Author Topic: Hoyt Carbon Element - Finally!! (Read 15160 times)

Griz231 · « **on:** July 23, 2013, 02:21:18 PM »

Finally pulled the trigger and got one. So far loving it. Definitely an upgrade from my AlphaMax 32. Just wanted to brag a little.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM »

You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.

Griz231 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM

You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.

It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

D-Rock425 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2013, 02:43:48 PM »

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2013, 02:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.
It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

C'mon, you gotta get a Tight Spot for that nice of a bow!

MtnMuley · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:04:34 PM »

Looks great. I often wonder if I woulda preferred all black instead of the Max-1.

Austrian Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:10:58 PM »

Nice setup!!!

Smossy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:14:03 PM »

jeallouusssss

Griz231 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2013, 05:27:29 PM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:57:44 PM

Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.
It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

C'mon, you gotta get a Tight Spot for that nice of a bow!

I'll have to check out tight spot. Not familiar with em.

Smossy · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2013, 05:34:33 PM »

Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 05:27:29 PM

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:57:44 PM
Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.
It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

C'mon, you gotta get a Tight Spot for that nice of a bow!

I'll have to check out tight spot. Not familiar with em.

Top notch right there, I like mine, Theyre supposed to be the bee's knees, at $150 for a quiver they better be though

Super close to the bow, pivot-able to help bow balance. 5 Arrow slots, Foamless arrow guard, you can pickup a foam insert for it if that's how you like to roll.

Griz231 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2013, 05:37:02 PM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:57:44 PM

Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.
It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

Crap!! Anybody wanna buy a hoyt quiver?
Just looking at tight spot website makes me want one.
Wonder if Van winkles will let me return and order different one. Only been on bow for a couple days.

C'mon, you gotta get a Tight Spot for that nice of a bow!

Griz231 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2013, 05:38:40 PM »

Messed up that last post. Damn iphone

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:25:23 AM »

Sweet bow

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2013, 06:59:59 AM »

Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 05:37:02 PM

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:57:44 PM
Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.
It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

Crap!! Anybody wanna buy a hoyt quiver?
Just looking at tight spot website makes me want one.
Wonder if Van winkles will let me return and order different one. Only been on bow for a couple days.

C'mon, you gotta get a Tight Spot for that nice of a bow!

If that bow shop is any good at all, they'll take care of you on the Hoyt quiver.

Griz231 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2013, 07:49:52 AM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 24, 2013, 06:59:59 AM

Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 05:37:02 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:57:44 PM
Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.
It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

Crap!! Anybody wanna buy a hoyt quiver?
Just looking at tight spot website makes me want one.
Wonder if Van winkles will let me return and order different one. Only been on bow for a couple days.

C'mon, you gotta get a Tight Spot for that nice of a bow!

If that bow shop is any good at all, they'll take care of you on the Hoyt quiver.

I have noticed my bow feels front heavy with the hoyt quiver. Being able to rotate it like the tightspot might be the ticket.
I called last night and they said they would. Did some reading on the tightspot last night and gets great reviews. Not sure why I didn't check it out before. Thanks for the recommendation.

Johnb317 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2013, 08:23:04 AM »

RKT, or Fuel cams? I have the Fuel .... love the bow, the short valley takes a little getting used to though.
Understand the valley is a little better on the RKT?
Also... took awhile to get it tuned right after getting new strings.
I have the Hoyt quiver... no problems with it at all.... only time I'd like to remove it is when on a horse.

Enjoy

MLBowhunting · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:23:24 AM »

Love the set up

2MANY · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2013, 03:58:33 PM »

OK.............I'll bite on this one.
I'm shooting a 32 Alphamax.
What is so much better on the Carbon Element with the RKT cams vs the 32 Alphamax?

I can buy a Carbon Element for $1000 and swap over all my goodies.
I'm just curious why I should in your opinion.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2013, 04:23:06 PM »

Quote from: Johnb317 on July 24, 2013, 08:23:04 AM

RKT, or Fuel cams? I have the Fuel .... love the bow, the short valley takes a little getting used to though.
Understand the valley is a little better on the RKT?
Also... took awhile to get it tuned right after getting new strings.
I have the Hoyt quiver... no problems with it at all.... only time I'd like to remove it is when on a horse.

Enjoy

They're RKT cams by looking at the picture.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2013, 05:18:05 PM »

Quote from: 2MANY on July 24, 2013, 03:58:33 PM

OK.............I'll bite on this one.
I'm shooting a 32 Alphamax.
What is so much better on the Carbon Element with the RKT cams vs the 32 Alphamax?

I can buy a Carbon Element for $1000 and swap over all my goodies.
I'm just curious why I should in your opinion.

I don't get that the OP is trying to get anyone to switch. He just likes his new bow. I do too.

As far why is it so much better than yours, I guess you'd have to try both side-by-side to find out. There's a half lb weight difference, which is about 16% and it's made of carbon instead of steel or aluminum. I don't know how that translates to an advantage.

mountainman · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2013, 05:56:04 PM »

Gave one away a couple weeks age at the High Mountain Archery Challenge ! Steel Arrow Eater competition!

2MANY · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:05:11 PM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 24, 2013, 05:18:05 PM

Quote from: 2MANY on July 24, 2013, 03:58:33 PM

OK.............I'll bite on this one.
I'm shooting a 32 Alphamax.
What is so much better on the Carbon Element with the RKT cams vs the 32 Alphamax?

I can buy a Carbon Element for $1000 and swap over all my goodies.
I'm just curious why I should in your opinion.

I don't get that the OP is trying to get anyone to switch. He just likes his new bow. I do too.

As far why is it so much better than yours, I guess you'd have to try both side-by-side to find out. There's a half lb weight difference, which is about 16% and it's made of carbon instead of steel or aluminum. I don't know how that translates to an advantage.

It's way less than 16% once your goodies are mounted on it.
I've shot one but I wanted the original posters opinion of why it's better than the Alphamax.

Griz231 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2013, 08:36:06 AM »

Quote from: 2MANY on July 24, 2013, 03:58:33 PM

OK.............I'll bite on this one.
I'm shooting a 32 Alphamax.
What is so much better on the Carbon Element with the RKT cams vs the 32 Alphamax?

I can buy a Carbon Element for $1000 and swap over all my goodies.
I'm just curious why I should in your opinion.

The draw is smoother for me and I can tell it shoots quite a bit faster. I can't shoot two of my blocks cause my arrows are going clear thru them and another 40 yds beyond that. It also feels a bit lighter. Oh, and it looks bad ass!!!
Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with the Alphamax. Only real reason I did the swap was my buddy is getting into archery and so I sold him my bow. Great excuse to get a new bow.

2MANY · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:16:08 AM »

It's taking all my strength not to buy one.

go4steelhd · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:20:39 AM »

Very Nice

Griz231 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:21:29 AM »

Quote from: 2MANY on July 25, 2013, 10:16:08 AM

It's taking all my strength not to buy one.

I will not discourage you from it.

I think you should go for it. I picked mine up for $950 with the 3pin Fuse Pilot Sight and the QAD drop away. Only 50 arrows thru it. It was some guys extra bow. I did take a chance and bought off Ebay, but it worked out great for me.

2MANY · « **Reply #26 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:31:19 PM »

I have noticed that my Alphamax seems to want to leave early sometimes.
Feels a little like a roping horse waiting for the chute to open.
At full draw did you notice that the Element was easier to hold with a nice defined valley?

h20hunter · « **Reply #27 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:33:03 PM »

I THINK the limbs are the same as on my Spyder.......

I find it easier to hold than my old bow....less jumpy by far.

Griz231 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:41:10 PM »

Quote from: 2MANY on July 25, 2013, 12:31:19 PM

I have noticed that my Alphamax seems to want to leave early sometimes.
Feels a little like a roping horse waiting for the chute to open.
At full draw did you notice that the Element was easier to hold with a nice defined valley?

It is definitely easier to hold than the alphamax.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #29 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:51:52 PM »

Quote from: 2MANY on July 25, 2013, 12:31:19 PM

I have noticed that my Alphamax seems to want to leave early sometimes.
Feels a little like a roping horse waiting for the chute to open.
At full draw did you notice that the Element was easier to hold with a nice defined valley?

I'm gonna say absolutely not with mine. Zero valley, but I've got used to it.

Griz231 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2013, 07:34:22 AM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:57:44 PM

Quote from: Griz231 on July 23, 2013, 02:41:18 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 23, 2013, 02:30:10 PM
You suck, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! I've wanted one of those since they came out.
It's all good. I ended up finding this one on Ebay with only 50 arrows thru it at a pretty good price. It had the QAD rest and Fuse sight, then I added the hoyt 6.5 stabilizer and hoyt one piece quiver.
They shoot amazing! Can't wait for elk camp.

C'mon, you gotta get a Tight Spot for that nice of a bow!

After researching more and looking at other quivers, looks like the tightspot is the way to go. Didn't get to physically see one, but after seeing all the features it has, I think it will help with the balance. The way the hoyt quiver was mounted it made the bow front heavy. Ordered it up yesterday! I'll update ya when I get it.

Griz231 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 23, 2013, 01:38:13 PM »

All right fellas. I finished up the Carbon Element last week. Here it is: Switched to a TightSpot Quiver (frickin awesome, best quiver I've owned) the Spot Hogg SDP7 Sight and went back to the Ripcord which I have had great success with. Tried the vertical Trophy Ridge and couldn't get used to it, tweaked my eyes and made the pins look like they all curved to the right, weird

So far the SDP7 is pretty sweet too. I'm only dialed in to 60 yards so far.

I put the Nockturnals on my arrows too. Figured why not since its legal now. Especially since I upgraded to the FMJ's this year. Talking $20 per arrow w/ broadhead, I guess now they are $28 arrows with the nocks, oh well, go big or go back in your tent!

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 23, 2013, 01:41:20 PM »

That's a freakin' stud of a bow, Griz. I'm glad you got the Spot and like it as much as I like mine. I'd have felt bad if you didn't!

Broken Arrow · « **Reply #33 on:** August 23, 2013, 01:53:15 PM »

Bad ass setup!

Griz231 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 24, 2013, 08:37:33 AM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2013, 01:41:20 PM

That's a freakin' stud of a bow, Griz. I'm glad you got the Spot and like it as much as I like mine. I'd have felt bad if you didn't!

I think I made the right decision. Plus I had some cabelas gift cards to burn on it.

Griz231 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 18, 2013, 02:05:45 PM »

Well.... she made me proud. Smoked this Spike at 11 yds, double lunged him on a quartering away shot. Damn this bow shoots nice!!

SemperFidelis97 · « **Reply #36 on:** September 18, 2013, 02:17:41 PM »

I have drooled over these since they came out it great you broke it in with a little bit of crimson this year.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 18, 2013, 05:12:30 PM »

Quote from: Griz231 on September 18, 2013, 02:05:45 PM

Well.... she made me proud. Smoked this Spike at 11 yds, double lunged him on a quartering away shot. Damn this bow shoots nice!!

Must've been the Tight Spot. You owe me a 1/4!!!

Congrats on a nice spike. Well done.

Griz231 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 18, 2013, 05:22:14 PM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on September 18, 2013, 05:12:30 PM

Quote from: Griz231 on September 18, 2013, 02:05:45 PM
Well.... she made me proud. Smoked this Spike at 11 yds, double lunged him on a quartering away shot. Damn this bow shoots nice!!

Must've been the Tight Spot. You owe me a 1/4!!! Congrats on a nice spike. Well done.

I am a 100% believer in the tight spot. Everyone in camp said they are buying one. Super lightweight and I love that the first arrow comes out the side, makes it quick and smooth.
Thanks again for the referral. Have to let you know when we do elk burgers for the hawks game or something.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 19, 2013, 06:07:42 AM »

Quote from: Griz231 on September 18, 2013, 05:22:14 PM

Quote from: pianoman9701 on September 18, 2013, 05:12:30 PM
Quote from: Griz231 on September 18, 2013, 02:05:45 PM
Well.... she made me proud. Smoked this Spike at 11 yds, double lunged him on a quartering away shot. Damn this bow shoots nice!!

Must've been the Tight Spot. You owe me a 1/4!!! Congrats on a nice spike. Well done.

I am a 100% believer in the tight spot. Everyone in camp said they are buying one. Super lightweight and I love that the first arrow comes out the side, makes it quick and smooth.
Thanks again for the referral. Have to let you know when we do elk burgers for the hawks game or something.

That's so cool. I should be selling Tight Spot for a living. And, if the Hawks are playing the Pats, you've got a deal. I'll probably have to sit across the room, however.

Griz231 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 19, 2013, 07:04:13 AM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on September 19, 2013, 06:07:42 AM

Quote from: Griz231 on September 18, 2013, 05:22:14 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on September 18, 2013, 05:12:30 PM
Quote from: Griz231 on September 18, 2013, 02:05:45 PM
Well.... she made me proud. Smoked this Spike at 11 yds, double lunged him on a quartering away shot. Damn this bow shoots nice!!

Must've been the Tight Spot. You owe me a 1/4!!! Congrats on a nice spike. Well done.

I am a 100% believer in the tight spot. Everyone in camp said they are buying one. Super lightweight and I love that the first arrow comes out the side, makes it quick and smooth.
Thanks again for the referral. Have to let you know when we do elk burgers for the hawks game or something.

That's so cool. I should be selling Tight Spot for a living. And, if the Hawks are playing the Pats, you've got a deal. I'll probably have to sit across the room, however.

Yea might have to sit in he other room.

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