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Posted: 12/18/2014 1:02:45 AM EDT

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yer gonna shoot your eye out with that, kid!

Posted: 12/18/2014 1:28:56 AM EDT

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Just picked this up, what do you guys think? Salesman mentioned they are decent.

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I have no clue what you are holding but a bow is made out of wood and has a hand twisted string.

Posted: 12/18/2014 8:10:50 AM EDT

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I'm 6'5 with a very long wingspan. It sounds like Hoyt has some of the longest draws available currently.

Posted: 12/18/2014 8:59:26 AM EDT

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Been shooting bows for years. I am partial to the Axcel Armortech HD sight and a Tight Spot quiver on my hunting rig.
As others have said practice, practice, practice. :-)
Enjoy your new addiction!
Sixguns

Posted: 12/18/2014 9:07:11 AM EDT

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Pulleys are for the worthless and weak.

Posted: 12/18/2014 9:29:53 AM EDT

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I'm 6'5 with a very long wingspan. It sounds like Hoyt has some of the longest draws available currently.

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This.

I'm only 5'11 and shoot a Hoyt Charger

Posted: 12/18/2014 11:34:55 AM EDT

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I actually shot a Mathews before I tried the Hoyt, I will say the Mathews was an awesome bow and I think anyone would be proud to own one of their bows, same with the Bowtechs, I just shot the Hoyt 34 with my 31.2" draw length better and I was blown away by the nearly weightless feel of the carbon system! I will be getting the bow set up over the next week so if you guys can recommend the best sight, rest, quiver, etc, etc it would be appreciated by a newbie

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I use a HHA sight, a Tight Spot quiver, and a Scott release with my Hoyt Carbon Spyder 34 and love it.

Posted: 12/18/2014 11:40:18 AM EDT

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Damn, $1400 for a bow. I thought the $400 bows were expensive. My brother wants to get into archery so that means I will inevitably get into it as well.

Posted: 12/18/2014 12:08:44 PM EDT

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Damn, $1400 for a bow. I thought the $400 bows were expensive. My brother wants to get into archery so that means I will inevitably get into it as well.

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And they don't hold their value at all.

Posted: 12/18/2014 12:23:58 PM EDT

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so are Hoyts better than Matthews now?

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Well no shit.

Posted: 12/18/2014 12:27:01 PM EDT

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I know they are expensive, but you should have skipped the bow and bought a couple filters for that fridge.

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I have a carbon matrix, love it. you spent a lot of $ for your first one. Enjoy it!

Posted: 12/18/2014 1:14:41 PM EDT

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And they don't hold their value at all.

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Damn, $1400 for a bow. I thought the $400 bows were expensive. My brother wants to get into archery so that means I will inevitably get into it as well.

And they don't hold their value at all.

You do realize that some of us don't care about that, right? I've been shooting the same bow for a while now, and see no reason to replace it.

Posted: 12/18/2014 1:34:21 PM EDT

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Damn, $1400 for a bow. I thought the $400 bows were expensive. My brother wants to get into archery so that means I will inevitably get into it as well.

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I still have and shoot a Bear Whitetail II that I have owned since 1984.

Andshoot better than the guys with the fancy toys.

Buy a used compound. Enjoy..

Or build a WARF bow

Posted: 12/18/2014 1:37:46 PM EDT

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You do realize that some of us don't care about that, right? I've been shooting the same bow for a while now, and see no reason to replace it.

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Damn, $1400 for a bow. I thought the $400 bows were expensive. My brother wants to get into archery so that means I will inevitably get into it as well.

And they don't hold their value at all.

You do realize that some of us don't care about that, right? I've been shooting the same bow for a while now, and see no reason to replace it.

That's nice.

Posted: 12/18/2014 1:42:12 PM EDT

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Just picked this up, what do you guys think? Salesman mentioned they are decent.

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Very nice. Some of the best on the market and one you'll never outgrow.

Posted: 12/18/2014 1:59:39 PM EDT

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Bad ass bow man! I love those hoyt's. Smooth as butter. I'm a Bowtech guy myself but I really like them hoyts

Posted: 12/18/2014 2:05:59 PM EDT

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The salesman was an idiot if he said that it was "decent". The Hoyt carbon line is the absolute best on the market in my opinion.

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There were very few changes from the 14-15 lineup.

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I would have to agree with this. I have a Hoyt carbon '12 and '14 year models.

Picked up a new PSE DNA and it's pretty damn nice as well.

You did good OP

Posted: 12/18/2014 2:06:50 PM EDT

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If I had the $ to spend I would buy that bow.

Posted: 12/18/2014 7:34:58 PM EDT

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More of a traditional guy myself, but I'd shoot it.

Posted: 12/18/2014 7:42:25 PM EDT

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ROST.

Nice bow OP.

Good form is the key to success.

Don't shoot until fatigue, and have fun!

Posted: 12/19/2014 1:09:25 AM EDT

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I would have to agree with this. I have a Hoyt carbon '12 and '14 year models.
Picked up a new PSE DNA and it's pretty damn nice as well.

You did good OP

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The salesman was an idiot if he said that it was "decent". The Hoyt carbon line is the absolute best on the market in my opinion.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/Texan6326/2014-11/C0F18159-B898-419F-84D0-88CE8937509C_zpsnybauhmc.jpg

There were very few changes from the 14-15 lineup.

I would have to agree with this. I have a Hoyt carbon '12 and '14 year models.
Picked up a new PSE DNA and it's pretty damn nice as well.

You did good OP

I've read that the PSE DNA is pretty outstanding. LINKY

Posted: 12/19/2014 1:25:07 AM EDT

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I've read that the PSE DNA is pretty outstanding. LINKY

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The salesman was an idiot if he said that it was "decent". The Hoyt carbon line is the absolute best on the market in my opinion.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/Texan6326/2014-11/C0F18159-B898-419F-84D0-88CE8937509C_zpsnybauhmc.jpg

There were very few changes from the 14-15 lineup.

I would have to agree with this. I have a Hoyt carbon '12 and '14 year models.

Picked up a new PSE DNA and it's pretty damn nice as well.

You did good OP

I've read that the PSE DNA is pretty outstanding. LINKY

As much as I like Hoyt the PSE is a really nice bow to shoot. Hunting this year was very difficult, not because of the weather or the deer movement... because I didn't know what bow I wanted to take out.

Posted: 12/20/2014 5:27:44 AM EDT

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Anyone else into archery? I may get a regular bow just for fun as well and need to know whats worth getting!

Posted: 12/20/2014 8:52:16 AM EDT

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For rests, I really like the QAD HDX. I had a cheap trophy taker on my old bow. Put the qad hdx on my new bow.
It's like the difference between a Ferrari and a red wagon......

I also put on the IQ bow site. Don't have it all dialed in, but I like it quite a bit so far. Better then My old truglo micro bright.

But all of these are for hunting for me. The HDX is a full capture drop away. If I was just target shooting, i might not have spent as much money on the rest and sight.

Posted: 12/20/2014 9:24:59 PM EDT

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I still have and shoot a Bear Whitetail II that I have owned since 1984.

Andshoot better than the guys with the fancy toys.

Buy a used compound. Enjoy..

Or build a WARF bow

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Damn, $1400 for a bow. I thought the $400 bows were expensive. My brother wants to get into archery so that means I will inevitably get into it as well.

I still have and shoot a Bear Whitetail II that I have owned since 1984.

Andshoot better than the guys with the fancy toys.

Buy a used compound. Enjoy..

Or build a WARF bow

My first bow! Wasn't going to upgrade but just got a quest rev on the Amazon craziness- $170 so it's three times wht I paid for my bear!

Posted: 12/20/2014 9:34:32 PM EDT

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It looks like it shoots backwards. Be careful!!!

Posted: 12/20/2014 10:16:29 PM EDT

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It looks like it shoots backwards. Be careful!!!

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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:19:12 PM EDT

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Nice bow OP. I'm shooting a '14 Carbon Spyder Turbo, I love it. Only down side to a new Hoyt is the price, beyond that, they're shooters for sure.

Posted: 12/20/2014 10:29:26 PM EDT

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Nice!!

Posted: 12/20/2014 10:33:28 PM EDT

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Hoyt makes a great bow. But in no way is a $1400 bow better than a metal one other than it doesn't get as cold. And no this isn't the most expensive bow on the market either.

Anyway it is a nice bow.

Posted: 12/20/2014 10:40:04 PM EDT

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Nice bow, Op. I'm jealous!

That is a seriously sweet bow. I've been thinking about getting back into archery/bow hunting but just haven't had time. Darn it, now you've got me itching to get another bow!

Posted: 12/20/2014 10:45:34 PM EDT

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HHA, QAD and Bee Stinger is what you need.

I love being able to range 74 yards, dial my pin and hit the target

Posted: 12/20/2014 11:03:00 PM EDT

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I like hoyts, I shoot a mathews but a hoyt was runner up when I tested them earlier this year.. Blowtech was dead last, had a horrible draw cycle.

Posted: 12/20/2014 11:48:20 PM EDT

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Holy shit, I love reading archery threads in GD!

I am not normally the grammar nazi type, but for the love of all that is holy, it is spelled MATHEWS. One.Fucking.T.

Very nice bow OP. Especially for your first. From someone who has shot a bow both competitively and for hunting for over 20 years, find someone who is active in the sport who wants to help you get started.

Archery can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding sports you will ever participate in. That enjoyment is dependent on starting off on the right foot. The bow needs to fit you, the arrows need to be properly spined, the rest needs to be properly adjusted, tiller needs to be checked, etc., etc.

Feel free to IM me with any questions. I would truly enjoy helping you get started.

Congrats again and welcome to the sport!

Posted: 12/21/2014 1:30:17 AM EDT

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Holy shit, I love reading archery threads in GD!

I am not normally the grammar nazi type, but for the love of all that is holy, it is spelled MATHEWS. One.Fucking.T.

Very nice bow OP. Especially for your first. From someone who has shot a bow both competitively and for hunting for over 20 years, find someone who is active in the sport who wants to help you get started.

Archery can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding sports you will ever participate in. That enjoyment is dependent on starting off on the right foot. The bow needs to fit you, the arrows need to be properly spined, the rest needs to be properly adjusted, tiller needs to be checked, etc., etc.

Feel free to IM me with any questions. I would truly enjoy helping you get started.

Congrats again and welcome to the sport!

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Thank you very much!

Posted: 12/21/2014 1:30:53 AM EDT

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Hoyt makes a great bow. But in no way is a $1400 bow better than a metal one other than it doesn't get as cold. And no this isn't the most expensive bow on the market either.

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What's the most expensive?