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AEROSYSTEM

SECTION NUMBER THREE

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COMPONENT SYSTEMS

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AeroSystem vs. AeroConcept System

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Link (if available): https://www.firenock.com/aerocomponents

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Before continuing to all of the components available for the AeroSystem (AS) series, it is important to distinguish it from its sister series, the AeroConcept System (ACS).

Consider the two layouts of components. The one on the left is a sampling of our AS components which include the AeroBushings, the AeroOutserts, the AeroInsert-As, the Stalker Series (A), and the AeroPoints. The components on the right are a sampling of our ACS System components. While many look very similar to the AS pieces, there is one crucial difference: all ACS components must be used with a Carbon Inner Tube (i.e. a smaller carbon shaft that is glued into a standard arrow for strengthening the frontal end as well as creating a variable spine [more on that in the next section]).

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AEROBUSHING

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“Umbrella” Collar Technology (#9212875)

Square in A Circle

Technology (#8591152)

PG# 14

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Link (if available): https://www.firenock.com/aerobushing

No. of animations: 3

Traditionally, unibushings are made from bar stock, often weighting about 20-32 grains, and are manufactured via a screw machine that provides, at best, an approximate fit. Target archers often attempt to solve this problem by using materials like plastic bags to shim fit their bushings. The AeroBushing and its two primary, patented technologies ensure a perfect fit and self-concentricity.

Square in a Circle Technology: The AeroBushing’s design, as implied, is based off the idea of a square peg in a round hole. The problem with standard unibushings is that they are limited by their diameter. With, instead, only four points of contact, an AeroBushing pushes against the inside walls of the shaft to find its center. Additionally, with its skeletonized shape and design, this approach greatly reduces the piece’s weight.
“Umbrella” Collar Technology: A common nock end problem is carbon fiber fray. This is reduced significantly due to the sloped shape, an “umbrella” if you will, of the AeroBushing’s crown. Further, for those hits that are not fully deflected, the 45 degree collar protects the carbon from direct impact.

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OUTSERTS 101

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PG# 15

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Link (if available): https://www.firenock.com/aerooutsert

No. of animations: 6

To understand why outserts and specifically Firenock AeroOutserts are the best components for field point and broadhead arrow installation for the 0.166” size, this slide takes time to compare and contrast current solutions.

Consider the top component. It is a sample half-out insert with a familiar point installed. Now notice the red point as well as the two red triangles and all of their relative positions to each other. The red triangles are the fulcrums or pivot points of the system. Levers use rotational torque. Therefore, to evaluate mechanical leverage, one must consider the length of the effort arm. In general, the longer the effort arm, the higher the chance of bending.

A further problem is the strength of the material within the system. Most inserts are made of aluminum and, at least at the fulcrums, are solid. Take note of the diameter of the internal portion of the sert in comparison to the entire system. This component’s composition as well as its great variance in diameter, especially at its pivot points, increase its chance of bending.

What’s even worse is that this solid, small rod often sits within an unevenly grinded shaft. Due to their small size, 0.166” ID shafts are notorious for unreliable wall-thicknesses. Ultra slim shafts, while nowadays fortunately rolled on mandrills for consistent IDs, their ODs are unfortunately made possible via centerless grinding.

But what about ballistic collars? Yes, while they do resolve one of the pivot or bending points, no other problems are compensated for. Collars only act as a band-aid solution.

Finally, consider the Firenock AeroOutsert (bottom component). There is only one fulcrum and the distance from that pivot point to the effort point is significantly shorter than before. Further, due to the nature of an outsert, it does not rely on wall thicknesses and remains hollow all the way through, negating all the aforementioned problems (i.e. variable diameters, partially solid composition, uneven wall-thicknesses) that could lead to bending.

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AEROOUTSERT

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Blood Channel

Technology (#8668605)

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Link (if available): https://www.firenock.com/aerooutsert

No. of animations: 1

Besides the advantages mentioned in the previous slide, the other major as well as patented technology available for the AeroOutsert is our Blood Channels.

Blood Channel Technology: While true outserts have been on the market for about thirty years now, there has been one central problem that has caused many an archer to steer away from outserts: wedging. With their tapered shape, outserts can get wedged and stuck within targets. AeroOutserts however, via a plurality of axial slots forged over their entire outer perimeter known as Blood Channels, literally cut through anything preventing its escape.

Though all developed to fit 0.166” size shafts, there are a total of 17 different AeroOutserts available. Become familiar with the ever being updated chart on the AeroOutsert webpage to learn exactly what model is for what shaft.

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INSERT 101

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Mushroom/Flare

Out Effect

Uneven Squaring

Reverse Tapered

Shoulder Technology

(#8403777)

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Link (if available): https://www.firenock.com/aia

No. of animations: 3

Traditional inserts have two common problems...

Due to their parallel shoulder, when a shaft is not squared evenly, a gap can form under an insert. This gap can cause the insert to slide back and eventually impact then crush the carbon.
Even if a shaft is squared, due to how an arrow oscillates at impact, especially in a widening manner, an insert can slide back into the shaft and cause an effect called mushrooming, ultimately ruining the arrow altogether.

The Firenock AeroInsert solution is to ditch the parallel shoulder entirely and replace it with one that utilizes Reverse Tapered Shoulder Technology. This patented feature strengthens an arrow and ensures that carbon can never be crushed nor experience mushrooming. Note that to take full advantage of the RTST, it is essential that the shaft is chamfered before installation. Arrow chamfering tools (ACT) in both 100 and 180 grit are available for purchase on our webstore.

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INSERT 101

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What is

“Concentricity”?

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AEROINSERT-A

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Reverse Tapered

Shoulder Technology

(#8403777)

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AIA20A VS. HIT

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STALKER SERIES

(AEROINSERT-A)

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AEROPOINT

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8mm

9mm

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TRAUMAHAWK

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Traumahawk

(175 gn)

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DAGGER

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Dagger Ti

(85 gn)

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DAGGER: �COMING SOON!

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Dagger

(100 gn)

Dagger

(125 gn)

Dagger

(150 gn)

Dagger

(200 gn)

Dagger

(175 gn)

Dagger

(250 gn)

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SWINGBLADE:

THE ELEMENTS

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SwingBlade Deployment Technology (#98039603)

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Link (if available): https://www.firenock.com/broadheads

No. of animations: 3

The SwingBlade, as its name implies, deploys its blades by having them swing out from their clasped position upon and only upin impact. The full system is made up of three main components.

The head has a sharp pyramid design. The three channels of the head are designed to allow the screws that unite that head with the body to be flush to the base of the head for structural integrity. Further, these channels lower surface contact, acting as air ram chambers and blood flow channels during cutting.
All three bodies, like all Firenock broadheads and field points, are equipped with FACT 2.0, our Double O-ring system that helps with self-concentricity. The aluminum body weighs 22 grain while the two stainless bodies weigh 47 grains and 72 grains respectively. Note that these unusual weights are intentional. When any body is matched with the standard head and any of the blades, the full broadhead will end up at round numbers such as 100 ro 125 grains +/- one grain.ADES
All four blades utilize the same single bevel design. They are also made of 0.5mm thick surgical grade stainless steel hardened to no less than 52 HRC. Learn more about each of the blades on the next slide.

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SWINGBLADE:�THE BLADES

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PG# 38-39

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Link (if available): https://www.firenock.com/broadheads

No. of animations: 5

There for currently four blades available for SwingBlade.

The Falcon blade is the most aerodynamic of the four with the smallest crosswind signature and most quiet flight. Through designed with a high cutting angle, there is a minimal amount of drag when a set of these blades passes through the wind.
The Raptor blade was developed to address strict barbing laws. SIth an exactly 89 degree background angle, this blade is nationally compliant and shares nearly all the same features as the Falcon.
The Talon blade has a larger cutting length/diameter than the previous two to address customer concerns about blood trails. Also note that, with a back swing angle of 161 degrees, a more dramatic impact occurs with this blade equipped on a slower and heavier arrow, which most archers who uses today’s high let-off bows with high FOC arrows would prefer.
After the introduction of the Talon blade, many vertical bow archers who prefer arrow speeds lower than 305fps still wanted an alternative option with the maximum cutting diameter, aerodynamic efficiency aside. The Saber and its 19mm blade (which results in a 46mm cutting diameter) is our response.

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SWINGBLADE:

DEPLOYMENT

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SWINGBLADE:�THE SETS

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ADJUSTMENT SPACERS

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ADJUSTMENT SPACERS

CONTINUED

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ARROW PREPARATION SYSTEM (6-in-1)

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1) Nock End Squaring Tool

2) Insert End Squaring Tool

3) Fletched Nock End Squaring Tool

4) Broadhead/Field Point Spin Checker

5) Outsert Concentricity Checker

6) General Spin Checker

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APS ROLLERS

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Original Roller

( -2015)

Current Standard Roller

Original Super Spinner

(-2019)

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Current Super Spinner

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APS ROLLER

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Current

Standard Roller

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Current Super Spinner

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