switchback
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MikeLonsford
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Well, I am a beginner archer that bought one about a month ago. I had only ever shot a 20 old Hoyt and a 2 year old Hoyt for the previous 2-3 months to see if I liked shooting a bow. I did and did some research. Shot probably 10 different bows at the local archery shops and decided on the Switchback. I didn't have much to compare to so far as experience but I knew I liked the way it felt. So far it is great, I shoot in my back yard at 20 to 60 yards. I have good groups, for me at 20 to 40 yards then I get more small to mid dinner plate size out to 60 yards. I am still messing with my grip and release but when I know I've done both well it seems to find the middle of the target fairly consistently. I have a 28 inch draw and a 420 grain arrow, my fps is right at 250. The archery shop said they thought I'd be closer to the high 260's but they have their bows (also Switchback's) set at lighter draw weights (65 lbs) and lighter arrows (390 gr) but with more draw length (30").
Good Luck,
mike
Good Luck,
mike
quickdrawkinker
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I'm a sucker for new bows! Every year when the new stuff comes out I have to shoot them and buy atleast a couple of them. If you do very much research you'll find that the three bows(hunting bows)that have had the most attention this year would be the Swichback, Hoyt Vtec, and the Bowtech Allegience. Personally I think you made the right choice by going with the SB especially because you're a beginner(not that the SB is only a beginner's bow). With all the bows I've shot and owned, the SB is the smoothest and quietest bow out there. You also have the benefit of a single cam, which in my experience is a heck of a lot easier to keep tuned. The Bowtech Allegience is another great bow that is blazin' fast, but not as smooth and quiet as the SB. I'm on my 4th bow this year and have fallen in love with it--I ended up with a new Hoyt Protec that is an absolute dream to shoot!
Keep practicing and good luck this year, you've already done yourself a huge favor by getting yourself quality equipment!
Keep practicing and good luck this year, you've already done yourself a huge favor by getting yourself quality equipment!
quickdrawkinker
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Nebo,
To answer your question--the Switchback is worth every penny!
To answer your question--the Switchback is worth every penny!
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slider
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I ordered one today and haven't even shot one yet!!! Good Luck
I've had my Switchback for about 2 months and LOVE IT!!! As stated above, it is very smooth and absolutely dead after the shot. There is no vibration or hand shock at all, something I did feel in other bows I shot.
Mike - I agree with you. When the arrow doesn't hit it's mark, I usually know instantly what I did wrong cuz it isn't the bows fault. I am shooting out to 60 yards also and can consistantly hit an 8" circle. Now before anyone jumps on me for shooting that far, I do it mainly because it makes the 30 and 40 yard shots easier, not cuz I think I'll be shooting at game that far........but I might!!! lol
It's set at 70lbs. 28" draw, shooting Easton Axis ST 340 carbon arrows, with a Muzzy 125 grain broadhead (about 437 grain total), with a Cobra Sidewinder 5 pin sight, and wisker biscuit rest. I'll be testing this baby out next week in Canada on black bears, I'll post pics if we are successful!
Oh yeh, back to the original post....YES the bow is worth the money!
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Mike - I agree with you. When the arrow doesn't hit it's mark, I usually know instantly what I did wrong cuz it isn't the bows fault. I am shooting out to 60 yards also and can consistantly hit an 8" circle. Now before anyone jumps on me for shooting that far, I do it mainly because it makes the 30 and 40 yard shots easier, not cuz I think I'll be shooting at game that far........but I might!!! lol
It's set at 70lbs. 28" draw, shooting Easton Axis ST 340 carbon arrows, with a Muzzy 125 grain broadhead (about 437 grain total), with a Cobra Sidewinder 5 pin sight, and wisker biscuit rest. I'll be testing this baby out next week in Canada on black bears, I'll post pics if we are successful!
Oh yeh, back to the original post....YES the bow is worth the money!
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elkaddiction
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I've shot a switchback and was quite impressed. It was quiet, and absolutely dead in your hand at the shot. I think it compares favorably to a Bowteck Patriot (perhaps slightly less vibration but is not as fast). Personally, if I had the $ for a new bow this year, it would be an Alegiance. They are essentially equally quiet and vibration free but notably faster. I'd shoot two or three comparable bows and pick what feels best to you. I would base my choice on how it feels in your hands--not what company is spending the most $ on advertizing. If you end up going with the SB, you might inquire as to whether the strings/cables have been upgraded. My friends who shoot Mathews are constantly complaining about string quality. Just my .02.
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mossfront
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I have shot a lot of bows and I personally like Hoyt over all, but i did like the feel of that switchback. I only thing i didn't really care for was the over-all length. But that's just me. I like to have a bow that is just long enough to give yourself that much more forgivness, incase of a small flinch or something that might could cost you a nice trophy animal or even a competetion. I shoot a Hoyt Xtec and love it, but if i wasn't so attached to this bow i would probably shoot a Mathews. Good Luck buddy!
