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Old 03-28-2010 | 07:41 AM
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awshucks
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Originally Posted by liquidorange
i think excalibur needs to focus on getting with the times before they get too far behind. with more and more states offering hunting seasons and people getting into the sport the competition is gonna get crazy. i know theyve built a reputation on simplicity with a recurve design but that isint such a big deal anymore. with portable presses and internet know how these days its not a big deal. i think a string stopper should be standard equipment these days. they also need to look at including an anti dri fire system because being a newbie that scares the crap out if me. also can they please start making a hard case ?. i cant believe in all the years of making these wide things they dont offer a hard case. ive only had the vortex a short time but im already looking at the new parkers and hortons for the above reasons not to mention the lighter weight and compactness. i guess you need a few of these to be happy.
I wouldn't worry about Excal getting 'too far behind'. The competition has been 'crazy'. in case you haven't noticed, in the last few years, Horton, Parker and 10 pt all brought out recurve models.

Excal expanded their factory, lol.

No anti dry fire system needed, which would drive the cost up, put two pieces of masking tape on the inside of your limbs w/ "Arrow" on one and "Dummy" on the other. That dreaded dry fire is no big deal, the worst that can happen is you splinter a limb, free replacement. Well, almost free, mine cost $7 to mail it in.

As for the cases, it's the shipping costs that prevent them from selling. There's a Canadian one available, about $150 and about $75 to ship it. Much simpler to take two screws out and use a double gun case as we've been doing for years.

You're right, Excals aren't for everyone.
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