BowTech Pros and Cons
#11
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
ORIGINAL: Dougk
The bows feel great at the draw-and shoot fast..
however they have cam lean and limb twist..and that is a serious concern..
The bows feel great at the draw-and shoot fast..
however they have cam lean and limb twist..and that is a serious concern..
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brampton Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,038
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
I'm unable to comment about the 'cons' in the USA, but here in Canada, I would say a 'con' would be the un-availability of warranty replacements parts at most of BowTech dealerships. It seems for us here in Canada,it is much easier to get replacement limbs,etc for a BowTech bow from the USA, than it is to get it here--as it takes quitea long time.
BowTech should INSIST that the dealers herecarry some amount of spares for their bows OR at least have the ability to get these partsin a 'reasonable' amount of time. I feel too much emphasis is focued on 'selling new bows' and very littlenotice is given to the unfortunate guys who've got to wait, sometimes months, to have their bows repaired.
I would honestly love to see more attention given to the availability and thereplacement of parts for their bows here in Southern Ontario--in my view, this is a burning problem. JMHO.
On the other hand, like one of the mods mentioned, the pros are many.
BowTech should INSIST that the dealers herecarry some amount of spares for their bows OR at least have the ability to get these partsin a 'reasonable' amount of time. I feel too much emphasis is focued on 'selling new bows' and very littlenotice is given to the unfortunate guys who've got to wait, sometimes months, to have their bows repaired.
I would honestly love to see more attention given to the availability and thereplacement of parts for their bows here in Southern Ontario--in my view, this is a burning problem. JMHO.
On the other hand, like one of the mods mentioned, the pros are many.
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Posts: 2,205
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
I'm unable to comment about the 'cons' in the USA, but here in Canada, I would say a 'con' would be the un-availability of warranty replacements parts at most of BowTech dealerships. It seems for us here in Canada, it is much easier to get replacement limbs,etc for a BowTech bow from the USA, than it is to get it here--as it takes quite a long time.
BowTech should INSIST that the dealers here carry some amount of spares for their bows OR at least have the ability to get these parts in a 'reasonable' amount of time. I feel too much emphasis is focued on 'selling new bows' and very little notice is given to the unfortunate guys who've got to wait, sometimes months, to have their bows repaired.
I would honestly love to see more attention given to the availability and the replacement of parts for their bows here in Southern Ontario--in my view, this is a burning problem. JMHO.
On the other hand, like one of the mods mentioned, the pros are many.
BowTech should INSIST that the dealers here carry some amount of spares for their bows OR at least have the ability to get these parts in a 'reasonable' amount of time. I feel too much emphasis is focued on 'selling new bows' and very little notice is given to the unfortunate guys who've got to wait, sometimes months, to have their bows repaired.
I would honestly love to see more attention given to the availability and the replacement of parts for their bows here in Southern Ontario--in my view, this is a burning problem. JMHO.
On the other hand, like one of the mods mentioned, the pros are many.
#14
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
tribute: smooth draw (with smooth mods) relatively fast, no hand shock
Equalizer: very fast, smooth draw, relatively no hand shock
basically either way you go you'll be set. If you're a smaller framed guy I'd say go with the equalizer.
Equalizer: very fast, smooth draw, relatively no hand shock
basically either way you go you'll be set. If you're a smaller framed guy I'd say go with the equalizer.
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brampton Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,038
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
Terry, the bow you're thinking about I was only recently madeaware of.
I also had the same problem with my Liberty in 2004, I waited for 'MONTHS' until I called BowTech myself and end up PAYING for a new set of limbs just to get my bow shooting again--I NEVER got my limbs replaced on warranty--not up to today.
And would you believe, I went back with BowTech again in 2005 and 2006--and now again in 2006 yet another unfortunate guy is experiencing the same thing I'd gone thru---NOTHING HAS CHANGED or seems like!!
Sad!!
Something needs to be properly and finally addressed and you sure do make a good point there. Let the dealers arrange directly with BowTech warranty replacements parts--as we've got too many cooks spoiling the broth.
I also had the same problem with my Liberty in 2004, I waited for 'MONTHS' until I called BowTech myself and end up PAYING for a new set of limbs just to get my bow shooting again--I NEVER got my limbs replaced on warranty--not up to today.
And would you believe, I went back with BowTech again in 2005 and 2006--and now again in 2006 yet another unfortunate guy is experiencing the same thing I'd gone thru---NOTHING HAS CHANGED or seems like!!
Sad!!
Something needs to be properly and finally addressed and you sure do make a good point there. Let the dealers arrange directly with BowTech warranty replacements parts--as we've got too many cooks spoiling the broth.
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Posts: 2,205
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
Ampa,
I think you're too nice a guy here. If I had been screwed like that I would have started with a registered letter to the President of Bowtech explaining what my next step would have been and believe me they would not have wanted that. The internet is an extremely powerful tool today and I'm sure they monitor it to some extent. Personally I have had nothing but good luck and service so far. My Equalizer was in in less than a week from order and any questions I sent to customer service was always handled very quickly. I'm on my third Bowtech and have had no problems whatsoever. My buddy on the other hand ( and you know the situation ) is being jerked around by somebody, not quite sure exactly who that is but I have my theories.
I think you're too nice a guy here. If I had been screwed like that I would have started with a registered letter to the President of Bowtech explaining what my next step would have been and believe me they would not have wanted that. The internet is an extremely powerful tool today and I'm sure they monitor it to some extent. Personally I have had nothing but good luck and service so far. My Equalizer was in in less than a week from order and any questions I sent to customer service was always handled very quickly. I'm on my third Bowtech and have had no problems whatsoever. My buddy on the other hand ( and you know the situation ) is being jerked around by somebody, not quite sure exactly who that is but I have my theories.
#17
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: KY USA
Posts: 779
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
Pros & cons....first have you shot the bows? One of them has to feel better to shoot. Have you compaired them to other bows from other companies? If so which one feels the best to shoot, is the Bowtechs the best feeling out of all of them? Which one meets your style of hunting the best? With that said I think most falls into the group "you love them or hate them". I think Bowtech has some pros such as nice camo, nice grips, good speeds, good warranty. They also have some cons (what bow dosn't?).The one thing I am not a big fan of is the lack of a yoke system. I have seen a few with bad cam lean and a yoke would have been an easy solution. I also think you either love the way they feel whenthey shoot or you do not. I personally like the feel of other bows better but thats just me. Bowtech makes a great product even though I am not totally sold on the Binary Cam yet. Don't get me wrong it feels good and shoots good but my expereince with it is somewhat limited plus I really like the feel of a solocam still. I do like the hybrid cam systems and my next bow will more than likely have one.
#20
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 21
RE: BowTech Pros and Cons
I met a BowTech dealer at aUnited Bowhunters of New Jersey meeting. I know there are a lot of good bow dealers around but he inspired a lot of confidence so I went to see him. Up to that point I was going to buy a Matthews Switchback XT and was measured by a Matthews dealer and told I had a 26.5" draw. Today I went to seethe BowTech dealerand was measured with a 27.75" draw. I ordered a BowTech Tribute with the smooth mods and all the bows and whistles I need. Bow felt great and very quiet. Can't wait to get it.