looking for a change

fugitive · Jan 26, 2007

I am thinking about making a change in bow but im not sure if i want too. I have a Matthews switchback. there is not much i dont like about it I just feel like there can be something better out there and am getting a bonus from work in a couple of months. I figure it might be a good chance to try something new. If any one has any opinions and why they like what they got please reply.

AZtrophyhunter · Jan 26, 2007

I don't really know how much of an upgrade you're gonna get, what you have is top of the line. Maybe a Drenaline, Tribute, or Hoyt? They're all the same IMO.

Outdoordan · Jan 26, 2007

Yeah, put it towards a tag, and food, and gas...

fin little · Jan 26, 2007

I'm currently shooting the Switcback also. I tried the Drenalin last week. Really really sweet bow but not enough of a difference from the Swithback to switch. I've been wanting to try a Bowtech Equalizer. Rated at around 300 ft per second at 60 pounds and a 27.5 inch draw. Anybody have one? I'm thinking a 50 pounder will shoot as fast as my 60 pound Switchy. My joints are old.

canhunter · Jan 26, 2007

Save the money and spend it on a hunt. It takes several years for any actual changes not just some minor visual or limb angle stuff. They all have to have a new bow every year so wait a couple.

BOHNTR · Jan 27, 2007

Some good advice above.....I agree too. You're already shooting one of the best bows on the market....and that's coming from a lifelong Hoyt man!

As long as you shoot it well, I'd suggest spending the money on some better optics, dream hunt, etc...

BOHNTR )))---------->

Outdoordan · Jan 27, 2007

I shoot a Hoyt also, and personally think that most bows out there do a damn good job. Just like a new golf club won't make a better golfer out of you, a new bow won't either. Get good at what you have, then get a good tag.

fugitive · Jan 29, 2007

Thanks guys. Wanted some opinions from some poeple that werent tryin to sell me a bow. I figured i didint need to get a new one. maybe ill just use it for a down payment on a new travel trailer. My wife ikes the idea of that one

BigPig · Jan 29, 2007

I currently shoot a Switchback and have shot all the new ones from other manufacturers too. Trust me, there is nothing out there worth changing for, at least not yet.

NickJ1980 · Jan 29, 2007

Get a Black Widow--something new and challenging.

Lien2 · Jan 30, 2007

>I currently shoot a Switchback and
>have shot all the new
>ones from other manufacturers too.
> Trust me, there is
>nothing out there worth changing
>for, at least not yet.
>

I'll second this post!!!

Lien2

excaliber · Jan 30, 2007

Keep your bow and save the money. We are at a point where bow technology has pretty much leveled out. Sure there are single cams and cam and a halfs and dual cams but for now they are all pretty much tapped out as far as technology goes.

Now if you were replacing a 1994 bow for a 2004 Mathews like I did there is a huge difference.

To just trade a 2006 bow for a 2007 bow gains you nothing unless you just want a new bow.

I'd be willing to bet that switchback will still be a great shooting bow in 10 years.

I'm just waiting for the next big improvement in bows to come along if it's possible.