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Post by XMan on Jan 22, 2009 17:41:34 GMT -4
Just like I've been saying all this time. After you deal with a shop one time You'll know instantly if they're good or full of it. Sounds to me like they are full of it. I can believe they would say something like that. A solid string which is built to the specs of your bow and your preference. Such as reinforced ends, quality servings, etc and just looks greats. A string and cable has to be tuned once it's on the bow. And last but not least it doesn't stretch. Like I said before I make excellent strings. Lancaster Archery is also a good choice. Good Luck!
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Post by tbass on Jan 22, 2009 18:41:42 GMT -4
It was the supplier who said it, not the bow shop guy. He didn't argue with it though. If this thing works out and doesn't blow up in my hands or have any other issues, I will look into a different string. Lancaster is a long way for me to go for a string and cable set.
I'm quite concerned about the new limbs now. I didn't want to wait for a special order bow(80#), so the bow guy grabbed all the Hoyt's on the shelf and cranked them to what he said was a safe max and I bought the one with the highest safe draw weight(76#). Hope I don't lose too much.
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Post by XMan on Jan 23, 2009 9:15:28 GMT -4
I don't understand what you mean by safe draw weight?? 76# is enough to kill anything on this planet. There is no need for all that weight. I shoot around 62lbs. I've had pass-threws on every animal I've shot. And I've taken animals out to 45 yards. I'd rather have accuracy than speed or a hernia:-) ANd if the supplier speaks like that then you know the shop speaks the same way. Since he didn't disagree. Do you shoot any 3D shoots?
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Post by tbass on Jan 23, 2009 10:44:49 GMT -4
I'm not gonna have the argument about draw weight. You have yours and I have mine. I can easily pull and hold the weight, it does no extra damage to the meat, and it makes me happy, so its not a concern.
However, what I was referring to is safe for the bow. He cranked down the limbs and backed them off a bit. Hence, the maximum safe weight.
I don't shoot much 3d because I shoot carbons. I am going back to aluminum this year and will probably get back into it. I find carbons unreasonably difficult to pull from 3d targets. My kids are going to each be getting bows this spring if all goes well, and I will be taking them around for fun at 3d shoots.
I certainly used to enjoy it when I had my Oneida. I shot in the bare bow category with it. I haven't bothered to practice without sights on these newer bows. They lack the natural feel I need to shoot instinctively.
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Post by XMan on Jan 23, 2009 13:11:10 GMT -4
No arguement about draw weight. Just wondering why so high:-) Like you said the individual's preference. Didn't mean to offend that wasn't my reason. I understand what you're saying about the safe bow weight. Make sure he didn't back them out too far. Don't need your bow blowing up on you. Good practice with the 3D Shoots. Glad to hear your getting your children into archery. I tried the tradional shooting. I can't hit the broad side of a barn if I'm 10 feet away. Give me my compound and I can put them in there at 60-70 yards.
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Post by tbass on Feb 6, 2009 18:28:20 GMT -4
I got my bow back finally. I guess they upgrade it with Katera limbs and different cams. I cant wait to get out shooting it. I have to wait for it to get up to 20F before I can shoot. I like to shoot in a T-shirt instead of a jacket.
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Post by jeffpahunter on Feb 6, 2009 19:07:45 GMT -4
Glad to hear they stood behind their product and straightened it out for you. I've never heard much bad about Hoyt so this is great . In today's business world most companies are or better be concerned about customer satisfaction as they need every single customer they can get & keep. It's just a shame it sounds as if the dealer wasn't much help but sadly some are like that anymore. Their interest is in the sale only with little concern about service after the sale. Again, happy to hear it had a happy outcome for you.
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Post by boxie30 on Feb 7, 2009 11:51:04 GMT -4
It sounds like the bow shop was the problem not Hoyt...glad to hear that hoyt stood behind the product and attemped to fix it...hopefully you'll enjoy the bow and many fun days shooting with your children on a 3D course
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Post by jeffpahunter on Feb 8, 2009 17:43:54 GMT -4
Unfortunately for most any "smaller" shop the easiest sale and largest profit margin or quick $$$$ is in a bow sale itself. I know for a fact that the typical Matthews dealer clears $ 200.00 profit on each bow sold so what they make off accessories and service is minimal in comparison to what they make off bow sales. This is a pretty typical structure to with most bow manufactures. If they allow themselves to fall into this "trap" they can be found to put little emphasis on providing much service after the sale.
Sad but true any more.
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