Guys, I'm still having a heck of time deciding on what my new bow should be! I have now shot most of the worthy candiates (I feel). I have shot all the Bow Tech models with an axle to axle under 34", the Switchback, Vipertech, Sabretech, Denali, Browning Illusion, Parker Ultra 31. Now the tough part; deciding!
If they were all the same price I'd have a Switchback but when it's $799 locally plus sights, rest, peep, etc.an then you've got $1,200 in bow and that'smore than I'm willing to spend on a bow setup.
So............................ I can get a Hoyt Vipertech for $620 on line, a Sabertech for $499 but then what about service and dealing withmy local Hoyt dealer when he knows I didn't buy my bow there?
The best price vs. service comes from the Bowtech dealer. I'm in the military so they give me a 5% discount from the MAP price. I can get a left handed Defender (this is what my heart tells me to get) for $569 total, a left handed Patriot that someone ordered and stuck the dealer with for the discounted price of $589 total or a Allegiance for $665 out the door.

H-E-L-P

I am having one heck of time deciding on what bow to get. The Patriot is probably the best deal (and who doesn't want a killer deal) and being promoted heavily by the dealer (probably to get it off his hands) but withtree stand hunting being my primary purpose for a bow the Defender really appeals to me. I also like the look of the shorter riser of the Defender MUCH better than the long gangly look of the riser on the other two bows.
The Allegiance is hard not to want with all its speed and of course all my buddies say this is the one they'd buy if they were buying a bow it's really getting tough. Who doesn't want to have a bow just a bit faster than their buddies?

I sure would like to hear your opinion.
I have a 28-29" draw.

Hollow Point