switchback xt
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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switchback xt
thinking about buying a new switchbackXT. right now i shoot a Q2XL...but that thing is huge.i have a 30" draw and like the stability of a longer bow.i know everybody likes their make of bows, i would just like to hear what other people think of this bow. thanks
#3
RE: switchback xt
Personally within the Mathews line the Switchback is a better bow than the Switchback XT and from I understand in several local shops, Mathews owners are saying the same thing.
I incorporated the Switchback when I shot several makes of bows trying to decide on a new bow. I wanted the Switchback to impress me so much that I was going to purchase one. After shooting all the bows, the Switchback did impress me but not to the point of purchase. I did however go with another maunfacturer.
The Switchback is very smooth to draw, it's quiet and handshock free. The smooth draw however is the reason for it's lack of speed compared to many other of the bows I shot. It's plenty fast but just doesn't compare to some others. The Switchback XT was actually slower yet and I'm not a big fan of short, short bows...the Switchback was about as short as I wanted to go and with the XT not being better, I dismissed it from the line.
Moral of my story....unless your manufacturer biased, you might want to shoot several manufacturers if your dead set on a new bow. The Switchback is surely a great bow, it's not for everyone. My friend as well went through the process of a new bow and being he was a Q2 man, he ended up not buying the Switchback either and went with a different manufacturer than I did...just shows, everyone is different.
IF you want more of an explanation, this was my link process: http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1421735
I incorporated the Switchback when I shot several makes of bows trying to decide on a new bow. I wanted the Switchback to impress me so much that I was going to purchase one. After shooting all the bows, the Switchback did impress me but not to the point of purchase. I did however go with another maunfacturer.
The Switchback is very smooth to draw, it's quiet and handshock free. The smooth draw however is the reason for it's lack of speed compared to many other of the bows I shot. It's plenty fast but just doesn't compare to some others. The Switchback XT was actually slower yet and I'm not a big fan of short, short bows...the Switchback was about as short as I wanted to go and with the XT not being better, I dismissed it from the line.
Moral of my story....unless your manufacturer biased, you might want to shoot several manufacturers if your dead set on a new bow. The Switchback is surely a great bow, it's not for everyone. My friend as well went through the process of a new bow and being he was a Q2 man, he ended up not buying the Switchback either and went with a different manufacturer than I did...just shows, everyone is different.
IF you want more of an explanation, this was my link process: http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1421735
#5
RE: switchback xt
Shoot 'em all... You'll find one that really stands out and fits you the best. I just bought the XT about 3 weeks ago and replaced my Hoyt. I love it. Very comfortable, fast, quiet, and forgiving.
Love it.
Love it.
#6
RE: switchback xt
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
The Switchback is very smooth to draw, it's quiet and handshock free. The smooth draw however is the reason for it's lack of speed compared to many other of the bows I shot. It's plenty fast but just doesn't compare to some others. The Switchback XT was actually slower yet and I'm not a big fan of short, short bows...the Switchback was about as short as I wanted to go and with the XT not being better, I dismissed it from the line.
The Switchback is very smooth to draw, it's quiet and handshock free. The smooth draw however is the reason for it's lack of speed compared to many other of the bows I shot. It's plenty fast but just doesn't compare to some others. The Switchback XT was actually slower yet and I'm not a big fan of short, short bows...the Switchback was about as short as I wanted to go and with the XT not being better, I dismissed it from the line.
#8
RE: switchback xt
I would have to agree that you need to shoot every bow that may appeal to you. Purchasing a bow is a pretty big investment, not to mention you don't want to second guess your decision down the road. I shot several different bows and decided on the Switchback. After shooting the rest, I settled for the BEST!!!
#10
RE: switchback xt
I will agree with most everything else said. I still have an outback cuz I don't see that much difference with the Switchback.. They are quiet and smooth, they are fast enough and certainly not the slowest.. Bowtech is Fast and pretty smooth, and they are quiet enough but not as quiet as a mathews. I like the feel of a Mathews and that's why I shoot it.