Cable slides vs rollers, binary vs solo cam(..cam tilt on binary...),brace height, axa,.....etc,etc. Just for looking for some opinions since I havent bought a bow in a while and im not up to date with all the new advancements.[cool]
What do you look for in a new bow?
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Cable slides vs rollers, binary vs solo cam(..cam tilt on binary...),brace height, axa,.....etc,etc. Just for looking for some opinions since I havent bought a bow in a while and im not up to date with all the new advancements.[cool]
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A bow that feels right and shoots well. There isnt much difference between the major bow companies and what they offer.
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I like both single cams and binary cams, depending on how your shoulders etc are pulling a bow back , some of the new bows with an aggressive cam are tougher to roll over , and some guys dont like that.
because of string stops brace height is no longer as critical as it once was. and actually many 6 inch brace height bows hold very well. My alpha burner holds and shoots as well as any bow I have shot.
only thing is with aggressive cams as it has you need to really be a shooter who maintains back tension as the slightest creep its leaving LOL
I have shot many different bows, but for my hands NOTHING fits like a Hoyt.
and I like where the pressure is on my bow hand in the throat of the grip , not on the heel as many bow techs and Mathews are.
alot of personal choice in shooting a bow is how it FITS you and how it draws for you .
as far as that most are made super well, and they are all made to last many years trouble free.
as far as REAL advancements alot of it is all HYPE made to sell new bows
buy what fits you , and feels good in your hand [up]
because of string stops brace height is no longer as critical as it once was. and actually many 6 inch brace height bows hold very well. My alpha burner holds and shoots as well as any bow I have shot.
only thing is with aggressive cams as it has you need to really be a shooter who maintains back tension as the slightest creep its leaving LOL
I have shot many different bows, but for my hands NOTHING fits like a Hoyt.
and I like where the pressure is on my bow hand in the throat of the grip , not on the heel as many bow techs and Mathews are.
alot of personal choice in shooting a bow is how it FITS you and how it draws for you .
as far as that most are made super well, and they are all made to last many years trouble free.
as far as REAL advancements alot of it is all HYPE made to sell new bows
buy what fits you , and feels good in your hand [up]
I look for the tingle in my pants when I pick it up haha.
Seriously, the most important thing is that it feels right in the hand, and then is fitted right for your body. I like a relatively short axle to axle lenght, since I hunt some nasty thick areas which mean tight shots from a stand. A lot of really good bows out there, and there isn't a right one for everyone. Its hard to shop from home, got to get out there and hold and shoot some bows. Sometimes you see something and it doesn't feel right, and sometimes a bow feels great and you never considered looking at it. Try to ignore as much marketing as you can.
Seriously, the most important thing is that it feels right in the hand, and then is fitted right for your body. I like a relatively short axle to axle lenght, since I hunt some nasty thick areas which mean tight shots from a stand. A lot of really good bows out there, and there isn't a right one for everyone. Its hard to shop from home, got to get out there and hold and shoot some bows. Sometimes you see something and it doesn't feel right, and sometimes a bow feels great and you never considered looking at it. Try to ignore as much marketing as you can.
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As long as a bow fits me (comfortable grip, right draw weight, etc.), then I look for purty wood.
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For me I like 32-35 ata, 6.5-7" brace, a slim grip and I prefer a single cam. It's easier on my shoulder. A hybrid or binary loads up right away and it's hard for me to get drawn back without pain. Plus one cams seem to be smoother and a rock hard back wall has never been something I had to have. Oh and it has to be quiet and dead in hand.
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I am a bowtech fan but man did I get a tingle in my pants when I shot the heli m. I love the way it is balanced, the top wants to fall forward ever so slightly with a loose grip. Just feels like there was a lot of thought and shooter input put into the design.
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can't go wrong with that [up]
if you dont buy a bow every year, and most people dont, i would stick to the top brands. There are alot of bow companies now and depending on your access to parts and knowledgable labor it can be tough if you need warranty work and your is no longer made or the company o=fold up. You wont go wrong as if you go with Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech or PSE. They are my favorites, butelite puts out a good product and they are touch cheaper.
I shoot a Destroyer and some guys say they hav problems but i have 10,000 shots on my mine and the only part i replaced is the string.
shoot good arrows with good components and your bow will last. dry it off and take car of it and it will last 10+ years.
I shoot a Destroyer and some guys say they hav problems but i have 10,000 shots on my mine and the only part i replaced is the string.
shoot good arrows with good components and your bow will last. dry it off and take car of it and it will last 10+ years.
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Shoot a bunch. Let the bow find you...
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Go shoot the Insanity.... Are you lefty or right ...
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It just has to feel right from the first time you pick it up.
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