Looking to buy a new bow and I am up the air between the Ross Cardic or the Diamond BlackIce. I have shot both these bows and the seem toshootabout the same. Also, huntersfrined reviews of these bows are neraly the same. So I would like to know who is shoting either of the bows and there pros and cons.

Thanks to all for any help

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What are you smokin', Germ? [8D]

It offers different characteristics for sure, but better finish? I'd argue that one in a heartbeat... and so would most people, I think. Heck, I'd even put our strings and cables up against the best aftermarket strings out there.

I shot a variety of Ross bows at the ATA show, and -- like all the top companies -- they're a very solid bow. But from what I remember, that model is Ross's "speed"model, or at the least it's up there for them.

The Black Ice, while generating acceptable speeds, isn't built in that vein. What you'll experience with that bow is one of the smoothest draw cycles I've ever experienced in an extremely lightweight and highly packable frame with the least amount of handshock possible in that light a riser.

If you're looking to compare a bow out of the lineup in terms of perfomance (read speed) standpoint with the Cardiac, I'd suggest this year's flagship bow out of the Diamond lineup, the Marquis. Conversely, if you're looking to compare a Ross heads-up with the Black Ice, I would think they'd have something else in their lineup that would more closely compare.

Unless you've already done so and it's these two bows that have separated themselves from the pack in your mind, I'd suggest shooting a lot more in each respective lineup.

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Greg,
I was wondering why you think these to bows are not in the same class? The stats are almost the same.

Ice Cardiac
Axle: 32 31
Brace:7.5 7.5
IBO:310-318 315
LetOff:65-80 65-80
Price: $649 $659

Don't get me wrong, I am not trying arguing with you, I just would like to know why you don't think these are not in each respective lineup?

Dude take it from me

Buy the Black Ice.

Because of what the bows were designed by their respective companies to do.

The Black Ice was designed to be a lightweight, smooth drawing, packable bow.

The Cardiac was designed to be ROSS' flagship speed bow, which in my opinion, is felt in the draw cycle.

They're both excellent bows, but I would also go with the Black Ice.

cant go wrong with either IMO, but id ttake the black ice.
go shoot em and see which you like more

I have a Black Ice and it indeed is the smoothest drawing bow I've ever shot.....

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