AdvantageTimberLou Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Well I have heard all the hype, seen and read a ton of posts on Mathews bows. Well aftering years of hearing how great they are I started looking at them seriously for the past 2 months. Looked at the new DXT, the Drenalin, S2, and the Switchback XT. All felt good, DXT to me was just a little too short, just had that feeling of being too short and just didn't feel right. The Drenalin felt really good, not sure if I am sold on the slim limbs but they look awesome. The S2 looks like the rebirth of the original Switchback, an awesome bow but in the end I got a great deal on a Switchback XT. Does help when you have buddies that shoot it too and all you hear is praise about it. The XT felt great and after reading a ton on it seems to have a very loyal following with very little complaints. The Switchback XT will be my new bow for 2008. And here she is: Specs: 29" DL at 70#'s, 80% let-off I am going to add these guys very soon, a G5 Optix ME sight with .019" pins and a Mathews Convertible HD overdraw rest, and the new T-series quiver that is on order and will be here soon. Quiver will be loaded with Easton arrows with G5 Strikers at the ends. Still undecided on whether to add a STS (Vibekiller, Rattler, String Tamer, etc) or not and for a stabilizer it will probably be a 4" Fuse Axium stabilizer and will more than likely order a Beenfarr Slingbraid wrist sling for it as well. Compared to the bow its replacing, a 2004 Reflex Buckskin, (that bow will be a back-up) they seem to be totally different in feel but both are very nice to shoot. The Reflex never let me down, I just wanted to see what a Mathews was like and now I know.......... and I like that feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Good deal Lou! You won't be sorry, I love my XT. BTW--can I buy that sight when you offer it up for sale around September? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Congrats on the Mathews, Lou! Welcome to the Dark Side! Now, we just have to get you to some dirt races! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thehairlessone! Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Welcome Lou! Nice to have you on the dark side. There is no going back! rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Almost as nice as my Katera ... Nice Bow Lou .... but I thought you were sending me that G5 Optix Sight ... :rolleyes: Have fun with the new bow my friend .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Not another one. J/K they do make an awesome bow, Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Congrats Lou, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Nice bow.. almost as good as my Bowtech Ol' Glory!! LOL J/K!! Great looking bow there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 congrats Lou! Welcome to the darkside! You will indeed love the XT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoutherntierArcher Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I joined ya Lou Same thing here Lou. After years of shooting every other bow on the market, I too joined the dark side yesterday and ordered a Drenalin LD. Really liked the bow, really liked being able to order it with the 65% cam option. Loved the way the bow shot at the shop when I got to shoot it for over an hour last week. It just felt right. Probably helped too that Darth Vader was in the backgound cooing "Luke come join me on the Darkside" I couldn't take it anymore and joined the "gang". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Combat_Gerbil Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 The XT is a great bow. I bought mine in 06 and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Same thing here Lou. After years of shooting every other bow on the market, I too joined the dark side yesterday and ordered a Drenalin LD. Really liked the bow, really liked being able to order it with the 65% cam option. Loved the way the bow shot at the shop when I got to shoot it for over an hour last week. It just felt right. Probably helped too that Darth Vader was in the backgound cooing "Luke come join me on the Darkside" I couldn't take it anymore and joined the "gang". Congrats on your new Drenalin LD, the Drenalin was my 2nd choice and I can see myself down the road maybe getting one. Very impressive bow that is for sure! Enjoy yours! I never knew the "dark side" could be so nice! Thanks for all the comments guys and Chris about the sight, you know me all too well! Pretty sure I will use it but you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Nice looking bow Lou. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Congrats, Lou. Welcome to the darkside my friend. I have an XT and just love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmoss Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mathews make bows ? Did not know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 isn't she purrrrtyyy, that right there might just get the job done come next fall;))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Welcome to the Empire. We see great things from you in the very near Fall. You have taken your first step on a long journey of enlightenment of the power of the darkside. Soon you will convert all of your stickers and clothing to a mix of the two most powerful forces in the universe. Both Realtree and Matthew's Solocam. Welcome to the Darkside. Drinks are free with every $10 cover charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 congrats on the new bow!!! Have fun setting it all up :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Nice bow Lou! Welcome to the dark side my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I don't know ya Lou, but make me your sith apprentice! >Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 XT shoots great I just don't like the grip. Other than that it is a shooter. Nothing wrong with Mathews. I've owned 2 Hoyts, a Mathews, 2 Brownings, a PSE, and a Golden Eagle. One thing I like about Mathews is the fact that they give back so much to NASP. They are also great shooting bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cheezbuck7 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sorry it took you so long Lou, welcome paduan!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Well, congrats Lou!! You will love it!! He is a pic of my XT the day after.... [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Congrats on the new bow Lou. I love my XT, you wont be sorry. I also have the same G5 sight and I love it. Welcome to the Darkside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Another try at the pic of my Switchback... [ATTACH]1201[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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