Maasai Broadheads

[TEXAS 10PT]

Today I got my first chance to try out the Alaska Bowhunting Supply Maasai Broadheads that have the single bevel edge. I was really excited to try these heads after reading Dr. Ed Ashby's report on how a single bevel creates more tissue and bone damage during penetration. After receiving them in the mail, my excitement quickly waned as I read on the package that they came in that they were made in CHINA!!!!!!! They looked really good on the website and almost looked like they were just like Silver Flames which are made in Germany. If you know Germans, you know that they are very proud individuals and take pride in their craftsmanship. These broadheads did not feel very sharp out of the package but I suppose I can get them sharper. I was shooting broadheads out to 30 yards today and my testing was for accuracy and necessary spine requirements out of my short brace Energy's. I was shooting 100gr, 125gr and 125gr XL Silver Flames and 100gr Maasai's. The Silver Flames were just as accurate as ever just like they are out of all my bows but the Maasai's were just ok. I could get them to hit close but what I couldn't understand is why I would keep getting "flyers" out of them. I really think it is a disservice not to mention that these are Chinese made broadheads on the website especially since they are in the same price range as the Silver Flames. I almost feel as though I have been deceived and will probably be contacting ABS to see what can be worked out. These broadheads are nowhere in the same ballpark as Silver Flames as far as accuracy or sharpness and should be priced much lower because of this. They may be devastating broadheads but they must be sharp(er) and you must be able to hit what you are aiming at.

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[L-train]

Good review 5by, interesting results. Did you spin them at all to see how they do in that arena? It is really dissappointing to hear they are made in China for that price.

[TEXAS 10PT]

Good review 5by, interesting results. Did you spin them at all to see how they do in that arena? It is really dissappointing to hear they are made in China for that price.

No Lonnie I did not spin test them today. I was shooting outside at the shop. They do have an arrow spinner inside but it never crossed my mind at the time since the SF's were shooting so awesome. I have a large Apple arrow spinner here at home and when I get a chance I'll check that out. Good call bro.

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Here's what they look like.

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[Oregonbowhunter]

Today I got my first chance to try out the Alaska Bowhunting Supply Maasai Broadheads that have the single bevel edge. I was really excited to try these heads after reading Dr. Ed Ashby's report on how a single bevel creates more tissue and bone damage during penetration. After receiving them in the mail, my excitement quickly waned as I read on the package that they came in that they were made in CHINA!!!!!!! They looked really good on the website and almost looked like they were just like Silver Flames which are made in Germany. If you know Germans, you know that they are very proud individuals and take pride in their craftsmanship. These broadheads did not feel very sharp out of the package but I suppose I can get them sharper. I was shooting broadheads out to 30 yards today and my testing was for accuracy and necessary spine requirements out of my short brace Energy's. I was shooting 100gr, 125gr and 125gr XL Silver Flames and 100gr Maasai's. The Silver Flames were just as accurate as ever just like they are out of all my bows but the Maasai's were just ok. I could get them to hit close but what I couldn't understand is why I would keep getting "flyers" out of them. I really think it is a disservice not to mention that these are Chinese made broadheads on the website especially since they are in the same price range as the Silver Flames. I almost feel as though I have been deceived and will probably be contacting ABS to see what can be worked out. These broadheads are nowhere in the same ballpark as Silver Flames as far as accuracy or sharpness and should be priced much lower because of this. They may be devastating broadheads but they must be sharp(er) and you must be able to hit what you are aiming at.

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Sorry to hear this but I am not really surprised. I bought some of their arrows that were supposed to be spined for 100# bow (Grizzly stiks and Banshees 300). I thought that they looked nice like the broadheads do but when you put the nocks in the nock diameter is smaller than the arrow shaft so it looks bad, but I figured that I could get past that if they would fly good. I fletched three arrows and compared them to my aluminums and they were all over the place so I did the spin test and they were wobbling all over the place and I couldn't figure out why, so I take out my calipers to measure the arrow thickness and it turns out that the arrow is almost twice as thick on one side as it is on the other which makes the hole way off center. I am going to see if maybe I can get them to fly half way decent out of my recurve because there is noway they are going to work out of a compound.

OBH

[TEXAS 10PT]

I just re-read on their website that they have a 100% guranteed satisfaction. Well I think I'll contact them on Tuesday and tell them the broadheads are coming back. Send me 3 125gr XL Silver Flames and refund me the difference.......China.....poooooey!!!

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[Rattler]

just in the pic they don't look SF quality

I thought about getting some of the steelforce traditional single bevel to try

[L-train]

I just re-read on their website that they have a 100% guranteed satisfaction. Well I think I'll contact them on Tuesday and tell them the broadheads are coming back. Send me 3 125gr XL Silver Flames and refund me the difference.......China.....poooooey!!!

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Nothing and I mean NOTHING compares to the quality of German Kinetics SilverFlame Broadheads.

[Nampom]

Jeff, thanks for the review and interesting findings. It is hard to better Markus's Silverflames, I thought of using the Maasai BH and got one to look at, they look good, but flight were also a bit loopy.
So I'm using the 180 gr Silverflame in September on the Cape Buffalo hunt, Markus's quailty is next to none and well worth the price.

[three5x5s]

I seen them at the ATA show. I thought I might try them but ,,Thanks for the review 10 Point - I'll stay w/ the Flames

[woodbooger]

guy's I have never seen these silver flames does anyone have pics or website so I can view them

[L-train]

Silver Flames
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd77/L-trainphoto/DSC00663.jpg

[archer58inPA]

Good review Jeff. I am considereing the Silver Flames( or a similar type head) for one of my set ups this year.
Glad to see you have eliminated one option for me.

[TEXAS 10PT]

Good review Jeff. I am considereing the Silver Flames( or a similar type head) for one of my set ups this year.
Glad to see you have eliminated one option for me.

It was a very expensive elimination judgement on my part too. Hopefully they will keep me happy and let me trade them in for some more SF's

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[VorTexan]

Wow. I'd rather have some made in the ole USA, like Michigan.

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I'm maling them back tomorrow for a full refund. I'm sticking with Silver Flames.

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[TX Rattlesnake]

Glad to hear it Jeff. I am surprised though at a refund, I would have figured more SF's on the way.

[three5x5s]

There's 3 165s SF on at for $70 if thats what you shoot

[TEXAS 10PT]

Glad to hear it Jeff. I am surprised though at a refund, I would have figured more SF's on the way.

Believe me I tried but they said their accounting wasn't set up to do that. Tried to trade them straight up for some more SF's.

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[HORSEMOVER]

Glad to hear they are sending you a refund.

[L-train]

There's 3 165s SF on at for $70 if thats what you shoot

185s? 125s? there are no 165s. Can you PM me a link? couldnt find them.

[jkcerda]

185s? 125s? there are no 165s. Can you PM me a link? couldnt find them.
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=929717&highlight=silver