Post by: D-Rock425 on October 03, 2014, 11:16:40 AM
Post by: krapmit on October 03, 2014, 11:34:47 AM
Post by: RadSav on October 03, 2014, 12:15:57 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 03, 2014, 02:17:19 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 03, 2014, 03:38:56 PM
In target bows the Levi fans should be excited about the Victory. And now Bowtech fans can have a Specialist that pays contingency money! That's a pretty good deal :tup: Not sure why they abandon the almost 8" brace height of the Tour. But definitely a better handle and grip on the new bow. Not sure the additional 1" in length makes up for the loss in brace, but I'm sure if Levi wins a few no one will care!
Post by: Jellymon on October 03, 2014, 04:08:51 PM
And the used bows come with the warranty. :tup:
Looks like my answer ain't going anywhere. :)
Post by: xXLojackXx on October 04, 2014, 02:42:55 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 04, 2014, 04:41:23 PM
I was really hoping elite would muster up a speed bow or something a little lighter. All the elite fans say "they're the smoothest bow on the market", well maybe. But they're slow and heavy.
They are smooth, slow, heavy and pretty! Mathews already had smooth, slow and heavy locked up. :chuckle:
Honestly, I am glad Elite keeps that limb design around 325/330. Seems every single manufacture that has tried to take that type of limb past 340 has had nothing but issues. If they are going to stay married to that limb the speed is right where it should be IMO.
I wish other bow companies would take note of Elite's fit and finish. They are proof that you can pay attention to detail and still make money. It is always the first thing I notice when I see a new Elite bow. Again and again I catch myself saying, "Now that is the way a bow should look!" Sure wish Bear, PSE, Hoyt and Bowtech would catch on and try to follow Elite's "Fit and Finish" lead.
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 07, 2014, 10:19:34 AM
Post by: JPhelps on October 07, 2014, 10:31:34 AM
I was really hoping elite would muster up a speed bow or something a little lighter. All the elite fans say "they're the smoothest bow on the market", well maybe. But they're slow and heavy.
Honestly, I am glad Elite keeps that limb design around 325/330. Seems every single manufacture that has tried to take that type of limb past 340 has had nothing but issues. If they are going to stay married to that limb the speed is right where it should be.
My 85 lb energy 35 limbs are shooting a 530 grain arrow at 308 fps. :dunno: They have held up fine. I think the Gordon Glass limbs are a little better than everyone else's glass (barnsdale excluded).
I'm hoping to shoot the synergy soon but I have a feeling I will be sticking with the E35.
Post by: brianb231 on October 07, 2014, 10:38:58 AM
Post by: RadSav on October 07, 2014, 10:50:15 AM
My 85 lb energy 35 limbs are shooting a 530 grain arrow at 308 fps. :dunno: They have held up fine. I think the Gordon Glass limbs are a little better than everyone else's glass (barnsdale excluded).
Barnsdale uses Gordon Glass! He just laminates it. ;)
Bear's Max Preload = Gordon Glass
PSE X-Tech = Gordon Glass
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Dang near all USA made limbs are Gordon Glass.
You can keep with Gordon glass and still produce a limb more suited to high speed than paddle/hinge limbs. I expect if Elite wants to enter into the speed bow market in the future they will use the Max Load Gordon type design. At least I hope so for their sake.
Post by: JPhelps on October 07, 2014, 11:30:46 AM
Does Elite laminate their own limbs or are they "turn key" from Gordon? Just curious.
My original post was in regards to a company that stuck with solid limbs through 2013 and had a ton of problems. ;)
Post by: RadSav on October 07, 2014, 11:53:32 AM
My original post was in regards to a company that stuck with solid limbs through 2013 and had a ton of problems. ;)
Those were Gordon glass too ;)
Biggest difference between that company and Elite is the attention to detail. I see no one who is giving as much detailed attention to their product than Elite. Night and day difference between them and that old company I think you are referring to.
I'm not sure who is doing the final work on the Elite limb. I'll make a phone call or two and see if I can find out. My most knowledgeable Elite guy is in meetings all week. Might take me a little while to get that answer absolutely correct.
Post by: Bango skank on November 01, 2014, 02:59:49 PM
Post by: longwalker on November 01, 2014, 03:21:12 PM
Post by: RadSav on November 01, 2014, 03:31:13 PM
I don't know about slow. My E35 flings a 532gr arrow @ 293fps. That's a fair amount of energy down range. I'll have to check out the new line up
31"/72#?
Post by: RadSav on November 01, 2014, 03:40:27 PM
You obviously know more on this subject than me.
Does Elite laminate their own limbs or are they "turn key" from Gordon? Just curious.
Got my questions answered from my Elite contact. Guess he is no longer with the company so if things changed in the past year this may not be accurate.
Barnsdale is (or at least was) doing the laminating for Elite! That would explain the high quality of the fit and finish ;)
Post by: Jellymon on November 01, 2014, 04:23:17 PM
Post by: RadSav on November 01, 2014, 04:33:50 PM
I apologies I was unable to get more recent information. I only had the one contact there so I guess I now have no contact ;) I'll be sure to ask more questions and try to make new contacts at the show this year!
Post by: longwalker on November 02, 2014, 09:45:53 AM
I don't know about slow. My E35 flings a 532gr arrow @ 293fps. That's a fair amount of energy down range. I'll have to check out the new line up
31"/72#?
31"@ 82#
Post by: demontang on November 07, 2014, 06:43:34 PM