OK Bowtechies I need help
03-20-2008 | 12:20 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: OK Bowtechies I need help
ORIGINAL: quiksilver
Jim - test fire any of the speed bows before you buy. There will be a dramatically different draw cycle than what you're used to with the Mathews.
Each of the binaries load up a little differently - and it will be received differently by every shooter. I think it has a little to do with every person's individual power stroke, draw techniqueand muscle structure.
For example, I think my bow (ironmace)draws smooth and easy - and Rybo shot it and agrees. Germ shot one and said it damn near tore hisshoulder out of socket (wimp). I hunt with a guy who swears my bow is the hardest drawing bow he's ever held - and Ithink the same thing about his bow (82# Supertec w/spiral cams).Weird.
My buddy was tinkering with some of the '08's the other night, and he swears that the General draws stiffer than his old Black Knight (reputed as being the most aggressive cam ever).
Very subjective.
Jim - test fire any of the speed bows before you buy. There will be a dramatically different draw cycle than what you're used to with the Mathews.
Each of the binaries load up a little differently - and it will be received differently by every shooter. I think it has a little to do with every person's individual power stroke, draw techniqueand muscle structure.
For example, I think my bow (ironmace)draws smooth and easy - and Rybo shot it and agrees. Germ shot one and said it damn near tore hisshoulder out of socket (wimp). I hunt with a guy who swears my bow is the hardest drawing bow he's ever held - and Ithink the same thing about his bow (82# Supertec w/spiral cams).Weird.
My buddy was tinkering with some of the '08's the other night, and he swears that the General draws stiffer than his old Black Knight (reputed as being the most aggressive cam ever).
Very subjective.
03-20-2008 | 12:25 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: OK Bowtechies I need help
ORIGINAL: Germ
Will see at the moment of truth
In hunting situation one may need to make a smooth slow draw, need a softer valley. A "clunk" into full draw(most speed bows do this) could cost one a deer.
The one of the main reasons I did not buy the 82nd or any HCA was the draw. When hunting I think the draw is over looked by some. It may be I just need to get "use" to it.
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
The way I'm shooting it for spots and 3D, it'll make the perfect hunting bow. Win, win.
I think those are the best "Speed" bows, not hunting bow. I still think ROSS makes the best hunting bow For now
Win, win.
In hunting situation one may need to make a smooth slow draw, need a softer valley. A "clunk" into full draw(most speed bows do this) could cost one a deer.
The one of the main reasons I did not buy the 82nd or any HCA was the draw. When hunting I think the draw is over looked by some. It may be I just need to get "use" to it.
Also, it is hard to put a term as large as "hunting bow" on anything. Depends greatly on what and how you are hunting and what trade-offs you are looking to make.
03-20-2008 | 12:31 PM
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RE: OK Bowtechies I need help
ORIGINAL: huntingson
Yes, it is interesting how differently people view/feel the same thing. I am just not that sensitive to things I guess, but I am also far from an archery expert. I have a very limited experience with different bows, and I wouldn't even know terms like "valley" or "wall" if it wasn't for this website. My current bow was one of the faster bows on the market when I bought it, and I shot 4 or 5 different bows at the time and couldn't really tell the difference so I went with the fastest.
Yes, it is interesting how differently people view/feel the same thing. I am just not that sensitive to things I guess, but I am also far from an archery expert. I have a very limited experience with different bows, and I wouldn't even know terms like "valley" or "wall" if it wasn't for this website. My current bow was one of the faster bows on the market when I bought it, and I shot 4 or 5 different bows at the time and couldn't really tell the difference so I went with the fastest.
Dan
