The document summarizes 10 different bow models. It provides details for each such as the manufacturer, key features designed to improve performance, speed and smoothness, as well as contact information. The bows highlighted are aimed at improving accuracy, reducing vibration and noise, and increasing arrow speeds up to 320 feet per second.
The document summarizes 10 different bow models. It provides details for each such as the manufacturer, key features designed to improve performance, speed and smoothness, as well as contact information. The bows highlighted are aimed at improving accuracy, reducing vibration and noise, and increasing arrow speeds up to 320 feet per second.
The document summarizes 10 different bow models. It provides details for each such as the manufacturer, key features designed to improve performance, speed and smoothness, as well as contact information. The bows highlighted are aimed at improving accuracy, reducing vibration and noise, and increasing arrow speeds up to 320 feet per second.
has completely redesigned its entire bow line to reduce noise, eliminate vibration and increase arrow speeds. The new Trykon features a longer Advanced TEC riser with par- allel split limbs that produces a quiet, recoil-free shot. The Zephyr Cam & 1/2 system boosts arrow speeds to 316 fps IBO. Contact Hoyt at (801) 363-2990 or www.hoyt.com.
2 The PSE Mach X is a compact hunting bow
with the "shootability" of a target bow. Large wheels, vertical limb movement and vibration- dampening devices give it a great feel. The 281/2-inch nearly straight riser is stable and for- giving. The bow comes in 60- and 70-pound weights and fires arrows up to 312 fps, IBO. 2 Contact PSE Archery at (520) 884-9065 or www.pse-archery.com.
3 The Archery Research Velocity
is light, compact and fast, yet retains feel and "shootability". The 34- inch bow has ultra-short, beyond-parallel split limbs with independently adjustable limb pockets for better tuning. It has 11 vibration damp- eners. It’s available in 60- and 70-pound models that shoot arrows up to 320 fps, IBO. Contact Archery Research at (520) 884-9065 or www.archery-research.com.
4 The BowTech TomKat is designed for smoothness,
power and accuracy. The Binary Cam System has the performance of a true two-cam system, but both cams are slaved together so the bow cannot get out of sync. The TomKat meas- ures 313/4 inches, axle to axle and has an 85/8-inch brace height. Contact BowTech at (541) 284-4711 or www.bowtecharchery.com.
5 The Parker Hornet
weighs just 31/2 pounds and measures 30 inches. The PowerLine 3 Cam combines speed, silence, smoothness and reduced nock travel with a friction- reducing alignment. Main- tenance-free sealed ball 4 bearings in both the cam and idler wheel create a perfect axle/bearing fit. The Hornet has a 73/16-inch brace height and fires arrows up to 310 fps. Contact Parker at (540) 337-5426 or www.parkerbows.com. 5
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bows 6 The Mathews Switchback XT is short,
smooth and forgiving, yet sends arrows up to 315 fps, IBO, thanks to an efficient perimeter-weighted StraightLine C1 cam. A Triple Damper Roller Guard and string-suppressor dampers help make the bow smooth and quiet. Contact Mathews at (608) 269-2728 or www.mathewsinc.com. 8 9
7 The Browning Illusion has the maneuverability of a
short-axle bow with the accuracy of a longer bow. The bow has a Trance cam, which has 4 inches of draw-length adjustment and allows you to adjust from 80 percent to 65 percent let-off without a bow press. A 41/2-inch idler wheel main- tains even tiller and optimizes nock trav- el. Contact Browning at (520) 838-2000 or www.browning-archery.com.
8 The Alpine Archery Avalanche
delivers the punch of the Alpine Denali but in a shorter, lighter package. The bow measures 31 inches axle to axle and weighs 4 pounds. It comes equipped with the Alpine Pro Dampening System. Contact Alpine Archery at (208) 746-4717 or www.alpinearchery.com.
9 The Reflex Highlander has
a lightweight, durable “radiused” alloy TEC riser and aircraft-grade machined-aluminum limb pock- ets. The Slam & 1/2 cam system is fast, forgiving, accurate, smooth and quiet. The cams are slaved together with one harness sys- 10 tem, which eliminates timing problems. 7 The Highlander measures 36 inches and shoots arrows at 305 fps. Contact Reflex at (801) 363-2990 or www.reflexbow.com.
10 The Diamond Archery Liberty
is designed to match the strength, speed, agility and power of 6 big-game animals. It has a forgiving 71/2- inch brace height and measures 331/4- inch axle to axle. The Freedom cam helps generate arrow speeds of up to 302 fps. Contact Diamond Archery at (877) 269- 2776 or www.diamondarchery.com.
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