Archery Business Jan-Feb 2012
NEW NOTEWORTHY GEAR Product Profile Plano New Tenzing hunting packs add spice to this proven molded case line P lano Molding built a plastic tackle box in 1952 Plastic offered a lightweight rustproof alternative to the metal tackle boxes common to the times Since then Plano has supplied the outdoor industry with hundreds of storage solutions Along that path it has found its way into the hands of three generations of bowhunters fi shermen and shooters Chances are you have storage shelves and boxes from Plano and perhaps even travel cases for golf clubs The big news this year is that companies are stretching their imaginations their pocketbooks and their product lines Everyone it seems is looking to diversify searching for a gear line to protect them from the uncertainty of this volatile economy In Planos case it is stepping outside its comfort zone of injection molded plastics and into soft goods although it has marketed softsided gun cases for years So get ready to meet the name Tenzing According to Doug Long at 5 Stone Advertising Tenzing was born in the Idaho backcountry www facebook com tenzingoutdoors created to remove all limitations for hunters pursuing big game and personal goals Through Tenzing Plano will offer a full line of high performance hunting packs These packs feature a host of innovative qualities that equip bowhunters to go further hunt bigger and return heavier Each Tenzing TZ6000 PLANO PLANO Tenzing TZ2220 PLANO Grab N Go pack is reinforced with Dyneema and has been specially designed for quick silent access to all gear carried Archers know the name Dyneema as a 014 diameter polyethelyne bowstring material offered by Brownell that has superior strength and durability No wonder that it has been selected to reinforce backcountry packs The Tenzing TZ 6000 for example is a superb long range hunting pack developed in the bat wing style which incorporates wrap around chest and waist straps with side pounces Designed in the style of multi purpose military packs it has 20 specialized compartments expands to 6013 cubic inches and weighs only 78 pounds The Tenzing TZ 2220 is smaller than the 6000 but it is what Long calls a serious overachiever putting everything you need right within reach It has 11 specialized compartments and 2228 cubic inches of gear storage space The 2220 weighs 4 pounds These Tenzing packs have heavy duty padded shoulder straps They use multiple expansion straps as well to help carry a bow or gun when climbing or moving through diffi cult country Camoufl aged in Advantage Max 1 each pack is designed both for superior functionality and eye appeal Both the 6000 and 2220 include an internal hydration system Of course Planos stock in trade is injection molding and they do this as well as anyone Their new Manta Crossbow Case is a good example of building a product that meets the needs of hunters Its our most versatile crossbow case yet says public relations professional Gary Dollahon Plano engineered the Manta to fi t the varied confi gurations of todays crossbows both recurve and compound Its the only crossbow case youll ever need The Manta has a number of features that will endear it to crossbow hunters It is 4475x3875x13125 inches and collapses to 33125 inches long because the buttstock case end adjusts for either long or short stocks Planos patented PillarLock System protects the crossbow by providing internal support in the wider areas and thus helping prevent damage from careless handling or accidents Inside the case multiple tie tiedown straps ensure a secure fi t and the protective high density foam lining for the stock and limbs is customizable and located in key impact areas Theres a bolt and quiver storage area in the lid and the case comes with two handles and a removable shoulder strap to make carrying easier The scope does not have to be removed for transport Plano recently made a splash with a series of bow cases called GrabNGo based on a two cases in one concept The exterior is a hard shell lined with high density foam and suitable for airline travel or for tossing into the back of the pick up with the spare tire and barb wire The interior is an attractive soft sided case with camo accents and a full zipper What makes GrabNGo cases click is thick wall construction and the PillarLock System of structural supports that add structural integrity to a big case The soft shell case on the inside has cut out fl aps that let the PillarLock supports work without crushing the case or what is carried inside Several GrabNGo models are available The black compact case is 4325x19x675 inches and is specially designed to hold the new parallel limb bows Arrow storage is provided under the lid Of course Planos long standing forte is the all weather hard sided bow case The Plano name might not be so well known by average archers but the cases themselves are distinctive The black AW Bow Case for example uses the crush resistant PillarLock system with lockable springassisted dual stage latches and a weather resistant rubber seal It lets a bowhunter store a fullyloaded quiver also although a mounting bracket is required Interior tie down straps are positioned to keep bows and accessories in place during shipment and padlock tabs are molded onto the case Exterior dimensions are 48x2075x57 inches It also comes in green with the Bone Collector logo for fans of Michael Waddell Contact Plano Molding at 800 874 6905 800 226 9868 www planomolding com Become a fan of Plano gear on Facebook com JANUARY FEBRUARY 2012 archeryBUSINESS EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT
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