Straight Shooter
Ed Arrighi is a National and World Side by Side Champion and
National Helice Champion, as well as a top class NSCA Sporting Clays
competitor. He teaches at and is affiliated with The Carlisle Academy.
Ed and his associate, the legendary Dan Carlisle, produce an extensive
line of instructional shooting videos.
“As a longtime shooting instructor and seasoned
competitor, I know that acute vision is the most
beneficial trait a shooter or hunter can possess.
I love challenges, which is why I test my skills
in one of the toughest of all shooting competitions –
the Helice.
Helice, also known as ZZ and Electrocibles,
originated in Europe as a replacement for live bird
shooting. Unlike the clay sports, where the shooter
knows where the target is coming from, in Helice
the targets appear at random from five or seven
boxes in front of the shooter.
The target is a brittle, orange plastic propeller,
eleven inches across, that flies irregularly to mimic
the flight of a dove or pigeon. Wind causes the
target to fly even more erratically. Ultra-quick,
accurate vision is vital, since the target must be hit
within a specific time period. In other words: it’s very difficult!
Unfortunately, as the 2006 World Double Gun
Helice Championship approached, it was evident
that my age was catching up with me, and my vision
just wasn’t as sharp as it had always been. I knew
I needed an answer – and fast.
Luckily, a friend who was always up on the
latest industry trends and secrets introduced me
to Claroxan™, and after researching the concept
and the company, I decided to give it a try.
As early as the second day, I began to feel an
increase in what I call “lubricity.” My eyes simply
felt slicker. Over the next few weeks, there was
a noticeable increase in my visual acuity. I simply
saw targets faster and more clearly.
On the first day of the competition, armed with
a renewed sense of confidence, I strolled in like
a gunslinger of the Old West. This wasn’t the OK
Corral, but I felt like Doc Holliday.
It was obvious in the first round: I couldn’t be
beaten. Claroxan™ gave me an extraordinary increase
in the speed and crispness of my peripheral vision,
allowing me to instantly pick up and lock in on
targets coming from all directions.
It was almost an unfair advantage, and was a key
element in my victory!”
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