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Old 03-05-06, 08:03 PM
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Question What to go for?...
I'm looking to buy my first Compound bow after having shot with borrowed gear (Hoyt Sapphire) for the last 5 months.

Unfortunately the budget is limited so I've been considering the Hoyt Powertec & Lazertec and also the Diamond Rapture.

Does anyone have any experience of these bows? Can you recommend any of the above or should I keep my eye on e-bay for something better to come up second hand?
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Old 03-05-06, 08:29 PM
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Riser: Bowtech Allegiance
Limbs: 60lbs 29in
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What's your budget, and do you need to factor in kit such as release aid, arrows, sight, scope, etc?
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Old 03-05-06, 08:38 PM
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Setup
Riser:
Limbs: Hoyt 38 Ultra
Sight: Copper John ANTS / S
Stabilisers: Doinker Carbon Elite
Button:
Bow String:
Arrows: ACC 3-39 29.5"
Compound Script currently under construction
Traditional Script currently under construction
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The budget's around £450 for bow, rest, sight & scope - could stretch to £500 but that would cut into what I'm planning to spend on decent arrows.
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Old 03-05-06, 10:13 PM
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Limbs: Bowtech Allegiance
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Bowtech Diamond £249,Custom Built, super bow with good pedigree.
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Old 03-05-06, 11:37 PM
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Limbs: 38lb winacts
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Stabilisers: Clickers, K&K twins
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You could see what the shops have second hand.
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Old 03-05-06, 11:47 PM
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Limbs: Hoyt 38 Ultra
Sight: Copper John ANTS / S
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Bow String:
Arrows: ACC 3-39 29.5"
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Jerry Tee - You could see what the shops have second hand.

I've e-mailed most of the on-line suppliers and those that have replied that do have any used equipment to my spec are too rich for me - 400/450 notes for a used Hoyt or Bowtech leaves nothing for all the rest of the gear.
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Old 04-05-06, 12:04 AM
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Just out of interest Reg, what draw length and weight are you looking for?
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Old 04-05-06, 12:56 AM
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Riser: Revolution
Limbs: 38lb winacts
Sight: Arten Oylimpic
Stabilisers: Clickers, K&K twins
Button: SF
Bow String: 14 strand fast flight
Arrows: 1816
Compound Script currently under construction
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There are a couple of switchbacks on Ebay at the moment.
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Old 04-05-06, 02:50 PM
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  • Traditional
Setup
Riser:
Limbs: Hoyt 38 Ultra
Sight: Copper John ANTS / S
Stabilisers: Doinker Carbon Elite
Button:
Bow String:
Arrows: ACC 3-39 29.5"
Compound Script currently under construction
Traditional Script currently under construction
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Location: Banbury
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Stace - Just out of interest Reg, what draw length and weight are you looking for?

Draw length 27.5" to the button / throat. Been pulling 45lbs on the borrowed Hoyt but would like to increase this, 50-60lbs would be nice

Jerry Tee - You could see what the shops have second hand

Aardvark have got back to me and have a used Bowtech Pro Dually plus all the gear for less than £450. Don't know much about Bowtech's as all the compounds at our club are Hoyt's but it looks like a good deal.
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Old 04-05-06, 03:55 PM
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Limbs: Martin Phantom P3 with NAP QuickTune launcher
Sight: Surelock & Beiter 0.75 scope
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I've got a Hoyt Razortech for sale... see the Classifieds if you're interested.

I used to shoot a Sapphire, and the Razor suited me quite well as a follow-on bow.

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