KF: The company was founded in 1992 by our current president and owner, Dan Summers. Dan was a machinist by trade. When he decided to better his own archery experience by designing and machining some products for himself, he was encouraged by dealers to sell the product.

Designed and manufactured in the USA, QAD arrow rests include a combination of innovative features you will not find in any other rest. With precise tolerance specifications and strict quality control, QAD continues to lead from the front in arrow rest technology and innovation.

Limb driven arrow rests, as the name states, function with the limb of your compound bow. Much like cable driven rests, there is a cord attached to a spring loaded launcher that holds your arrow in place.

Exodus broadheads are 100% designed and manufactured in the good ol' USA. The revolutionary compact head gives it the strength to bust through the toughest bones.

bowyer A bowyer is a master-craftsman who makes bows. Though this was once a widespread profession, the importance of bowyers and of bows was diminished by the introduction of gunpowder weaponry. However, the trade has survived and many bowyers continue to produce high-end bows.

QAD Inc (QAD) provides cloud-based enterprise resource planning software solutions. The company's enterprise applications support the operational requirements of manufacturers in the areas of manufacturing, supply chain, customer management, service and support, analytics, business process management, and integration.

On June 28, 2021, QAD announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sector, in an all-cash transaction with an equity value of approximately US$2 billion.

Best Arrow Rests: Reviews and Recommendations

• Best Overall: Quality Archery Designs UltraRest Integrate MX.
• Best for Beginners: Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit V MAX IMS.
• Best for Hunting: Vapor Trail Archery Gen Integrate 8X.
• Best Budget: Ripcord Drive IMS.
• Best for Target Shooting: QAD Integrate TRI Premium Target Rest.

This, my friends, is one of the cornerstones of a limb driven rest. By running off of the limb, which is one of the last parts of the bow to return to its “zero” position, the arrow is supported long enough during the shot cycle to achieve the speed it needs to stabilize itself.

The Thunderhead Nitro is a 100% American made fixed blade broadhead featuring 3 ultra-sharp blades that deliver a 1 1/16″ cutting diameter. All steel construction means incredible durability and thanks to the Nitro's low profile you can expect pinpoint accuracy from even the fastest bows and crossbows.

Materials. There are three basic types of metals used in broadheads: aluminum, titanium, and steel. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

History. The oldest known evidence of the bow and arrow comes from South African sites such as Sibudu Cave, where likely arrowheads have been found, dating from approximately 72,000–60,000 years ago. The earliest probable arrowheads found outside of Africa were discovered in 2020 in Fa Hien Cave, Sri Lanka.

Although archery probably dates back to the Stone Age – around 20,000BC – the earliest people known to have regularly used bows and arrows were the Ancient Egyptians, who adopted archery around 3,000BC for hunting and warfare. In China, the earliest evidence of archery dates to the Shang Dynasty – 1766-1027BC.