Well, here's what's new from BowTech for 2003...

BowTech_Shooter · 10-17-2002, 08:42 AM

The 2003 model year is finally here. This will be just a partial list until I can figure out how to either post the spec. sheet from an excel file or otherwise.

No pictures will be available for approximately 3 weeks.

I'll start by telling you all that for confidentiality reasons there are 4 models that WILL NOT ship until Jan. 1st and should be hitting shops around Jan. 3rd. Those models are

Patriot Dual Cam

Black Knight 2

Pro 40 Dual Cam

Extreme VFT

Note, all the exsisting bows have also had some subtle changes made to them. Detail's will follow at a later date.

Here's the specs on the new bows for now.

THE SINGLES

The Extreme VFT - 6.625" brace height, 25-30" draw length, 50-60-70 draw weight, 34.0625" ATA, 3.75 mass weight, and IBO is 325-333 fps.

The Samson - is basically the same configuration but available in 80-90-100 lbs and IBO is 323-331 fps.

The LadyHawk - 7.5" brace height 20-26" draw length, 30-40-50-60 draw weights, 29" ATA, 2.75 mass weight, 262-270 fps. IBO (tested at 26" draw 60# draw weight and a 300 grain arrow.)

THE DUALLYS

The Patriot Dual Cam - 7.6875" brace height, 24-30" draw length, 40-50-60-70 draw weights, 34.875" ATA, 3.80 lbs. mass weight, 332-340 fps.IBO.

Black Knight 2 (Short)- 5.75" brace height, 24-29" draw length, 50-60-70 draw weight, 36" ATA, 3.95 lbs. mass weight, 342-350 fps.IBO (tested at 29" draw length, 70 pounds draw weight and a 350 grain arrow)

Black Knight 2 (tall) - 6.75" brace height, 25-30" draw length, 50-60-70 draw weights, 36" ATA, 3.95 lbs. mass weight, 342-350 fps. IBO

Pro 40 Dual - 7.375" brace height, 26-31" draw length, 40-50-60-70 draw weights, 38" ATA, 4.05 lbs mass weight, 329-337 fps. IBO

THE WHEELY

Pro 40 Wheel - 7.25 brace height, 24-31" draw length, 50-60-70 draw weight, 38" ATA, 4.10 lbs mass weight, 304-312 fps. IBO

If anyone would like more information and specs. please feel free to email me and I'll try to answer your questions.

techman@popmailbox.com or at bowtechshooter@popmailbox.com

Thanks, Pat

Edited by - BowTech_Shooter on 10/17/2002 11:29:39

CG · 10-17-2002, 09:31 AM

I like the sounds of that Samson.....I used to shoot 85# but had a hard time finding bows in that weight range.....this intrigues me....a 600 gr arrow going 260-270fps!!! I like the sounds of that!!!!

"What we do in this life echos an eternity"

JeffB · 10-17-2002, 09:51 AM

BTW...folks...that 350 FPS for the BKII low brace is with a 29" draw..not 30"!

PABowhntr · 10-17-2002, 10:11 AM

I commented on them over on another post you left but I thought I would mention here as well that I am excited to see some of the new specs/options.

I saw some key words that I would like further clarification on though....

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Any comments?

pdq 5oh · 10-17-2002, 10:11 AM

Dual cams, lighter, more brace, faster. This is approaching MY vision of the perfect bow.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle> The line forms behind me.

Phil.
"Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot."

walks with a gimp · 10-17-2002, 10:27 AM

WOW! Looks like all the pleading and moaning I did works<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>I'll have to try it on my Wife! It looks like a great line up for 2003 with more options and speed with less weight. Dosen't look like I was too far off the mark on the Patriot I was wishing for. Can't wait to see um "in the dip", thanks<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>, Russ.

Rangeball · 10-17-2002, 10:29 AM

Why the range of IBO speed specs, ex- BKII short- 342-350 fps?

What am I missing?

Using KE= VxVxW/450240, that BKII is putting out over 95#s of KE! Holy Crap!

Is it shooter friendly? If so, what a log pusher that would be.

Edited by - Rangeball on 10/17/2002 11:34:11

Edited by - Rangeball on 10/17/2002 11:42:23

Kanga · 10-17-2002, 10:39 AM

See guys it was worth waiting for wasn't it.

I know I will be calling my dealer today to place an order.

Anybody want a good used Patriot. Only shot on the weekends by a little old lady<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

BowTech_Shooter · 10-17-2002, 10:54 AM

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Why the range of IBO speed specs, ex- BKII short- 342-350 fps?

What am I missing?

Using KE= VxVxW/450240, that BKII is putting out over 95#s of KE! Holy Crap!

Is it shooter friendly? If so, what a log pusher that would be.

Edited by - Rangeball on 10/17/2002 11:34:11

Edited by - Rangeball on 10/17/2002 11:42:23
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Rangeball, The extra speed comes from being an inch shorter in brace height. The 2002's were the same way if you compared say the 30" short brace BK2 versus the Tall brace 31" they shot the same speeds. same as 29" short versus the 30" tall etc., etc.

Also take note folks that the brace height is now 1/4" longer on both of the BK models than they were in 2002. And yet they retained the same speeds....

The Patriot, Pro 40 Dual and the BK share a new cam for 2003. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Rack-attack · 10-17-2002, 11:03 AM

Man that new patriot with 7.7" brace and 332-340 sounds like one heck of bow<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>