Dnk

At 6'1" the Exocet 200 would work for you for hunting. I do not find the weight a problem but the length of the cocking stroke is. I had to shorten the ropes so that it takes about 3-4" of the stroke up. If you are going to shoot at targets a lot like Dan, Squirrel, myself and a few others you're going to want some target limbs or the Phoenix to start with. I can cock my 175 Exocet and shoot all day with the rope cocker. At your height you'll be able to cock the Exocet without in an emergency. Because of the length of the cocking stroke I cannot cock my Exocet 200 without but I can easily cock the 175 without. Correct me if I am wrong Dan but I think the difference is 1.5". I am 5'3".

awshucks

An inch here, an inch there, lol, pretty soon you are talkin REAL crossbow, lol, As I understand it the only difference in CURRENT production is in the power stroke/length of rail. Stocks and limbs are all the same except for brown Vixen.I have some info off of a brochure that is not dated, so feel free to correct me, but they are all listed as: Vixen 13.5"
Phoenix 14.5"
Ecet 200 15.5"
Emax 16.5"

What ever new stuff Excal has planned if anything, will come out at the ATA show next month. I know some of the power strokes got tweaked in the past few years and that they invented the forward angled riser, but have no idea when or to which bows, as it doesn't matter to me.

Impossible

I shoot the excal phoenix and i love it lol..best bow for the $$ in my opinion...another great bow would be the 10point titan but too much money for me to drop lol

scpatterson

I had decided between a Excalibur Pheonix and a 10 Point Pro Fusion. I was looking at them on Basspro website and for theExcalibur Pheonix it says """""Compact, incredibly easy to handle, but with plenty of punch. Great for smaller hunters, or for anyone who prefers lighter gear that doesn't skimp on raw power and accuracy""""""" I am 340 and 6'2" Would this cause an issue with my size. Is this bow for someone smaller. I plan on looking at them again soon but want to know what to expect. Thanks

htoler

no your size will not be a isshue, if anything an advantage..

smokepolehall

Well now wee doggies i have had both Phoenix and Exocet 200. I am 194 lb.fat man at 5' 9" and neither CB gives me any problem cocking it with the rope cocker. At a third of lb.weight i can't tell about either on Exocet 200. Great CB and i find ithas a flatter Traj.past 25 yds.[][:-]