Advice on Xtec

BHunter32 · 02-28-2004, 12:37 PM

I am waiting on a string/cable set from winners choice to put on my new xtec. I was going to try berry strings, liked the price. but their was a 4 week wait. I have not even shot the bow yet, because I wanted to start out with the new strings and cables on it. I measured the axle to axle length and brace height, which was 35 3/4 centered axle to axle and 6 7/8 inches brace height measured from the deepest part of the grip to front edge of string. According to the hoyt catalog, the measurements should be 35 inches ata, and 7 inches of brace height. Remember I have not shot it yet. My question is with the cam 1/2 system and 75 percent let-off, which is what I have, is their any timing marks to go by like on my mathews bows? The cam 1/2 is new to me. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Good shootin".

ampahunter · 02-28-2004, 09:30 PM

Bhunter--the XTEX fitted with the XT1000 limbs has a ATA of 35-1/2" and a BH of 7".
The top and bottom cams are symmetrical which allows for precise tuning. They're also coupled together with one harness system, which means they'll fire at the exact same time. They are lines on the cam which allows for easy tuning.

TFOX · 02-28-2004, 10:13 PM

There are not lines on the 04 cam 1/2 BUT there are performance holes.You should see a hole directly underneath the cables on each cam.

The specs in the Hoyt catalog are for refernce only.All setups and cams will vary slightly.You will need to call Hoyt to see exactly what your cam and limb combo should actually measure.

Why not go ahead and give the Hoyt strings a try.They are getting better.I got mine shooting today and I noticed it settling once after about 10 shots and it seems to be settling in quite nice right now.Only time will tell but it does seem to be doing pretty good so far.Don't get me wrong,if they don't settle in pretty quick,the strings will be gone but for now,I am giving them a shot.(pun intended)

muzzyman88 · 02-29-2004, 07:30 AM

Sounds to me like you may have the 27-29 1/2" draw cam. This is what I have and your specs are pretty close to mine.

TFOX is correct, there are performance holes on each eccentric that lies directly under the cables. As long as the cable is inside these holes you are good to go.

Olink · 02-29-2004, 07:37 AM

Why do you want to trash a perfectly good set of strings and cables without even shooting them? I'm sorry, but that makes no sense to me. The factory rigging on my '03 Ultratec has been excellent. There was a little bit of creep after the initial shoot in period (the cables never got out of the performance marks), but nothing has moved since then. The Hoyt strings have been wearing like iron too. The servings remain tight with no separation visible anywhere. There are a lot of other Hoyt owners out there who will tell you the same thing about Hoyt's factory strings... Just my $.02....

BHunter32 · 02-29-2004, 01:59 PM

I have talked to alot of shooters who own the xtec and they told me the factory strings and cables stretch alot. This is the first hoyt I have owned in a long time, and even though I like my mathews bows, the zebra strings were a pain. I figured I would save myself some aggrevation. Alot of people on other forums have told me the same thing. It's not that I am not willing to give them a chance, I just wanted peace of mind.

TFOX · 02-29-2004, 08:54 PM

BHunter32

Yes Hoyt has had problems with strings and cables but they do seem to be getting there stuff together.It basically comes down to how well the person that serves the strings serve them.How well a string is servd will play huge role in how quick a string will settle in.D-75 is a very good material to make strings out of.It is comparable to 8125 imo.I say this because I have had an expert string builder build me a set out of both and I like them both and the D-75 might have been a bit better.

I have had friends have great succes with there newer Hoyt strings and I have had some that didn't.I can't see spending the money when there is a possibility that you have a very good set of strings and cables on the bow right now.I never gave my 2003 Hoyt strings a chance but after talking to a few that have had luck with there newer Hoyt strings,I am giving my Xtec a chance.

Only time will tell.

muzzyman88 · 03-01-2004, 05:57 AM

I've been a Hoyt shooter for quite a while and the last three bows I owned I found the strings to be rather "crappy" I just ordered a set of Wolf Den strings for my Xtec. I have only had this bow for about a month and the ATA length has stretched out to about 35 3/4, or about 1/4 longer than spec. I've continued to see peep rotation problems and my loop is running in circles.

Save yourself the aggrevation and get a good set of custom strings and forget about it.