Reezen 6.5 vs Alphama32 Findings and Speeds
11-26-2008 | 05:28 PM
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From: HENDERSON KY USA
RE: Reezen 6.5 vs Alphama32 Findings and Speeds
I am not surprised by your findings.
When I use Archers Advantage to get speeds,Hoyt always comes out closer to the numbers than any other brand I have tried(at all draw lengths).They really seem to hit their speeds.(atleast the past few years)
Mathews has been notorious for exagerating their speeds,along with missing the draw lengths.
Sorry but I don't understand this.
I know the amo draw length is from the center of the valley(atleast that used to be the standard,not sure if it has changed) but it looks to me like if you have NO VALLEY,it should be measured from the wall.
I have an AM 35 on order and I actually ordered the black out with camo limbs and called and changed it to an all camo.Mainly,because the bow is strictly a hunting bow and I didn't want a slight glare to cost me the buck of a lifetime at some point.BUT,I love the black with camo limbs.If I were to get a target bow,that would be it.[8D]
When I use Archers Advantage to get speeds,Hoyt always comes out closer to the numbers than any other brand I have tried(at all draw lengths).They really seem to hit their speeds.(atleast the past few years)
Mathews has been notorious for exagerating their speeds,along with missing the draw lengths.
Sorry but I don't understand this.I know the amo draw length is from the center of the valley(atleast that used to be the standard,not sure if it has changed) but it looks to me like if you have NO VALLEY,it should be measured from the wall.
I have an AM 35 on order and I actually ordered the black out with camo limbs and called and changed it to an all camo.Mainly,because the bow is strictly a hunting bow and I didn't want a slight glare to cost me the buck of a lifetime at some point.BUT,I love the black with camo limbs.If I were to get a target bow,that would be it.[8D]
12-05-2008 | 02:33 PM
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RE: Reezen 6.5 vs Alphama32 Findings and Speeds
If Diamond takes much longer to get the IceMan to our area I'm buying an AM 32. I'm trying to be patient and wait it out, but patience isn't a strong suit of mine. I've already shot the AM 32 and 35 and they are sweet.
12-05-2008 | 03:44 PM
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RE: Reezen 6.5 vs Alphama32 Findings and Speeds
ORIGINAL: PA Hardwoods
Ok so now this is where this gets interesting we decided to check the AMO Draw length on each bow. First up was the Hoyt Alphamax32...It measured dead on at 29", we also measured an Alphamax35 we had and it was also dead on at 29". BUT when we came to the Reezen 6.5 it measured in at 29.5" Not the 29 like its supposed to be, and the same for a second Reezen 6.5 we had in the shop. So once again mathews draws are coming in longer than they should be which would tighten the speed range to about only 5fps difference if the Reezen 6.5 was a "TRUE" 29" Draw, not the 10fps difference like my findings.
Ok so now this is where this gets interesting we decided to check the AMO Draw length on each bow. First up was the Hoyt Alphamax32...It measured dead on at 29", we also measured an Alphamax35 we had and it was also dead on at 29". BUT when we came to the Reezen 6.5 it measured in at 29.5" Not the 29 like its supposed to be, and the same for a second Reezen 6.5 we had in the shop. So once again mathews draws are coming in longer than they should be which would tighten the speed range to about only 5fps difference if the Reezen 6.5 was a "TRUE" 29" Draw, not the 10fps difference like my findings.
12-05-2008 | 09:17 PM
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From: Howard PA USA
RE: Reezen 6.5 vs Alphama32 Findings and Speeds
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
I thought PSE was the only ones that did that? At least back in teh day.
ORIGINAL: PA Hardwoods
Ok so now this is where this gets interesting we decided to check the AMO Draw length on each bow. First up was the Hoyt Alphamax32...It measured dead on at 29", we also measured an Alphamax35 we had and it was also dead on at 29". BUT when we came to the Reezen 6.5 it measured in at 29.5" Not the 29 like its supposed to be, and the same for a second Reezen 6.5 we had in the shop. So once again mathews draws are coming in longer than they should be which would tighten the speed range to about only 5fps difference if the Reezen 6.5 was a "TRUE" 29" Draw, not the 10fps difference like my findings.
Ok so now this is where this gets interesting we decided to check the AMO Draw length on each bow. First up was the Hoyt Alphamax32...It measured dead on at 29", we also measured an Alphamax35 we had and it was also dead on at 29". BUT when we came to the Reezen 6.5 it measured in at 29.5" Not the 29 like its supposed to be, and the same for a second Reezen 6.5 we had in the shop. So once again mathews draws are coming in longer than they should be which would tighten the speed range to about only 5fps difference if the Reezen 6.5 was a "TRUE" 29" Draw, not the 10fps difference like my findings.
12-05-2008 | 11:04 PM
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From: HENDERSON KY USA
RE: Reezen 6.5 vs Alphama32 Findings and Speeds
ORIGINAL: Dozen Arrows
I don't see what difference a half of an inch makes? (get your mind out of the gutter) Seriously, I don't...
I don't see what difference a half of an inch makes? (get your mind out of the gutter)
Seriously, I don't...
1/2" on draw length can be a mile.When I was shooting alot,1/8" made a huge difference.
Couple that with very aggresive cams and you have serious issues.
12-05-2008 | 11:30 PM
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RE: Reezen 6.5 vs Alphama32 Findings and Speeds
ORIGINAL: TEmbry
Stop...PLEASE stop...LOL I'm trying to convince myself NOT to get an Alphamax.
Stop...PLEASE stop...LOL I'm trying to convince myself NOT to get an Alphamax.
The Alphamax 35 was the NICEST feeling bow I've EVER drawn or shot!!!!
I swear the 70# bow felt like a 55# bow to me, and the wall was just PERFECT!!!! I WILL own one within a year!!!! It's gonna take me that long to save up for one.