Diamond Razor Edge ?

[Battle Ready]

I just read a 2011 Youth Bow evaluation by Anthony Barnum of Arrow Trade September . It evals the Bear Apprentice, Diamond Razor Edge, Hoyt Ruckus, Mission Craze and the Parker sideKick extreme. The Razor won out on Dynamic efficiency at 83.7%, sound output tied with the mission craze for the best, vibration output data shows the mission craze as the winner by 11 points..and the mission craze beat out the razer by 4%. The hoyt ruckus beat out the razor by 1.2 fps according to the test. Its a good read if you get the chance.

As far as the accessories I would say burn up what comes on them, then find what you like, but its adequate to start on.

[Battle Ready]

If you know what your looking for, and you can determine if your buying someones burdon or not, then yes, take a look at used bows for a good value. If you cannot tell, then a new bow with a solid warranty is right up your ally.

If your younger and have some growing yet to do, make sure if you buy a bow, either new or used its capable of growing with you, and your future needs. Keep in mind, on average people move on to other bows every 3-5 years. Some bows, you have to buy new cams to make them fit you, and that can be very costly. However the bow makers have seen this market trend and are adjusting to bows that can cover you from nearly cradle to grave. This is truly an exciting time to be an archer, the choices are unlimited.

Good luck, and if you need any tips..throw me a PM. I can also arrange for you to shoot the Razor, and Apprentice.

[Greg Mullins]

If the bows feels good in your hand and you like it get it.I shoot a Carbon matrix + with another grand off crap on it and that razor will kill anything mine will.Enjoy the sport have fun and later you can pick and choose what YOU LIKE. Hoyt,Mathews,Pse enc they all get the job done..