Time for a new bow

[commando]

I am planning on getting a new bow after the season is over, and I am looking hard at the Hoyt defiant line. Can't decide on the regular aluminum or the carbon line. I plan on shooting both when I am near purchasing. But my question is, is the carbon defiant worth the extra money? I've heard that it isn't wotlrth the extra coin. But I've got a buddy who has one and says he loves it? What your guys opinion?

[FlyingArrow_Support]

My recommendation is to not pigeonhole yourself into a new bow. Don't decide on a Defiant before you've even shot one. Go out and shoot as many bows as you can and find the one you're most comfortable shooting. There are a ton of bow manufacturers out there who produce quality products, go out and find the one that works best for you. Being comfortable with your equipment adds a great deal to your accuracy.

[CurlyTail]

Last year : I got a Hoyt Nitrium (aluminum) my brother got the Carbon Fiber version.

We both love our bows. I think mine looks cooler - he thinks his looks cooler. We both shoot OK. It is still more about the archers skill than the bow.

Check out Hoyt, Elite, PSE, Matthews, and Prime bows, and purchase the one that feels most comfortable to you.

Is the carbon fiber worth the extra money? Depends how much you want it. Performance is equal but not clearly superior. Certainly a bit lighter. Consider the Turbo if you are already a good shooter and want extra performance. Might even be able to get by with slighly less draw weight and still have great arrow velocity with the Turbo.

[commando]

Ive shot most bow manufacturers out there and Hoyt is the one I definitely feel the best with.i used to have a Hoyt about ten yrs ago I bought used, loved it but convinced myself I needed a newer bow. Ended up buying a Mathews drenalin. I like the bow but have never really felt as comfortable and confident as I did with that old Hoyt. I haven't shot the newer bows out there but try to shoot others when I can. Awhile back I shot a friend's Hoyt I forget which one it was but I definitely felt better with his bow than my own, that's why im pretty set on Hoyt. I never should of gotten rid of my original bow. By no means am I writing off the others but so far hours number one. Anyways that a little back story on why I'm wanting a new bow. Thanks for the info guys I really appreciate it. Keep it coming to if others have any more input

[WapitiTalk1]

Don't sleep on checking out the Dartons, Alpines, or Elites either. Lotsa good bows out there. I personally tend to stay away from the two or three "big" name brands and specifically, I've had exceptional luck with the Darton and Alpine bows and their CS is second to none. I have two buddies who send their Matthews down the river and have Elites... both love them. Just my .02

[lamrith]

My recommendation is to not pigeonhole yourself into a new bow. Don't decide on a Defiant before you've even shot one. Go out and shoot as many bows as you can and find the one you're most comfortable shooting. There are a ton of bow manufacturers out there who produce quality products, go out and find the one that works best for you. Being comfortable with your equipment adds a great deal to your accuracy.

^^^^^ I have only been shooting bow a few years, but have already found that to be very true. Some bows will just "fit" for you, others will not. All of us are different. Set a budget, then shoot everything in that budget as well as some just a bit over, from every brand.

I shot probably 6-7 different models when I was looking for my last bow 2yrs ago. I ended up liking one out of my price range (of course) but at least I knew what worked and didn't. Some more expensive models that were "much better" simply did not do it for me. I ended up finding a used Carbon Knight for a great deal and was able to move quickly knowing it was what worked.

2yrs later, just a week ago today I have upgraded again after finding a deal on an elite used and the seller let me shoot it a few times. SOLD from the 1st shot, and locked in with next 2. That bow did not leave the range with him that night. As someone else mentioned, if you can afford them, do NOT pass up shooting some Elites. I always heard they were good, but now that I have one, wow.. Not much more to be said when within 20-30shots I was shooting it better than the bow I have 2 yrs and hundreds of arrows thru.

NOTE ON CARBON: A light bow is most certainly nice to have when hunting and having to carry the bow around by hand all day. Just realize that heavier bows tend to hold more steady on target and are less affected by wind when you are shooting. My new Elite is Alum riser and 1.2# heavier than the CK, it is definitely heavier carrying, but also much more steady on target.