1) What is the BowPlane?

 

The BowPlane is completely new for 2007 and is the most advanced, most complete laser setup tool available.  The BowPlane incorporates laser and fiber optic technology to project a precision line of laser light 360 degrees around the inside perimeter of your bow--creating a visible sheet or plane for you to set your rest, sights and cams--all in one easy step.  The construction industry will soon see this technology, but we are bringing it to the archery industry first.

What makes the BowPlane different from other laser setup tools on the market?

• Other laser setup tools only have a laser pointer/dot that has to be continually rotated or moved around to check the spots you want to check.  The BowPlane checks everything all at the time with a laser plane that goes 360 degrees all the way around the inside perimeter of your bow.

• The BowPlane sets and/or checks your sights too which no other laser tool can do.

• The BowPlane aligns everything on your bow at once, including your rest, sights and cams.  Other tools cannot check everything—you’d need to buy several different tools to accomplish everything that the BowPlane does.

• The BowPlane does not have any moving parts as other laser tools do.   Moving parts will wear out, and the looser tolerances on rotating and/or sliding parts lead to more errors and inaccuracy in your setup.

• Other laser tools require you to remove your sights to install the laser, but with the BowPlane you don’t have to remove anything.  To use the BowPlane, you nock it on your bow just as if it was an arrow.

• Some laser tools mount directly against the bow riser, hope that your bow riser is perfectly flat AND perfectly parallel to your bowstring.  This is not always the case, especially after risers are dipped with camouflage coatings.

• The BowPlane doesn’t use hard to find batteries.

• The BowPlane is lightweight and compact, easy to take with you wherever you go, giving you the reassurance of checking your bow and accessory alignment in the field.

2) How does the BowPlane work?

 

The BowPlane uses patented (US Patent # 5,898,809 with patents pending) technology using lasers with fiber optics.

 

3) How do I use the BowPlane?

 

Simply nock the BowPlane on your string and set it in/on your arrow rest like a normal arrow.  Activate the laser and rotate the BowPlane shaft around its nock until the laser plane is lined up with your bowstring.  Adjust your rest left or right until the laser plane lines up with your cams and/or wheels.  This is the plane in which to set your rest and sights.  If you cannot get one cam or wheel to fall in the same plane at the same time with the other cam and your bowstring, then you have cam lean that you need to adjust.

4) What type of batteries does the BowPlane use?

The BowPlane uses 4 simple, inexpensive AAAA (4A’a) alkaline batteries, which can easily be found whenever you need them at any of our archery dealers, Radio Shack, Office Depot or even direct through us.

5) Does the BowPlane come with batteries?

Yes, BowPlane comes ready to go, with 4 high quality EnergizerÒ brand AAAA batteries included in each package.

6) How long do the batteries last?

The BowPlane is very efficient and can run for over 24 hours of continuous use.

7) How big is the BowPlane, and how much does it weight?

The BowPlane shaft is about 3/8” in diameter  and 11” long.  It weighs a mere 1.5 ounces with batteries installed.

8) Where can I purchase the BowPlane?

The BowPlane be easily purchased online direct through this website or through any one of our dealers.  Write or call and we can recommend a dealer in your area!

 

9) Will the BowPlane work on my recurve bow?

 

Yes, the BowPlane will work on your recurve too.

 

10) How visible is the laser outdoors?

 

The laser can be seen while outdoors, but can be harder to see if it is very bright out.  Most of your use with the BowPlane will probably be done indoors anyway.  Dimming the lights or turning the lights out completely is fun to do with the BowPlane, on or off your bow.

 

11) Can I justify this purchase by telling my wife she can also use it to hang pictures?

 

Yes.