Which would you pick if buying a new bow

[Bowflinger]

My buddy is looking for a new bow and is considering one of these bows. Anybody shot these and what do you think is the better bow. Any info I'll pass along to him. thanks

[demontang]

Love my insanity to death. They all are great bows

[D-Rock425]

I voted hoyt Spyder turbo because I got one this year.  That Matthews chill was a nice shooter too.

[yajsab]

Well, I have the Insanity so I'll pick that one.  Only thing I don't like is the weight.  After I load it up, it's around 6 #.

[mtbiker]

I went have the Spyder Turbo because of draw cycle and weight of the bow.  Also, I liked the black riser, camo limb option (yes, vanity).  The Insanity was a very, very close second.  I came very near just flipping a quarter.

[dkecoleman]

I went though the same process a few weeks ago, for me it was between the Insanity, Chill and Spyder 30. I really liked the way they all shot. The choice came down to the things I read and heard about the companies, customer service, bow problems, ect. In the end, I think it just comes down the the one that feels best and the one you like the best because they are all quality bows.

[D-Rock425]

I went though the same process a few weeks ago, for me it was between the Insanity, Chill and Spyder 30. I really liked the way they all shot. The choice came down to the things I read and heard about the companies, customer service, bow problems, ect. In the end, I think it just comes down the the one that feels best and the one you like the best because they are all quality bows.

so what was your final choice?

[dkecoleman]

I got the spyder 30, I really like it so far. Rock, did your turbo need any yoke tuning or anything right out of the box? Just courious

[coachcw]

if he has a long draw then the insanity cpxl with the 35 axle to axle and 7' brae hieght . shorter draw 28 and under probilly the spyder or the experiance .

[Jellymon]

I got the spyder 30, I really like it so far. Rock, did your turbo need any yoke tuning or anything right out of the box? Just courious

Hoyts and most bows should be yoke tuned if you want your rest at recommended centershot. Hoyts tend to need a little more pre lean than others, especially the turbos. Your top cam should barely lean this direction  \ at rest when looking from behind on a right handed hoyt, this is normal and they wont tune without it. At full draw the cam will straighten out.

[Johnb317]

Really?  I shoot a carbon element no cam lean and it shoots bullet holes when I paper test it.   
That said,  I think they are all good bows and you need to shoot the ones that piqué your interest and get the one that that feels best to you. 

[RadSav]

I assume the poll Bear archery 6 / 7 means the Motive 6 or Motive 7 and the Insanity CPX does not include the CPXL?  IF that is the case Motive 7 for me.  If CPXL that makes the decision a little tougher.  Better grip on the CPXL, but the Motive 7 has less vibration - basically same speed.  Motive 7 should be about $100.00 cheaper.  Not sure the CPXL grip is $100 better

[Bowflinger]

Thanks for all the input, keep it coming! Just out of curiosity, why no votes for the proton? I have the limbsaver deadzone and love it almost as much as a friends proton that I shot.  Have any of you guys shot the proton, and if so what did you think?

[coachcw]

limsavers are good bows , I have a dz 30 but dosn't do anything great . good entry level bow and easy to work on . it's a good bow if you want to learn bow work and tinker .

[BOWHUNTER45]

None of the above 

[Smossy]

Im a hoyt fan, I woulda went with the carbon element though cause I think its sexy.

[RadSav]

Thanks for all the input, keep it coming! Just out of curiosity, why no votes for the proton? I have the limbsaver deadzone and love it almost as much as a friends proton that I shot.  Have any of you guys shot the proton, and if so what did you think?

I'm a huge fan of Sim's DZ series.  And the prototype of the Proton was outstanding!  But the production model just fell short of what the prototype was.  Mine had a lot of cam lean (which I hear they have corrected) and I do not like the Torqueless grip.  Still a good bow, but I'll take the DZ-32 any day, any where, any hunt over the Proton.  But archery is my business so I do tend to be anal retentive about my equipment.

[Jellymon]

Really?  I shoot a carbon element no cam lean and it shoots bullet holes when I paper test it.   
That said,  I think they are all good bows and you need to shoot the ones that piqué your interest and get the one that that feels best to you.

Yes the carbon bows will tune with very little pre lean. But I was answering a question about the turbo and yes, they tend to tune with more pre lean at REST. The lean im talking about is hardly noticable and you can only tell by placing an arrow on the left side of the cam. They all end up with no cam lean at full draw if everything is set up correctly.

[Beardo]

Hoyt no question.  You won't regret it.

[pianoman9701]

Not enough choices. I shot a Carbon Element and would trade one of my less favorite children for one (only if it came with a nice sight - I'm not a monster, after all).

[ImMrBill]

Schulz longbow

[Alan K]

I'm partial to Bear bows myself, but they're typically more of a value bow rather than top of the line.  I'd just tell your buddy to go shoot them all and pick the one he's most comfortable with. 

[raydog]

Thanks for all the input, keep it coming! Just out of curiosity, why no votes for the proton? I have the limbsaver deadzone and love it almost as much as a friends proton that I shot.  Have any of you guys shot the proton, and if so what did you think?

I'm a huge fan of Sim's DZ series.  And the prototype of the Proton was outstanding!  But the production model just fell short of what the prototype was.  Mine had a lot of cam lean (which I hear they have corrected) and I do not like the Torqueless grip.  Still a good bow, but I'll take the DZ-32 any day, any where, any hunt over the Proton.  But archery is my business so I do tend to be anal retentive about my equipment.

I shoot a dz 32 as well and love it but, Limbsaver has had problems with getting people there orders.(so i have heard) I was thinking of getting a proton but decided that my bow is just fine.

[Greg Mullins]

hoyt

[Greg Mullins]

hoyt

[coachcw]

bowtech !

[trophyhunt]

Hoyt or bowtech, no other.

[RIVERRAT]

ELITE!!  Matthews,  Bowtech (each have great attributes) and you wont need to even look at the others on your list.   One of those those 3 you will love

[JJD]

Shot a G5 Prime Centroid recently.
Don't know how they hold up as they were reasonably new.
Talk about smooth, quiet and a very nice back wall.  If I were upgrading, I'd be giving this bow some serious consideration.

[coachcw]

I really thaught my g5 felt good intill I shot the cpxl .

[Broken Arrow]

Bowtech, then Hoyt.

[billdo5]

I really like elite archery and strother archery...