 Description
Bowkaddy is a bow
rack unlike any other. It is not a gun rack that "functions" as
a bow rack. It is a rack designed around the need for a higher
quality bow-carrying system. Created by a bowhunter for bowhunters,
the patented design offers a host of features highlighted by versatility,
practicality and security. As shown in the picture at right, it has four main
components: an octagonal base, a main support arm, and two swing arms. Each
part is injection-molded using high-strength plastic, combining
the assets of durability, strength and lightness. Bowkaddy comes
complete with all the necessary fasteners for assembly and mounting.
 The base plate
has four holes by which Bowkaddy is mounted to a
variety of surfaces. The simplicity of the base makes it
adaptable to a wide array of mounting situations - wood, metal,
plastic, fibreglass, etc. Typical applications are pickup boxes
and cabs,
quads, UTV's, shop benches and display walls, to name a few. The
picture at left shows the base fastened directly to a Yamaha ATV
rack. Notice that the base can be fastened in two different
orientations 90 degrees to each other.
See the Installation gallery for more examples.
 The main support arm is
fastened to the base and provides the structural frame of Bowkaddy.
It has three lockable angular positions relative to the base, also
adding to the mounting versatility.
The left and right swing arms
each fasten to the main support arm by means of a carriage bolt and
wing nut. The swing arms are designed to provide maximum
clearance of the bow riser so as not to contact sights, rests and
other attachments. At the end of each swing arm is a fixed clamp
which accepts the limbs of the bow during insertion. The rubber
lining in the clamps provide the friction necessary to hold the bow
securely in place.
Versatile
In fact, the most versatile bow
rack on the market today. Fits all makes and
models of bows - basic compound, recurve, traditional long AND
parallel limb bows. The patented
swing arms translate and rotate to match the limb geometry of
your bow. The steel pins lock into the main support arm to
ensure stability at the most common angular settings. When the
wing nuts are tightened, two rubber washers are compressed between the
arms, adding frictional resistance. Click the play button in the
window below for a video demonstrating the geometric diversity of the
swing arms.
Bowkaddy's true versatility comes from
its numerous mounting applications. It
is readily mounted to ATV's, pickups, UTV's, boats, display walls and
workbenches...practically anywhere you desire. Recent tests done by the PCBA have shown that Bowkaddy can even be readily
mounted on outdoor wheelchairs, providing a practical bow-handling solution to the
user. The 5" x 5" base allows for simple yet stable mounting to a wide
variety of flat surfaces. As well, the main arm pivots in the base between
three secure positions, offering the freedom to mount Bowkaddy in a vertical or
horizontal orientation. See the
Installation
section for
more mounting information.
Practical
Works great for those quick trips
to the stand or the shooting range. No need to carry your bow loose inside the
vehicle or strapped precariously to your four-wheeler. No need to wrestle
with a bulky hard case.
Now you can have the best of both worlds - protection AND accessibility!
Practically the perfect accessory when you're
traveling the trails, Bowkaddy also offers significant value during the
off-season. Bowkaddy can be removed from your vehicle and fastened to your
workbench to facilitate inter-seasonal "tweaking" of your archery equipment.
Or mount Bowkaddy on your trophy wall to showcase your favourite bow.
A Perfect Match
Bowkaddy helps protect your bow from
vehicular damage, but should you also be concerned about mud and trail debris, especially
on an ATV, consider the
"Bow-Kini" solution...
This lightweight bow cover by Black's Creek Guide
Gear blocks mud, dirt and branches that could potentially ruin a good hunt.
The camouflage end covers of Bow-Kini stretch over each end of the bow ensuring
that you reach your stand with clean cams and limbs. The stretch fabric in
the middle offers similar protection for the strings, sight and arrow rest.
It is available in right or left-handed models and will fit any bow up to
approximately 40" axle to axle. Easily donned or removed within 10 seconds
and is small enough to be stored in the tool trunk of your ATV! But you
don't have to stow it... Bow-Kini can also be used as a bow sling if you want to
make that hike into the stand a little less burdensome. That is, if a hike to
the stand could
ever be described as "burdensome"!
The Bow-Kini also offers
a legal alternative to a hard case in some states and provinces which require a
bow to be "cased" during transport. See what I mean by "solution"!
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Deluxe ATV Package Now!
 
Secure
You can trust Bowkaddy to deliver your bow with
safety and security. The rubber grips squeeze against the limbs to ensure
your bow will not bounce out, even over rough terrain. And when you need
your bow, removal is quick and easy.
 For
added peace of mind, each limb clamp is molded with a hole through the end, allowing for the
addition of a padlock to provide some visual deterrence against the theft of
your precious archery equipment. As a general rule, there is no need to use the holes
for pins to keep the limbs from "popping out". The only
exception to this is when Bowkaddy is mounted upside down (ie.
cab
mount) or nearly upside down. When the bow limbs are
properly inserted, the friction between the rubber inserts and the limbs
themselves will keep your bow secure until you WANT your bow to come out.
Compact
At full
extension, Bowkaddy
measures 35 3/4". When not in use, the swing arms can be folded in for a
collapsed length of 20". As well, the swing arms and/or the main support
arm can be readily detached when desired (ie. during the off season).
Click the play button in the
window below for a video demonstrating the conversion from transport mode to
compact mode.
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