I would love to see pics too. My pro shop does not have them yet. Sounds very interesting.

I have pics from the Mathews brochure, I can email them to you, they are huge, but that are the only ones I have, around my area they are going for $699, the thing is, why do all different places have cheaper prices, it is the same bow, and Mathews does not usually discount of of list!

My shop just got one in. The owner left me take a few pokes out of it on the range. Yikes! Not much of a valley and very stiff draw cycle. I'll stick with me Hoyt

I've got mine ordered, thing that stinks is they never really pump the Lefties out real quick. Hopefully I'll see it before March.

Why does Mathews feel the need to add weight to all of their bows? I understand the benefits to a target shooter or even a whitetail hunter walking a 1/4 mile to their stand. I, however, can easily put on 10 miles chasing mulies and elk. That extra 1/2 to 3/4 lb. DOES make a difference.

Mathews is supposed to be coming out with a new bow at the ATA called the "Classic". It's supposed to be an "improved" version of the MQ1. I have an MQ1 and LOVE it. If Mathews Classic adds more wieght to the MQ1 design, then no matter how good it shoots (which can't be much better than my MQ1) it will not interest me. There are other people to sell to other than the 3-d shooter and whitetail hunters. Us mountain dwellers need a LIGHTER bow!!!!

drove by the local Mathews dealer 3 times today before stopping in to look and talk to the guys about the new Outback. They had just gotten one in Friday and were trying it out... I've been shooting a Legacy for 2 years and though that it would be hard to beat how that bow shot and how it felt in the hand, but this new Outback is IT!!!!!! I like the new camo, it draws smooth, and has no hand shock that I could tell. I mostly use my bows for hunting 20 ft or so in a tree and don't worry about weight or speed when it comes to picking a new bow. Needless to say, I ordered one even though I always wait until after Mathews shows all of their new lineup... The dealer did tell me that if I wanted one of the other Mathews bows when the are let out of the bag, I could place another order and he would sell the Outback on the rack.

I spent some time at my local Shop shooting the new Outback and MAN,..... it is one sweet shooter!!! A very nice machine that will certainly be a HOT seller this year. Smooth, super quiet, fast, just an excellent hunting rig for the treestander or the turkey blind. I was really wanting to try a "shorty" this season and was leaning more toward the Hoyt ViperTec but not after shooting the new Outback. The new camo is also a welcome change. I did find that the longer riser on the Outback did give the feel/stability of a much longer bow and should make this little sweety a pretty solid performer. Overall, I have not been his impressed with Mathews since the intoduction of the Q2. I strongly suggest anyone in the market for a new bow this year to not buy anything until they have shot the new Outback.

CG: You got to remeber that the MQ1 was their first real seller, it does not have Harmonic Dampeners, String Suppresors, Cable Roller, it has the orginal Maxcam, and has a lighter riser, Mathews does this for one main reason, to eliminate vibration through the riser, to me the bow does not feel that heavy (I walk a mile to my stand!!), my LX with all the stuff on it weighs around 4.5lbs, not to mention the added stability you get when you put all the good stuff on their bows! It is also to balance the bow out! And also, isn't the MQ1 at 37" ATA, a little long for Mtn hunting, I would think something like the SQ2, Q2, or Outback would be preferred!?!?

Muzzyman: You must be use to the Cam and 1/2 system, because the Outback is much smoother than any Hoyt I have ever shot, and a stiff draw cycle, it is a much more rounded cam, it should be super smooth, and there has to be valley, otherwise it would not be a good Mathews!

I would have to say it is one of the finest Mathews, but I want to see the others coming too! But I can tell you one thing, with all these new bows, I would have to say Mathews has regained the top spot, with Bowtech being a close second! and Hoyt right behind them!

Jeff K, I would have to agree with CG. The extra weight of the LX left me yearning for my Mathews Z-light at the end of the day. I have already packed my bow in 5 miles off the main trail head. Each morning it takes about 2 hrs of walking in the dark to get to where the elk hang out from where I camp at. When you walk and stalk from sun up to sun down in elk country a few ounces are noticible by the end of the day. The only time I don't think that it would be noticible is when it is strapped to a 100 lb. pack of elk meat. I use my LX for short hunts and for the 3-D range. When I go on the extreme hunts my Z-light is at my side.

Elkcrazy8, Interesting. I am whitetail only so I have no reference point to give input. A few ounces makes that much difference? Your point is good as it relates to the whole topic of which bow should I buy though. Personal preference, where and what you hunt, etc. all need to be considered. I would imagine though that when it comes down to it 95+% of the entire human race buy on emotion and support it through fact in whatever decision they make in the buying process (myself included). I think for myself, put in your situation, would be able to offset the added ounces by the advanteges of a bow like the Outback provides......understand?