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New bow
« on: September 17, 2011, 08:29:46 PM »
So I dont have alot of money and I wanted some input on some bows I should try out. I was looking at this bow http://www.martinarchery.com/2011/silencer.php what do you pros know and think about it?
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Re: New bow
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2011, 09:23:17 PM »
I'm no pro, but I think Martin has a good quality line of bows especially when you consider the price difference.  and it's a Walla Walla company.

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Re: New bow
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2011, 10:05:08 PM »
I'm a huge Martin fan. One tip though if you get it, watch out for the trg. Many people have had problems  with string wear, Martin will replace it with a cable and slide. They sent me the rod/slide plus a new string set. I just bought the 2011 exile for 379 shipped to my door. And it only took two days from date of order.

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Re: New bow
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2011, 11:53:48 PM »
Parker's are good and affordable.  Might also look at the quest g5 smoke

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Re: New bow
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 11:51:42 AM »
very good bows and great customer service why do you thing ted nugent uses them?
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Re: New bow
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2011, 10:51:09 PM »
I'm pretty sure I'm going to go for the silencer. Whats the advantage to having duel cams? Do you like singal cams?
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Re: New bow
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2011, 11:20:59 PM »
The main thing I notice is the smoother draw and the let off is incredible.  Once the let off kicks in you can hold it forever.  I had a single cam Parker before and the difference is night and day.  I would shoot both and see what Feels good.  There were a bunch of bows that I really liked the look of but they didn't feel good in hand

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Re: New bow
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2011, 01:55:17 PM »
There is some great bows out for a reasonable price. I would try to go to a few local shops and shoot some bows and see what fits you best.
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Re: New bow
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2011, 03:41:46 PM »
Go to any pro shop and try a few out... for that price you can get a fully setup Bowtech Assasin.  Wilderness Archery in Bow, Wa can get you all setup. 
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Re: New bow
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2011, 05:38:01 PM »
I'm defiantly going to go shoot some bows. If I do get the martin I think I might get it from huntersfriend.com
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Re: New bow
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2011, 07:41:19 PM »
I'm defiantly going to go shoot some bows. If I do get the martin I think I might get it from huntersfriend.com

Problem with buying online is no proshop to set it up correctly for you.  You might save a couple of bucks, but in the long run it isn't worth it.  Go to a archery shop and have them fit the bow to you.
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Re: New bow
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2011, 11:09:59 PM »
I'm defiantly going to go shoot some bows. If I do get the martin I think I might get it from huntersfriend.com

Problem with buying online is no proshop to set it up correctly for you.  You might save a couple of bucks, but in the long run it isn't worth it.  Go to a archery shop and have them fit the bow to you.

The reason why I'm thinking about buying it from huntersfriend is the package I can get with it. I will take it to an archery shop to have them set it up for me.
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Re: New bow
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2011, 07:36:19 AM »
if you get it from huntersfriends.com it's a good deal.  i got mine from there last year.  but you def need to take it in to a shop and have them help you get it set up for you.  they say it's rough sighted in at 20yrds...i found out otherwise.  good price, seemed to be a good deal..but go get it set up for you...just my  :twocents:

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Re: New bow
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2011, 08:37:10 AM »
Keep in mind when you are looking at that "good deal" that the local shops will charge anything from $40- $60 to set up your bow, So make sure you figure that into the price.  You also might want to consider this.  If you don't support the local brick and morter store, they won't be there when you need them.

Sportsman's Warehouse carries the Martin line, and set up is free if you purchase the bow there.
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Re: New bow
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2011, 09:06:42 AM »
Keep in mind when you are looking at that "good deal" that the local shops will charge anything from $40- $60 to set up your bow, So make sure you figure that into the price.  You also might want to consider this.  If you don't support the local brick and morter store, they won't be there when you need them.

Sportsman's Warehouse carries the Martin line, and set up is free if you purchase the bow there.

Good point. I just might spend a little more just to keep'em in business. I would either go to Sportsman's Warehouse in Federal Way or Great Northwest Archery (Doug) hes helped me before.
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