Aftershock Maniac

November 04, 2010

By Brandon Ray

Maker of the popular Hypershock mechanicals, this company has introduced the fixed-blade, replaceable-blade Maniac ($29.99/3 pack) with 4-Play cut-on-contact stainless tip, ShockLoc Dual-Rail Support and Locking System to ensure that blades never come loose, .040" stainless main blade, and .020" bleeder blade. This head can be shot with either two blades or four blades.

Aftershock's Booster ($29.99) is a new add-on for fine-tuning FOC and arrow length. It screws into the broadhead adaptor to add 25 grains of weight and ½" in length. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminum with Type 3S Hardcoat, Boosters are made in various diameters to fit most shafts and all broadheads, and they can be stacked to add additional weight and length.

Contact: Aftershock Archery, (248) 668-0874, www.aftershockarchery.com

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