Firstly, I want to remind all of you that I am not a paid spokesperson for GamePlan. I am not paid to endorse any of their products. I'm just an avid hunter who wants to share with other hunters the good and not so good products I have tried. Having said that, here is my product review of the StandBack.

The StandBack is designed and manufactured by GamePlan Gear. The standback is one of many versatile products GamePlan is currently producing. Like all products, it has it's pros and cons, and like other hunting products manufactured, it may not suit all hunts.

The StandBack offers comfort, whether it's strapped on your back or around your favorite tree. The chest and wrist straps are padded, and they take the pressure off of your shoulders and distribute it evenly.

Once in the tree, the StandBack folds out and straps to the tree. Not only does this make all off your accessories easy to get to, it has a padded backrest offering not only comfort, but it also quiets noise from clothing contact with treebark.

Possibly the best feature of the StandBack, is it allows all of your equipment to be easily reached. Once strapped to the tree, calls, binoculars, scents, and any other item needed is right at your fingertips.

This pack is also designed to carry a crossbow, rifle, or bow. This feature may be handy in the Western Region, but in large woodlots, it's not always ideal. One advantage for these hunters is if you need both hands to drag out your trophy, simply strap your weapon in and drag away. I have found that when a bow is in the pack, my quiver and stabilizer need to be removed. A minor inconvenience, but an inconvenience nonetheless.

Overall I give this pack an 8 out of 10.

Price is not too bad. You can get this pack for less than $80. It is very comfortable and is very versatile. I can carry all my gear, bow, and extra clothing on my back without having aching shoulders. A few minor problems are easily tolerated for the versatility of the StandBack.

When you purchase a product from Sims Vibration Labs you not only get top of the line quality, you also get the assurance that you are buying from a company that stands behind it's product. I have never had a problem with a Sims product, so I have never had to deal with their customer service. I can say this: the people at Sims that I have dealt with have all been fantastic. They answered my questions and returned my emails in a very quick and professional manner. The people at Sims have not forgotten the customer. I was surprised to learn that some of the top executives for Sims even post on Archerytalk answering questions and lending a helping hand to fellow archers. Things like that go a long way with me and that is the reason Sims has continued to have success and has grown as a company.

The first product I ever bought from Sims was a stringer for my recurve. It had the name Limbsaver on the rubber block and man did it live up to that name. This simple little product saved me the work and strain of stringing my 55 pound recurve and help to keep me from bending and twisting the limbs. The Sims line-up has expanded, but their commitment to making products that give the maximum benefit for the least amount of effort remains the same. In this article I am going to quickly cover some of the products that Sims has to offer and believe me, Sims has come a long way from the day that I bought that simple little stringer.

PRISM LIGHT SIGHT

We all know that the big boys like to cruise right at dark. Several years ago I pursued a buck that wouldn't venture out until the light was just about gone. He continued to give me the slip and continued to haunt my dreams. That buck is now gracing my wall only because I sat all day and the lure of a rutting doe was too much. I had at least a half dozen chances on him before I took him but I never could see my pins. If I would have had a Sims Prism Sight it would have saved me a lot of time and sleepless nights.

When you see the Prism Light Sight in the package you can tell it is bright. When you remove it from the package you will notice how well it is constructed. But the place you will see this sight’s worth is in lowlight situations. With this sight I was able to shoot right up to dark. With the addition of the L.E.D. bow sight light, made by Sims, and a drop light over my target, the only thing that stopped me shooting was the love for my wife and my desire to spend quality time with her. Soon deer season starts and the big boys will be stalking our dreams. With this sight I have the ability to take him down even if the light is fading.

SIMS FALL AWAY REST

At first glance the Sims Fall Away Rest looks like others on the market, but a closer examination reveals the truth. The Sims Fall Away Rest works on a sealed twin ball bearing system. This makes the rest smooth and quiet on the draw. This also makes it more resistant to harsh weather. It will remain smooth and quiet even after a good soak. The rest is well constructed out of aluminum and is very nicely machined. Set up and timing are simple and the addition of two mini Limbsavers to absorb vibration ensures that the rest is vibration free. The Sims Fall Away Rest also comes with an arrow holder and drop pad that are made from Sims Navcom material. The drop pad is positioned below the rest arm when the arm drops it hits the drop pad. The drop pad not only absorbs the vibration from the fall eliminating noise it also keeps the arm from bouncing back up causing bad arrow flight. The Sims Fall Away Rest proves that the devil is in the details and Sims has them covered.

SIMS STRING DECELERATOR

This product is the one that hands down made the most difference in noise and vibration. I put the String Deceleration an older bow that was not originally designed for one. It took seconds to set up and made a huge improvement to the bow. The String Decelerator is as close to being universal as they come. If you have a threaded insert on the front or back of your bow this product will work for you. It is the same thread as all stabilizers and is completely adjustable to fit your bows brace height. The recoil pad is made from Sims Navcom material and absorbs all the string shock, keeping it from transferring to your bow or to your hand. The string decelerator is available in black or in Next camo. Combine these beautiful finishes with a product this effective, and you have a fantastic product.

SIMS LIMBSAVER ONE PIECE QUIVER

The Limbsaver One Piece Quiver is very attractive with it's Next Camo and innovative yet simple design. It holds 6 arrow tipped with either field points, mechanical, or fixed blade broad heads. The arrows are helped in place with a unique Hood Gripper System that is made from Navcom. This design holds them securely while absorbing vibration and reducing noise. The quiver is light weight and has a ton of adjustment up and down as well as the ability to position the quiver at different angles. This allows you to customize the quiver to best fit your bow and hunting needs.

SUMMARY

The products I have mentioned in this article are all new products in the Sims line-up. Along with these great accessories and the continued improvements to products like the X-Coil stabilizer, the Limbsavers, String Leeches, and Tentacle wrap, it is not hard to see why Sims is a cut above the competition. Sims is a company full of fantastic people that are committed to making top rated products that will make your day in the field more enjoyable.

You can see some of Sims fine products in the video previously posted and watch for more Sims products in our future videos.