![]() In my opinion, this would be an outstanding product to stock in any archery shop. The unit’s USB port will keep our phones charged, even in cold weather, and we’ll always be hunting with the wind in our favor thanks to the Pro’s wind indicator feature. And I know that all of my hunting buddies and I will enjoy sharing trail cam pics back and forth from the treestand using the Pro Cirrus app. I can’t wait to field test one this fall. Cirrus Outdoors President Jim Angott at ATA 2019. Not only is the Pro Cirrus my favorite new product from ATA 2019, but it’s affordable, too. “We think consumers will understand the value of the additional features when compared to the original Wind Indicator, and with that unit priced at $44.95, it’s not a huge leap to move into the Pro Cirrus.”įrankly, I was stunned. ![]() “We’re bringing it to market at $69.95,” he said. My prediction was somewhere in the neighborhood of $150 I was hoping for $129-ish. Fast and simple.Īs I stood at the Cirrus booth at ATA 2019 and listened to Cirrus Outdoors President Jim Angott discuss the many features of the new Pro Cirrus, I had to ask: “So what does all this technology cost?” Yes, I know that you already have a weather app on your phone, but instead of having to close out of the Pro Cirrus app to open another app, it’s all right there at your fingertips. If the wind is different than expected, you can decide with a glance at your map if another treestand or ground blind makes more sense for the morning bowhunt. And you’ll have a map of your current location right there on your phone, too. As you check the wind direction (even in the dark), you will immediately know which direction it’s blowing. The Pro Cirrus app also features a compass and map. With the Pro Cirrus app, you can view trail cam pics and quickly share them with your buddies.īut as the late-night infomercial guys say, “Wait, there’s more!” How do you view the images? The Pro Cirrus has a free app, which allows you to not only view trail cam pics on your phone, but you can immediately share, like or delete them. That means on the way to your treestand or ground blind, you simply switch SD cards for a trail cam and insert the one with images into the Pro Cirrus. The Pro Cirrus, which will be available this fall, is also a trail cam SD card reader. But where the original Wind Indicator stops, the Pro is just getting started. Yes, the Pro Cirrus has the same ability to check the wind and thermals (1,400 puffs per cartridge), during daylight or darkness, and it also serves as a USB charging bank for smartphones and other portable electronic devices. The Pro Cirrus is the same fit-in-your-pocket size as the original Cirrus Wind Indicator, but hidden within the Pro model are several useful features. Never heard of the Cirrus Wind Indicator? Click here for a short-and-sweet Bowhunting World article about this fantastic hunting accessory. The fact is, it will retail for only $69.95! I’m talking about the Pro Cirrus, which at first glance appears to be exactly like the original Cirrus Wind Indicator (right), which sells for $49.95. ![]() Unlike me, they have careers that aren’t tied to the archery industry, so they can’t wait to hear about the new bows I tested at ATA, and learn about other innovative gear that might help them tag a deer next archery season.Īt some point, each of my buddies asks some form of this question: “What was your favorite new product from the Show?” In fact, this question has been posed to me so many times through the years that I now keep a “top product list” running in my mind as the Show transpires.īelieve it or not, my favorite new product from ATA 2019 wasn’t a $1,500 compound or $2,500 crossbow. Having returned recently from ATA 2019, I’ve been catching up with hunting buddies who are always interested in the new gear showcased at the annual Archery Trade Association event.
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