New Bow

I can smell him, it is definitely Plow!

Thanks BuckyLives! Love my second rate bows!

I dont' consider myself a mathews fanboy, I shoot one and my last two bows have been one. It's just a name im comfortable with. Not saying it's the best, or the only bow i trust. It's just a preference. Like chevy or ford.

Yeah, cant afford one of them bad boys lol! ended up getting rid of the Elite for another PSE Vendetta XL,finally got around to putting in the time with the 1st Vendetta XL and just liked how smooth it is and how it holds on a target I bought another.

Really wasnt a Fan of the draw cycle on the carbon element, pretty slick bow though, I would go Matrix if i went with one because of the longer ATA, cant stand anything under 35" ATA.

Only Mathews i would consider MR8,MR7,Apex 7

I think you need a 2013 hoyt carbon bow simply because you haven't had one yet.

Bows are like cars. Some people like to trade in every year or every few years. Some people run them till they die. How long they last depends on how much use they get. Anything you buy is going to seem much better than your Bear. Lots of great bows out there so make sure you test drive them all.

This might be a dumb question,but...

I'm shooting a 30 year old Bear II. I'm "new" to the sport,having bowhunted for a few years in my late teens/early 20's. It's been 25 years since I bowhunted... I'd like a new bow but really don't want to spend a crapload of money...

But Woodermans post reminds me of something I've been seeing on reviews and archery talk...guys who buy a new bow every year.

What? Do bowx "wear out" that fast? My 30 year old bow still shoots decent but it's big,loud,slow...I practiced at least an hour a day for probably 25 days in the 6 weeks before season opener. I practice a few days each week now. Am I "wearing it out" before I get around to buying a new one?

If I buy a pricey new bow,how long 'til I gotta buy a new one at the rate I'm using this one? I can't afford a new bow every year and still maintain my primary (walleye fishing) addiction in the level I'm accustomed to.

BTW,I AM looking for some some definitive ,comprehensive,HONEST source of reviews.

I'm shooting a Z7 and it's great. Had an outback before that and it was great. Thinking next year it's a Carbon Element with the RKT cams or an Elite.

Lol Forge magic arrows! I believe I've heard it all now!

Martin,,,,,I can get them at a great price,,,its a great bow

How about a forge? Not too bad of a price, small company, and great service. O, and there new arrow will add 25-30 fps to any bow. Don't believe me, just go try it for your self.

Mission is a sub of mathews... Good bows. But I have had Jennings, bear, Browning, Martin. I now shoot a mathews Z7 extreme, and wouldn't stray away from mathews.

high country speed pro 10 fast light 3.5 lbs

APE...a person we know who shoots alot shot them at the ATA and was quite impressed! so pshhhh! mp4 to avi format on mac

How about a Maitland?