Looking at Bowtech's Airborne Specs and Pics ...... the only difference that I can see are the shorter limbs, causing the increase in speed and KE ..... am I missing something??? Also, would the 101st be more forgiving?

82nd's Specs




Brace Height:
6 1/8"

Draw Weight:
60-70

Draw Length:
26.5"-30.5"

Axle to Axle:
36 1/2"

Speed MOD IBO:
342-350 fps

Kinetic Energy:
95.23 fpe

IBO Smooth MOD:
330-338 fps

Adjustable Let-off:
65%-80%

101st Specs




Brace Height:
7 1/4"

Draw Weight:
60-70

Draw Length:
27.5"-31.5"

Axle to Axle:
36 1/4"

Speed MOD IBO:
332-340 fps

Kinetic Energy:
89.86 fpe

IBO Smooth MOD:
320-328 fps

Adjustable Let-off:
65%-80%

Tony, I have not shot them both enough to tell you which I can shoot better if there would be a difference. They both feel nice and the 82 is every bit as quiet as the 101 if not even more so. I have both ordered and I will spend a lot of time shooting them to make up my mind which is best for me

Dan

It will be interesting to see how the accuracy of the 82nd holds up once people get to shoot them for awhile. I did not notice any form issues like forearm slap but that could be from the string grabber.

Short brace heights have always been known to be more difficult to shoot accuracy wise but only time will tell.

Ihave talked to a friend of mine that has been shooting both for several weeks and he says he is shooting the 82 every bit as good as the 101. The short stop suppressor will help with the arm clearance issues, although most of those issues come from someone trying to stretch their draw or improper form

Dan

I don't doubt they will shoot similar.


Short brace, bad form, draw too long.........all will definately cause the red skids..........never had it happen to me but I never shot a short brace height.........the 82nd didn't touch my arm and I was shooting it 2" too long on the draw as well.

Dan

Huh??

Tony, I've had the opportunity to play with them both quite a bit, and despite the short BH, I found the 82nd to be very easy to shoot. It was as easy to shoot as the 101st, at least for me.

So ... if they shoot the same ........ why the two bows? There HAS to be a difference due to brace height ...

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