Guest W Haymaker Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Another guy here looking at purchasing a new bow. No dealers within my region for Bowtech but will travel to test. What I was checking into was to see if anyone has some information regarding the design of the Guardian. It is a bit of a radical departure from the typical parallel limb design in the market today and not familiar with what purpose it serves. I've seen some compliments from users in the forums but I did't know what the objective of the new design is. Any Bowtech Techies out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sorry I can't give you any info on the Bowtechs. I have all Mathews in my collection. I would like to welcome you to the Realtree forums though. Someone will be along shortly to give you some info I'am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have a Guardian and I think it's an awesome bow. Don't know any of the techie stuff you want to hear about but if you shoot one, you might find you just like it and that will be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bone collecter Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 i have shot one and loved it. It is very smooth from what i was told by the guy at the store where i shot it was that the funky design all it really does is reduce hand shock, and i could tell a difference because there was hardly no vibration very good bow imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringpicker Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I got the Guardian this year and one of the main selling points was the quietness. Something about the center pivot design reduces tension which in turn reduces noise when shooting. I also think it is very smooth on the draw. I can get some more info for you from the local archery shop. Personal opinion is that I love mine...I have not shot anything but that is not the bow's fault. Also I heard the new Guardian (2008) is even better than this one, and also the new 101st Airborne (also Bowtech) is supposed to be pretty sweet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntin4ever Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 A buddy of mine has one, shot it... loved it..... and he is nuts about it which I greatly respect (he won the IBO World Championship HC).... anyways...... you can't feel or hear anything when releasing... The design helps with taking tension off off the limb pockets connected to the riser, reducing recoil.... also a big thing with the design is that NO bow press is needed to break down the bow.... I plan on getting one well before next season..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringpicker Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 While checking out the Realtree website stubbled upon this gear review for the Guardian. I tried to copy it but it didn't work.:confused: Anyways look at Realtree's home page and scroll down till you see "Gear Guide"...it's in there. Hope this helps. James Ps. 1:1 www.ronpaul2008.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest W Haymaker Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Thanks for the responses. Great information. Looking forward to testing. Plan on getting to it over the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 The design looks like it's radically reflexed but it's not. Since the main fixture point the bows limbs are loaded on are actually a little behind the grip instead of in front of it you end up with a very forgiving riser. Plus the limbs on this bow are stressed significantly less than traditional compounds. Traditional compounds your limb bolts have to squeeze a short section of limb to get the pre-load you want. On the Guardian the pre-load is achieved at the halfway point of the limb versus an inch or two from limb bolt to pocket. These bows have several times less stress at their pivots then what we are used to. It's a great design and I'd get one if I needed another bow. But currently I do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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