Carbon Express Maxima 3D Select
02-25-2007, 01:15 PM
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Carbon Express Maxima 3D Select
We are carrying CX arrows at the shop this year, and glad we are. Folks really like them so far. I ordered a dozen Maxima 3D Selects and am nothing short of amazed. CX has tolerances that are just incredible. The 3D selects are straight to .001, and that's over the ENTIRE length of a 32" arrow. All other arrows are measured over a 6" length, I believe, but I know CX are the only ones that measure over the entire length. I was a HUGE fan of Easton ACC, but these are straighter and tougher. ACC's are straight to .002.
The cross weave construction is incredibly durable, and the finish on them allows them to be pulled from targets quite easily. I shot them into a McKenzie bear and they pull right out.
The second photo is of the bulldog nock collar. This protects the end of the shaft when they are slammed together. I have ruined alot of arrows by cracking the very end of them by the nock. The bulldog takes care of that problem.
The only problem I have run into is wraps don't like to stick. I cleaned them w/ alcohol and that helped, but a little scuffing w/ some steel wool would do the trick. Vanes on the other hand stick fast, no problems at all. I'm not really sure what the deal is with that, but it's nothing that can't be fixed.
My groups shrank, I picked up quite a bit of speed, and they just fly amazingly well. I can't say enough good about them, I am really impressed. I hope to be shooting these for a long, long time. Check them out at www.carbonexpressarrows.com for more technical information.
The cross weave construction is incredibly durable, and the finish on them allows them to be pulled from targets quite easily. I shot them into a McKenzie bear and they pull right out.
The second photo is of the bulldog nock collar. This protects the end of the shaft when they are slammed together. I have ruined alot of arrows by cracking the very end of them by the nock. The bulldog takes care of that problem.
The only problem I have run into is wraps don't like to stick. I cleaned them w/ alcohol and that helped, but a little scuffing w/ some steel wool would do the trick. Vanes on the other hand stick fast, no problems at all. I'm not really sure what the deal is with that, but it's nothing that can't be fixed.
My groups shrank, I picked up quite a bit of speed, and they just fly amazingly well. I can't say enough good about them, I am really impressed. I hope to be shooting these for a long, long time. Check them out at www.carbonexpressarrows.com for more technical information.
02-25-2007, 01:17 PM
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RE: Carbon Express Maxima 3D Select
Well, apparently I can only upload one photo per post, so here is the photo of the bulldog nock collar. The nocks themselves are also very good. They fit tight and are very straight.
02-25-2007, 01:20 PM
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RE: Carbon Express Maxima 3D Select
And one more. This one shows the cross weave construction. The spine consistency on the Maxima's are also very impressive. In fact, the entire line of Maxima's are awesome. The hunter's have the weight forward technology for better FOC and broadhead flight. The price isn't bad either, we sell the Maxima Hunter for $130/dozen, and the 3D Select for $140.
02-25-2007, 02:15 PM
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RE: Carbon Express Maxima 3D Select
Good review Mobow.
I have to admit, when I picked up my bow I had also picked up a dozen Maxima Hunters. The guy behind the counter talked me out of them, claiming the FMJ's were a better all around arrow. The new Weight Forward technology they're incorporating into their design has piqued my interest, however.
I may try them out next spring just to see what they're like.
I have to admit, when I picked up my bow I had also picked up a dozen Maxima Hunters. The guy behind the counter talked me out of them, claiming the FMJ's were a better all around arrow. The new Weight Forward technology they're incorporating into their design has piqued my interest, however.
I may try them out next spring just to see what they're like.
02-25-2007, 02:45 PM
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RE: Carbon Express Maxima 3D Select
Yeah, I'm not sure their dealer locator is working properly, either that or just isn't updated. I know you can get them online via ebay, I've seen them there, or www.keystonecountrystore.com .
02-25-2007, 08:44 PM
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RE: Carbon Express Maxima 3D Select
I just bought some of the Maxima Hunters off of EBAY. A dozen shipped to my door in 2 days. My dadis finishing them for me (I don't have my own stuff to make arrows yet)so I don't have them to shoot, he should be mailing them back to me in a little bit.
03-23-2007, 11:01 AM
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