Swamphunter Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Up until this year, I had never even touched a Mathews bow. I took the Mathews challenge and purchased the XT. Here is my question, do they come out with a new model every year? The reason I am asking is I was wondering if the XT I purchased was the first year it came out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Re: Mathews question Swampy, The XT is my first Mathews, also. I believe the XT is a 2006 model. Wasn't it the Outback, Switchback, Switchback XT and now the Drenalin in 04, 05, 06 and 07? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Re: Mathews question I think so..I know my XT is a 06' model. Do they continue to make the Outback and Switchback and XT now still?? Like 07' models and such or how does it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Re: Mathews question ??? Have you checked the Mathew's forums ? There's alot of info to be had there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Re: Mathews question Pretty sure they have a new model every year, and continue to make older models for a time. Pretty sure this was the first year for the XT. Last year was just the Switchback with no XT on it. Year before that was the Outback, year before that was the Legacy (which I shoot). Pretty sure about all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Re: Mathews question They do come out with a couple new bows each year. This year they have three new bows, with the Drenalin being their top bow for 2007. A model will stick around for 3 to 4 years and then be discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] I think so..I know my XT is a 06' model. Do they continue to make the Outback and Switchback and XT now still?? Like 07' models and such or how does it work. [/ QUOTE ] The Switchback XT, and the Switchback LD are still in production. The original Switchback, and the Outback are no longer produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] ??? Have you checked the Mathew's forums ? There's alot of info to be had there. [/ QUOTE ] Actually I am a forum member there also , just figured since it was an easy one, it could be answered quicker here! Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyLuck Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] The Switchback XT, and the Switchback LD are still in production. The original Switchback, and the Outback are no longer produced. [/ QUOTE ] The original Switchback is still in production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The Switchback XT, and the Switchback LD are still in production. The original Switchback, and the Outback are no longer produced. [/ QUOTE ] The original Switchback is still in production. [/ QUOTE ] Are you sure Scott? On the Mathews website, it shows options for all the bows under the customize tab, there is no customize tap for the original switchback. Thats why I thought it wasn't being built anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyLuck Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Re: Mathews question If you click on "Browse bows" it shows all the current models. The SB is the last bow on that page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The Switchback XT, and the Switchback LD are still in production. The original Switchback, and the Outback are no longer produced. [/ QUOTE ] The original Switchback is still in production. [/ QUOTE ] I would be surprised if the original Switchback was not in production anymore. It's only been available for 2 years. I would expect this year to be it's last though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question The next bow they come out with should be the "buyback" They should buy it( the old one) back I mean with all the new bows they come out with , how could you ever have a state of the art Mathews? It took me 20 years to upgrade my compound from a Bear Whitetail legend to a 03 Outback. Now the Outback is light years behind, if I wait another 20 years to upgrade, the new bow might have phasers and built in video cam on it by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] The next bow they come out with should be the "buyback" They should buy it( the old one) back I mean with all the new bows they come out with , how could you ever have a state of the art Mathews? It took me 20 years to upgrade my compound from a Bear Whitetail legend to a 03 Outback. Now the Outback is light years behind, if I wait another 20 years to upgrade, the new bow might have phasers and built in video cam on it by then [/ QUOTE ] I hear it is supposed to shoot itself also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] The next bow they come out with should be the "buyback" They should buy it( the old one) back I mean with all the new bows they come out with , how could you ever have a state of the art Mathews? It took me 20 years to upgrade my compound from a Bear Whitetail legend to a 03 Outback. Now the Outback is light years behind, if I wait another 20 years to upgrade, the new bow might have phasers and built in video cam on it by then [/ QUOTE ] You know...I have heard you say this same thing multiple times. Why is that you say this about Mathews, when EVERY top bow company comes out with new bows every year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question Ken, Bows are like new cars, each year a new model will come out with a snappier color and a few more features. You will never have the latest unless you buy each year, its a vicious expensive cycle. From what I hear about the Switchbacks I don't know how they can top themselves but they manage to do it each year. Its just such a competitive market you have to have the latest and best each and every year and it seems Mathews is also at the top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question 2004: Outback 2005: Switchback 2006: Switchback XT & LD 2007: Drenalin Now, this is just the hunting bows, this doesn't include the competition bows like the Conquest 4 or Apex 7's, nor does it include the children's bows such as the Mustang and the Ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The next bow they come out with should be the "buyback" They should buy it( the old one) back I mean with all the new bows they come out with , how could you ever have a state of the art Mathews? It took me 20 years to upgrade my compound from a Bear Whitetail legend to a 03 Outback. Now the Outback is light years behind, if I wait another 20 years to upgrade, the new bow might have phasers and built in video cam on it by then [/ QUOTE ] You know...I have heard you say this same thing multiple times. Why is that you say this about Mathews, when EVERY top bow company comes out with new bows every year? [/ QUOTE ] Just making a point on how they come out with new and better stuff constantly and its almost impossible to have state of the art... from Mathews anyway. The Outback...the Switchback...the BUYback, thats funny to me and I thought it might be funny to others. Did I commit a Mathews sin or something? Its OK Tedicast... I shot all the brands before I bought...I'm a Mathews guy take it easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question I know you are a Mathews guy...it is just that every company out there, comes out with their latest/greatest bow every year. It seems Mathews for some reason catches more flack then other companies for this. Not everybody upgrades every year, I'm still shooting an '04 Outback, and Am pretty happy with it. I will be buying a new bow this year, and putting a set of 40 pound limbs on the OB for my wife. She is shooting a Genisis now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Re: Mathews question Everyone always tries to knock off the guy at the top. That guy is Mathews Inc. Thats why they are always a target. Its usually jellous Hoyt guys (just making a joke here Hoyt guys...don't get crazy) My youngest boy shoots a Genesis, but my other 2 boys shoot Brownings(micro midas and Rage) for the no bow press adjustable draw lenths that grow with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12-point Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Mathews question yes the switchback xt was made in 06, the outback in 04, the switchback in 05, and 07 is the drenalin. All there models from those years are still being made. some of the older bows have been recalled. The swithback xt has a 31in axle to axle and was the first matthews bow with harmonic dampners in the cams. Its a awesome bow and it cant be looked down on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] The swithback xt has a 31in axle to axle and was the first matthews bow with harmonic dampners in the cams. Its a awesome bow and it cant be looked down on. [/ QUOTE ] and I own one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyLuck Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Mathews question [ QUOTE ] yes the switchback xt was made in 06, the outback in 04, the switchback in 05, and 07 is the drenalin. All there models from those years are still being made. some of the older bows have been recalled. The swithback xt has a 31in axle to axle and was the first matthews bow with harmonic dampners in the cams. Its a awesome bow and it cant be looked down on. [/ QUOTE ] Not trying to bash you. Just to set a few things right. The Outback has been discontinued. Mathews does not have dampers in the cams. Those discs in the cams of the newer bows are perimeter weights. The XT was the first Mathews with dampers in the string suppressor arms. Also, none of the bows have been recalled. Perhaps you meant discontinued? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3006 Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: Mathews question YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. U HAVE GOT TO LOVE THOSE MATHEWS. I SHOOT THE OUTBACK. I LOVE IT AND WILL NEVER SELL IT. MAYBE JUST BUY THE NEW DRENALIN!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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