Which brand bow?
08-19-2006, 11:14 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which brand bow?
Hoyt Protec, Reflex, Diamond and recently Fred Bear bows have been getting excellent reviews. Check these out and you should find something you like. I personally don't think that the top end bows are worth what they sell for. They are better but not 50% better in many cases.
08-19-2006, 01:05 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which brand bow?
If I may chime in, these bows are some to check out for bargain performers.
Bowtech Blackhawk package, or Diamond's bows
Darton Marauder, or the single cam version, or if $ are really tight, the Vapor.
Martin Bengal
Fred Bear Instinct or Code
Reflex Highlander, Superslam, or Timberwolf
Pearson's special edition bows, sold on ebay or ArcheryTalk classifieds. I think the Passion 2 would be the top choice personally.
Bowtech Blackhawk package, or Diamond's bows
Darton Marauder, or the single cam version, or if $ are really tight, the Vapor.
Martin Bengal
Fred Bear Instinct or Code
Reflex Highlander, Superslam, or Timberwolf
Pearson's special edition bows, sold on ebay or ArcheryTalk classifieds. I think the Passion 2 would be the top choice personally.
08-19-2006, 09:15 PM
#15
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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RE: Which brand bow?
I do want to thank all of you for the input. This does help me feel better in my evaluation. There are so many new choices out there. It is very nice to be able to get advice and information outside of the local proshop.
08-20-2006, 12:15 PM
#16
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RE: Which brand bow?
Definitely look at the Diamond bows. In their price range they have the best strings, and bearings in the cam and idler. Also look at the BowTech TomKat. For under $500. you get a package bow with Binary cams.Hard bows to beat, considering cost.
08-20-2006, 01:27 PM
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RE: Which brand bow?
Just please do one thing, ok? Please don't get your bow via mail order or BassPro.....go to a Pro Shop so you can shoot it and get some EXPERT advise before you buy......... We have had numerous customers come in w/ a bow they bought at BassPro that just wasn't set up correctly, or for that matter, even a bow that fit them. One guy came in the other day w/ a bow set up on a 30" draw....but he was a 32".......no wonder he was so uncomfortable. Especially since you've been out of the sport so long, and really have no idea what you are looking for.....Please, please please go to a proshop and shoot them before you buy......Please.....
All of the above are excellent choices.
All of the above are excellent choices.
08-20-2006, 03:26 PM
#18
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RE: Which brand bow?
There are literally no bows being made today that won't shoot an arrow where it's pointed. All that is required is that you know how to set the rest, the nocking point and how to tune your arrows. Tuning your arrows properly is about 100 times more important than what bow you shoot. You should pay attention to each in the same proportion.
08-20-2006, 04:32 PM
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RE: Which brand bow?
So, using that logic, every shotgun I pick up I should be able to shoot equally as well the next, right? No, simply because not every shotgun is built the same, and not every shotgun will fit each individual the same.
The same is true of bows. While what you are saying is GENERICALLY accurate, it's not true. One person will shoot this bow better than that, and vice versa. It's still best to shoot the one you want before you buy it.
The same is true of bows. While what you are saying is GENERICALLY accurate, it's not true. One person will shoot this bow better than that, and vice versa. It's still best to shoot the one you want before you buy it.
but, I like my older bow.