Orion,

What was you overall impression on the VFT? I saw the speeds you were getting but what about recoil and noise? Was it harsh drawing it? What about the valley?

Spec for spec the VFT looks to be the best new hunting bow available this year. After comparing it spec to spec with the new Mathews LX, well, it doesn't even compare. Not to mention the 317 IBO from Mathews is with their new cam set at 65%, not 80% like the VFT specs. The VFT speeds seems to rival the speed of the Black Max yet it has the dimensions of the LX. Not bad in my book.

I have been a faithful Mathews shooter for five years now and the only problem is that I am still shooting that 5 year old Ultra Max. I originally bought that bow for the speed. Not to shoot 320+ but to shoot one sight pin and 425 - 475gr arrow at 270 - 280fps. I shoot this bow extremely well and have found no desire to purchase any of the "smoother" crap that Mathews has dished out the past 5 years. I have waited patiently for Mathews to answer the customers call and I am about ready to jump ship.

Toby