While I am impressed with the new carbon bows, I'm just not sold on price. Twice the mag in change. I also wonder if the 2012 models are that much better than the 2011 units.
I shoot, but not competitive. I hunt, but this will be the first year with a bow. I've held and pulled Hoyt, PSE, Bear and Martin. Spent time in a pro shop jawing over the benefits. Fully outfitted, the new carbon sets me back too much. In addition, I have two to buy as my son grew over 8" this year and his bow can't keep up with that growth.
I trust experience from others. When you buy a new bow, do you go for the premium bow? Will you, do you plan to or have you bought a carbon recently? Was the shoot that much better?
History: I have shot long bows, recurves, and compounds. In my family, we have five bows--3 compounds and 2 recurves. I shoot compound 60# 31" draw without a release or a site. My son (15) shoots a compound 47# 27" draw without a release, but with a pin site. He also shoots a 25# recurve. My wife shoots my son's recurve purely for sport and non-competitive. My 13 yr old daughter won't shoot the bows. She tried, but not her thing. My 8 yr old shoots a 15# 15" draw compound and a ambidextrous recurve. She is a lefty. We have been shooting for fun for over 8 years. It is time to get serious.
Thanks for your feedback.
