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12-24-2006 | 07:30 PM

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Len in Maryland

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BowTech Guardian/Commander observations

Many don't truly understand this new bow. Maybe I can shed some light on the subject.

1. The cams are totally different with the geometry opposite what you'd expect. The module is on the opposite side from what you normally find. This is in part a way of getting rid of the dreaded cam lean/limb twist. Call it an approach to a 'balanced' system.

2. The berger button has been moved down to get less of a differential launch off the string. A groove has been machined in the riser shelf to facilitate 'cock feather down.' This also moves the cable guard down which puts a different angle on the cables - let alone that they are now closer to sight window.

3. The cable guard, having been moved down, has also been kept to a minimum offset. Again to reduce cam lean/limb twist; but, creats another slight problem. The cables do 'cross' the sight window slightly. In many instances this is true to some degree on a lot of designs and is more pronounced on the shorter ATA bows. It is just slightly more on this design. Most experienced archers just look beyond it, but some might find it a hindrance. I didn't even notice it until someone brought it to 'thread' level. Again, to me it's a slight price to pay for all the added benefits of this design.

4. The movement of thecenter 'pivot' arm is a question a lot have voiced. I checked it today and at full draw it moves about .020 away from the cam. I don't think that is much to worry about and it's necessary to maintain the integrity of the design.

5. The limbs have two sweet spots or bending points.They areabout 2" from each end of the limbs and are centered by the center pivot. This makes the entire limb form a beautiful arc and distributes the load to each side of the center pivot.

6. While not being a true deflex design, it surely approaches the 'forgiveness' of such and yet still shows remarkable speed. I did a speed shooting test today and it faired well.

7. While it can be let down and disassembled without a press, care must be taken in doing so. If you're not careful you can either pull some threads out of the end of theriser or 'pinch' your fingers severly.[:@] There should be a press available within weeks that will handle both this design and the PSE/AR short-limbed bows.

That's all for now. I hope this helps some understand the design better.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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