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That fuggin Fluteman had his bow hanging on the wall when i was there last weekend. An Elite Z28.. I picked it up and drew it back a couple times.... Mistake.... Now I'm looking at bows and have it narrowed down to a Strother or Elite.
I liked the Elites draw cycle. Smooth, no rollover, solid on the back wall, but what sold me was the wide valley. When i let down It was like i had to damn near let the string go limp before it wanted to go. DRASTIC difference between that and my Reflex (Hoyts little brother) with my Reflex it has a narrow valley that is all go like most Hoyts.. Some like a bow that just wants to go go go.. I think i like the wider valley. Depends on if you like to shoot from the wall or the valley... I like to shoot from the wall, but when hunting i like to be able to hold in the valley until the shot presents itself, then back to the wall for the shot. . VS holding against the wall the entire time the deer stands behind a tree.
So it's came down to a Strother or an Elite. Both Eric (milo) and Brock shoot a Strother and love it. With the knowledge those two have about bows, you can bet it's a winner of a bow. The problem I have is I'm not a big fan of the bows namesake. Just a personal opinion of which i can only base on things i have seen and heard. Nothing in person. However, i have NEVER heard a single person say something bad about the bow or it's design. The fact is Kevin designs some damn good bows..
The Elite... Just a good damn bow from the little time that i've had one in my hands. I like their warranty. Transferable. and they have a hunter warranty. Where if you are on a hunt in BFE and you cut a string etc. They will overnight you a completely rigged up and tuned bow as a loaner to finish your hunt. Service like that is hard to beat.
Either way I'm getting rid of the Reflex Highlander. Not that it's a bad bow. We get along just fine, and it kills deer without problems. It's a good time to be in the bow market also. Enough 3d left to get to know her good before season. And guys are looking to trade up also so many are for sale.
I liked the Elites draw cycle. Smooth, no rollover, solid on the back wall, but what sold me was the wide valley. When i let down It was like i had to damn near let the string go limp before it wanted to go. DRASTIC difference between that and my Reflex (Hoyts little brother) with my Reflex it has a narrow valley that is all go like most Hoyts.. Some like a bow that just wants to go go go.. I think i like the wider valley. Depends on if you like to shoot from the wall or the valley... I like to shoot from the wall, but when hunting i like to be able to hold in the valley until the shot presents itself, then back to the wall for the shot. . VS holding against the wall the entire time the deer stands behind a tree.
So it's came down to a Strother or an Elite. Both Eric (milo) and Brock shoot a Strother and love it. With the knowledge those two have about bows, you can bet it's a winner of a bow. The problem I have is I'm not a big fan of the bows namesake. Just a personal opinion of which i can only base on things i have seen and heard. Nothing in person. However, i have NEVER heard a single person say something bad about the bow or it's design. The fact is Kevin designs some damn good bows..
The Elite... Just a good damn bow from the little time that i've had one in my hands. I like their warranty. Transferable. and they have a hunter warranty. Where if you are on a hunt in BFE and you cut a string etc. They will overnight you a completely rigged up and tuned bow as a loaner to finish your hunt. Service like that is hard to beat.
Either way I'm getting rid of the Reflex Highlander. Not that it's a bad bow. We get along just fine, and it kills deer without problems. It's a good time to be in the bow market also. Enough 3d left to get to know her good before season. And guys are looking to trade up also so many are for sale.
ickle: Just had to, carry on!
