Guest mims Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 I am buying a new bow. Money is not an issue but how much better as far noticable difference in performance is a 500$ bow vs 800$ and up. I am probably going the mathews brand is the switchback noticable better than the classic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost Yes, the Switchback is better than the Classic. You can probably shoot a lower end bow about as good as a high end bow, but the feel of the high end will be much better. The Switchback is a great bow. It was the best in 2005 and Mathews has brought out two more variations of it for this year, and maybe a third. But, you should definately shoot a few side-by-side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost I bought a high-end bow(Bowtech Liberty) that was used,but only for 6 months.It was like new,and I saved about 250 bucks from what a new one cost.The only thing about buying a used one like that is I don't believe the warranty transfers from one owner to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eastky Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost I just brought a new bow, and like you I was trying to find the best one for me. I shot a Mathews SQ, which I think was a 2003 model, then I shot a bunch of bowtech's I ended up going with the bowtech and was very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mnarcher Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost I used to shoot an old Hoyt and in 2004 I decided to buy a high end bow. I bought a 2003 Bowtech Tech 29 on Ebay. It was a new bow never been shot just a carry over from the previous year. I sent in the registration card to Bowtech and they honored the warranty which is lifetime. I figured that I saved over $200 by using Ebay. I know that I could have gone to a local pro shop and probably got the bow that I wanted but I would have paid full price. What you want to definetly do is go and shoot a $400 bow and then shoot a $800 bow. I am not so sure that you will notice a big difference between the two except for price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost I bought a brand new vtec on ebay after seeing my friends and have loved it. Great bow and I saved about $150 off the pro shops price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost oh yeah the switchback is amazing, i dont have one, but know a few people that do and they love them not a bad comment has come from them...ask RyanH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost Major differences in the bows for me was a more solid wall and the way the higher end bow felt in my hand. Also the higher end bow had less hand shock. If you have the money to spend and you really enjoy archery then buy what you want not what you feel like spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost I bought a Mathews Outback in February and this is the first season I have used it. I absolutly love the dang thing. I can definately tell a difference in this bow and my mid-range Fred Bear I used to shoot. With mid-range bows I think you only get a few desirable features. You may get a fast bow, but it may be loud or it may have a short brace height making it unruly. With your higher dollar bows you can find a bow that has everything you want. If you don't like one particular bow try another one, and another one till you find the one that feels the best. I've always found it best to go to a bow shop that carries more than one brand of bows. The shop I bought my Outback in, also carried Hoyt and Parker, so I had a chance to shoot them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Re: bow quality/performance/cost You will be hard pressed to get anyone to admit they paid too much for their equipment and it wasn't worth it. Especially on a public forum Try before you buy. The one that suits you best will be pretty obvious then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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