What's the new hot hunting bow this year?
02-14-2004 | 08:53 PM
#31
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RE: What's the new hot hunting bow this year?
wwag:
The "...hot new hunting bow this year?" really has yet to be determined. After all, the ATA Show just ended and the majority of customers have yet to 'hit' the stores. To me, it would be ridicules to speculate so soon. And besides, I don't like to make recommendations, even to my customers. What one customer finds best is another's 'pits'.
What I mentioned were the elements that I felt could be featured/desired in this year's "...hot new hunting bow...". I agree with you when you posted "...but only after a year of use of those products and designs will tell the tale...". If you consider where we agree, then the C/P/S (and its offspring) have really been around for about 7 years.
I think the "...hot new hunting bow this year?" might be one that has the C/P/S cam system, which the Merlin has, and other unique features that make it note-worthy. Other than that I found quite a few at the ATA Show that really 'blew' me away. But, it's always up to the customer to make the final decision. And, that decision has some time before it can be made.
The Hoyts and BowTechs seem to be very hot so far. The freedom cam by BowTech seems to have opened up the market for them. Again, time will tell. I just wanted to add a little insight into the thread. [&:]
The "...hot new hunting bow this year?" really has yet to be determined. After all, the ATA Show just ended and the majority of customers have yet to 'hit' the stores. To me, it would be ridicules to speculate so soon. And besides, I don't like to make recommendations, even to my customers. What one customer finds best is another's 'pits'.
What I mentioned were the elements that I felt could be featured/desired in this year's "...hot new hunting bow...". I agree with you when you posted "...but only after a year of use of those products and designs will tell the tale...". If you consider where we agree, then the C/P/S (and its offspring) have really been around for about 7 years.
I think the "...hot new hunting bow this year?" might be one that has the C/P/S cam system, which the Merlin has, and other unique features that make it note-worthy. Other than that I found quite a few at the ATA Show that really 'blew' me away. But, it's always up to the customer to make the final decision. And, that decision has some time before it can be made.
The Hoyts and BowTechs seem to be very hot so far. The freedom cam by BowTech seems to have opened up the market for them. Again, time will tell. I just wanted to add a little insight into the thread. [&:]
02-15-2004 | 08:08 AM
#33
Typical Buck
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RE: What's the new hot hunting bow this year?
Hawgz,
That's why I call it Bowtechbbs.
Archery Talk is Pro Martin as can be and the reason some call it MartinTalk.
It is sponsored by Martin so that makes sense.
Sag.
That's why I call it Bowtechbbs.
Archery Talk is Pro Martin as can be and the reason some call it MartinTalk.
It is sponsored by Martin so that makes sense.
Sag.
02-15-2004 | 05:18 PM
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RE: What's the new hot hunting bow this year?
I've owned close to 40 bows in the last 31 years,,,
I look at archery products with a different attitude. The design of any product I'm looking to buy must be very durable, perform as promised and last a long time.
I'd hate to see the ones that didn't make the cut.
02-15-2004 | 07:25 PM
#38
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RE: What's the new hot hunting bow this year?
I see the "dig" Straightarrow No, I've never wore out a compound bow and have traded a lot in my time. Just like this year's bows, improvements are constantly being made in materials and designs that prompt me to sell and buy new products. I currently have two hunting bows and one target bow with an '04 target bow ordered I gave up on my 25+ gun collection and I don't fish or golf so my time and money goes toward archery and bowhunting. Really a pretty reasonably priced hobby and outdoor activity compared to many others out there. Good luck this year!!!
No, I've never wore out a compound bow and have traded a lot in my time. Just like this year's bows, improvements are constantly being made in materials and designs that prompt me to sell and buy new products. I currently have two hunting bows and one target bow with an '04 target bow ordered I gave up on my 25+ gun collection and I don't fish or golf so my time and money goes toward archery and bowhunting. Really a pretty reasonably priced hobby and outdoor activity compared to many others out there. Good luck this year!!!
02-16-2004 | 10:35 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: What's the new hot hunting bow this year?
As for the subject at hand, I think the Hot bows will be the three mentioned so far (Liberty, X-Tec and OB) and sheer numbers may not be as high, but the Merlin Max,The Martin Razor-X, the PSE Scorpion, the Parker Phoenix, and the new AR w/ Ram & 1/2s should do really well too I would think. The Phoenix in particular as I see now that Parker is not selling dealer exclusive..this should bump the sales up.