Why not a Martin?

[highmuley]

Most likely buying a Martin Diablo in the next few weeks.

[haus]

Looking into purchasing a new bow soon. If a guy was to base a decision on what brand from this site you would be buying either Hoyt, Matthews or Bowtech from all the fans on here. I know Martin Archery had (has) ownership issues of late but aren't they still a quality product? Researching new bows, Martin appears to offer up a lot of value for the price. So, why not a Martin? Educate me please.

Can search for my old topic on Martin to review my experience with their bows    This was a few years ago maybe their quality control is better now   

Had an Elite XLR since that experience, no complaints 

[huntindoc]

I've owned three bows, all Martins of various types.  My Rytera split a limb and broke a cam.  they immediately fixed both and the bow shot way better than I could.  They built me a custom heavy Bengal (86 lb) for a dangerous game hunt this summer, and treated me well.  I'll stick by them (punny...).

Last bow buy, I shot every bow I could get my hands on, and the Martin felt the best of any.  totally subjective but I've killed more than a handful of animals with them.

Good luck on the purchace!  Enjoy the experience.

[Song Dog]

35 years bow hunting and I have only owned two Martin bows.  Love em.

[hoyt2002]

I shoot hoyt but my wife has a martin and most my friends shoot martin. They are good solid bows. You cant go wrong with one. 

[huntnnw]

I have owned alot of Martin bows over the years.. I am currently shooting there newest split limb Alien with a 1 piece machined riser...super light and quiet.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Martin has been around along time ....and obviously why ! Never owned one but have shot them a few times ...its funny how we all have our favorite bows but in all reality they will all serve the same purpose ...yeah some are faster and some are slower but it comes down to knowing your equipment and practice practice  practice 

[highmuley]

Martin has been around along time ....and obviously why ! Never owned one but have shot them a few times ...its funny how we all have our favorite bows but in all reality they will all serve the same purpose ...yeah some are faster and some are slower but it comes down to knowing your equipment and practice practice  practice 

 

[Come Get Some]

If you wind up getting a Martin, it'll probably outlast you.  Mine is a early to mid 90's Martin Pantera.

 You need to shoot what feels good to you no matter what anyone else says. Having said that I do think most bows on the market today will be more effecient,smoother and produce more energy than this example. I am sure there is a typewriter in the background somewhere

[Kittman]

If you wind up getting a Martin, it'll probably outlast you.  Mine is a early to mid 90's Martin Pantera.

 You need to shoot what feels good to you no matter what anyone else says. Having said that I do think most bows on the market today will be more effecient,smoother and produce more energy than this example. I am sure there is a typewriter in the background somewhere

Is all the ridicule really needed?  Notice a lot of that going on with this site.  Just trying to share my experiences with having a Martin bow. 

[Come Get Some]

Not ridicule at all. Stay with Martin, that could be a very good choice. As I said choose what fits you the best no matter what anyone says. It is not riducule to say that the older martin Lynx or Pantera is Very old and almost any of the new bows out there will shoot better. It was not my intention, I apologize if you took it wrong.

[follow maggie]

I've been shooting a Martin since 2006 & like it a lot

[bowhunterty]

Shoot bows from all the companies in your price range. Have guys I work with thet like them. Many choices out there.

[JPhelps]

I got a chance to draw the 2014 Martin nemesis and alien tonight. 

[bowhunterty]

How they feel Jason?