ORIGINAL: Blodg
Atlasman, if the Allegiance was 4 lbs. heavier and 2 inches longer than your Patriot it is going to feel a LOT harsher to draw. I know you already know that but you really would need to draw similiar poundage and draw length to get an accurate comparison. I also have a short draw and have found that a 29" bow can feel vastly different at 27" even at the same poundage.
The Switchback drew like a dream though........and they were set up the same. I thought the very same thing about how the Allegiance felt.......until I drew the Switchback.
My opinion is that the Allegiance is not the smoothest drawing bow and maybe some have exaggerated that a bit. But when you take into account the speed you get out of it compared the draw cycle it is very smooth. Also the draw cycle has a very smooth drop off into the valley compared to most single cam bows although it is harsher up front.
The drop off was nice......gradual, not sudden.