Turkeygirl Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Well friends, I've it it narrowed down to two bows. The Hoyt Rintec XL and Hoyt Selena. I tried out a Rintec the other night and it felt great so I know I'll probably like either of the 2 above. The only problem being I've been in contact with a bunch of shops and no one carries them and they are selling like crazy. One shop told me the Selena is special order. So I'm going to have to order my bow but which one I'm not sure. The Rintec XL is more for growing teenager, the Selena for women, but on archery talk, several women shoot the Rintec XL and Selena. The XL runs about $350, the Selena about $450. My dilemma is, if I save money and go for the XL, will I be sorry I didn't go for the Selena, or is their not that much difference that I would be sorry if I got the Selena and didn't save $100? Some said the Rintec XL seemed more like a youth bow. Any one have any advice? Anyone shoot these bows or anything? I need to order soon so the dealer can get the bow in soon. I'm not getting a ton of feedback from other forums so help me if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search You gave up on the Reflex line? Either way you can't go wrong with a Hoyt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search Yeah, I didn't like how hefty the Reflex was, and the A-A seemed big to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search You should have tried the Buckskin, it weighs in around 3 1/2 lbs. The Excursion does need to go on a diet though, I will agree to that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search The one shop I was at had a Buckskin but it was too much poundage. I did hold it, not bad, but I really like the Hoyt feel, besides the Selena is just a little over 3 pounds, and it is for women,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search [ QUOTE ] Any one have any advice? [/ QUOTE ] Wait 'til December and buy the Selena for $300. Besides, unless you have the bow in hand now there won't be enough time to work out any kinks before Oct 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search Yeah, I have considered waiting, but I don't think I can take one more season with the bow I have right now. After trying other bows, I try mine and i'm like oh my gosh...I am leaning now towards the rintec XL because it is cheaper and some people on archery talk said it is about the same as the Selena.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeorgiaHunter Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search I had a Hoyt Vipertec for a couple of years. Hoyt's are good bows. You can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search Go with your first instinct......it won't fail you. It's gotten you on the right track with Hoyt, so see it through. You've been shooting bows enough, that you can have it ready to hunt with a little ways into the season if not before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search Thanks. I thnk I'm going to go with the Rintec XL. Heard it is as good as the Selena and when considering the draw weights, would actually be the faster bow. It is also cheaper:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Re: Update on new bow search Ok friends, this is the bow I've finally decided I think I'll go with: the Rintec XL Going to try to stop today and order it at the bow shop. http://www.hoyt.com/products/rinTecXl.tpl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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