What's going to be the hot bow for 2013???

[h2ofowlr]

What are you guys hearing.  What is going to be the hot, go to bow for 2013?

[hunt4]

I am looking at the PSE DNA

[Mudman]

Nothing. Stick with 2011 n prior models. Someday they will put a third central cam in and shoot 450fps!

[Button Nubbs]

we will know when bowtech releases at the ata in january

[bobcat]

I think Martin is the one to watch for 2013.

[RadSav]

Depends on what your definition of "Hot, go to bow" is.  Best seller, best speed, best bang for the buck, easiest to shoot, most hype, stupidest and most worthless stunt video, etc, etc, etc.  Generally in this age the bow of the hottest topic is the ones advertised the most.  Which usually means Hooty or Mathblows.  Rarely are those the best selling bows just the most recognized and talked about.

I haven't seen anything mind blowing from the majors this year.  I do expect to see Mission greatly improve their market share in 2013 and be the big suprise.  Bear will continue it's rise as a major player in 2013.  Martin's Onza XT could be a big suprise if it finally catches on as it looks nice and should be easy to shoot.  If Elite can get their finishing into full production and meet demand they too should have a good year.

But I do not see anyone except Bear and Mission that has made a major change in their offerings.  Mostly it is the same bows with a small face lift and in my opinion just a little uglier (some guys like that).  And for most manufacturers, to my surprise, increases in the physical weight of what they are offering.

So in my personal opinion we will see the same bows that were "Hot" last year being "Hot" in 2013.  Some may look a little different.  Some may gain a minuscule amount of speed.  Some may see a name change.  And most are sure to gain in price.  But, the main players will be nothing more than a new direction and form of marketing "Hype" rather than major advancements in product technology. 

Maybe someone will drive a tractor over a bow this year and then shoot it.  Now that would be cool.  I'd most definitely have to buy that one.  Wouldn't I

For myself, I am not planning on doing the usual playing with all the new stuff this year as I usually do.  I haven't seen anything arise that I haven't seen already in the past couple of years.  Nothing is exciting me much.  Bear is sending one of the new bows with the hybrid cams.  I'll give it the thorough work over and decide if I like it.  But, I expect come hunting season I'll probably be taking one of the bows that is currently sitting on the rack.  They are proven killers and easy to shoot.  And that excites me more than anything I've seen so far in 2013 bows.

[earlmarne]

the only ows that have my attention are 2012 bows.the vendetta n the cpxl.that being said unless bowtech makes a cpxl with more brace i think im holding on to my moxie.

[RadSav]

the only ows that have my attention are 2012 bows.the vendetta n the cpxl.

I did a lot of playing with the Vendetta this past year.  It doesn't see much Hype.  But, I have to say it would make my "Go To" list.  A very well designed and built bow!  My favorite in the PSE line.

[D-Rock425]

Hoyt kinda disappointed me so far.  I was really hoping for a fast carbon bow this year.

[RadSav]

Yeah, if you are going to make a bow that's difficult to shoot it should at least be fast.  In my testing the only way, so far, to gain that extra 10 to 15 fps while maintaining a decend brace height is with the max pre-load limbs.  Hoyt limbs are fantastic, but they just don't have that ability.

[JPhelps]

I think Martin is the one to watch for 2013.

Martin has some new blood involved and the improvements are already showing in the 2013 line.

Solid one piece bridged riser
Split limbs
roller cable slides

I plan on shooting the nemesis 35 with my long draw.  Word is this bow is a dream to shoot.  Silky smooth draw cycle, quiet, low shock and forgiving.

The Onza xt also looks to be good.

[archery288]

I'm thinking the Hoyt Spyder 30 or Spyder Turbo.  Only have a 27" draw so the shorter bow isn't as big of a deal with string angle for me.  The carbon bows are nice, but pricey.

[LeeMajors]

I'm curious what Bowtech will have at the ATA.  Looks like something with a new cam design.

Doesn't matter all that much as my current bow isn't in danger of being a dinosaur any time soon.

[RadSav]

I think Martin is the one to watch for 2013.

Martin has some new blood involved and the improvements are already showing in the 2013 line.

Solid one piece bridged riser
Split limbs
roller cable slides

I plan on shooting the nemesis 35 with my long draw.  Word is this bow is a dream to shoot.  Silky smooth draw cycle, quiet, low shock and forgiving.

The Onza xt also looks to be good.

I would have mentioned the Nemesis 35, but I thought the roller guard was a little funky compared to others.  That's why I put the Onza in it's place.  Plus I think the Onza is suppose to price better.  Last years Onza 3 Pro was nice!

[JPhelps]

I would have mentioned the Nemesis 35, but I thought the roller guard was a little funky compared to others.  That's why I put the Onza in it's place.  Plus I think the Onza is suppose to price better.  Last years Onza 3 Pro was nice!

My bull didn't think it was that nice

Who knows I may end up shooting the new and improved Onza this year.  Won't know until I shoot them both.