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Old 02-09-2005 | 02:52 PM
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I am thinking about buying a Parker bow. Possibly a Hunter mag, Extreme hunter mag, or
Ultra lite 31.
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Old 02-09-2005 | 03:20 PM
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Thumbs up for going to your Pro Shop and checking out all your options first.
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Old 02-09-2005 | 03:30 PM
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What Washington Hunter said.

There are a lot of good bows out there. Most is just personal preference. Just be sure to know all your options and shoot all the different bows before you make a decision. Also be sure to have someone help you with your new bow that knows what they are doing.
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Old 02-09-2005 | 05:19 PM
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I had a Parker Hunter Mag all last year and loved it. I just tryed the Mathews Switchback and had to give the Parker the move over move. I shot my Parker with extreme accuracy. I even took my first bow kill with it. A nice 140lb doe at 8 yards off a pale on the ground. It definetly did the job. She didn't go 30 yards. If you're serious about Parker look at the Phoenix line. I haven't shot one but man do they look nice. They are supposedly the next step up from the Hunter Mags. Good luck on your choice and keep us posted.
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Old 02-09-2005 | 07:13 PM
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If you are looking for a parker then i suggest you dont go shoot the mathews Switchback.
If you shoot this bow i promise you that you will want one.
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Old 02-09-2005 | 07:43 PM
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I'm looking for a bow also, shot the vtec, switchback and pheonix 32. Goin with the parker very nice bow. I need a new bow because someone thought they needed my xtec more than I did.[:@]
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Old 02-09-2005 | 10:46 PM
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I was checking out the Parker line a month or so ago and I have to say that they impressed me ,so I'd say thumb's up.

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Old 02-10-2005 | 10:02 AM
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My experience with Parker limbs breaking has not been good.
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Old 02-10-2005 | 06:01 PM
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If you are looking for a parker then i suggest you dont go shoot the mathews Switchback.
If you shoot this bow i promise you that you will want one
I second that!!!
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Old 02-13-2005 | 07:53 AM
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I have recently purchased a Parker Phoenix and love it!! After shooting it for only an hour im getting 1.5 inch groups, and its not even tuned yet. No hand shock and a nice smooth draw cycle. I'm thouroughly impressed.
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