I've been deer hunting for a little over a year. I honestly bought a Mathews because a trusted friend suggested I do so. I've since shot the Trykon and the Bowtech.

Honest opinion.....the Trykon felt like it was going to jump out of my hands. The Bowtech is a sweet shooting bow.....but really no different than the '05 Switchback I'm shooting (as far as "feel"....which is important to me).

I've also owned Harleys. People don't buy a Harley-Davidson for the performance, though. That's a BAD analogy. That company has survived SOLELY on image.

Jeff

Finially someone with some wits!

I have never owned a Hoyt bow that wanted to "jump" out of my hands let alone the Trykon. Hand free vibration, quiet, smooth shooting, and very accurate.
Harleys have the image of course of being the most desired motorcycle in the world but they also have the dependablity and 103 years of working the bugs out of a Vtwin bike. The Jesse James, Orange county choppers, and the other home grown bike companies are turning out some real cool looking bikes, but they lack dependability, smoothness, comfort, and other refinements that it took Harley 103 years to master. You could not expect to jump on one of these bikes and take off cross country without expected breakdowns and discomfort from vibrations. My two harleys are extremely dependable, as all ofmy friends' are as well. I would jump on my 1997 Heritage Softail Classicwith 60,000 miles on it knowing that without missing a beat, it would make itto Alaska and back. My new 2007 Streetglide is even moretechnologically advanced.The jap bikes have dependability but no heritage or nostalgia and they are copiers not innovators so I won't even go there. I wouldchoose not to ride than ride one of those. Just my opinion
Hoyt, like Harley Davidson, has mastered it's product.

Good for you. I've only shot one Hoyt. That's what it felt like, to me, and I have NO special ties to the Mathews brand. If I liked the Hoyt better.....or ANY bow, for that matter, I'd go buy one. I'm just telling you my honest opinion.

See there's your rub. Who said the V-twin was the model for which ALL bikes should be judged? The "Jap" bikes you reference (as well as one particular German model and several Asian types) run circles around the HD line if we're going to base our criteria on performance. Line up with one and test its' acceleration.....braking and handling against your HD's. Not a nice thought, huh?

I have NOTHING against HD's. I owned 2 (00' Fatboy and '01 FLHCRI Road King Classic). If I bought another bike.....it would be a HD. I wouldn't be buying it for performance, though.

Just my opinion.

Jeff

LOLthats just rediculous, seriously. If you dont like Hoyts thats cool but to saya Trykonfeels like it is going to jump out of your hand?? Ive never shotANY bow that felt like it was going to jump out of my hand, not even my 20 year old Browning Excelerator. You have just went up 10 notches in the knowledge department in your 1 year of deer hunting and TeeJay, well, your replyspeaks for itself.

Why..Why, must mine be better than yours?? They are all great bows. Yes I will throw in a barb here and there, because I shoot a Bowtech. No different than I'd throw a barb out against Ford cuz I drive a Chevy.

But geez come on fellas..don't let the fun get outta control..Bowtech, Mathews, Hoyt, PSE, Bear etc... They all make great products. Products that we pay to shoot..Don't get narrow minded. These companies loyalty to you, ends at the cash register, or at least at the warrenty, which they hope you never use!

I have no ties to Hoyt and receive nothing free from them nor does my wife. Just a simply amazing product.
You need to get on a new 2007 HD with the 96 cubic" motor and the 6 speed tranny. Awesome performance. BTW; if you are taliking performance speeds, the Switchback couldn't keep up with the Trykon.

i've got a new xt this year. love it, BUT i own a Victory motorcycle(MADE IN USA)....harley has taken 103 years to MASTER nothing, thier bikes are underpowered and flawed(i will say they have the whole "mystique" thing down), but Victory did a fine job in ummmmm about EIGHT YEARS.

I'm just stirrin the pot, but just because a product has been around forever does not neccesarily make it the best of its kind, know what i mean?

now go shoot something!

moose

Diesel....I've shot maybe 5 bows in my life. That's just being honest. I bought a Mathews based SOLELY on a friend's recommendation. It was th efirst bow I ever shot.....a little over 1 yr ago.

I heard all the hype when the Trykons came out.....and I thought if they're that good.....I'll buy one. I HONESTLY went into the shop to maybe buy one. It felt like it was lurching forward.....when I shot it. I left without one. I seriously don't have a problem with your assessment of my hunting knowledge.....or my knowledge of bows. I never claimed to be an expert at anything deer related. I'll likely fill all 6 of my tags, this year, though.

And....BTW....your signature speaks for itself.

Jeff

I agree 100%, I dont honestly think there are any bad bows out there out of the main manufacturers. Peoples responses tell me how knowledgeable they are with bows and if the information they state is worth any value to me.