Manufacturers Spotlight
Magna Lens – Top-of-the-Line!
By Jim Draper
I would have to say that one of the things this year that really caught my eye (no pun intended) was the Magna Lens, a magnet attached eye protection system. First and foremost, I must give a shout out to the staff; they were very informative and helpful. Magna Lens was designed by a life long user of eye and hearing protection, so he faced all the problems us hunters and shooters face. Magna Lens manufactures shooters lenses with a built-in magnet system to attach to your favorite over the ear hearing protection. You simply attach the bracket (depending on brand of muffs) to your ear muffs and the lenses magnetically attach to your muffs. The patented magnetic connection ensures a secure fit by attaching your eye protection directly to your earmuffs.
There are a couple of big issues with using traditional safety eyewear. One is that it’s hard to get a good seal between your earmuffs and the side of your head because of the frames of the glasses. The second issue is that if you do get a good seal a lot of times the glasses are pushed into the side of your head, causing discomfort. The Magna Lens alleviates these issues. From the manufacturer: “The common practice of placing eyewear frames under protective earmuffs reduces the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) by 2 to 17 decibels (dB), which means that an earmuff with an NRR rating of 23 dB may only be providing 6 dB of sound attenuation. The 2.9mm thick polycarbonate lens was designed by one of the world’s most prominent optical engineers to achieve not only the highest grade of optical precision but it was also designed to be the strongest lens on the market. This lens exceeds MIL-spec blast testing standards.” I was really impressed with the quality but also the comfort. I am waiting for mine to arrive as I write this. If you’re in the market for new safety lenses or just want to upgrade, Magna Lens is worth looking into at www.magnalens.com
Skull Hooker
by Chuck Nease
After years of hunting and adding more and more mounted trophies to the wall, I wanted an easy and less expensive way to display my best memories afield. Discovering skull hooker was a win-win. Skull Hooker naturally displays your trophies in the most stylish and realistic way. Easy, quick and affordable, the euro skull hanger brackets are available in two sizes to fit a variety of skulls and horns. The mount can be positioned up-down, left-right and easily taken off for future cleaning or different arrangement. For your next trophy consider Skull Hooker, it’s the easiest and most affordable way to display your successful hunting adventures. For more information, see your local sporting goods store or contact Skull Hooker at 877-269-8490.
Whitetail Institute: A Leader in the Food Plot Industry
by Hank Tassitano
Whitetail Institute started in the deer nutrition and food plot industry over 35 years ago, and is unparalleled in producing science-based food plot seed products. Their dedication to extensive research, rigorous testing, and undeniable results sets them apart from all others. The dedication to customer service is proof of our commitment to ensure you have excellent results.
Whitetail Institute clover is the number one food plot planting in the world. Imperial Whitetail Clover mixed with the outstanding performance of WINA perennial forage chicory for even greater tonnage, higher protein, and enhanced performance during heat and drought conditions. It provides up to 44% antler building protein and is extremely cold tolerant, and resistant to drought and disease.
This makes the perfect combination for spring or fall planting and when maintained properly it can last for up to 5 years from a single planting.
Fusion is also a perfect seed for frost seeding. Fusion is an excellent perennial for areas with moderately drained soils to heavy soils that hold moisture.
Their expert advice is only one phone call away. 1-800-8688-3030 or visit: https://whitetailinstitute.com
ThermaSeat D-Wedge
by Bruce Ingram
Like many hunters I’ve tried a number of seat cushions, but in all sincerity, none of them can compare to what is by far, in my opinion, the best one: the ThermaSeat D-Wedge. Joe Luccisano, president of Northeast Products, explains why this product enjoys such an exalted status.
“When we were designing the D-Wedge, we learned that self-supporting cushions had base and back issues in that there was a lack of proper lumbar support,” he told me. “We wanted to give people a product that offered proper back and lumbar support and still have comfort.”
In my opinion, the ThermaSeat excelled at attaining that goal. While deer and turkey hunting and employing a D-Wedge, I can sit still for long periods of time without, well, squirming and experiencing back issues. And that makes a huge difference in improving our chances for a successful deer or turkey hunt. The thickness of the seat also elevates me further off the cold ground and protects against any debris under the cushion, too.
“The design of our product is such that the base decreases in thickness from front to back,” Luccisano continued. “And it goes from thicker at the base to thinner at the top of the back. We discovered that the double wedge design gives you, again, that crucial lumbar and back support.”
Other features include durable and waterproof Silent Touch camo fabric and an over the shoulder carry strap with side-release buckles. I especially like the latter feature in that I can hop up quickly, especially when pursing a turkey, and be on my way. Other features are the breathable mesh for added comfort, military-grade hardware, webbing, and a rubber coated non-slip base. For more information: thermaseat.com