bowhunter862 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 My Mathews Switchback is headed back to the shop tonight for the second time to replace the limbs due to delamination. Both times the bottom limb has split. I am starting to think this thing may just be jinxed and I may just replace it. Today I have been searching for honest objective reviews of the new bows out this year. Can anyone point me to a site with honest bow reviews. I have been a Mathews shooter for many years but what little I have found on the web is leading me to believe the Drenalin has a lot of hand shock. And, I can't find much on the Vectrix at all. Opinions and web site suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, and I am not looking for the standard response, "go shoot them and see what fits you best." I am hoping to limit my trips to various bow shops by getting opinions here first. Thanks all. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deadeye270 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Looking for bow reviews your obviously looking at the top end bows that are out there. Here is my take of the most popular. In no particular order.... 1. Drenalin - smoothest draw of the three. Fast. little to no hand shock. 2. Vetrix - probably the harshest draw of the three (still fairly smooth though). Good speed. Will have a little more handshock than the drenalin in my opinion. Gaurdian. Very smooth draw. Fastest of the three. VERY quite. only downside is bowtech is a relatively new company that have had limb problems in the past and the technology in the bow is new and will likely be refined a little next year. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkinslinger Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Looking for bow reviews Go check Archerytalk.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Looking for bow reviews You will get the best reviews at archerytalk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelin99xj Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Looking for bow reviews I like the Bowtech line. I wouldn't let the comment above about Bowtech run you off from them, the fact is all bow companies can have problems with limbs as you are finding out. I shoot an 06 Allegiance, and have shot the Guardian it is very very quiet and shock free. I have heard good things about the Fred Bear lineup this year, might check that out, and you might check out the Diamond lineup. Good luck with whatever you decide and I think all bows that are being made now are pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bbarnett51 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Re: Looking for bow reviews It all depends on what is important to you...speed, smooth draw, quietness, etc.... I have shot most of the new bows and I thought the Bowtech Guardian and Hoyt Vectrix were tops. However, I haven't shot the Ross Cardiac. The Martin Pantera was a really nice bow and a little cheaper. Its just impossible to pick a bow for someone else. They are ALL good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKE Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Re: Looking for bow reviews I hope this link comes out for you. It should take you to www.huntersfriend.com. They did a very thurough review of lots of 2006 models so I assume they'll have 2007 soon. Good luck. http://www.huntersfriend.com/2006-Bow-Reviews/bow-specifications-main.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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