Shot a lot of new bows last night
12-11-2007, 07:56 AM
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RE: Shot a lot of new bows last night
A Marquis or an Airborne were on my list to check out this year. The feature that concerns me is the ATA of the new bows.
I think they would becomea problemin a treestand. A 32-33 ATA would work better in a blind also.
I think they would becomea problemin a treestand. A 32-33 ATA would work better in a blind also.
12-11-2007, 07:58 AM
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RE: Shot a lot of new bows last night
fwiw - in the ross lineup for 08 the CR series bows are gone, replaced with a cardiac31 and cardiac37, also have a shortdraw cardiac available in all 3 ATA's (31, 33, 37) a 37comp, and winner's choice strings have been replaced with G5 string/cable combo, they claim it was because the WC strings were inconsistent length and lack of quality control from WC (who knows for sure)... will the G5 be as good as the WC? time will tell...
12-11-2007, 07:59 AM
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RE: Shot a lot of new bows last night
ORIGINAL: Diesel77
Good write up Atlas! I like my Guardian so I'll stick with it for another year. Im a bow slut unfortunately, I know, Im an idot, I buy new bows every year or 2, probably exactly why they make new models every year becauseof guys like me[:'(]I think I have a bow fetish lol.
Good write up Atlas! I like my Guardian so I'll stick with it for another year. Im a bow slut unfortunately, I know, Im an idot, I buy new bows every year or 2, probably exactly why they make new models every year becauseof guys like me[:'(]I think I have a bow fetish lol.
Nothing wrong with that..........I go EVERY year wanting to buy another toy and maybe I expect too much..........Like I said, these are ALL great bows and anyone should be happy with them. I just doubt anyone who already has a recent model in any of these lines will honestly say they are getting a major upgrade.
Atlas, what bow are you currently shooting?
I bought a 2006 Equalizer last year for kicks and decked it all out only to have it sit around and collect dust.........great bow........Pat is better. The Equalizer is now sold because I just wasn't shooting it.
I may get an 82nd yet...........we'll see.
12-11-2007, 08:03 AM
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RE: Shot a lot of new bows last night
ORIGINAL: Vabowman
If you want speed, shoot the PSE XForce 6' brace hieght.
If you want speed, shoot the PSE XForce 6' brace hieght.
My dealer said he sold a bunch of XFORCE last year.........I never shot one. The Dream Season bow is perhaps the worst bow I have shot in recent memory. It was shockingly bad...........I have absolutely nothing against any bow company but how that thing made it to market is beyond me.
12-11-2007, 08:10 AM
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RE: Shot a lot of new bows last night
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You have to remember that right now I am shooting a twenty year old Proline Force II. It shoots great and holds up well, but it was a HUGE eye opener shooting these new bows. Everything we tried was leaps and bounds above my current bow.
You have to remember that right now I am shooting a twenty year old Proline Force II. It shoots great and holds up well, but it was a HUGE eye opener shooting these new bows. Everything we tried was leaps and bounds above my current bow.
Since I am looking to buy two bows this year (one for me and one for the son), I am looking in the bargain category, but still they shoot nice. I decided (well, my son did) on the Diamond Rapture.
my son liked it better.
One notable negative, I was not at all pleased with the Bear Element. I would stick with my old bow before buying one of those. It could have just been "that" bow, but it stank the place up. I shot two arrows with it and put it down. Looked at my son and said "don't bother".
Let us know which one you pick.
12-11-2007, 08:12 AM
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RE: Shot a lot of new bows last night
ORIGINAL: Germ
Pretty spot on Atlas
I do have a new Cardiac coming, for me it's the 4'' inches shorter ATA. I am setting this bow up to hunt. I will add woth the ROSS you get a waaaay better string and cables and anicer finshied on the riser. Won'tyou do not get is speed
Pretty spot on Atlas
I do have a new Cardiac coming, for me it's the 4'' inches shorter ATA. I am setting this bow up to hunt. I will add woth the ROSS you get a waaaay better string and cables and anicer finshied on the riser. Won'tyou do not get is speed
Agreed...........solid bow top to bottom. Wouldn't surprise me a bit to hear someone say they like the Cardiac the best out of all I mentioned.
12-11-2007, 08:19 AM
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RE: Shot a lot of new bows last night
ORIGINAL: SevenMag
Ross's 2008 bows won't ship until after the 1st of the year... atlas shot an 07 model...
Ross's 2008 bows won't ship until after the 1st of the year... atlas shot an 07 model...
Are you POSITIVE about that??..........my dealer had a few Cardiacs and he never has bows left over from last year, he clearences them out over the summer.
I honestly can't say I am 100% sure the Cardiac wasn't a 2007. I could swear I looked at the tag and it said 2008............I'll look next time I go.