reflex highlander or fred bear instinct?
08-28-2006, 06:58 PM
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RE: reflex highlander or fred bear instinct?
ORIGINAL: firemedic_79
Find a shop that will let you shoot any bow they sell. Find one that feels good in your hand and at full draw.
Just another thing to consider...I was looking for a bow in the same price range and was seriously considering the new Fred Bear line. Then I shot a Diamond Victory and that was my bow. However it retailed $200 over my budget. I found a new 2005 model for $350. My local bow shop currently has a Bowtech Tribute demo bow completely set up for $600. If you aren't set on a '06 model, you may have some more options.
Find a shop that will let you shoot any bow they sell. Find one that feels good in your hand and at full draw.
Just another thing to consider...I was looking for a bow in the same price range and was seriously considering the new Fred Bear line. Then I shot a Diamond Victory and that was my bow. However it retailed $200 over my budget. I found a new 2005 model for $350. My local bow shop currently has a Bowtech Tribute demo bow completely set up for $600. If you aren't set on a '06 model, you may have some more options.
this archery shop is known to be on the high side so i am wondering just how cheap I could find a powertec.
08-28-2006, 08:00 PM
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RE: reflex highlander or fred bear instinct?
I'd personally go with the Reflex. I own one and used to shoot one as my primary bow. I don't have anything bad to say about it, and for the money, it's a heck of a good bow.
I'd purchase another one if I had the money, as I have no complaints.
I'd purchase another one if I had the money, as I have no complaints.
08-28-2006, 08:37 PM
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RE: reflex highlander or fred bear instinct?
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I'd personally go with the Reflex. I own one and used to shoot one as my primary bow. I don't have anything bad to say about it, and for the money, it's a heck of a good bow.
I'd purchase another one if I had the money, as I have no complaints.
I'd personally go with the Reflex. I own one and used to shoot one as my primary bow. I don't have anything bad to say about it, and for the money, it's a heck of a good bow.
I'd purchase another one if I had the money, as I have no complaints.
08-28-2006, 10:41 PM
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RE: reflex highlander or fred bear instinct?
From what I understand the Hoyt Ultratec is the same thing as the Highlander. I could be wrong. Go back to the pro shop and check for yourself. Reflex has the slam 1/2 technology that goes into the highest end Hoyts. You might want to check out Diamonds, they have the same technology as Bowtech.
08-28-2006, 11:22 PM
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RE: reflex highlander or fred bear instinct?
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From what I understand the Hoyt Ultratec is the same thing as the Highlander. I could be wrong. Go back to the pro shop and check for yourself. Reflex has the slam 1/2 technology that goes into the highest end Hoyts. You might want to check out Diamonds, they have the same technology as Bowtech.
From what I understand the Hoyt Ultratec is the same thing as the Highlander. I could be wrong. Go back to the pro shop and check for yourself. Reflex has the slam 1/2 technology that goes into the highest end Hoyts. You might want to check out Diamonds, they have the same technology as Bowtech.
the main difference between alot of these magnesium riserd hoyts is the cams and limbs. the limbs are undoubtedly better, the cams I am not educated enough to say whether or not they are really much better.
i think the powertec is what I am zoned in on because its prcied like a super slam but with better cams and limbs, and I can live without aluminum risers.
On the spec sheet the only thing the powertec is missing when compared to the other hoyts is the triax pocket stabilizers.
still researching whether thats a spec worth having...
