woody
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Post by woody on Jul 14, 2008 19:05:45 GMT -4
I'M THINKING OF BUYING A HOYT KATERA AND WAS WONDERING WITCH ONE TO GET THE XL OR THE PLAN ONE I HAVE A 29IN DRAW AND BEEN SHOOTING 68LBS.ANY SUGGESTIONS?
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jul 14, 2008 19:47:54 GMT -4
take into account the brace height of the bows. anything below 7 inches is a little touchy to shoot. anything above the 7 inch mark is easier to shoot. all things being equal hoyt makes some great bows and you can't go wrong with any of them. also try shooting them and see which one fits best
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Post by Twowithone on Jul 14, 2008 21:41:54 GMT -4
Yes try a few different bows before you buy it. Cabelas, Gander Mt., Sportsmans Warehouse, they have archery ranges and quite a good selection of bows shoot em all and your decision will be easier for sure.
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Post by XMan on Jul 19, 2008 20:54:13 GMT -4
Definately shoot the bow before you purchase it. That bow shoots well in my opinion, but everyone's opinion is different. Have an experienced archery tech set it up for you.
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Post by jeffpahunter on Jul 19, 2008 21:20:34 GMT -4
If you want to tap into the experience & knowledge of thousands of Archers try archerytalk.com as well. The largest Archery web site on the net. You could do a search and see what many have to say about most any bow produced.
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woody
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Post by woody on Jul 20, 2008 15:30:24 GMT -4
THANKS GUYS!!
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Post by jakebird on Jul 20, 2008 22:21:10 GMT -4
May I also reccomend bowhuntingtalk.com. I've been a member on there for several years, and love it. Great group of people there to answer all your tech questions. Definitely shoot both models. Generally longer brace heights are more forgiving for hunting bows. Short axle to axle lengths are nice and manueverable in tree stands and blinds, but at extremes (under 31") the angle of the string in relation to your draw length may cause some problems for you. That said, I've never shot a Hoyt bow that wasn't very well built and reliable. I currently shoot a Hoyt as well. Good luck, let us know which one you chose!
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Post by frankinthelaurels on Jul 21, 2008 6:45:13 GMT -4
BEFORE you do anything, shoot other brands of bows..they are not all the same..some are smoother and some have far far far less recoil when you shoot them. Speed, smoothness, accuracy and what it will achieve in hunting shape.. BEFORE you purchase one...GO to the local 3D shoots and see what others are using and LISTEN....listen to them shoot, are they loud, how much string twang...some clubs have chronys around for the guys to check their in hunting shape speed. If your lucky enough to have an archery shop nearby, stop by and shoot the breeze..most guys will tell you all about their equipment... the ultimate is to shoot and feel the bow yourself..the ultimate test...you may be surprised at which feels right in your hand...Do your homework and handwork BEFORE you spend $700-900 hard earned cash on a new one..
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Post by asinglearrow on Jul 26, 2008 21:26:36 GMT -4
If possible visit a couple pro shops not all carry the same brand/style of bows and try and shoot as many as possible to find the one that feels right! One you are comfortable and confident with!
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