Glad you enjoyed it, Lou. We've got individual reviews of the five bows in this comparison coming up. They will have much of the same information, but be a bit more in depth.
Itz Reality The second priciest bow was the Quest Forge, which had a G5 sight. I can't find the sight on the G5 website, but it was far and away the best sight on the five package bows we tested.
Thank you for your comprehensive and professionally done review. I recently decided to get back into archery after a 40 year gap and your review went a long way towards helping me make a purchasing decision. I found a dealership and purchased an Edge SB-1. It has a silky smooth draw and I am greatly enjoying using it. Of all the reviews I watched, yours are by the far, the best. Thank you.
I appreciate the feedback and glad to hear you are enjoying your bow. I've got some new 2017 hunting bows in now, so more reviews and comparisons are on the way.
The diamond edge pro is also a good bow, I've been shooting non stop for weeks now.. And I mean non stop, every day, most of the day... The bow does not disappoint
I bought my bear authority on clearance two years ago. It was a $499 package bow that id got for $349. I feel it fits into this category better than the $599 Threat, as bear has several package bows at $399-499, then seems to always have a $599-649 package to kinda bridge the gap between the entry level and the flagships.
I bought the bear threat, I agree that it's aggressive off the shelf, but with a few upgrades like stabilizer bar, peep sight, pin sight, then the bow operates very well. I should also mention I added on a qad rest and constantly robin hood my cheap arrows. I pull at 70 pounds, which does require some muscles but I find the valley and back wall nice. In all it's a beast that needs taking, after that it becomes a nice bow!
Thank you for this video. I'm an older archer and was looking for a bow that is easy to draw and hold. After watching this video I found a Bowtech Fuel to tryout. I was immediately impressed and bought it that night and have not been sorry.
This is a great mini-review, and it definitely gets a little closer to what I will actually spend on a bow. I have a Diamond Stud from a few years back that is a great shooter, it's good to see they are keeping up the solid work.
All five bows are very capable shooters. They were also nice and light, so if you need to do a lot of spot and stalk hunting where you cab walk many miles with your bow, that light weight is especially nice.
Jeremiah Johnson I purchased a vista sage recurve for 60 bucks used from a friend that only used it a few times and lost interest . In a months time I’ve gotten accurate enough to hit a man size target at 15 yards consecutively and confidently .
Thats untrue, theres about 20 different models in 150-300 dollar range like nova beetle , crosman, barnet etc etc its just muricans often think its defame to touch them as they're too cheap for them.
@@i_read_bad_reviews that's impressive for a recurve, but not impressive for a compound. Recurve take a lot more time to get good with (at least for me). Don't go hunting unless you can almost garuntee a heart hit at 20 yards though. And dont hunt at a range you haven't practiced from, and hit vitals from in that practice.
What is was thinking! $500 lol! I'll stick with my used bows and let someone else take the monetary hit. My hoyt powertec and reflex extreme kill kill kill lol! I really don't care about shooting 300+fps.
I just purchased a lefty Bowtech Fuel at a bargain price. I am just getting back into archery after 30+ years and changing sides as well to match my left eye dominance. Back then I had a RH 42# recurve with aluminum / cedar shafts. Wow, has technology changed.
I would tend to agree with that, with the exception of the Diamond Edge SB-1. It can still be had off Amazon for under $400. www.amazon.com/Diamond-Archery-Breakup-Country-15-30/dp/B01HJYQWTW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&hvadid=78477688786189&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=sb-1&qid=1599972212&sr=8-1&tag=mh0b-20&th=1&psc=1
At 300$ one can buy Bowtech Airborne 82 0r 101nd, shooting at 350 and 340 fps respectively, with great adgustment ranges, max possible soild wall, deep valley if one wants this, and ATA 36", making drawing especially comfortable. Not for very beginners though, however general convenience at shooting may unexpectedly make them easy to even start with.
The video is very well what happens is that this technology is changing, we are some people who are developing new arcs that are powered by gas and that surely the arc manufacturers like hoyt are studying for the near future. a greeting
Even affordably priced bows are very good these days. The Fuel, if I recall correctly, was really easy to hold at full draw and had a fairly smooth draw cycle.
best thing to do is go on Craigslist and buy a used Hoyt,Bear,PSE, or any other named brand bow for a fraction of the price then take it to a bow tech to get it looked over and adjusted as needed.
top shelf review!!! Bonus when he mentions the bow shop ive used off an on , for 20 ish years!! ( yes they have used lol, Canadians be thrifty..... cheers
I would like to see the price range from $200 - $350, including the Raptor. Great video. The price range your testing is a bit out of my price range, for a first bow purchase. Thanks.
Good luck to you. We are planning to head out in just a few weeks. Can't wait.
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Man, I only have a PSE Deer Hunter from 2005 and it is awesome. Only two weak points it had. The stock plastic grip was God awful so removed it and shoot it without grip just ducktape around and boom! This move skyrocketed my accuracy instantly. The other one is the cable system. The cables have some sort of cover and they look like an electric cable or something like that. This thing took some speed from it. It would be time for an upgrade for sure. But only upgrade this bow and I no have a plan to buy another one. DRaw weight is 65 pound and IBO is 265 Fps on paper. I no have a chronograph but I don't care about it either. As long as I do my part this thing has no spread what so ever out to 30 metes. Arrow lay in one solid group and all of them touch each other. I believe as long as you are comfortable with your bow you are fine and if you are consistently accurate than you can hunt with any bow that is strong enough. Yeah, flagship bows are amazing pieces of technology but for a hardcore hunter, they are the only one element of their kit. I bought myself an actual wild boar hunt from the price difference in 2005 instead choose the expensive bow in the store. Video wise this is how I think a bow review would look like at all times. Focusing on the point! Keep it up, dude! You just won a new subscriber! ;)
Thanks for the kind words. Would liked to have added a Parker and a Mission to this comparison, but didn't want to deal with more than five bows at once, as I was worried I wouldn't get to spend enough time with each bow. The good news is there are a lot of affordable options out there.
Great video I was thinking of the bow tech fuel I'll mostly be killing small game like gofers. But will be killing coyotes in the future what are your thoughts in which I should get ?
Any of these bows would be just fine for pretty much any game. The Quest Forge was my personal favorite, largely because the accessories were easily the best. The Fuel, though, had my favorite draw cycle.
That might be something we do in the future. We've done the budget bows and I'm currently working on the flagship hunting bow project. Some mid-level bow comparisons would make sense.
Hey I love this video and am getting one as my first hunting compound bow thanks to this! I would love to know your thoughts on if I should shoot micro shaft or regular arrows and if micro what would I have to alter on the rth bear bow ??
Micro or standard diameter comes down to personal preference. I've only hunted with standard diameter shafts, but I use the skinny arrows with my target rig. If the spine is the same, you really shouldn't have to adjust much on the bow if you switch to skinny arrows. Just move the arrow rest up a little bit so the arrow is still running level from the D-loop to the rest.
There are plenty of other bows we could have added, but I wanted to keep the number more manageable so I could spend more time shooting each one. The Martin Stratos CR would have been the choice for this comparison.
mbradishable ibought the bear cruzer last year it was my first bow but i have shot a few and i have to say i really like it my only gripe is the wall a littlle jumpy ive had to release and readjust a couple times because i wasnt paying close enough attention to it i fire it at 70 lbs btw
Maybe. But the PowerMax package is a level more expensive than anything in this shootout ($700 at Lancaster - $100 more than the priciest package we tested and more than $200 more than our average price). The new Klash ($300 bare bow) is interesting, but with a 28-inch ATA, it's on the short side for an adult bow.
ArcheryTalk Wow!! Wonder why Lancaster is charging so much more than other places. My recommendation I give is look at used bows too. You can find some great deals out there for equipment only a couple years old.
100% agree on used bows. I've bought several myself. So many guys are buying brand new bows and getting rid of them in a few months. Great way to save 30-50%. As for Lancaster, I think Hoyt (and other manufacturers) have a minimum price they will allow dealers to advertise. If you go to a dealer in person, you may be able to get a better deal.
Why did you guys not include anything from Hoyt? The Hoyt klash or the Hoyt PowerMax both well within the price points. And both come fully dressed.I personally think the power Max would have been the best of all of these bows. I also own the sb1 and infinity edge pro
@@jeremyrich9307 I'm working on getting a couple of mid-priced bows in. Already have a Mission MXR (really nice, by the way) and I'm hoping to get in a PSE and maybe a Bear also.
Hi Lucas, what do you think about the Centerpoint Crosman eos hunter? Is it good compound bow? because here where I live is the only option I have. Thank you. Hey man !!! I like your channel, it's very interesting.
I'm afraid I have never shot one, so it's hard for me to say. However, I have no doubt it can take down a deer without issue. With bows in that price point, the string/cables are probably not great and will likely see some stretching. If you had access to a bow press to give it a proper tune after you've shot it enough to settle the string/cables, that would be ideal.
A solid limb bow without yokes will typically have some come lean. I didn't worry too much about what I saw in the SB-1, but if you think it's excessive, you might want to ask your local dealer about it. if you have a bow press, you can play around with the spacers that go between the cams and the limb. Without a bow press, though, you'll need to get to a shop and have them look at it.
ArcheryTalk thanks for your insight! I'm concerned about the long term wear on the cables, so I'll maybe take it to the dealer to have a look. thanks again!
Unless the cam lean is drastic, the serving on your cables should protect the string. It's a good idea to replace the string/cables every year or two anyway, (depending how often you shoot). However, I can't see how bad it might be. Having your dealer take a look for a little piece of mind is probably a good idea.
Hey I thank you a lot for the helpful reviews Infact, I am from Mauritius and is really interested in buying a compound bow joined an archery club but the problem is i have to buy it abroad Do you personally know any shop in your area that ship bows? please let me know thnx a lot
Eli Smiley if you're already pulling 45 lbs, the adjustability of the Diamond/Bowtech isn't as crucial. I'd look long and hard at the Quest Forge, which goes from 40-70 lbs.
@@ArcheryTalkVideo Thanks! do you know the width? Looks like sheets can be bought and ripped to size, then placed in the frame butcher board style. How long do they last? do you replace sections often?
@@patrickpk6299 I've never built or maintained these - but several clubs in my area use them. I'd guess they are maybe 10 inches deep. I'd think width would be around 48 inches. They hold up pretty good for outdoor use. When the middle gets shot out, you can move things around a little to get more life. Tentest does leave quite a bit of junk on your arrows, but it comes off easily with a bit of water or a pot scrubber (a lot of shooters around here keep a mesh pot scrubber on their quiver).
David Banman both are good bows, but I liked the feel of the Diamond better and I shot tighter groups with it. The PSE, though, had better fit and finish.
I just bought the Diamond Edge SB-1 and my bottom adjustment module is hitting the one of the cross strings. The string actually rests on the module when the bow is at rest, it clears the module when pulled back and hits the module when returning to normal. Is this normal? Diamond is telling me this is normal and they are aware of it.
Jake B we had to give our test bow back, do I don't have one here for reference. Having a pro shop take a look at it would be a good idea, but as long as the string/cable aren't rubbing you should be ok. If you can send a picture to editor@archerytalk.com I may be able to better answer your question.
You can do alot better than that. For around $250 you can get an ASD black pro from Ebay with split limbs,alloy cams and limb pockets 15-75lbs draw weights, absolutely dead in the hand and if you add $150 for mid priced accessory you come out way cheaper than any of these and with a bow that will perform just as well as any mid priced bow.
The target butts we were shooting into are made of ten-test, which is some sort of insulated building material. The material can stick onto your arrows a bit, but it comes off with a bit of water or a pot scrubber.
I believe the material is called tentest. It's a fiber board used in construction. They can leave some residue on the arrows, but they hold up fairly well.
It is certainly recommended with shorter bows, as you can derail the string when you pull with fingers. There is a competitive class that shoots compound bows without a release aid, but they typically shoot longer axle-to-axle bows.
This is exactly the way a review video should be. Kudos!
Glad you enjoyed it, Lou. We've got individual reviews of the five bows in this comparison coming up. They will have much of the same information, but be a bit more in depth.
ArcheryTalk What sight was on the 2nd most pricey bow?
Itz Reality The second priciest bow was the Quest Forge, which had a G5 sight. I can't find the sight on the G5 website, but it was far and away the best sight on the five package bows we tested.
ArcheryTalk whats the link 4 the ferst bow???????
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I have just recently purchased a Diamond Edge SB-1.
@@blackfeatherarchery is it good?
Thank you for your comprehensive and professionally done review. I recently decided to get back into archery after a 40 year gap and your review went a long way towards helping me make a purchasing decision. I found a dealership and purchased an Edge SB-1. It has a silky smooth draw and I am greatly enjoying using it. Of all the reviews I watched, yours are by the far, the best. Thank you.
I appreciate the feedback and glad to hear you are enjoying your bow. I've got some new 2017 hunting bows in now, so more reviews and comparisons are on the way.
This is how reviews should be. Detailed and to the point. Thank you!
The diamond edge pro is also a good bow, I've been shooting non stop for weeks now.. And I mean non stop, every day, most of the day... The bow does not disappoint
Nadun lochana perera glad you're enjoying it. Haven't shot it myself, but if it shoots anything like the Edge SB-1, I'm sure I'd enjoy it.
PSE Surge $300 bare bones, with $80 on a whisker biscuit and a 3 pin sight. $380 total and it's a great bow.
TheMarkOfAWarrior I'm sure it's great, but for an extra $20 you can get the sb-1 which come with all of this and is a great bow
Great video! I have a bit of analysis paralysis and you just helped me make up my mind for my first Bow package. Going with the Diamond Edge SB-1.
I bought my bear authority on clearance two years ago. It was a $499 package bow that id got for $349. I feel it fits into this category better than the $599 Threat, as bear has several package bows at $399-499, then seems to always have a $599-649 package to kinda bridge the gap between the entry level and the flagships.
I bought the bear threat, I agree that it's aggressive off the shelf, but with a few upgrades like stabilizer bar, peep sight, pin sight, then the bow operates very well. I should also mention I added on a qad rest and constantly robin hood my cheap arrows. I pull at 70 pounds, which does require some muscles but I find the valley and back wall nice. In all it's a beast that needs taking, after that it becomes a nice bow!
I just spent the money and bought a vxr..love it and am gonna have it for awhile..
The first one had me sold
Nice video again, I like your channel, I'll show it to my friends
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this video. I'm an older archer and was looking for a bow that is easy to draw and hold. After watching this video I found a Bowtech Fuel to tryout. I was immediately impressed and bought it that night and have not been sorry.
Doug Sherrer Glad to hear it. It’s been a while, but I remember that bow being very easy to draw and hold. Enjoy it.
This is a great mini-review, and it definitely gets a little closer to what I will actually spend on a bow. I have a Diamond Stud from a few years back that is a great shooter, it's good to see they are keeping up the solid work.
All five bows are very capable shooters. They were also nice and light, so if you need to do a lot of spot and stalk hunting where you cab walk many miles with your bow, that light weight is especially nice.
Wow bows are expensive even for a "budget" versions.
These are MSRPs. You can probably find lower prices if you shop around a bit.
Jeremiah Johnson I purchased a vista sage recurve for 60 bucks used from a friend that only used it a few times and lost interest . In a months time I’ve gotten accurate enough to hit a man size target at 15 yards consecutively and confidently .
Thats untrue, theres about 20 different models in 150-300 dollar range like nova beetle , crosman, barnet etc etc its just muricans often think its defame to touch them as they're too cheap for them.
@@i_read_bad_reviews that's impressive for a recurve, but not impressive for a compound. Recurve take a lot more time to get good with (at least for me). Don't go hunting unless you can almost garuntee a heart hit at 20 yards though. And dont hunt at a range you haven't practiced from, and hit vitals from in that practice.
What is was thinking! $500 lol! I'll stick with my used bows and let someone else take the monetary hit. My hoyt powertec and reflex extreme kill kill kill lol! I really don't care about shooting 300+fps.
I just purchased a lefty Bowtech Fuel at a bargain price. I am just getting back into archery after 30+ years and changing sides as well to match my left eye dominance. Back then I had a RH 42# recurve with aluminum / cedar shafts. Wow, has technology changed.
I was really impressed with the draw cycle and let-off of the Fuel. Such a nice bow to draw back and hold for extended periods. Hope you enjoy it.
I recently bought the Diamond Edge SB-1 and love it. I also have 2 Elite bows and 2 Obsession bows. I enjoy shooting the SB-1 more that the other 4.
I would tend to agree with that, with the exception of the Diamond Edge SB-1. It can still be had off Amazon for under $400.
www.amazon.com/Diamond-Archery-Breakup-Country-15-30/dp/B01HJYQWTW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&hvadid=78477688786189&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=sb-1&qid=1599972212&sr=8-1&tag=mh0b-20&th=1&psc=1
You guys need to do more videos like this. I'd like to see an updated one once the ATA wraps up. Maybe an entry level and a mid level.
I have a Bear Cruzer and I love it.its not top of the line,but it can kill a deer so it works
At 300$ one can buy Bowtech Airborne 82 0r 101nd, shooting at 350 and 340 fps respectively, with great adgustment ranges, max possible soild wall, deep valley if one wants this, and ATA 36", making drawing especially comfortable. Not for very beginners though, however general convenience at shooting may unexpectedly make them easy to even start with.
The video is very well what happens is that this technology is changing, we are some people who are developing new arcs that are powered by gas and that surely the arc manufacturers like hoyt are studying for the near future. a greeting
I own a bowtech fuel set at 28.5" draw and 70lb weight. It is an amazing bow for the consideratly price
Even affordably priced bows are very good these days. The Fuel, if I recall correctly, was really easy to hold at full draw and had a fairly smooth draw cycle.
Outstanding video sir! Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Christopher
best thing to do is go on Craigslist and buy a used Hoyt,Bear,PSE, or any other named brand bow for a fraction of the price then take it to a bow tech to get it looked over and adjusted as needed.
Gotta love them Black Eagle Zombies he's shooting. That's my go to arrow
I really like the accuracy of those arrows. They group fantastic. But they aren't the most durable arrow.
top shelf review!!! Bonus when he mentions the bow shop ive used off an on , for 20 ish years!! ( yes they have used lol, Canadians be thrifty..... cheers
I would like to see the price range from $200 - $350, including the Raptor. Great video. The price range your testing is a bit out of my price range, for a first bow purchase. Thanks.
Thanks mate, great video.
This is the exact video i was looking for
Glad it worked for you. Let us know which bow you decide on.
Great😡 you didn't make it any easier to decide on which one! Getting my first bow this year. Great video 👍
FMT The Quest Forge gets my vote, but it may depend what your dealer has. They will all serve you well.
Great video. I shoot a Diamond infinite Edge pro and am pretty satisfied with this lower end bow though, I do intend to change the sight.
Backyard Archer the sight was our least favourite part of the Diamond and Bowtech in this comparison. A good sight is a smart investment
great job, very informative and that helps with my decision. can't wait to take a deer with an SB1.
Good luck to you. We are planning to head out in just a few weeks. Can't wait.
Man, I only have a PSE Deer Hunter from 2005 and it is awesome. Only two weak points it had. The stock plastic grip was God awful so removed it and shoot it without grip just ducktape around and boom! This move skyrocketed my accuracy instantly. The other one is the cable system. The cables have some sort of cover and they look like an electric cable or something like that. This thing took some speed from it. It would be time for an upgrade for sure. But only upgrade this bow and I no have a plan to buy another one. DRaw weight is 65 pound and IBO is 265 Fps on paper. I no have a chronograph but I don't care about it either. As long as I do my part this thing has no spread what so ever out to 30 metes. Arrow lay in one solid group and all of them touch each other. I believe as long as you are comfortable with your bow you are fine and if you are consistently accurate than you can hunt with any bow that is strong enough. Yeah, flagship bows are amazing pieces of technology but for a hardcore hunter, they are the only one element of their kit. I bought myself an actual wild boar hunt from the price difference in 2005 instead choose the expensive bow in the store. Video wise this is how I think a bow review would look like at all times. Focusing on the point! Keep it up, dude! You just won a new subscriber! ;)
can you do a review on the bear cruzer g2
Personally I'd say this is more of a high budget to mid level pricing range.
I'd like to see a $500 and under range
Three of them are under $500.
MyLonewolf25 Barnett vortex
Wow no BS and to the point it’s too bad I’m watching this in 2021 so I guess we need a new video
Is that a Squatch in the background @ 4:44 mark?
It's the only logical explanation.
I have a mission menace and got it at a pawn shop for 200 with a quiver, stabilizer, 3 pin sight, rest, and sling
Ryan Thompson Mission makes solid bows. Hope you’re enjoying it
ArcheryTalk yes I am
This vid was supper helpful. thanks!
Great video well done
John Lee Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. More to come.
I have a bow tech fuel and it’s perfect for me
I think my Hoyt Carbon Defiant Turbo is a great bow for the price.
The Defiant is fantastic, but doesn't fit in with this group.
Can always buy a flagship bow from the year prior. Picked up a brand new Elite for 570.
Buying used can be a great idea. I've done it myself and will almost certainly do it again.
what about hoyt powermax?
I use a Parker bow. You should check those out. I really enjoyed this informative, pleasant and to the point video.
Thanks for the kind words. Would liked to have added a Parker and a Mission to this comparison, but didn't want to deal with more than five bows at once, as I was worried I wouldn't get to spend enough time with each bow. The good news is there are a lot of affordable options out there.
thanks for awesome review!
I have a Jennings Carbon Extreme with minor issues And it's really effective for the price I got it for ($80)
Can you do an updated video for 2020? Love how direct and info rich this video was
I would like to. But there aren’t many new $300-400 bows. Though I did do a head-to-head comparison of $500 bows last year.
ArcheryTalk what about mid-price bows? $400-$900 range
I was looking at bows because of the situation with ammo and guns right now. At $400 id rather drop a extra $600 and get me another 6.5 Creedmoor
Great video I was thinking of the bow tech fuel I'll mostly be killing small game like gofers. But will be killing coyotes in the future what are your thoughts in which I should get ?
Any of these bows would be just fine for pretty much any game. The Quest Forge was my personal favorite, largely because the accessories were easily the best. The Fuel, though, had my favorite draw cycle.
I have to ask. Are you shooting wood? Looks like you're shooting plain old wood boards. Good review!
dude I love so much this channel
P.S. tnx because I want to take a bow but I didn't know what to take
Me too
Glad you like it. We'll have individual reviews of each of these bows in the coming weeks.
+ArcheryTalk nice
+ArcheryTalk that is amazing
U should do a video for medium budget so like a full ready to hunt kit so like the Hoyt powermax ,bowtech carbon icon etc. good video tho
That might be something we do in the future. We've done the budget bows and I'm currently working on the flagship hunting bow project. Some mid-level bow comparisons would make sense.
ArcheryTalk alight thanks for taking my advise sir, u don't see many people on UA-cam acually taking other people's advise "on the internet"
Sick vid!
i have a 2018 hoyt pro defiant
prove it
Good video thanks for info
Hey I love this video and am getting one as my first hunting compound bow thanks to this! I would love to know your thoughts on if I should shoot micro shaft or regular arrows and if micro what would I have to alter on the rth bear bow ??
Micro or standard diameter comes down to personal preference. I've only hunted with standard diameter shafts, but I use the skinny arrows with my target rig. If the spine is the same, you really shouldn't have to adjust much on the bow if you switch to skinny arrows. Just move the arrow rest up a little bit so the arrow is still running level from the D-loop to the rest.
great review
I wish gearhead archery would make a more affordable model.
No Martins? They used to be good value for what you got. I guess they discontinued the firecat.
There are plenty of other bows we could have added, but I wanted to keep the number more manageable so I could spend more time shooting each one. The Martin Stratos CR would have been the choice for this comparison.
I have a Martin Panther & i have just recently purchased the Diamond Edge SB-1.
Bear LS-2 RTH for a 330$ can't be beat.
I have a $22 bow and its perfect so......................
Shoot what makes you happy!
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Lord Gaben bow tie
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I doubt it will even kill a squirrel. Theirs no way that will kill a white tail.
How bout an old switchback. How many animals do you think switchbacks have taken? Rather have a quality older bow than a budget bow.
My $80 compound was expensive to me, after set up and upgrades.
How would the Bear Cruzer compare to these bows?
I was thinking the same thing. The Cruzer is $400, draw weight 5-70lbs, and draw length 12"-30". 310 IBO and weighs 3.6lbs.
mbradishable ibought the bear cruzer last year it was my first bow but i have shot a few and i have to say i really like it my only gripe is the wall a littlle jumpy ive had to release and readjust a couple times because i wasnt paying close enough attention to it i fire it at 70 lbs btw
Thank you
Great starter bow. It is a Little jumpy as some else has stated
An entry level Hoyt at around $500 - $600 will beat all those bows.
Maybe. But the PowerMax package is a level more expensive than anything in this shootout ($700 at Lancaster - $100 more than the priciest package we tested and more than $200 more than our average price). The new Klash ($300 bare bow) is interesting, but with a 28-inch ATA, it's on the short side for an adult bow.
ArcheryTalk Wow!! Wonder why Lancaster is charging so much more than other places.
My recommendation I give is look at used bows too. You can find some great deals out there for equipment only a couple years old.
100% agree on used bows. I've bought several myself. So many guys are buying brand new bows and getting rid of them in a few months. Great way to save 30-50%. As for Lancaster, I think Hoyt (and other manufacturers) have a minimum price they will allow dealers to advertise. If you go to a dealer in person, you may be able to get a better deal.
ArcheryTalk
Excellent point on shopping used!
Appreciate the thoroughness of this review.
I love my bowtech fuel
The fuel was my favorite of the bows to draw and hold. Just crazy smooth and awesome let-off. A full review will be up today or tomorrow.
Ive never gone hunting or even used a bow b4 lol but this is interesting
Vanessa McGrew We aim to please.
Why did you guys not include anything from Hoyt? The Hoyt klash or the Hoyt PowerMax both well within the price points. And both come fully dressed.I personally think the power Max would have been the best of all of these bows. I also own the sb1 and infinity edge pro
This was my first ever video, so I went with the bows I was able to borrow. Hoyt is now very good about helping out our channel with test bows
@@ArcheryTalkVideo thanks for the reply very well done though. Would love to see another comparison of this price point
@@jeremyrich9307 I'm working on getting a couple of mid-priced bows in. Already have a Mission MXR (really nice, by the way) and I'm hoping to get in a PSE and maybe a Bear also.
@@ArcheryTalkVideo well I really look forward to the next one but I still think you should have at least one Hoyt if it all possible.
Hi Lucas, what do you think about the Centerpoint Crosman eos hunter? Is it good compound bow? because here where I live is the only option I have. Thank you.
Hey man !!! I like your channel, it's very interesting.
I'm afraid I have never shot one, so it's hard for me to say. However, I have no doubt it can take down a deer without issue. With bows in that price point, the string/cables are probably not great and will likely see some stretching. If you had access to a bow press to give it a proper tune after you've shot it enough to settle the string/cables, that would be ideal.
Thank you very much for your opinion and go ahead with your excellent channel.
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Nice review! quick question about the Diamond sb-1. Mine has some cam lean and i'm wondering how this can be tuned on this bow. many thanks!
A solid limb bow without yokes will typically have some come lean. I didn't worry too much about what I saw in the SB-1, but if you think it's excessive, you might want to ask your local dealer about it.
if you have a bow press, you can play around with the spacers that go between the cams and the limb. Without a bow press, though, you'll need to get to a shop and have them look at it.
ArcheryTalk thanks for your insight! I'm concerned about the long term wear on the cables, so I'll maybe take it to the dealer to have a look. thanks again!
Unless the cam lean is drastic, the serving on your cables should protect the string. It's a good idea to replace the string/cables every year or two anyway, (depending how often you shoot). However, I can't see how bad it might be. Having your dealer take a look for a little piece of mind is probably a good idea.
Hey
I thank you a lot for the helpful reviews
Infact, I am from Mauritius and is really interested in buying a compound bow
joined an archery club but the problem is i have to buy it abroad
Do you personally know any shop in your area that ship bows?
please let me know
thnx a lot
Djunaidd007 Lancaster Archery Supply ships internationally, but it may be pricey. You can also try Alternative Sporting Services in the UK
Best budget bow with a drawlength 31"-32"?
Good luck! That's custom strings and longer release
is the Hoyt Ignite a good bow to begin to shoot compound bows?
Parker ultra lite 30+ is pretty decent for $499retail fully loaded...
could you do a review on the bear cruzer g2
If I'm a 14 year old and want to bow hunt for whitetail deer I pull 45 now put that's easy to be which one would you recommend
Eli Smiley if you're already pulling 45 lbs, the adjustability of the Diamond/Bowtech isn't as crucial. I'd look long and hard at the Quest Forge, which goes from 40-70 lbs.
Need a video about buying used bows
Abel Esparza That's a good idea. May look into that
my compound bow was 70 and its a 29inch pull and 55lbs weight and its great no need to spend loads on somthing which costs fuck all to make
sam what bow is it?
I think you mean the best compound bow as I don't see any recurve bows.
Hi There - Do you know what those large targets (like wall - cork?)are made out of? I wanted to make one in the yard. thx
Those are made of a compressed fiberboard called tentest.
@@ArcheryTalkVideo Thanks! do you know the width? Looks like sheets can be bought and ripped to size, then placed in the frame butcher board style. How long do they last? do you replace sections often?
@@patrickpk6299 I've never built or maintained these - but several clubs in my area use them. I'd guess they are maybe 10 inches deep. I'd think width would be around 48 inches. They hold up pretty good for outdoor use. When the middle gets shot out, you can move things around a little to get more life. Tentest does leave quite a bit of junk on your arrows, but it comes off easily with a bit of water or a pot scrubber (a lot of shooters around here keep a mesh pot scrubber on their quiver).
Where's Parker at? Martin? Nice video tho!
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What about the Martin krypton? Just curious I have one on order 2 cam I believe.
KARL Preston I haven't shot the Krypton, but I'd imagine it will work out well for you.
what about the mission bows??
Wasn't able to get one for this comparison, but a Mission would have been great. Hopefully in the future we can secure one.
Good
I am looking to buy new bow and was looking at the pse stinger x but in this video you rated the diamond edge sb 1 higher,why?
David Banman both are good bows, but I liked the feel of the Diamond better and I shot tighter groups with it. The PSE, though, had better fit and finish.
You should test the pse brute force lite!!!!
At 549$
I need to get one could you advise witch is the best one
In this price range I liked the Quest Forge the best, with the Diamond Edge SB-1 a very close second.
Do u have a left hand under to two hundred
I just bought the Diamond Edge SB-1 and my bottom adjustment module is hitting the one of the cross strings. The string actually rests on the module when the bow is at rest, it clears the module when pulled back and hits the module when returning to normal. Is this normal? Diamond is telling me this is normal and they are aware of it.
Jake B we had to give our test bow back, do I don't have one here for reference. Having a pro shop take a look at it would be a good idea, but as long as the string/cable aren't rubbing you should be ok. If you can send a picture to editor@archerytalk.com I may be able to better answer your question.
why does everyone always overlook parker...iv had three and all been great...
your description of the stingers adjustable draw weight is wrong
You are correct. Just made a note in the video. Thank you.
budget?
You can do alot better than that. For around $250 you can get an ASD black pro from Ebay with split limbs,alloy cams and limb pockets 15-75lbs draw weights, absolutely dead in the hand and if you add $150 for mid priced accessory you come out way cheaper than any of these and with a bow that will perform just as well as any mid priced bow.
who saw something moving in the background at 1:52 ??
david stanwood Bigfoot.
Those archery walls, what are they made out of.
We think they're made of unicorn hides and dragon teeth, but further research may be needed
come on dude I'm interested in making some for myself
The target butts we were shooting into are made of ten-test, which is some sort of insulated building material. The material can stick onto your arrows a bit, but it comes off with a bit of water or a pot scrubber.
Love those targets, anybody know what are they?
I believe the material is called tentest. It's a fiber board used in construction. They can leave some residue on the arrows, but they hold up fairly well.
Thanks!
best bow for that price range Hoyt Ignite (400$)
do compound bows need to be used with a release?
It is certainly recommended with shorter bows, as you can derail the string when you pull with fingers. There is a competitive class that shoots compound bows without a release aid, but they typically shoot longer axle-to-axle bows.