The revolutionary IMPULSE™, the newest addition to the Bohning® family of vanes, is the result of more than two years of research in aerodynamics and materials engineering. The low profile IMPULSE™ has a 14-percent less chance of hitting the arrow rest than the leading Mylar vane. Further tests indicated that in the event of rest contact, there is significantly less shaft deflection than with Mylar vanes.
The composite vane material (a technology typically used in the aerospace industry) maintains its stiffness while resulting in 50 percent less weight than our standard material. This, combined with its low profile, makes the IMPULSE™ very efficient in high winds and unstable conditions.
Though this vane was designed primarily for Olympic Recurve shooters, compound shooters around the world are also reporting fabulous results. Full research findings, product reviews and testimonials can be found on our website at www.bohning.com!
"I shot the 3-inch Impulse vanes at Kennesaw Archery Club so I could shoot them at a myriad of distances and the three-hour drive was worth it," said Lee Ford, recurve shooter and a member of the 2012 USA Paralympic Archery Team.
"Not only did the Impulse™ group great, but the tune of the bows didn't really change.
I used to have right-to-left issues as I changed distances, but this didn't happen yesterday. 70 meters was grouping and when I moved to 50 meters I didn't have any issues with where my groups went. Also, some of the targets need their material changed-out so I had some wicked pass-throughs, too. The Impulse™ vanes came through perfectly!!
"I used to shoot Italian vanes after using spin vanes, they are a stiffer Mylar, but would still have breakage from contact with the rest or the clicker. None of those issues with the Impulse™. I had some amazing groups, even though I'm fighting a horrible cold and just cranked the poundage up on the bows a bit for outdoor. I tested against the Eli Vanes and the Gas Pro vanes. Pass-throughs on those vanes aren't as bad as with Spin Wings but they still get trashed or creased. I had six of each vane fletched up and the groups with the Impulse™ were just tighter, no doubt about it. Plus I like that they're made in America! I'll be fletching more arrows with the Impulse to take with me to the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center to test in the sometimes wickedly gusting winds there.
"The ImpulseTM vanes are very forgiving of my shooting style and have won me over. I'm shooting Bohning®!"
Impulse™ vanes are currently available in 3" and 4" lengths and 7 colors.
