (Richard Friedenberg - screenwriter, “A River Runs Through It”).

Waste mono dropped onto the bank is routinely picked up by conscientious anglers, but this isn’t always effective. Despite all our efforts we are not able to do much about the tangles of waste line accumulating under the water line to the detriment of wildlife habitat and water management efforts. This mono continues to accumulate over generations and, with over 40 Million anglers on US streams, every inch of waste mono matters. “Those of us in the Federation of Fly Fishers who have had the opportunity to examine the monoMaster agree that it’s a “must” for every fly fisher person’s vest.” (Ron Cordes, PhD, JD - Chairman of the Board of Directors, Federation of Fly Fishers). The monoMASTER is now available in Orvis stores, nationwide.

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GlobalFix - The Next Generation EPIRB Makes Debut at MAATS with The iPRO

The Science of Survival Reaches a New Technological Breakthrough

LAS VEGAS, Nevada- ACR Electronics introduced the GlobalFix™ iPRO, a patented, next generation 406 MHz EPIRB featuring breakthrough technology that makes it the first EPIRB in the world to offer an exclusive Digital Display Screen and Dual GPS capabilities.

The Digital Display provides the user with a variety of important information both during operation and self-test. ACR integrated the Digital Display because the research and development team listened to customer feedback and understood that beacon users could benefit considerably from a digital read out.

When activated, the GlobalFix™ iPRO displays latitude/longitude coordinates on the screen for the user. If the endangered person has another means of communication, the lat/long data can be provided to rescuing parties. The screen can be very helpful during emergencies such as reminding the user of what to do to assure that the distress signal is sent and continues to be sent.

Even under conditions where it is difficult to get a GPS fix, for instance during a severe storm, the 406 MHz signal is always sent and the rescue satellite system will begin to extrapolate the location. Typically, internal GPS coordinates are acquired within the first 100 seconds of activation.

When activated, the Digital Display provides the user with reassuring tips on optimizing the use of the beacon and provides the following functionality during activation:

• It informs the user that the beacon is working
• It informs the user of his/her GPS coordinates
• It informs the user of remaining battery power
• It reinforces to the user the correct deployment of an activated beacon, such as “Leave beacon on until ResQ” and “Do not hold aerial”.

During a self-test, the Digital Display provides information about a self-test, including results of each test (pass/fail) and the final result of all the tests combined. These tests provide status reports on the 406 MHz signal, GPS acquisition and battery power, to name a few. It also advises on appropriate routine actions, like “Send for service”.

The 406 MHz data is sufficient for the satellite to determine the location of an activated beacon. However, the benefit of having GPS coordinates sent along with a 406 MHz emergency signal is that such data enhances the 406 MHz signal and reduces the notification period, from approximately 1 hour to 15 minutes, and initial search radius, from 2.5nm to 100m, (COSPAS-SARSAT data). Thus, the inclusion of GPS coordinates is of significant benefit to the rescuee, as well as SAR organizations.

The Digital Display is housed inside of the GlobalFix™ iPRO top cap. It cannot be touched, bumped, pierced or otherwise damaged by an external force unless the entire EPIRB is destroyed. ACR Electronics has solved the challenge of liquid crystal displays and cold temperature operation. Even if the display were disabled, the EPIRB will still function normally.

The information on the Digital Display is an enhancement for the user, and does not require the user to interact with the beacon in order for it to perform.

The Digital Display lettering is fairly large, so most anyone can read it even without glasses or contact lenses. But if the user cannot read it, once activated, the GlobalFix™ iPRO will function without any other interaction. So, if the user needs to focus attention elsewhere during an emergency, the iPRO will take care of things on its own.

The iPRO is smaller and lighter, which saves a valuable commodity space - on a ship, boat or in a ditch bag. The iPRO relies on efficient and durable LEDs for the LED strobe. This means longer battery life and the ability to withstand shock and vibration. LEDs use notably less energy than a traditional strobe light, but, to the naked eye, there is no discernable difference in the light characteristics. ACR chose the LED technology to further conserve the battery.

The GlobalFix™ iPRO is loaded with high efficiency electronics that offer reliable performance, responsiveness and accuracy. It carries Class 2 batteries, which will allow the beacon to transmit for a minimum of 48 hours at -20ºC (-4ºF). The iPRO is powered by non-hazardous batteries, which eliminate shipping hassles - a real cost savings.

Its marine-tough compact, ergonomic design employs components that do more with less bulk. This equates into years of useful service. The GlobalFix™ iPRO is intended for worldwide distribution, i.e., for all ships that have carriage requirements for an EPIRB. Additionally, it may be sold to persons/ships that elect to carry an EPIRB.

MSRP is anticipated to be $1540 for a Cat I and $1300 for a Cat II.

An EPIRB is a satellite-signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted and where the situation is deemed to be grave and imminent, and the loss of life, limb, eyesight or valuable property will occur without assistance. All beacons must be registered online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov following purchase. There are no monthly service fees for 406 MHz beacons.

ACR Electronics, Inc. (www.acrelectronics.com), a Cobham plc company, designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs, PLBs, SSAS, AIS, SARTs and safety accessories. The quality systems of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO 9001:2000 Series Standards. To focus on this innovative technology, ACR has introduced a dynamic, new “The Science of Survival” theme for its line of marine, outdoor, aviation and military products. Recognized as the world leader in safety and survival technologies, ACR has provided safety equipment to the aviation and marine industries as well as to the military since 1956 and the outdoor industries since 2003.

Aqua-Vu Introduces New Explorer Underwater Cameras

Baxter, Minesota - Aqua-Vu, the #1 name in underwater cameras, introduces the new Explorer 7 and Explorer 5. The new Explorer 7 gives you a bigger (7″) screen, revolutionary Explorer lighting, on screen water temp, and 100 feet of camera cable.

The new Explorer 5 has a 5-inch screen, Explorer lighting, on-screen water temp and 50 feet of cable.

Explorer lighting was developed to enhance nighttime viewing. Like deep sea exploration crafts, the light is emitted at an angle dramatically reducing “particle flashback” for a better nighttime viewing experience.

Previously limited to more expensive models, on-screen water temp gives you more fish-finding information.

Both the Explorer 7 and Explorer 5 feature a “bluegill” pattern fish camera that won’t spook fish, a built-in soft case and zip-out sunshield, and a video-out jack for video recording or viewing on another TV.

To see the entire line of Aqua-Vu products, visit www.aquavu.com.