heya all, i have been shooting the x-200 that i just got, and it seems to be ok, in fact i plan to shelve the compound this year and just hunt with it.

but............the draw weight is only 45# @ 28.... while this is ok for now and later on this year to hunt with, i will probley want to move into the 55-60 # pound range with my next bow. that next bow will be the checkmate falcon.

now for the questions.

is there any performance difference between the standard plane jane falcon over the top end falcon deluxe with the multiple wood inlays? and such, in terms of smoothness and bow speed etc.

are you getting anything in return for buying the top modle other than looks?

i dont mind my bows looking plane, in fact i kinda perfer it so i wont baby it as much and of course the cost factor....

im looking at trying the black walnut riser with black walnut limbs and either the clear coat or black limb coat.

or do i need to just pony up for the higher end model?

thanks all for the help...........im finally getting serious about the trad hunting thing and putting up the training wheels, i prefer the simplicity of it, in fact this past year, even tho i filled my archery tags, there was a couple times this year that i just know if i had been shooting instinctively i would have had success where i just couldnt see the deer thru the peep to be sure of my shot.

oh and im already keeping them in the target at 20 yards so its comming along hehe.

The difference in the standard and Deluxe is mainly cosmetic. With the same woods and same draw weight, speed/performance will be identical.

CM currently isn't taking any new orders for black walnut, due to some problems, but shedua is back on the list for both limbs and risers.

Chad

thanks chad, thats what i needed......

it will be a while before i can order one anyway, i want to develop my skill level and form and hunt with the one i have this year, so mebbe when i do order you will have the black walnut for the limbs. i could live with another wood for the riser but i kinda wanted the black walnut for the limbs, unless there is not much difference between that and the shedua for the limbs.

hey Chad

does the accent stripes on the delux model make the riser a little strongerr or stiffer???

The overlays and accent stripe do add a little bit of strength, and a tad more mass weight.

Chad