Originally Posted by
Beard Buster
Be cautious of a Mathews dealer, as they are completely biased, just like a Hoyt or Bowtech dealer would also be. They will all tell you the other companies are junk, but in all honesty, almost all newer bows are absolutely amazing. When I was a kid, a compound had two wheels and no cams. Times have changed and you must also change. Bows seem to advance at about the same pace as computers and cell phones. I just got a Diamond Dead Eye by Bowtech and it blows my old PSE out of the water. The bow felt just right for me, but it could feel terrible for you. You need to go sample everything you can get your hands on before you buy one. If it is any consolation, Bowtechis BY FAR the most patriotic and military friendly company. They gave me a huge discount since I am currently overseas. Hoyt seems to be exceptionally over priced nowadays, and it was between Bowtech, Mathews, Bear and PSE when making my new bow selection. I could not be happier. Got a doe opening day with it in fact! What a way to start my leave! Good luck on your choice and treat it like a bicycle, just get on that sucker and see what fits.
I expected that, although my dealer I dont recall ever telling me to shun other brands, on the other hand, he only carrys several other brands including Mission, Mathews, and Martin. I've been watching the Pursuit Channel and I noticed a lot of hunters use Mathews, but, that doesnt mean a lot to me, as of I'm sure Mathews is a fine bow, but I'm also I'm sure they pay a lot of people to use there bows and pay a lot of advertising (bike companys do the same).
"Bowtechis BY FAR the most patriotic and military friendly"
Thats cool, and while I'm fairly patriotic...one small reason or influence on y influence to choose Quest as of its made in my home state Michigan, also I read a couple reviews on the Quest I read mostly good things. As you know, Michigan is a very big hunter state. While I've lived in California since I was 3 years old, I've gone back to vist Michigan quite a few times and have ran into quite a few wild animals most notably deer and turkey. I remember, I was with my Grandpa once, and we were driving through the back country and had to stop the car to let half a dozen or so very, very big turkeys cross the road....it was a very awesome site to see. I guess the point is, since its a state with so much wild game, I'm taking a gamble on the Quest company that they have done there homework both in there test facility and in the field to produce a good product, but more importantly, a product suitable to my needs.
Thanks again, great reply, just what I needed to hear.
-Jeff