Diamond Razor Edge ?

[superdown]

This bow was recommended to me as a good starter package that is also available in a left handed version. Any thoughts on this bow or other in this price range set up?

[Arrowhead]

Good friend got one as a starter bow.  Good package set up for a beginner at a reasonable price.  He hasn't had any complaints and is still using it 3 years later.

[superdown]

how is the arrow rest holding up? they currently come with a hostage rest . i haven't heard good things about that rest.

[turkeyfeather]

My wife got this bow as a starter 2 yrs. ago. It is a great starter bow however it didn't take long to realize that we needed to change not only the rest but the sight as well. I would actually say that you could buy a good bare bow for around $300 and spend $100-150 in sight and rest and probably have a better bow.

[superdown]

I am completely green when it comes to archery other than a couple of occasions shooting a bow over the years so i am just looking for something kinda simple to get started with.

[carpsniperg2]

They are good starting bows. Change the rest and it will work fine. There are some better bows out there that might work better. I would find a local shop and shoot some fifteenth bows and see what fits you well

[buglebuster]

What is the price difference between that and the diamond black ice?

[carpsniperg2]

Not much they are sister companies. I don't follow there line up, but if you go to there web site it should show the stats on both. Draw length range, weight, draw # range etc.

[superdown]

Doesn't look like they still make the black ice it only shows up for 2010

[dylanb]

craigslist, i just got a 08 hoyt reflex for 100 bucks put another 200 into it now i have a bow that will last for ever for as much as a starter bow. its somthing to think about

[buglebuster]

Everything i can find shows black ice to be about $200 more. That's the bow I shoot and love it!
I agree with the Craigslist comment, I always see very nice bows from $150-$400

[DoubleJ]

I'm getting one this christmas for my son.  He's 9.  He'll be able to use this bow until he's done growing, and then he can upgrade with his own money 

[smitty8202]

I dont have a razor's edge but i have an outlaw and i love it. havent had any problems with the sight but i do plan to upgrade to a better sight with more pins after this season. Diamond is made by Bowtech so the quality is very good. I SAY BUY!!!

[Dirty Mike]

I just picked up a mathews switchback for 300

[superdown]

Thanks for the responses I'll have to get out and go shoot a few bows pretty soon to see what i like. The razor edge is right in my price range.