I' ve compared the FDC graphs of the Bowtech (on a Diamond) 2000 PF Cam and the Darton Extreme linked above. Both are for a 30" draw, only the Diamond is with a 7" brace height and a 70# draw, the Darton for a 9" (as far as I can tell, the FDC starts at 9" ) brace height and a bow set at 60#s. Even at 70, imagine the tracking would be similar:

D= Distance

D from brace to peak D at peak Distance from peak to hold
Darton- 7" 6" 8"

Bowtech- 11" 6" 6"

What a difference. Both bows allow the same energy storage potential at maximum draw, but Darton maximizes your effort while you are using your strongest muscles, Bowtech the opposite.

I grabbed a tape meaure and played these scenarios out. It' s easy to see that the sooner in the FDC the bow ramps up to peak, the easier it would be perceived to draw.

T-Fox, I' m no longer one of that crowd. I want an early in the FDC peak on my next bow.

Pman, any idea if there is an archive of Norb' s reviews on the net someplace? I' ve read probably 5-6 of his reviews over the past few years, this either never jumped out at me, or I was never paying attention.