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By Brian Fortenbaugh, Assistant Editor
1) Ameristep's Intimidator is a new hub-style blind measuring 60" square by 67" tall. Its new NS3 MICRO-TECH fabric's dull fleece finish is quiet and won't shine in the sun, and its adjustable camo-mesh window system gives you 360-degree visibility. Other features include a noise-free magnetic window curtain, electronic game call speaker window, a ground skirt to keep scent in, three camera ports, a shelf for keeping gear close, and eight replaceable mesh window sections (Ameristep, 810-686-4035, www.ameristep.com).
2) The SurroundSight window system in Double Bull's Matrix 360 blind gives you 5,520 square inches of visibility so you can see and shoot in every direction. Its Silent Slide system lets you open as many sides of the blind as you want -- up to 23 inches -- in seconds. Other features include a center height of 6'7"; a 76" shooting diameter; 5'x5' floor space; four additional shooting ports; drop-down, shoot-through netting; blackened interior; and four tie-downs. Weight is 20 pounds (Double Bull Blinds, 1-888-464-0409, www.doublebullarchery.com).
3) Eastman Outfitters' Carbon Venture Magnum blind's dark interior, Black Silhouette Blocker, and EXSCENT Carbon-Activated Scent Elimination combine to make you virtually undetectable to your quarry. It measures 71" square so there's room for two people plus gear, and its 78" height allows for standing bowshots. Other features include Silent Magnet Window System, camera ports, 220-denier polyester shell, and a backpack-style carrying bag. It's available with or without the concealing Safari System (Eastman Outfitters, 810-733-6360, www.eastmanoutfitters.com).
4) Hunter's Specialties' 10-10 Hideout Blind measures 6'3" tall and 7' wide at the base and sets up fast. Its shell is made of water-resistant nylon and its features include four zippered, see-through mesh windows; window covers for further concealment; darkened interior; wheelchair access; stakes for windy days; and a carrying case with shoulder straps. Weight is 13.42 pounds (Hunter's Specialties, 319-395-0321, www.hunterspec.com).
5) Invisiblind's 6-Second Magnum offers four-sided shooting and its front panel alone has over 8 square feet of shoot-through material. Measuring 6 1/2' H x 6 1/2' L x 5' W, it's constructed of water-resistant polyester and has a blackened interior that keeps game from seeing your movements until it's too late. Setup time is six seconds. Large enough for two adults plus their gear, the blind is also wheelchair accessible (Invisiblind is no longer in business.)
6) Underbrush's Bowhunter blind sets up quickly and provides room for one hunter plus gear. It measures 5' high in the center with a 5'x6' floor and a weight of just 5 pounds. It features a dark interior and Slide-Drape Windows on all four sides for better viewing and limitless shot angles (Underbrush/Shelter-Pro, LLC, 1-888-376-2004, www.underbrushblinds.com).
7) Yukon Tracks' Dispatcher is a hub-style blind that measures 60" square by 70" tall and weighs 14 pounds. It's made of durable Oxford/poly material with the exclusive Rivers Edge camo printed on it. Features include a darkened interior; extra-large, shoot-thru mesh covered windows; tie-down ropes; ground stakes; and a backpack carrying case (Yukon Tracks/Div. of Ardisam, Inc., 1-800-345-6007, www.ardisam.com).
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