Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

What a bow...shot one the other day. This is Elites speed bow. Fast, quiet, and a real smooth draw cycle. Blows my 82nd Airborne in the draw cycle dept. Much nicer drawing and shooting bow than Bowtechs offering. This Elite company has seemed to master putting out sweet bows. Who owns an Elite on here?

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

I don't but really wanted to look at a GT500. Have a few dealers in my area but nobody had absolutely no Elites in stock. But I found a perfect(same as new) '08 Allegiance that I think I will be very happy with and it draws maybe better than my Patriot.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

I posted this same thread on AT and 45 million positive comments about Elite on AT and huntnet people are still in the dark ages

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Germ and NY/Al

I wanted a Z28 in the worst way, but I'm just a po' college kid[&:]

I think hunsucker and his cronies shoot them also.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Bowtech went from being God's blessing to Earth to the dark ages, in just a few weeks. Amazing, lol.:D

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Bowtechs are sweet too...and Elite's Kevin designed what many consider Bowtech's best bow..the Allegiance. I am not down playing Bowtech...just can't get over the lack of knowledge of Elite on this forum. It paid off in IA for me though. People in IA didn't know that an Elite E-500 was a sweet bow or what Elite archery was. I bought a new 2006 E-500 for $299 with $300 worth of accessories on it. I honestly see myself getting a GT500, a GTO, and a Z28 to add to my collection. I love bows and these Elites will probably be all I shoot soon. They are the cadillac of the archery industry.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

I don't think it's a coincidence that one who likes Bowtech would also like an Elite. Connect the dots.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Wrong.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Exactly

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

It's not that people on this forum aren't aware of Elite...it is just that this isn't AT's brand war forum. And since the technical downslide of this forum, it has been in all senses of the word, dead....for the most part.

I was really impressed with the Z28 specs and almost pulled the trigger on one months back, but didnt want to buy a bow without shooting it first...and I am now gladI didn't.

Best of luck with your purchases though.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

shoot an elite is all i can say... i started with shakspeare, went then to bear, then to hoyt, then to bowtech, then elite. the best i have shot to date is elite. and yes..i have shot mathews.:D

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Ive always wanted to shoot an elite but the closest shop that carries them is like 60 miles away. I may have to make the trip one of these days just to shoot one.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Dave from Double Lung Archery here in IA is a member here and he is a new dealer in IA. He will get any new bow business I plan on doing. IA has only 3 dealers here and a few in MO too. I will likely watch the used ads heavy on AT and the Elite forum though for good used ones from guys needing $$ bad. Used Elites sell FAST and demand top $$.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Strong words.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

They are sweet bows. I believe in Kevin's design capabilities. I doubt bowtech would be where they are today without him. But I just don't know where elites are going. I am rooting for kevin's company, but its hard to buy a bow from a company that could be out of business anytime.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

HC, why should we believe you now? You've been spewing this nonsense about EVERY bow that you've owned!!
And the dark ages? Were'ntYOU just asking about Elite, saying YOU'VE never heard of them? :D

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

I am not brand loyal..I shoot them all. I don't spew anything. I definitely have opinions each year of what I feel is the best bow imo, as I go through bows regularly. I also don't have a corporate bow staff member position in my sig nor does anybody pay me to talk up a product. I have shot lots of bows and Elite is the best I have shot to date. My opinion...and I am not the only one when you get on Archery talk...look up my same thread title. I didnt even know what an Elite bow was a few months ago, but I educated myself by shooting them. Heck of a bow...Kevin has got bow building down. I prefer the best of the best when it comes to my hunting equipment. I don't and won't skimp. ASAT/Double Bull Blinds...a closet full of different camos depending on my terrain...Lone Wolf stands/sticks....I spend $$ on out of state hunts and wouldnt consider spending $$ on a carnival cruise in the carribean as that is more bow hunting travel $$ and I can do the cruises when I can't climb mountains anymore...bow hunting is my passion...and I am excited about these Elite bows. I am sure that alot of people just don't have a dealer nearby so they havent had the opportunity to shoot one. Once you do though...u will be WOWED.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

yea...and all st8ments in forums regarding personal choices in equipment are based on the persons opinion. That is my opinion, nothing more.:D

Some people think Summit Vipers are the cadillac of treestands and I think Lone Wolfs are. I prefer predator camo as the cadillac of camo while others swear by mossy oak. Opinions and we all have them.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

If I'm not mistaken it's not Kevin's company any longer. I hear they sold out to G5.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

Well my last post wasn't 100% accurate...Here's what I found.


IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Rochester, NY; The newly formed Elite Outdoors, LLC. has purchased the assets of Elite Archery from the College Place, Washington based J2 Archery. Elite Outdoors, LLC will maintain its current manufacturing partnerships with J2 Archery and Grace Engineering to continue producing the finest quality bows in the archery industry.

Elite Outdoors, LLC will be lead by Peter Crawford as president of the company. Peter has worked in the archery industry for nearly a decade, most recently as the National Sales Manager at G5 Outdoors. Garret Armstrong, formerly the Brand Manager of G5 Outdoors, will head up the marketing department as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Maggie Armstrong, Denny Sharrone and Missy Sharrone also join the Elite Outdoors team; each bringing years of hunting and archery industry experience.
Existing Elite Archery employees, Kristin Cole and Greg Taylor, will be working with Elite Outdoors and continue to service the Elite customer base.
The original designer of Elite Archery bows and the inventor of the patent pending twin track binary cam system will continue working with the new Elite Outdoors, LLC to bring cutting edge technology and high performance bows in the future.

“We look forward to focusing on the current dealers and providing excellent customer service not only to the Elite dealers, but also to the end consumers,” stated Crawford.
“ The current Elite bows are fantastic, stand alone products and we will make sure the entire world knows about it through an extensive marketing strategy and competitive sales,” said Garret Armstrong.
The Elite line includes four bows; the GT 500, Z28, XLR and Cuda, ranging from 23 to 31 inch draw lengths and 30 lb. to 90 lb. peak weights.
The Elite line will only be sold in dealer pro shops and will not be available for online purchase, through distributors or at large retail chain stores. Elite Outdoors will make its first appearance at the annual Archery Trade Association show this week in Indianapolis, Indiana at booth number 3245.

RE: Elite GT 500/Who owns an Elite
 

yea..I don't know why they don't mention Kevin by name, but he is still designing their bows and has from the get go. He designed all bowtech bows through their 06 line too.