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Old 01-31-2002 | 06:52 AM
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Default RE: Bow comparison

My vote goes for the 2002 model Jennings Rackmaster. Local prices are around $350 in my area.

The new 2002 model has some excellent improvements over past designs. One the new solid limbs are a carbon/glass composite. Not like some companies who just put "flecks" of carbon in their limbs, Jennings actually allows you to see the carbon via a "see through" section in the center of the limb. Limbs that have sufficient carbon material in them are lighter and thus return to rest quicker.....meaning a faster arrow.

Second, the new limb pockets all have some form of sound reducing material in them. The name of the actual material eludes me right now though. The limb pockets are also "custom fit" for the specific limb that is installed on that specific bow. Supposedly, Jennings actually compresses the limb pockets to match that specific limb....meaning tighter tolerances and a more accurate bow.

I also believe that the Rackmaster comes with 3 new cable guard selections.... a standard carbon rod type cable guard setup....a standard swing arm cable guard and a new swing arm cable guard that has a "string stop" built into it. Each is interchangeable.

The actual specs on the bow are also relatively good. 35 inch axle to axle, 7.5 inch brace height, 303 IBO speed, 3.4 lb mass weight, etc.....

The reason this is all familiar right now is becuase I was down looking at one, as well as a TrophyMaster, yesterday.

If Jennings comes out with a dual track idler then I am buying one....
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