I tend to as well but I am left wondering how much of an effect the new Shortstop String Suppressor is going to have in terms of forgiveness and arm slapwith a short brace height bow. If it somewhat negates the effect of a short brace height then the 82nd Airborne may be just as wise of an option.

Because the difference in brace height isn't coming from riser geometry changes. They are on the same riser, and should have VERY similar "forgiveness" characteristics because of this. If the 82nd was a shorter brace because of more reflex in the riser then you would likely see me wanting a 101st. With that said, more speed with the same shooting characteristics are always a plus in my book.

I havent shot them yet, but i have a guardian and have shot the new General. Both sweet bows.

I couldnt believe how quiet and hand shock free the guardian was when i got it, then i shot the General which was quieter and had less hand shock...

Im looking forward to shooting the airborne bows

I'm really looking forward to shooting the 101 as well. Love my Commander, going to keep it I think and set it up for targets and then use the 101 for hunting.

With the new design change Bowtech took last year on the Guardian I am real surprised they only came out with one bow this year on the Guardian design.The General is an awesome looking bow,but less speed then the Guardian.I thought they would have built in more speed.
Another thing that boggles me is they are going to a longer A to A this year--36" being average on their bows,shoot,not a few years ago everyone was asking for a short A to A bow--31--33" with a generous brace height-7" plus,now they are wanting 36" with 6" brace heights,when is anyone really going to be happy and make up their mind on what they really want
Maybe I will order the 101,82nd and the Guardian--no discounts here boys,just gotta get it past the wife

Extreme, your right. It's funny. People were all about not having a short brace height because thet wanted forgivness and something easier to shoot. Am I wrong? And now 6 inch brace height again. The same goes with single cams IMO. Everyone was going to a single cam bow. It was all the hype, "solocam". And now it's back to dual cam type bows. Or are these cams today different from old dual cams, or the same concept. I honestly don't know exactly.

Ok, so there has been over 200 hits on this thread and nobody out there has actually shot either of the twobows. Nice.Are they not out yet?

I don't think they are at the shops yet. Bowtech guys correct me if i'm wrong.

They are starting to show up in a few shops now... The one I was in today hadn't received theirs yet.

One shop in my area got a 101 in yesterday. I haven't had time to go shoot it (crazy time of the year for me) but all reports are good.Shop ownertold me it was 70#29" 326 fps with a legal arrow. He said it had the smooth mods on itI can't verify that since I wasn't actually there

Dan