New Bow

  • boods1
    Lancaster, WI
    Posts: 88
    November 3, 2009 at 9:06 pm #196927

    I am considering buying a new bow after this season and was wondering what some of your guys opinions are on the different bows out there. I understand you have to buy what you feel comfortable with and have confidence in, but was just checking the crowd for answers to get me headed in the right direction! Thanks Fellas!

    ford1326
    WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN
    Posts: 44
    November 3, 2009 at 9:15 pm #66216

    Nuttin but HOYT. This can be a Ford VS. Chev though, you will get many different opinions. all are good.
    just a matter of personal preference. get ready to spend some money. i have at least a grand in mine.
    either way have fun shopping

    MikeReneeHolt
    Posts: 44
    November 3, 2009 at 9:38 pm #66217

    Of course check out Mathews! I shoot a Mathews Drenalin and love it. Go shoot a few different ones at scheels or an archary store and see what YOU like. Getting a new bow is an exciting time. At least it was for me!

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22272
    November 3, 2009 at 9:49 pm #66219

    Boods, definitely go to a good archery shop. Many of the outdoor stores have good archery sections, but what you want to do is test shoot as many different bows as you can. Archery shops also want to make you a customer for life…. cusotmers for life = Happy Customer, they won’t try to sell you the bow that they have the most of in the back room… Have fun too !!! Like said, it’s an exciting time Oh yeah, almost forgot… HOYT

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2790
    November 3, 2009 at 10:14 pm #66225

    I shoot a Mathews and I’m going to man up and say I LOVE the new Hoyts much better.

    rsballar6941
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 412
    November 3, 2009 at 10:25 pm #66229

    I shoot a mathews DXT and have nothing but good things to say about it. I to just purchased this bow after shooting many, tried Hoyt as well as many others but there was just something about how the DXT felt. Shoot as many as you can and choose the one you feel most comfortable with.

    markkeehn
    Posts: 15
    November 3, 2009 at 11:23 pm #66233

    shoot a hoyt katera and love it!!

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    November 3, 2009 at 11:38 pm #66235

    welcome to iDo rmk

    Mathews Reezen

    swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    November 4, 2009 at 12:17 am #66238

    Mathews MONSTER! Lots of good ones out there. Good Luck shoot as many as you can.

    johnsy
    Mantorville, Mn
    Posts: 831
    November 4, 2009 at 12:34 am #66240

    Mathews DXT, but shoot em all

    abster71
    crawford county WI
    Posts: 817
    November 4, 2009 at 1:27 am #66243

    I’d wait a little to see what’s new coming out but when they do shoot all you can.

    boods1
    Lancaster, WI
    Posts: 88
    November 4, 2009 at 1:33 am #66244

    Thanks for the great responses! One of the shops I bought my current bow from is a big time BowTech dealer. Any good words on BowTech?

    ChrisBressler
    Posts: 19
    November 4, 2009 at 1:36 am #66245

    Hey boods,shoot as many brands as you can then decide which fits you and your wallet the best. I shoot a Renegade Tominator II (4 tears old) and trust the bow very much, it has taken a few lumps in Wi and Colorado and still shoots great.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22272
    November 4, 2009 at 1:38 am #66248

    shot a Bowtech 4 years ago when I bought my HOYT… not a bad choice haven’t shot any other bow recently….I don’t think there are “bad” bows on the market, they wouldn’t last, what I do believe is there is better bows and more importantly, better service from brand to brand… that’s why I urge going to an archery shop It is always nice when you hear “Hi Boods” when you walk in and not…. “how can I help you ?” Have fun with it !!!

    tony_p
    Waterloo, IA
    Posts: 1792
    November 4, 2009 at 1:57 am #66253

    I shoot a Mathews! Not sure if they make another bow Check out the Mathews new Z 7

    BBushy
    Moorhead, Minnesota
    Posts: 150
    November 4, 2009 at 2:47 am #66265

    Hey,
    I have a Mathew Reezen and love it. But I think it depends on the person. I would shoot Hoyt,Mathews,PSE,
    and Bowtech and check everything out. Just today I shot
    the new Mathews Z7 and the Hoyt Carbon Matrix and they were both great. I think that I’ll be shooting my Reezen for awhile.

    the_grump
    Le Center
    Posts: 612
    November 4, 2009 at 3:16 am #66279

    I was in a couple differnt bow shops today and Scheels has a new ’10 mathews demo bow, don’t remember the name but it looked nice.
    Next stop at a bowtech dealer, and he had info on two new bowtechs that should be arriving in a week or so.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-i9BJxI_lg

    toddcarnes
    Milan IL
    Posts: 804
    November 4, 2009 at 7:37 am #66309

    I agree with big g 100 percent

    pelzel12
    Plum City WI
    Posts: 69
    November 4, 2009 at 12:13 pm #66316

    Try as many as you can and go with what feels right. I think the bows that have came out in the last five years or so are pretty equal. I have an older Mathews. Another thing you don’t need a $1200 bow to kill a deer. Practice, Hard work, Preparation, and THE MOST IMPORTANT IS LUCK.

    smithkeith
    Waterloo, Iowa
    Posts: 889
    November 4, 2009 at 4:38 pm #66417

    I have been shooting a Bowtech Guardian for 2 years now. Bowtech just updated their web site the other day. Can’t wait to shoot the new Destroyer.

    Besox
    Posts: 588
    November 4, 2009 at 4:44 pm #66420

    Go shoot em and let your comfort level decide what is best. Hoyt, Matthews, Bowtech all are very solid. I shoot a Diamond and love it. Best bow for my short draw.

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2790
    November 5, 2009 at 12:45 am #66531

    Quote:

    Thanks for the great responses! One of the shops I bought my current bow from is a big time BowTech dealer. Any good words on BowTech?

    If you can wait until December the new BowTech Destroyer comes out

    whittsend
    Posts: 2389
    November 5, 2009 at 5:20 pm #66656

    Bowtech!

    Very happy with mine for the last 5 or so years. Still a shooter.

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