TOO MANY BOW CHOICES

eightwgt · 05-04-2009, 12:00 PM

Guys...

Wow... I went from a Black Ice back to trad gear last year and now have to go back to the compound (the recurve was wrecking my arm)

I want my BI back but sold it...

I have heard a lot of good about the Iceman...BUT read about one blowing up on a guy (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showth...a3dbb5&t=33975)

I went and shot it anyway - very impressed... but a little worried now, and I read on Cabelas forum that the Iceman has troubles with blazers ? Any truth ?

Id like to hear others opinions because if I dont get an Iceman there are way too many good bows out there to go shoot.....

I really want smooth.... as I have a lil arm issue and shoot heavy arrows....

Thanks fellas...

hardcorehunter · 05-04-2009, 01:36 PM

Shoot an Elite Z28 if you want extreme smooth and fast. Plus gr8 resale with the Elite lineup

luke/r · 05-04-2009, 03:13 PM

Why don't you get another BlackIce? They are a great little bow. I believe they run about $100 dollars cheaper then the Iceman.

JeffB · 05-04-2009, 03:46 PM

Bad shoulders/arms? I'd personally stay away from *most* binary cams- Elite, BowTech or otherwise.

I'd def reccomend the new Ross Carnivore series- it's like nothing else on the market smooth- very "old school soft cam" with decent speed. Also the Ross Cardiac singles, Quest singles, Bear Truth II, Diamond Marquis/Nitrous, Hoyt Superhawk and Martin MOAB.

jag-mag · 05-04-2009, 05:33 PM

I second the ross canivore almost as smooth as my justice with the freedom cam but faster.

ADV. Hunter · 05-04-2009, 05:40 PM

I will second the truth 2 if I had the money for any bow I truly believe that would be the one I'd shoot. I will say that the Ross cardiac was sweet it would be on my short list.

LKNCHOPPERS · 05-04-2009, 06:54 PM

Get another Black Ice. They come with a built in STS now and a great new finish. I have tried many of the new bows and the Black Ice always feels better to me. Hard to beat that grip and draw cycle.

Ken/WV · 05-04-2009, 07:09 PM

Go out and shoot anything you can....that will make your decision a lot easier.

MeanV2 · 05-04-2009, 08:08 PM

If you are looking for something with a Smooth draw then the Ross Carnivore is definitely a keeper. The Black Ice is no slouch either.

The Iceman is a nice bow and I wouldn't be worried about a problem, but does not compare with the 2 previously mentioned bows in the smooth department

Dan

Centaur 1 · 05-04-2009, 08:55 PM

I just spent a week in Virginia visiting my daughter and while I was there I had the opportunity to meet up with SwampCollie at his shop. I also am worried about injuring various body parts now that I'm getting older so here's my opinion for what it's worth. I already have a Diamond Justice because of how smooth it draws but I've been toying with the idea of getting a faster bow in a lower poundage.

The bow that I wanted to shoot first based upon what I've been reading here was the Bowtech Captain. This bow is as dead in the hand as everyone says. It's a totally awesome bow but a little harsher drawthan I'm looking for.

I then shot the Admiral anditwas more comfortable. I guess that I'm just used to the feel of a shorter bow. As much as I'm totally intrigued by the center pivot design, it doesn't seem to lend itself very well to my search for a fast bow that's easy on the shoulder and elbow. If I was twenty years younger I'd have to buy one.

At Andy's urging I tried a drenalin, we just put the two BT's away at that point. I didn't care for the grip, but I assume that they can be changed. If I found one of these used for the right price I can picture myself shooting one at 50#.

The best for last. I WANT A HOYT ALPHA MAX 32!!!!! This bow is just freaking nice. Lower it to 50# and you can shoot it all day, raise it to 60# and you have the power to kill anything, althoughI'm sure that 50# will do just as good.The draw is absolutely smooth and the shot is super quiet. I'm going to start selling anything out in the garage that's not bolted down on e-bay to raise the money for one.