What type of bow does everyone shoot?

wv_yoter · September 18, 2007, 05:35:04 PM

I bought a Hoyt Ultra-Tech this spring and it beats the crap out of my old Darton XL.

cb223 · September 18, 2007, 05:49:17 PM

For the past few years I've been shooting a "Pearson Genesis 2000".

But I am in the market for something new. Any suggestions?

Troy Walter · September 18, 2007, 06:00:47 PM

I have shot a Mathews Q2 for about four years now.But after this year I will be picking up the new Mathews.

bowslinger · September 18, 2007, 07:18:46 PM

my recurve is a bear kodiak mag my compond is a alpine cheynne hunter i'm looking at the new line of alpines thinnking about getting one if i can swing it

cb223 · September 18, 2007, 07:28:57 PM

Quote from: wv_yoter on September 18, 2007, 05:35:04 PM
I bought a Hoyt Ultra-Tech this spring and it beats the crap out of my old Darton XL.

Is that Darton the bow I think it is? I had a Darton MX 50 along time ago!

Silencer · September 18, 2007, 07:33:04 PM

Compound: Martin Jaguar with single fusion cam
Recurves : Bear Kodiak and a Browning Explorer

wv_yoter · September 18, 2007, 07:50:26 PM

Quote from: cb223 on September 18, 2007, 07:28:57 PM
Quote from: wv_yoter on September 18, 2007, 05:35:04 PM
I bought a Hoyt Ultra-Tech this spring and it beats the crap out of my old Darton XL.

Is that Darton the bow I think it is? I had a Darton MX 50 along time ago!

It could be , I bought it off my uncle in 1998 I believe, he bought it new and had it for a couple of years before he sold it to me. I got my money's worth out of it.

cb223 · September 18, 2007, 08:03:38 PM

Quote from: wv_yoter on September 18, 2007, 07:50:26 PM
Quote from: cb223 on September 18, 2007, 07:28:57 PM
Quote from: wv_yoter on September 18, 2007, 05:35:04 PM
I bought a Hoyt Ultra-Tech this spring and it beats the crap out of my old Darton XL.

Is that Darton the bow I think it is? I had a Darton MX 50 along time ago!
It could be , I bought it off my uncle in 1998 I believe, he bought it new and had it for a couple of years before he sold it to me. I got my money's worth out of it.

I got that MX 50 new in about 1981. I was 11 or 12. I shot that bow for a long time. I never did shoot a deer with it!

studabaka · September 18, 2007, 08:18:15 PM

I was practicing preseason with a 'new to me' Onieda until it came apart. I pulled out my 30 yr old Bear compound and will finish the season with it..... Then I'm going to look at either getting the Onieda fixed or getting something new. I like the break on a compound, but also want something short and light..... so I'm interested in what folks are suggesting also.

canine · September 18, 2007, 08:35:29 PM

I bought a Hoyt Razor Tech 4 or 5 years ago and still love it. The new Hoyt's are better but this thing is still killin deer.

I like the split limbs and the tech risers, nice and smooth.

JD

bowjunkie · September 18, 2007, 09:14:34 PM

I shoot a Martin Cougar Elite and a Damon Howatt recurve

son shoots a new Bowtech and loves it , man its light and quiet and dang fast ta boot that will be my next compound

cb223 · September 18, 2007, 09:17:22 PM

Quote from: studabaka on September 18, 2007, 08:18:15 PM
I was practicing preseason with a 'new to me' Onieda until it came apart. I pulled out my 30 yr old Bear compound and will finish the season with it..... Then I'm going to look at either getting the Onieda fixed or getting something new. I like the break on a compound, but also want something short and light..... so I'm interested in what folks are suggesting also.

I've heard a few smart ass's call them "Exploding Eagles"

weedwalker · September 19, 2007, 06:16:09 AM

I'm still shootin' my old PSE Thunder Flight with aluminum 2117s.

DirtyDog · September 19, 2007, 06:28:53 AM

Matthews LX (it was free

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blackfish · September 19, 2007, 07:41:43 AM

I guess I'm still Old School!

Stillwater Stirling - English Longbow with wood arrows and 145 gr.Wolverine broadheads.

bowjunkie · September 19, 2007, 08:34:09 AM

Quote from: DirtyDog on September 19, 2007, 06:28:53 AM
Matthews LX (it was free ).

I shot a Matthews for a bit didn't like it at all I think they are a good bow just don't care for em

DirtyDog · September 19, 2007, 08:45:31 AM

Quote from: bowjunkie on September 19, 2007, 08:34:09 AM
Quote from: DirtyDog on September 19, 2007, 06:28:53 AM
Matthews LX (it was free ).

I shot a Matthews for a bit didn't like it at all I think they are a good bow just don't care for em

I can't complain. I am still pretty new to the whole compound thing. I have always used a crossbow until this year. The bow was given to me by a guy from another forum, just as long as #1 the draw length was ok, and #2 I gave it back to him instead of selling it. It shoots better than I can shoot it, so I am totally happy with it.

newbomb · September 19, 2007, 02:45:43 PM

I shoot an older Hoyt magnatech and I love it. If all Hoyt bows are like this one Ill never switch companies. I also have an old redwing recurve and my bowfishing bow is a 1996 alpine.

Roundman · September 19, 2007, 06:37:58 PM

I was shooting a Golden Eagle until last season. The wife bought me a Mathews Switchback XT for being such a great husband

iahntr · September 19, 2007, 07:30:38 PM

Quote from: Roundman on September 19, 2007, 06:37:58 PM
I was shooting a Golden Eagle until last season. The wife bought me a Mathews Switchback XT for being such a great husband

Dang, that's cool. Or did she just let you buy it ?

There are a lot of nice bows out there. Ya just gotta shoot em and see what feels best for you. I shoot a Hoyt Vipertec. Started shootin Hoyts about 10 years ago when we decided to be a Hoyt dealer when we had an Archery shop. They do make a mighty fine bow.