traprdave Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 I've been looking at buying a new bow and am very inpressed with the new Parker bows. I heard that they are an affiliate of Mathews, is there any truth to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Re: Parker bow question Noipe, not true. There is no affiliation between Mathews, and Parker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struttinhoyt Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question Alot of people like them..... Im sure hutch will chime in later on this one..... he had one blow up one time.....tedicast is correct..... both are totally diff companys........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123 4/8 P&Y Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question Parker is not related to matthews. But they make a good bow. If you like them and they feel comfortable to you, buy one. And shoot it with confidence. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question [ QUOTE ] Alot of people like them..... Im sure hutch will chime in later on this one..... he had one blow up one time.....tedicast is correct..... both are totally diff companys........ [/ QUOTE ] I own a Parker Phoenix 34, and love it! But maybe you wont! You need to shoot a bunch of different bows and see which one you like the best! Naturally in your price range! LOL! No, they are not part of the same company. I never heard Hutchies bow blew up on him. I heard of a cam problem he had. But things like this can happen to any bow manufacture! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question I as well shoot a parker phoneix 34...the 2006 model is awesome as well as the single cam frontier and hornet. At least one of the guys working at parker use to work for mathews designing bows, but that is as far as the connections go. They have awesome customer service and provide a great shooting bow. As far as the cam problem that was the difference in 1/1000 of an inch in drilling, and has been completely cleared up in the 2006 line. I have the new cam on my bow, and have been shooting it hard since Jan...everything is great. If you have any questions PM me or just call the guys at Parker they are always willing to help answer questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question [ QUOTE ] Alot of people like them..... Im sure hutch will chime in later on this one..... he had one blow up one time.....tedicast is correct..... both are totally diff companys........ [/ QUOTE ] It didn't blow up. My problem was that the length control module started cutting the string the 2nd day I shot it. I called Parker and they told me to have it reserved that it was normal. So I reserved and immediately it cut that serving that I paid for. After that I called them and they said for me to mail it in on my $$$ and they would check it out, probably about 3-4 weeks before I would get it back. I was done playing. Simply took it back and Bass Pro refunded my money. Had nothing but problems with mine. Personally I think Parker tries to save money and not put the quality products into their bows but still want to charge a premium. The guy at Parker told me the problem was probably the bearings or a bad cam. They put better bearings in the new ones they had so many problems. Personally I am done with Parker, I would rather shoot a Mathews. I can tell you they are still having alot of the same problems still with the Phoenix line. Last time I was at BP I asked Damian if he still had problems with Parkers and his comment was "More than any other bow we sell". He showed me the new problem they are having. Still the length control module. The outer edge is super sharp and does not match up exactly to the cam so it is cutting the string. As far as I know the Phoenix is the only one they are really having problems with. I just wasn't comfortable knowing they were skipping corners on a bow I just paid $600 for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question Funny, I never had any problems with mine! But Hutch, tell us how you really feel! LMBO!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question I know guys that love Parkers. I just didn't have any luck with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question The Mathew's and Parker lines do look similar but that's where the similarities end. Nothing against Parker but look alikes just don't cut it for me. I want to the real deal or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question [ QUOTE ] I know guys that love Parkers. I just didn't have any luck with them. [/ QUOTE ] I know dude! I was just goofing with ya! But I agree, they should have treated you better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nucker Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question Had no problems with my Parker, then again I'm not real hung up on the Matthews vs Hoyt vs Ford vs Chevy thing. My Parker was priced right, fits my hand well, shoots well and puts venison sausage in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Parker bow question The Mathews/Parker thing started when the 2 companies worked together on the Genesis youth bows......that's it. Got that straight from a Mathews rep. and a Parker rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Re: Parker bow question I shot a parker and thought they were extremly top heavy, especially after the shot. If you liked the idea of a Mathews...check out Ross bows, have only heard great things there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nwmobuckfan Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Re: Parker bow question Killed some nice deer with my Parker! Really no problems with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmitchell28 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Re: Parker bow question I own a Parker Ultra lite 31, its about 3 or so years old. I have had lots of luck with it, love the way it shoots, Well shot. Now i have all that out of the way. Just a week ago, i was doing my daily shooting routine, when POW. My good ole parker exploded in my hand. The upper limb came off, hitting me in the wrist. Long story short, scared the Sh!t outta me and some stitches. LOL. Well i gathered everything up and took it to buckhorn, local bow dealer. We decided to try and put it back together. It lasted for about 20 minutes and it exploded again. So, they called parker, made arrangements and they are replacing it with a new one. Rather or not i will be satisfied, should find out this week when it comes back. I have high expectations tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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