HotLZ, I wouldn't worry too much about the specs right now, BowTech's development never seems toend

WWAG,

If you have any pull over there see if you can get them to "develop" me an Allegiance with a 7.5 inch or > brace height.

Come on now SA, you know how listed specs are. That brace height might turn out to be more like 7.25 instead of 7, especially if you don't have the limbs cranked all the way down...

Rod,

I feel your pain and must admit that the lack of longer draw lengths on most of the bows discourages me as well. I am sitting here debating whether to go with another Old Glory or a Tomkat. Guess I will wait and see what the Diamond line looks like first.

I've heard from Len and others that for accuracy, there is no beating longer ATA's, and I would figure heavier bows would be heavier for accuracy too. But they keep coming out with light, short ATA bows. What's the deal with that?

Maybe this may sound lazy but from a "convenience" in portability standpoint the short bows are tough to beat. Granted, we are only talking about 5 or 6 inches of length here but, mentally, that seems to make a huge difference to me.

If these numbers hold true I will be shocked. I get 275 fps out of my Patriot and that is at 27"..........this would add almost 30 fps at 1/2" shorter draw.

I hope those are right.........I really saw nothing from Bowtech last year worth considering replacing my Patriot. This will get a close look from me this year.

I'm an average shooterbut personally I've never noticed the difference between shorter and longer ATA bows. I must be missing something. Or I just must not be good enough to see an actual difference.

matt, first off thanks for all the info. 2nd, are any of the bows going to have a spongy backwall? i sure would like one to for my bt, specially the const.

John,

Already asked.......still the draw stop peg. You gotta try the Sims strip though, you will be surprised. It adds just enough for some give while pulling through with your back, without adding the need to creep tune the bow. I didn't really realize the difference the sims strip made under the peg until I shot a buddies APA Taipan (basically an infinity cam, they share a lot w/ bowtech) and how hard and sudden the wall was on his bow, it made mine feel.........fairly spongy. You gotta try it, you will be surprised.

I called the local dealer today and he still has no clue on the '06 models but told me to check back soon. Guess I'll have to wait a couple weeks to order a Tribute.