Archery Clickers

I also have a habit of changing equipment, especially smaller accessories like clicker :/

Have changed 4 clickers so far,

Beiter silver -> Beiter black -> ArcTec Carbon -> Wiawis Carbon

In terms of price, carbon clickers are definitely more expensive. Wiawis set me back S$33 while the ArcTec costs $42.

I shall not talk too much about Beiter blades as they are the most common and popular, even among Olympians and Korean archers. They're simple, light and does the job perfectly well.

Carbon clickers, if you are dissatisfied with the clicking sound of the Beiter ones, would be producing music to your ears. 

What I would want to compare is the ArcTec and Wiawis.

In terms of force it generates when it clicks, the ArcTec would be slightly less forceful. At the highest hole, the clicker doesn't really touch the clicking plate. Second hole is great.

Wiawis clicker is naturally curved, so it would touch the plate regardless.

It also spots a 'slider' concept rather than the 4-hole concept. No need to change from hole to hole to adjust the lengths, just slide it up and down.

The main difference is at the end of the blade, which comes into contact with the clicking plate. 

ArcTec's is a piece of brass while the Wiawis is a normal metal plate. Don't belittle the brass. It is the one which gives the really amazing click sound. The word I would describe it with is "SOLID". Really solid click (youtube has a video of the ArcTec clicking sound vs the old win carbon clicker).

But, because of the brass, I also find it difficult to adjust the clicker position as it is rounded. From different angles, it seems like it is on a different position on the clicker plate.

Also, if the anchor is not stable and the arrow moves forward and back near the clicking point, the clicker might move. Very difficult to find the 'feel' of when it is going to click.

It is also difficult to fully tighten the screw as the allen key is required. After a couple of shots, it might move. I actually use my beiter screw to keep it tight instead.

The wiawis clicker on the other hand, does not sound as good. Could not get used to the sound at all. Sounds a bit more 'flat'. But because it is a flat surface, it is much easier to get the 'feel' and adjust the clicker position.

Also, because it is narrower, I am extremely afraid that it is quite flimsy and might snap.. Hopefully it doesn't.

 I screwed it on the riser tight and it stayed in place quite well.

My friend and I both sold the ArcTec clicker and changed to Wiawis :)

Archery Plungers

Recently I've ordered 2 Infitec Nexus plungers for friends. The moment I touched it, I regretted.. The plunger pin does not go in and out smoothly. Feels like sandpaper.. And it costs S$35. Even Cartel plungers which cost way less feel smoother than that.

Today I would like to share about the Fivics SM740 vs Beiter Plunger.

Similarities
Both these plungers are very similar in the sense they allow micro-tuning and adjustments of the plunger tension. They are both about the same lengths.
Both are extremely smooth when using.
The concepts for both are the same for securing onto the riser and for micro tuning.




+ SM740
Just 1 tool required to tune. The blue spanner and the small allen key attached to it. Beiter requires a couple more tools like the screw driver.
The micro-tuning adjustment is independent adjustment from the body of the entire plunger. (when turning micro adjustment, entire body does not turn). Essentially, it pushes a platform at the back of the plunger forward or backward. The adjustment level can be seen through a window at the side of the plunger. Beiter works in a similar manner, except that the entire body turns.

+ Beiter
Very inter-changeable and easily available parts. Multiple plunger pin lengths to suit your riser and shooting needs. SM740 spare parts do not come easily but other than the plunger pin, some parts can be inter-used.
The spring is actually really good, compared to the SM740 spring. The SM740 spring increases tension exponentially upon being depressed.
The sheer number of Olympians can attest to the goodness of this plunger. Most likely because there is zero or extremely low tolerance in the plunger pin movement. It only moves in and out, and no left/ right around the opening.

+ SM540
Similar to SM740, just 1 tool required. Same method of attaching onto the riser
The adjustment method is similar to Beiter. The whole body of the plunger turns.
(but I still prefer to use the beiter spring in the plunger)


Price (in SGD)
Fivics: 80+
Beiter: 160+

What do I do..?
I am using the SM740 (or 540) because I like the way it can be micro-tuned and the gauge can be seen through the window.
I dislike the Fivics spring because the tension increases wayyy to much upon being pushed down.
Use the SM740 plunger with the Beiter spring. :)

Thankfully the springs are of the same size and quite interchangeable.
Plunger pins are not
Grub screws are the same
Spanners are not of the same size