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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: SniperDanWA on December 31, 2011, 11:18:34 AM

Title: Carbon, aluminum or mag?
Post by: SniperDanWA on December 31, 2011, 11:18:34 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Carbon, aluminum or mag?
Post by: Bean Counter on December 31, 2011, 11:22:33 AM: Tag 8)
Title: Re: Carbon, aluminum or mag?
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on December 31, 2011, 11:34:12 AM: get a 2011 model and save a few bucks.... check out bowtech, alpine, elite and a few other models also...
Title: Re: Carbon, aluminum or mag?
Post by: SniperDanWA on December 31, 2011, 11:49:36 AM: Quote from: NWWABOWHNTR on December 31, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
get a 2011 model and save a few bucks.... check out bowtech, alpine, elite and a few other models also...

Thanks

I'm 15 miles from Seattle and Tacoma along I5. Who carries the elite and alpine? I tried a Bowtech, wasn't my fit.
Title: Re: Carbon, aluminum or mag?
Post by: buck man on January 02, 2012, 07:04:13 PM: My humble opinion is you better get a hot. I shoot the carbon element and love it. Sure it costs more but I think its well worth it. You might try the new vector or crx. Both are top notch bows also :twocents:
Title: Re: Carbon, aluminum or mag?
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on January 02, 2012, 08:11:25 PM: Wilderness Archery in Bow, Wa (just north of MT Vernon sells the Elites, and I think Riverside in Mt Vernon sells Alpine.