Elite!

[Jellymon]

I never thought it would happen, leaving Hoyt for another brand.  I've owned Bowtech, Mathews, Diamond, and Parker and none were as good (for me) as my Hoyts, until now.

Stopped in Evergreen archery and picked up an Elite Answer. Great guys by the way. I cannot believe how easy these things are to shoot and tune. The draw cycle is smooth as butter, ramps up quickly but about halfway through the weight just seems to disappear! Then it rolls smoothly into an amazing valley and wall. It's hard to explain, usually this much letoff,80%, and this big a valley equals an unsteady sight picture, not so with this bow. It's as steady as my 65% letoff  Hoyt Vantage Elite that I shoot 300 40+ X 5spot games with! The wall is hard as rock, ZERO give, and to let down you almost have to push it down, yet it doesn't yank your arm when you exit the valley, very smooth letdown as well. These are great traits for a hunting bow. The grip feels great as well, feels like a mixture of Bowtech and Hoyt sideplates. Speed will be around the same as most companies 7" brace bows, 330IBO, with the option of speed mods to go to 340FPS. I'm sticking with smooth though. Finish IMO is the best on the market. It's not a dip that rubs off in a year, and it looks great! Zero shock or vibration on release, just a soft small bump in your hand. It's very quiet as well. The only thing I have to complain about is my 27" draw length.

Never had a bow tune this quickly. After getting it home I put my accessories on it, Spot Hogg Hunter, QAD HDX, and my tight Spot. Set my rest to just under 7/8" centershot, 1/16" nock high. It's dark by now so I had to wait. Next day I go out shot one arrow just to get my sight close(I don't paper tune) looked to be flawless arrow fight. Shot another arrow. Made a small sight adjustment. Then I shot a broadhead, bullseye. Shot a fletched field point and hit the shaft of my broadhead arrow! Then I shot bare shafts, every one was within about 1" of my field point/broadhead groups! I literally never touched my rest, string, or cables, and it's basically tuned! Now I'm going to do some longer distance shooting tomorrow to do some walk back tuning, but I've never had a bow not walk back tune when broadheads and field points were together, so I'm very optimistic.

Anyone looking for a bow, shoot an Elite AFTER you shoot everyone else. Don't buy a bow based on the name (Unless you truly do like it better) You'll see what I'm talking about. Did I mention the lifetime transferable warranty that's good no matter who owns it without registering? Sorry if this sounds like a sales pitch, Ive just never been this happy with a bow. Every time I pick it up it makes me smile, and I don't want to stop shooting it. And that's all that matters.

[EvergreenArchery]

Glad you like it Jellymon! 

[RadSav]

Nice! 

Poor Hoyt lost another one.   If this continues maybe they will start listening and respecting their customers.  One can hope anyway

[mountainman]

Nice! 

Poor Hoyt lost another one.   If this continues maybe they will start listening and respecting their customers.  One can hope anyway

maybe get some decent sales reps at the same time and get rid of the old ones! Broadhead is a joke!

[Jellymon]

Thanks guys! I still like my Hoyt and it's staying as my backup, but honestly I've had more problems with it than any other bow I've owned. Even though it is the second best shooting bow for me. What I don't understand is why Hoyt, Mathews, and Bowtech can't make a durable finish that stays on, but these newer companies do. From what I've heard Bowtech is getting better. Heck, I had a $300 Parker for years and the finish looked the same when I got rid of it!

[dkecoleman]

Congrats man, Elite makes a great bow. Last year when I was trying to decide what bow to get, that was one of my top 3. In some ways I kinda regret not getting it. I also went with Hoyt. The finish is starting to wear off the front of my grip of my Spyder 30. Kinda makes me mad, but I do love the way it shoots.

[Come Get Some]

Nice! 

Poor Hoyt lost another one.   If this continues maybe they will start listening and respecting their customers.  One can hope anyway

maybe get some decent sales reps at the same time and get rid of the old ones! Broadhead is a joke!

 What is wrong with Gary???

[ollie]

Congrats man, Elite makes a great bow. Last year when I was trying to decide what bow to get, that was one of my top 3. In some ways I kinda regret not getting it. I also went with Hoyt. The finish is starting to wear off the front of my grip of my Spyder 30. Kinda makes me mad, but I do love the way it shoots.

My buddy had the finish on his carbon element rub off this summer maybe just a 2013  model defect? i bought the same bow haven't had any problems so far. The Elite was nice just wasn't the best fit for me, so it was between the Carbon Element or Prime. Got a deal on the Element and have been happy with it so far!

[xXx Archery]

Nice! 

Poor Hoyt lost another one.   If this continues maybe they will start listening and respecting their customers.  One can hope anyway

your right I cant keep the Elite bows on the shelf..real nice bows

[RadSav]

Nice! 

Poor Hoyt lost another one.   If this continues maybe they will start listening and respecting their customers.  One can hope anyway

maybe get some decent sales reps at the same time and get rid of the old ones! Broadhead is a joke!

 What is wrong with Gary???

My comments have never been a reflection on Gary.  For us he has been one of the few exceptions to the arrogant Hoyt rep rule.  But, I do hear the same thing as Mountainman on a regular basis.  I've never asked for details why so I'm not sure what they are about.

[Come Get Some]

Which shop did or do you own??

[RadSav]

Which shop did or do you own??

We are wholesale manufacturing only.  Don't deal with reps much anymore unless they work for us.  Had to hobnob with them a lot while I shot for Hoyt years ago.  Back then the Hoyt reps were the worst.  Maybe that's why I tend to appreciate Gary   Suppose things could be different if I owned a shop.

[Come Get Some]

Are we talking back in the Tom Byers days

[D-Rock425]

Yes I've found the hoyt bashing thread.

[D-Rock425]

   anyway very nice bow.