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I know that many companies that put up testimonials that are "purchased" by offering something of value for them.  I refuse to do that because I think it tends to hype the product.  I do not want to hype my product, but to present it truthfully.  The only way I have encouraged feedback is when communicating with a potential customer I have sometimes said, "Let  me know what you think of the Lock-a-Draw".  Very few people have responded, but here are some of the comments.

Dear Mr. Sandel,
 
A  HUGH  DEBT OF GRATITUDE AND THANKS  GOES OUT  TO  YOU  FOR YOUR GREAT " LOCK-A-DRAW " .  I  ORDERED  IT  BECAUSE  I  TORE  MY ROTATOR  CUFF  IN  MY  RT  SHOULDER  3 YRS  AGO  AND HAVE  NOT  BEEN  ABLE  TO  PULL  BACK   MY  PSE  50-70 #  BOW  SINCE -  THEN  I  SAW  YOUR  AD  ON  TV -  ORDERED  IT  10  DAYS  AGO -  RECEIVED  IT  LAST  FRIDAY , 11-9-08, -  SET   IT  UP AND  SHOT  IT  TWICE  BEFORE  IT  GOT  TOO  DARK.  I WENT  HUNTING SAT  MORNING  AND  WAS  IN  MY  TREE  STAND  ONLY  15  MN  WHEN  A  BIG  DOE  CAME  BY AT 10  YARDS.  THE  LOCK-A-DRAW  WORKED  PERFECTLY  AND  DOWN  SHE  WENT.  iT  WAS  LIKE  SHOOTING  A  GUN.  iT  IS  SUCH  A  NEAT  SYSTEM .  I  JUST  HAD  TO  EMAIL  YOU  RIGHT  AWAY  TO  LET  YOU  KNOW  HOW  SATISFIED  I  AM.
 
GOD  BLESS  YOU  FOR  ALLOWING  THIS  61  YR  OLD  TO GET  BACK  IN  THE  WOODS.
 
SINCERELY, MARK FROM ASHEVILLE, NC   (copy of email)

The Nock Point Archery in Mountlake terrace, WA:  The guys at The Nock Point Archery  had a friend, Jerry, who is strength challenged because of a brain tumor.  They ordered a Lock-a-Draw for Jerry and set it up for him on his bow.  Mike  from The Nock Point called to say, "The Lock-a-Draw worked out well for him".  We commend The Nock Point for this act of kindness.

Chris in Ramore, MO:   I really like the lock-a-draw, it shoots very well. I have practiced 4 times from 10-50 yards and shooting great groups-shoot one arrow at a time or I would probably shoot the nocks off my arrows, my only bad shot was the time I missed the target. This happened because my arm got fatigued and I flinched badly when someone was calling my name from in our house, lol. I need to get the strength back in the arm I hold my bow with, but it will come.

Bob in Senoia, GA:  Anyway on to the Lock-a-Draw, I am very happy with it.  When it arrived I could not wait to shoot my bow with it, I mounted it and tried an arrow - big mistake, should have read and followed the directions - it was very noisy and the arrows almost flew sideways.  Then I took the time to read the instructions and tuned it for my bow and guess what, it works great, got a lot quieter and very accurate.

 Also, I see what you mean about the danger of dry firing the bow, I did and now will only draw it with a arrow in my hands.

 I am very happy so far with the Lock-a-Draw, I am able to painlessly shoot my bow and our deer season opens in 2 weeks. 

Thanks again,
Bob

Willis of Wabasso, FL in a phone call: "I'm really satisfied with my Lock-a-Draw. I'm shooting better now than I ever did.  I replaced the 50# limbs on my bow with 60# limbs.  It shoots much better, and with both hands I could even draw a 70# bow."
 

Berry  of East Freedom, PA in a phone call 10/8/2009 "Your Lock-a-Draw II is a great product!  Right out of the box it was tuned for my bow.  It was right on at 30 yards.  I'm going to sell a lot of them for you, I don't think many people in Pennsylvania have heard about this."  Vern's comment on being tuned right out of the box:  "That was a lucky accident.  Most have to be tuned to shoot right."

Greg of Redding, CA:  "I had a bit of a time with the set-up prior to paper tuning as I had to bend the rod a number of times to get it right. Once that was done and paper-tuned, I could shoot very tight groups. I don't hunt out of a tree stand as I had a friend fall out of one 20 years ago and is nearly paralyzed as a result. I was the one who found him in the woods late at night and just can't bring myself to climb up a tree. As I prefer to use the "spot and stalk" method, I found the Lock-a-Draw not conducive for obvious reasons. Just too difficult to walk through the woods with the bow in the full-draw position. I did get a shot, but missed and the "reload" process was actually comical. Trying to load the bow with the adrenaline flowing just didn't work very well. However, I knew all that going in and am thankful for this device to at least allow me the opportunity to get out in the woods and enjoy the hunting experience.

  There was a benefit that I hadn't considered with the Lock-a-Draw and that is how the device helped me overcome target panic. Although I have had this affliction for a number of years it had gotten better, but I still had some problems with grabbing the bow on release and also with keeping the pin on the target while squeezing the release. I found that after shooting the Lock-a-Draw for several months, and, now that my arm injury is healed and I can shoot "conventionally", I don't have problems with either. For that reason alone, I'm glad I found your product. I'm sure the target panic will return to some degree in the future (it always has!) and I'll use the Lock-a-Draw if/when it does.

  Thanks for your invention. I had fun tinkering with it and it proved to be a big help to my shooting. "
 

Dale in West Branch, MI:  Dale returned the Lock-a-Draw II unused.  He said he didn't like the plastic quiver mounting block, didn't think it was safe.  He suggested it should be metal.

Bryon of Des Moines, IA:  Bryon wrote that he is able to draw his bow in a traditional manner, but had hurt his shoulder and wanted the Lock-a-Draw as a back up for his imminent hunting trip.  He said that he did not shoot consistently with it.  "It is probably me as the principle seems sound."  He returned the Lock-a-Draw.
 

Robert of Depew, NY:  Returned the Lock-a-Draw unused.  He didn't think it was safe.


John of Haugen, WI:  Returned the Lock-a-Draw.  He couldn't shoot consistently with it.

Out of 141 Lock-a-Draws sold as of 10/8/2009, only 2 that were actually tried have been returned.  That is a testimonial in itself!

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