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Wanting to build a lightweight bow setup for a OTC archery elk hunt this Sept where I expect to hike several miles per day in search of elk with bow in hand. I know, its OTC and probably won't need the bow anyway but these are the 2 I keep coming back to.....
Bowtech Icon - 7" brace height, 31" ATA, 335 IBO, weighs 3.2#
PSE Carbon Air Stealth Mach 1 - 6 1/8" brace height, 32 1/8" ATA. 324 IBO, weighs 3.5#
I can't find the Zion in stock anywhere which is why I am looking at the Icon...seems to be the same bow as the Diamond deploy, Black knight, etc. I know it's half the price of the PSE, but I'm sure there are some good reasons for that.
If anyone has experience backpack elk hunting with these or other sub 4# bows, please let me know your thoughts.
Note - Current bow is an Elite Synergy which is 33.5" ATA, very forgiving 7 3/8" brace height, and 4.4#. Have also been looking at the Bowtech Solution SS , but with its 4# weight, seems like I would just be upgrading to upgrade, and not to reduce weight.
Thanks for any guidance
Bowtech Icon - 7" brace height, 31" ATA, 335 IBO, weighs 3.2#
PSE Carbon Air Stealth Mach 1 - 6 1/8" brace height, 32 1/8" ATA. 324 IBO, weighs 3.5#
I can't find the Zion in stock anywhere which is why I am looking at the Icon...seems to be the same bow as the Diamond deploy, Black knight, etc. I know it's half the price of the PSE, but I'm sure there are some good reasons for that.
If anyone has experience backpack elk hunting with these or other sub 4# bows, please let me know your thoughts.
Note - Current bow is an Elite Synergy which is 33.5" ATA, very forgiving 7 3/8" brace height, and 4.4#. Have also been looking at the Bowtech Solution SS , but with its 4# weight, seems like I would just be upgrading to upgrade, and not to reduce weight.
Thanks for any guidance