I have a bow with very unique limb
geometry. Will it fit in Bowkaddy?
If I need to drill extra holes in the
main support arm to fit my bow, how do I do this?
I'm having some difficulty getting Kaddy Bracket ATV to tighten securely
to my quad rack. What can I do?
Can Bowkaddy be mounted to a Polaris ATV
even though it does not have a metal rack?
I have a UTV, but not a Ranger, Rhino,
Prowler or Redneck. How can I mount Kaddy Bracket UTV onto my
machine?
What purchase and payment options are
available?
As an archery retailer, how do I get set up for selling Bowkaddy and its
accessories?
What is the warranty on Alaris Concepts products?
I misplaced the Product Sheet that was included with my Bowkaddy.
How do I get another one?
Website content doesn't display properly (ie. embedded videos don't
play properly). Any advice?
Is vehicle vibration something to be
concerned about?
Does Bowkaddy work with crossbows?
Does Alaris Concepts have
a bow rack for mountain bikes?
Is the
Bowkaddy Bow Kover considered a legal encasement in Ontario?
Is the
Bowkaddy Bow Kover considered legal in Colorado?
Q - I have a bow
with very unique limb geometry. Will it fit in Bowkaddy?
A - Bowkaddy
is guaranteed to be compatible with any size, shape or style of archery
bow, including crossbows. Out of the box, Bowkaddy
will fit ~90% of the bows in use today. Most basic compound bows
will fit with the pin positioned in the slot or one of the pre-existing
holes of the main support arm, providing maximum stability. For bows with long risers (parallel
limb and some recurves), it may be necessary to fully extend and rotate the swing arms so
that one or both pins fall outside the main support arm. In this case,
the rubber washer compressed between the arms will provide sufficient
friction to keep the arms stationary while inserting and removing the bow.
Mathews Switchback example
If you own a Mathews Z7,
you'll need to use an Extender Brace to make Bowkaddy work for you.
For complete details, please read this
instruction sheet.
For a small percentage of bows, the pins may not match
up ideally with the pre-existing holes in the main support arm. In
these cases, it is allowable to drill holes after-market in the main support
arm to match the limb angles of these bows, provided it is done in
accordance with the procedure in the next FAQ.
Q
- If I need to drill extra holes in the main support arm to fit my bow,
how do I do this?
A
- If extra holes are required in the main support arm to accommodate
unique limb geometries, the following procedure must be followed:
-
Align the limbs of the bow
with the
Bowkaddy
grips such that the swing arms are symmetrically positioned.
-
Determine and mark the
position of the holes in the main support arm. Allow for at least
1/8" or 4mm of material between the hole, the edge of the component and
the other holes. Drilling the hole too close to the edge or the
other holes will weaken the component beyond an acceptable limit.
-
Use a 1/4" drill
bit to drill the hole(s) to a maximum depth of 3/16" or 5mm. Do not
drill completely through the main support arm as this will unnecessarily
weaken the component.
-
Don't drill more than two
holes per side in the main support arm as this will also weaken the component
beyond an acceptable limit.
Q - I'm having some difficulty getting Kaddy Bracket ATV to tighten
securely to my quad rack. What can I do?
A - There are a
couple key considerations in getting KBA to tighten securely to your ATV
rack:
-
the point of contact
between the J-bolt and the tube must be as illustrated in the
Product Sheet.
-
the open side of the J-bolt
must be in the same direction as the KBA bend.
-
if you are still
experiencing difficulty, a slight modification may be necessary as per
this diagram.
This modification applies only to those Kaddy Bracket ATV's that were
manufactured prior to April, 2006.
-
If you own an Arctic Cat
with 1" diameter rack tubing, it will be necessary to open the bend in the
ATV Bracket slightly to allow it to wrap around the larger rack members.
This is easily accomplished by using a crescent wrench or bench vice. Be careful not to widen the opening too
far as this will cause metal fatigue in the bracket and possible failure.
Q -
Can Bowkaddy be mounted to a Polaris ATV even though it does not have a
metal rack?
A - Yes.
For full details and installation instructions, click on the link below.
Instruction Sheet - Polaris
ATV's
Q -
I have a UTV, but not a Ranger, Rhino, Prowler or Redneck. How can I
mount Kaddy Bracket UTV onto my machine?
A - Click on the
respective link below pertaining to your particular UTV:
Kawasaki Teryx Mounting
Instructions
Polaris RZR Mounting Instructions
Q
- What purchase and payment options are available?
A
- Purchases can be made in any of the following ways:
1. Directly through this website on the
Purchase page.
Alaris Concepts currently utilizes a Paypal Shopping Cart, one of the most
secure and commonly used forms of on-line payment. Use your Paypal account or Credit Card (Paypal account not required).
Purchases made here result in timely delivery and automatic entry into the
Quad
Giveaway Contest.
2. Mail order.
Phone
or email Alaris Concepts to place your order. Currently accepted
forms of payment include VISA, MasterCard, American Express, cheque and money order.
Shipments will be initiated immediately after funds are cleared.
3. Authorized retail
outlets. Alaris Concepts is actively pursuing the wholesale market
to bring its products to a larger audience. See the
Links
page for information on dealers in your area. If you would like to
see
Bowkaddy in your local archery or sporting goods shop,
send me a request
or, better yet, drop a hint at your local store!
Q - As an archery retailer, how do I
get set up for selling Bowkaddy and its accessories?
A
- To become an authorized dealer for Bowkaddy
and other Alaris Concepts
products,
contact Alaris Concepts by phone
or
email. All inquiries welcome.
Q - What is the warranty on Alaris
Concepts products?
A
- Bowkaddy,
Kaddy Bracket
Pickup and Kaddy Bracket
ATV are warrantied against manufacturer's defects for a period of 5 years.
Component failure during prescribed and normal use will qualify the owner
to return the failed unit(s) for refund or exchange. Component
failure resulting from usage outside the scope of the Product Sheet
instructions (ie. rollovers, excessive impact, improper installation, etc.) will not be
covered under warranty.
Contact Alaris Concepts for further warranty
information and return procedures.
Q - I misplaced the Product Sheet that
was included with my Bowkaddy. How do I get another one?
A
- Bowkaddy,
Kaddy Bracket
Pickup and Kaddy Bracket
ATV Product Sheets are available for viewing, printing or downloading
right here. Simply click on the respective link below:
Q - Website content doesn't display
properly (ie. embedded videos don't
play properly). Any advice?
A
- Here are some
troubleshooting considerations:
-
This website is
best viewed with Internet Explorer or
Netscape Browser Version 8.0 or higher.
-
Windows Media
Player is required to play the videos.
-
Internet Explorer
users - Internet Security settings must have ActiveX controls and plug-ins
enabled.
-
Netscape users -
Enable ActiveX under Tools/Options/Site Controls.
-
Firefox users -
ActiveX extension must be used.
-
The video will
sometimes appear black the first time you press "play" if it has not
finished downloading and buffering. In this event, simply try
playing it again.
Q
- Is vehicle vibration something to be concerned about?
A
- No. Bowkaddy is designed to substantially reduce the effects of
vehicular vibration on the bow. When installed on a pickup or ATV,
Bowkaddy alone boasts 4 separate rubberized contact points that serve to
dampen vibration between the vehicle and the bow. These include the
two rubber grips which hold the bow limbs and the two rubber washers
sandwiched between the main support arm and each swing arm. If Kaddy
Bracket ATV is used, vibration is further dampened by another 3 separate
rubberized contact points, for a total of 7.
Q -
Does Bowkaddy work with crossbows?
A
- Yes. Bowkaddy provides excellent support for the limbs of a
crossbow. The stock must be independently supported by a rifle mount
such as the Kolpin Gun Grip II (available on the Purchase page of this
website).
Read
this issue of the
Bowkaddy Bulletin
for more information on the crossbow application.
Q -
Does Alaris Concepts have a bow rack for mountain bikes?
 A
- Kaddy Bracket UTV can
easily be adapted for installation on the rear forks of
most mountain bikes. Essentially, the metal bracket is fastened
diagonally against the upper and lower fork tubes on one side of the rear
wheel using aftermarket U-bolts. With Bowkaddy bolted to the top end of the bracket, the bow
is positioned conveniently behind the driver and in line with the
direction of travel. This minimizes the risk of catching branches
along the trail and knocking your sight/rest out of alignment. Check
out the
video tutorial and the
installation instructions. See also
the installation
gallery for more pictures of this application.
Q -
Is the Bowkaddy Bow Kover considered a legal encasement in Ontario?
 A - Ontario
legislation requires that a bow be "encased" during transport outside of
legal hunting hours. Early comments voiced by members of the Ontario
hunting community including enforcement personnel indicated that the Bowkaddy Bow Kover would meet the
intent of the regulations. Following some speculative opinions, however,
I decided to
seek a more definitive answer from Mr. David Critchlow, Provincial
Enforcement Specialist of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. His conclusion was that the Bowkaddy Bow Kover "is close
to meeting the technical requirements of the legislation". The
quivered side of the bow is adequately encased, even though the arrows
protrude from an opening, since there is no requirement to encase the
arrows themselves. The opposite side of the Bow Kover would be
considered adequately encased if a material "flap" was affixed
to the cover and spanned the central opening. This after-market
modification could be made of any reasonable material and fastened with velcro or snaps.
Q -
Is the Bowkaddy Bow Kover considered legal in Colorado?
A -
Insofar as OHV's (off-highway vehicles) are concerned, the answer is no.
The regulations stipulate that the hard or soft case must not have any
open ends or sides. Since the Bowkaddy Bow Kover does not completely
enclose the bow, it cannot be legally used on ATV's or UTV's. However,
the Bowkaddy Bow Kover can be legally used on bikes and boats, which are not considered OHV's.
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