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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: dylanb on October 15, 2012, 06:51:38 PM
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So i just went to bobs in longview and shot the hoyt vector 32 and the mathews helium. Both sweet bows but thats the problem i cant decide witch one i want. The mathews was alittle smoother and lighter but after bragging up hoyt for my archery career im not sure i can switch to a different company. The hoyt was not as smooth but i think it looks cooler and the grip is alot nicer i feel like it holds better on target and maybe alittle faster. I need some experienced archers advice...what would you go with
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id..... go across the river to xxx archery :chuckle:
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Are you dead set on those two bows? Have you tried a Bowtech? My favorite for sure. :twocents:
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I shot both those bows this year before I bought the Helium. I have shot Mathews forever and I agree 90% with your discription of both, only exception being the hoyt is ugly and I didn't care for the grip (probably because I have shot with mathews forever). I also did / do not have a problem holding the Helium on target and I think they both IBO about the same. Ok....I don't thing 90% was accurate maybe 50% cause I do agree the Mathews is lighter and smoother :chuckle:. I did not like the vibration of the hoyt following the shot either. I am extremely happy with my helium and am still a dihard mathews fan. Good Luck.
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Go shoot the PSE Revenge. Then you will really be confused...your welcome :chuckle: :tup:
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Heli MMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :archery_smiley:
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Heli MMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :archery_smiley:
By your user name I would have guessed what you would have picked! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
The 2 are about equal in my mind. Both decent bows.
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Have you tried the z7extreme? I think it is better than helim. I liked the hoyts but felt z7x was smoother and quieter. Sorry but not a Bowtech fan anymore. Customer service poor.
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Both decent bows.
Only decent? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Have you tried the z7extreme?
:yeah: Im a PSE guy but if i had to choose between the z7 or the helim it would be the z7. :twocents:
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These 2 are the ones i was thinking about originaly but i defiantly need to go to tripple x and shoot the bowtech and the new pses
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Blow techs really? :puke: :pee: :bdid: . Stick with the Hoyt. Matthews are ok but nothing beats Hoyt's durability and customer service.
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Both decent bows.
Only decent? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Yes decent, when you are a archery sl#t like me. It takes a lot to make me use the word amazing on bows :chuckle:
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Hoyt
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Take a trip to Archery world in Vancover wa, they are one of the best shops around and have all the bows there and the staff can give you a hand picking out the right one.
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Try the Bowtech Insanitx CPX or CPXL very nice.
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You could build your own like i seen on the tv by some guy from the spokane area! Looks like fun project! :tup:
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shoot the carbon element
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I bought the heli m, I'm really happy with the bow love the way it shoots but i did put a focus grip on it. i like the wood one but i felt it had alot of torque in the grip. Way better with new grip. (for me) Also try the z7 magnum. that is a great bow and was my 2nd choice shoots like the helim but maybe a little more stable. give it a shot.
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I shot both and went from a Hoyt to the Mathews for the simple fact you described of the smoothness feeling. The Mathews had less vibration and seemed quieter. Both are great bows & you will be happier with either. Having had a Hoyt the Mathews felt like I was getting a better upgrade for my money. The new Hoyt felt a lot like my old one. Mike
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thats odd, cause the vector 32 was much smoother then any bow for 2012 as tested by outdoor life, with machines.. not by "feel" I love mine.
Overall: ★ ★ ★ ★ (Outdoor Life Editor's Choice)
Price: $950
Performance: A
Design: A-
Price/Value: A-
Speed (FPS): 326.8
Weight (LB.): 4.3
Vibration (M/S2): 19.17
Noise (DBA): 84.6
AD/40 (IN.): 15.6
KE/20 (FT.-LB.): 79.8
Company: Hoyt
Overall: ★ ★ ★ ½
Price: $959
Performance: B-
Design: A-
Price/Value: A-
Speed (FPS): 326.4
Weight (LB.): 3.7
Vibration (M/S2): 37.48
Noise (DBA): 91.6
AD/40 (IN.): 15.6
KE/20 (FT.-LB.): 81
Company: Mathews 37.48 for the helium, 19.17 for the
hoyt, thats not even close boys and girls.
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If I was in the market for a new bow, I'd shoot as many as I could and choose the one I liked best. Tops on my list to shoot, based on specs, would be the PSE DNA.
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Ya I think z7xtreme would rate better.
