Hoyt Katera

[snohohunter]

Looking to get a some opinions on the Katera vs Katera XL.

Thanks.

[bankwalker]

katera is a nice shooting bow. i shot one last night at the range. it had a 30" draw though so it didnt fit me to well. i would asume the XL shoots the same its only a little bit longer axle to axle isnt it?

[snohohunter]

Not too much of a difference...see below.  I'm just wondering about the effect/benefit of brace height.  Any opinion on brace heights?  Both way close the same.  What do you think about the weight?

http://www.hoyt.com/compound_bows/

Katera

33"
6" brace height
4.5 lbs

Katera XL

36"
7.5 brace height
4.6 lbs

BTW, don't worry, I'm still loving your old Parker - LOLOL

[DeKuma]

If I would have had the $1050 I was quoted out the door for the Katera complete and ready to shoot, I would own one right now!  OUt of all I have shot, by far my favorite and I will own one someday!  Bought the Bengal instead, and so far it has been great.

[bankwalker]

that longer brace hieght just makes the shot a little more forgiving. its imo kinda like barrel length. makes the shots a little more stable.

[JoeVon]

If you like shooting the Katera and want to spend less money, try picking up the Hoyt Vulcan.  Its last years model but is basically the same bow as the Katera.  I think the only difference's are 4 ounces lighter and a new set of cams that give the Katera an extra 5 fps...

[DeKuma]

Looked for a Vulcan in 28 DL for a while.  Ebay had a couple, but the price got up there.  Since I was selling my older Hoyt as a RTS package to a buddy, I needed to buy all new equipment and by the time I added the costs up, even buying a Vulcan, I was over my "allowance" from the boss lady.  Got the Bengal for a little over $600 complete RTS.  It will work for now.  Still watching for a good deal on a Katera or Vulcan that I can sneak in without her catching me first.

Better to seek forgiveness than to ask permission...........

[JoeVon]

Keep an eye on the classifieds at archerytalk.  I can't believe how cheap some of those guys let bows go for.

[vanhornhunter]

 

[JoeVon]

I would just go buy a brand new one too if I had a sugar momma like you!

[JoeVon]

This is a smokin deal...http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=695361