Huntress Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Ladies, I think I have found the bow for us. I shot several before purchasing a new one this year. I had settled on the Bowtech General and really liked it other than having to order modules and the price. But last night I shot the new Parker Contender XP and abolutely loved it. It's much faster and hits harder at shorter draw lengths. The cams are designed for short draw lengths at lower poundages so it is a dream to draw and hold. Super smooth with hardly any handshock and quick and quiet. I was sold. I haven't shot in several months and am pulling 48 pounds off the bat with no strain. Even if you have a bow, go find a Parker dealer and fling a couple arrows through one. To top it all off, the price is extremely reasonable. The Contender retails between 400 and 500$. I suupose I should add that it comes with a lifetime warranty and Parker is reknowned for having phenomanal customer service. Just thought I'd share in case any of y'all were on a bow hunt of your own. Mine was quite difficult so maybe this will help some. Happy Hunting! Marijane Ps...and no I wasn't paid to type this and I am not affiliated with Parker Bows in any way shape or form. It's just a great bow at a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Sounds like a great bow. I already have one though. My husband bought me a Browning Micro Adrenaline a while back and I love it. It is hard for women to find just the right bow for them. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deerchica Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Ouch, a little too pricey for me, but sounds like a great bow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sounds like a nice bow! Won't be getting a new one for a awhile since I just bought a Hoyt almost 2 years ago...but definitely sounds like a sweet bow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Welcome to the world of Parker!!!! I've been shooting a Parker Challenger for ten years, but I saw your new bow the other day and just might have to treat myself. . . . . Besides, the day is coming when our 7-year-old son will be moving up to my "old" Parker. As a loving mother, I'll simply have to make the sacrafice, pass it on to him, and be forced to buy that Contender XP for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I'm a Parker fan, too. I have the Ultralite and love it. When I shoot at the range, I almost always hear the guys in the background commenting on how quite my bow is. It makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I've been using a Hoyt Kobalt in some photos lately for a client. Super bow for a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkergirl Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I just got into bow hunting and got myself a Parker side-kick and i love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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