I'm looking at getting a Golden Eagle Evolution XTR. I was wondering about the quality and speed compared to some other bows. (290IBS fps--218AMO fps) From what I've seen, this G.E. isn't much slower than some of the bows priced at $500-600. Thanks

The Evolution XTR has a magnesium riser, not a 6061 machined like the Splitfire XTR and Splitfire 36. It also has the Mach one (standard) solo cam instead of a perimeter cam. It has the same Carbon-quad straight limbs, offers 65% let-off but only offers a 6.75" brace height as opposed to 8+ on the Splitfire series.

IMHO you get what you pay for, I for one do not care for any split limb in combination with a solocam except for Hoyt 3/4 limbs as cam lean is usually a factor you'll eventually have to contend with. (To each their own on that one) Speed alone doesn't make the bow, the materials, craftsmanship, tolerances, and overall time invested in the design and fit and finish, along with the geometry and handling characteristics designed into it is what makes a bow. Unfortunately, to do all of these aforementioned things, it usually costs more, and is why you'll see higher price tags on certain models with many more attributes, whether they can be readily seen or not. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12

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I'm in the process of looking for a new bow also....I'm a teacher and I work on a VERY limited budget....For the past 6 years I've owned a different bow. I always tried to find the best deal out there and ended up with some descent bows that I just didn't like....This year I'm going to do it right and save the $ and buy the bow I want....whether it is $300 or $700 I'm getting one I truly fall in love with....maybe it's the XTR for you but don't just get it because the price is right!!!! So far I'm falling in love with (on paper) the Bowtech Extreme VFT, Bowtech Blackknight tall, PSE Primos STL, PSE Enforcer.....Not trying to tell you your business but I recognize your post....It looks like about a dozen I've posted on here...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Thanks guys. I'm not in a hurry to buy this bow, it just caught my eye at a sports authority. I knew someone who had a G.E. I've shot a Darton (I'll have to see what brand it is..I always forget) for 12 years. It seems fast, shoots flat and straight, but seems loud. I'll probably try saving my money like you said CG and wait til spring before getting something. I've got whiskers on my bow now, is there anything else iI could add or try to quiet this thing a bit. Thanks. I'm headin' out this weekend to try my luck, any ideas would be great.

Wear, Limb savers - on sale right now at wally world for $9.00 will do you well. And a good sound/vibration reducing stabilizer. I use the doinkers for their simplicity.
Good luck and be quiet over there would ya! J/K