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| Posted: 01 Dec 2006 10:31 PM | ||
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| I have a Hoyt Spectra Mako that is about 15 years old. I think its about time to update to the new technology that has past my bow twenty years ago. What brand of bow should I buy? Should I use aluminum or carbon arrows? Choices, choices, choices, what to do? Help. | ||
| Posted: 01 Dec 2006 10:34 PM | ||
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| Posted: 01 Dec 2006 10:35 PM | ||
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Pick any of the following....
Hoyt, Bowtech, Matthews, Ross Those ar in my opinion the top 4 and no matter which you buy you cannt go wrong. __________________ Amateur's practice till they get it right. Pro's practice till they can't get it wrong.
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| Posted: 01 Dec 2006 10:45 PM | ||
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Any one that feels good in your hand and that you shoot well . __________________ |
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| Posted: 02 Dec 2006 9:17 AM | ||
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Parker, I love it and didn't have to mortgage the house to get it __________________ I don't hunt over bait, I am just premarinating them!
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| Posted: 02 Dec 2006 9:22 AM | ||
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shoot as many as you can get your hands on and buy what feels best.
I recently bought a Ross, it was the best bow for me. |
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| Posted: 02 Dec 2006 9:27 AM Last Edited By: Drop Tine | ||
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Quote: I beg to differ Hoyt, Bowtech, Matthews, Ross  "DARTON" ALL THE WAY
Darton is the company that invented the hybrid cam system or cam an half as Hoyt calls it, they also feel the best in your hand. Anyone that has ever felt and or shot a Darton bow can tell the grip on the Darton riser feels great in your hand. Plus it wont brake your bank account 
I would check out the Darton Marauder before I made my decision on a new bow, For the money you can’t buy a better bow ANYWHER. Read up on it for yourself http://www.dartonarchery.com/dartonmarauder.gif  __________________ Pete's Archery Service & NJH.com ProStaff ProFile
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| Posted: 02 Dec 2006 9:29 AM | ||
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Try a few out and see what feels the best. I bought a Mathews Switchback last year and love it. It felt like a perfect fit so that's what I went with. __________________ What if the Hokey Pokey is really what it's all about??
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| Posted: 02 Dec 2006 9:31 AM | ||
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| try out a few in the price range you want to spend, and go with the one that feels right | ||
| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:23 PM | ||
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I have a sweet deal on a Hoyt Ultrasport for you. Heck you have even shot it already. __________________ Live in NH for now..Born in NJ
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:34 PM | ||
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Plenty of trykons and XT'S leftover from last year as well. __________________ Amateur's practice till they get it right. Pro's practice till they can't get it wrong.
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:36 PM | ||
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shoot as many as you can get your hands on and buy what feels best. I recently bought a Ross, it was the best bow for me. This is the correct answer.. 99% of the companies have the same technology; so shoot as many as you can. Only you can tell which is the best for you. __________________ |
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:37 PM | ||
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IMHO anyway (although it probably hold no weight) the grip and feel of the bow is the most important. Theyll all put the arrow where it needs to go if you do your part. __________________ Amateur's practice till they get it right. Pro's practice till they can't get it wrong.
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:38 PM | ||
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Quote: get what ever fits your shooting style and feels good to you also what ever one is within your budget, good luckshoot as many as you can get your hands on and buy what feels best. __________________ A true outdoorsman gives more to nature than he takes out!
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:40 PM | ||
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what ever one is within your budget easier said thenj done isnt it!!! Dont forget aftre ya buy the bow the accessories add up quickly. __________________ Amateur's practice till they get it right. Pro's practice till they can't get it wrong.
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:42 PM | ||
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Depends on how much $ you want to spend.Today it seems like all mfgrs make a great product.You don't have to spend a ton of $ to get decent performance.AS others stated,try a few to find what fits you best and you like.Good luck. 
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2006 10:50 PM | ||
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I have a Parker Outfitter. It had everything I needed to get started. I guess it all depends on were you are at in you bow/archery career. But I would have to agree, go with whats comfortable in every aspect...
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| Posted: 04 Oct 2007 7:52 PM | ||
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| Posted: 04 Oct 2007 8:02 PM | ||
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Quote: Best advice in this threadAny one that feels good in your hand and that you shoot well .
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| Posted: 04 Oct 2007 8:08 PM | ||
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| shot a darton for years then picked up a mathews- used, took two shots, bought it on the spot. Cant say enough about it! | ||
| Posted: 04 Oct 2007 8:09 PM | ||
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| I shoot Matthews....try a few different brands and pick the one that feels best. Bowtech, hoyt, darton....shoot as many as possible then make a choice. | ||
| Posted: 04 Oct 2007 8:24 PM | ||
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Get what you can afford.. They all kill Deer if it feels good and you have enough $$$$ for it get it.. __________________ I just want to Hunt...
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| Posted: 04 Oct 2007 8:53 PM | ||
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If you pick up a Golden eagle bow in Wally world and it fit and is comfortable to you then thats the bow to go with.
Hoyt is what works for me I've had bows this year. Hoyt X-tec, Ross 331, and back to a Hoyt Vectrix. Just beware of companies that need to sell you with 3 to 4 page adds, and need to put a dozen silencers on them to quiet them down. 
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| Posted: 10 Aug 2008 9:02 PM | ||
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i like the way my pse feels. if i hade the money i would get a matthews or hoyt __________________ Trophy Blend scents youth staff
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| Posted: 10 Aug 2008 9:06 PM Last Edited By: Outlaw | ||
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mathews in my eyes beats hoyt by far.. But ill tell you what, that G5 comes in a close second for smoothness. i still went with mathews, for the guarentee on their limbs... im not sure what other companies guarentee. but if you dont have the funds for a mathews, definately check into the G5...
and definately carbon arrows.. you should find the Maxima arrows to fit your price well, and they are extremely durable __________________ Jersey Jays Taxidermy
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| Posted: 10 Aug 2008 10:11 PM | ||
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Considering he asked the question in December 2006...why is anyone responding? I sure hope he bought a bow by now.__________________ NJOA
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| Posted: 10 Aug 2008 10:13 PM | ||
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| get a hoyt growler very smooth and accurate also its not to bad on the wallet i think its 449.00 but it works! | ||
| Posted: 11 Aug 2008 5:01 AM | ||
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Quote: Considering he asked the question in December 2006...why is anyone responding? I sure hope he bought a bow by now.  Does that frustrate anyone besides me? I had a response all typed out and then I saw your answer and realized how old the post was. This seems to be happening a lot lately.__________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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| Posted: 11 Aug 2008 6:43 AM Last Edited By: Bowhunter22 | ||
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Seems like someone is pulling up old posts/threads and responding to them...to build up their post number? Yes, frustrating is a good adjective __________________ F&A Mason
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| Posted: 11 Aug 2008 6:59 AM | ||
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