Choosing an archery accessory is like choosing the perfect spouse. They come in all shapes and sizes, but in the end, the choice comes down to emotion and personal preference. Somewhere in this list, every bowhunter should find the perfect union.

BROADHEADS

BARRIE ARCHERY
For those who have loved Barrie’s mechanical Snyper but wished for a three-bladed version, it is finally here. The Snyper XP3 utilizes the same blade opening technology as the original Snyper, opening from the rear, forward as the broadhead enters the target. The head has a 1 1/8-inch cutting diameter and weighs 100 grains. (507) 835-3859 www.rockymtbroadheads.com

MUZZY
Muzzy is not a company given to changing its time-proven designs on a whim. Their basic stable of heads has changed little in the past 10 years. The most popular head Muzzy makes is the 100-grain 3-Blade model. It has a cutting diameter of 1 3/16 inches and features Muzzy’s rock solid blade retention system and super tough Trocar steel tip. When you take the head off your arrow, Muzzy’s trademark super-sharp blades don’t fall out. (770) 387-9300 www.muzzy.com

GOLDEN KEY FUTURA
Deadhead Banshee broadheads fall into one of the fastest growing broadhead markets: solid, cut to the point broadheads for greater penetration from low poundage or traditional bows. The Banshee has two basic blades. However, there is also a six-blade style with four additional secondary blades. The two-blade version weighs 100 grains while the six-blade version weighs 125 grains. (970) 249-6700 www.goldenkeyarchery.com

NEW ARCHERY PRODUCTS
Last year’s popular Crossfire mini-broadhead is now available in a 125-grain size to complement the original 100-grain model. These heads have short, stout blades molded into a replaceable cartridge. Both heads have a cutting diameter of 1 1/8 inches and have a small cross-section for decreased wind planing. They also have small tabs at the back of their blades that cause the cartridge to spin through the air more cleanly. (800) 323-1279 www.newarchery.com

J2X BROADHEADS
The Black Mamba is a mechanical head that features a weighted slug inside the ferrule that moves forward on impact to unlock the blades so they can open easily after the tip enters. This three-bladed head also has a new Spiral Cut Tip and the exposed ends of the blades are curved to help spin-stabilize the head in flight. The 100-grain head has a 1 1/6-inch cutting diameter. (410) 658-9660 www.spintite.com

INNERLOC
The new Stainless Extreme is an all-steel broadhead that has a stainless ferrule and three stainless fixed-position blades. This, combined with Innerloc’s rugged blade-locking design, produces exceptional strength to handle impact from any angle, even into solid bone. The 100-grain version has a 1 1/16-inch cutting diameter while the 125-grain version has a 1 1/8-inch cutting diameter. (706) 782-5863 www.innerloc.com

TIGHT POINT
The Shuttle T-Lock broadhead from Tight Point features a head that is designed to mimic the shape of the space shuttle for improved aerodynamics. The head has minimal blade surface, but still produces a full 1 1/8- or 1 3/16-inch cutting diameter (100 grain and 125 grain respectively). The blades have T-shaped bases that slide into slots and lock securely into the ferrule. (877) 878-5625 www.tightpoint.com

GRIM REAPER
Grim Reaper provides a variety of broadhead options for bowhunters, including the Razortip and Hades versions. There are two new offerings in the Razortip line, including a 75-grain 1 1/8-inch Mini and the 100/125-grain 1 3/4-inch Extra, both of which can include an optional Razorcut blade. (801) 377-6199 www.grimreaperbroadheads.com

CAROLINA ARCHERY
You probably know Carolina Archery Products best as the makers of the phenomenally popular Whisker Biscuit rest. For 2005, they are also making sights. Their Foxfire series includes two very compact, very light-weight sights that you can adjust without any tools. One is a single pin sight while the other has three pins. A clever adjustment system (even for the individual pins) allows them to lock down solidly with only finger tension. (919) 245-1400 www.carolinaarcheryprod.com

TROPHY RIDGE
Trophy Ridge makes vertical pin sights. In the past, the pins have always come up from the bottom of the round guard, but this year they are offering the new Rhino with four pins that come down from the top and one that comes up from the bottom. The top four pins are individually adjustable. This arrangement provides the maximum field of view while aiming with the long-range pins. The Rhino is very rugged with all-aluminum machined construction. (406) 388-7781 www.trophyridge.com