Howdy! I’ve been given wifely authorization to spend up to $1100 on a new bow for my birthday. I am stuck between three particular ones and I’d like to know if there’s a super sweet bow out there that I’m overlooking.
Desired specs: 80lbs draw, 330+ IBO, close to 35” ATA, 6-7” BH, 29.5” DL, and no more than 3 years old.
Front runners:
Obsession FXL - highest IBO, but I’ve read some disconcerting info about their cams being wonky and being prone to breaking and serious lean. This was the best bow I’ve ever put my hands on, though. I’m leaning towards this one, but I am concerned about the cams.
Hoyt Helix Ultra - Haven’t actually gotten to try it, and it’s specs are a bit underwhelming. It’s a Hoyt, though. It should be plenty for me, but it’s also the most expensive.@
Prime CT5 - Weird draw cycle, but otherwise excellent shooting bow. The draw went from light to heavy very suddenly about halfway through like half the turn of the cam isn’t actually doing anything. I like the string warranty a lot for this bow.
I don’t want older bows because I don’t want to find that spare parts don’t exist. I do like that everyone and their mother are certified Hoyt dealers. I would absolutely consider oddballs, though.
I’m sold on 80lbs. I’ve been told and read enough about the perils of going to that weight. I hear you, and I respectfully disagree. It’s not up for discussion.
I’m sold on getting close to 34-35” ATA because it’s the size that I can place my nose on the string without leaning. It’s super comfortable.
Desired specs: 80lbs draw, 330+ IBO, close to 35” ATA, 6-7” BH, 29.5” DL, and no more than 3 years old.
Front runners:
Obsession FXL - highest IBO, but I’ve read some disconcerting info about their cams being wonky and being prone to breaking and serious lean. This was the best bow I’ve ever put my hands on, though. I’m leaning towards this one, but I am concerned about the cams.
Hoyt Helix Ultra - Haven’t actually gotten to try it, and it’s specs are a bit underwhelming. It’s a Hoyt, though. It should be plenty for me, but it’s also the most expensive.@
Prime CT5 - Weird draw cycle, but otherwise excellent shooting bow. The draw went from light to heavy very suddenly about halfway through like half the turn of the cam isn’t actually doing anything. I like the string warranty a lot for this bow.
I don’t want older bows because I don’t want to find that spare parts don’t exist. I do like that everyone and their mother are certified Hoyt dealers. I would absolutely consider oddballs, though.
I’m sold on 80lbs. I’ve been told and read enough about the perils of going to that weight. I hear you, and I respectfully disagree. It’s not up for discussion.
I’m sold on getting close to 34-35” ATA because it’s the size that I can place my nose on the string without leaning. It’s super comfortable.