New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

2006 Merlin XS-

ATA 33
BH--7
IBO Viper cam---320fps !! (and it'll easily do it too)
IBO Alpha cam---305fps

Much moreinfo and picsat Archerytalk.com in the general archery section under "Merlin 2006".Thanks for looking!

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

that's a pretty bow. Think I'll keep mine until bows get some kind of outragous speed to them... like 450fps. Then I'll switch. See no point of changing bows every year, or even every other year, to gain 5-10 or even 20 fps.

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

I agree.. I cant see dropping 500 every 3 years on a new bow.. I have had mine now for 4 years and its fast enough.

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

Looks good, but the riser is a bit too reflexed for my tastes.

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

Looks good. As a prior Merlin owner I can say their workmanship is of the highest standard. It will be interesting to hear how it shoots.

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

So which of the two cam systems is on the bow in the picture...obviously a hybrid but Alpha or Viper?

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

That is the Viper cam, the 320fps model. The Alpha will be rounder and smoother, and about 15fps slower. More pics in the coming days as the factory gets things done.

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

The bow's definately different looking. Kind oif looks like the APA Mamba or whatever it's called. I'd like to shoot one of these when they come out but I have to comment on a couple things.

Over the years of watching these and other message boards I wish I had a nickle for every time I read where you state "speed is over rated", "a fast miss is still a miss" etc., etc.yet now you boast about the speed of this bow. "320 fps !! (and it'll easily do it too)"

I have also read your posts in the past saying howmanufacturers shouldn't release their new line until the AMO Show yet here your releasing the 2006 line in the middle of August. Your4 1/2months early aren't you? ;)

Toby

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

nice lookin bow Kevin!...

the "limb skin" vibrationthingies gone? (can't remember the name of 'em)

are those some kind of camo vibration dampers in the cut-outs?

RE: New 2006 Merlin sneak peek
 

Looks like a winner , merlin makes some great bows .

Only one split cabel , must be a hybred .