Winstar Ii Vs Eclipse

[Random_guy]

Don't overlook the SF in the same price bracket! I prefered it to a lot of much more expensive bows when i tried it, so if you can, give it a go!

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Random_guy

Don't overlook the SF in the same price bracket! I prefered it to a lot of much more expensive bows when i tried it, so if you can, give it a go!

Yeah, I forgot about the Sebastien Flute riser. Haven't tried one but people rave about them, they're apparently based on some older Yamaha riser that was a real winner in its day. But with the low American dollar I wonder whether it really is in the same price bracket over there?

[Random_guy]

Good point. i wouldn't know unfortunately, sorry!

[Raphe]

Chalk another tick against the eclipse: good quality throughout. Speculation in other threads on this board has it that Hoyt is limiting the paint finishes on this line because if it matched on looks it would outsell their other tecbar lines at double the price, based on its performance! I'm certain this riser is going to be capable of outperforming me for some seasons to come.

[Kae]

Another vote for the Eclipse.

If it had been available when I was buying a new riser, then I would of been hard pushed to explain why I should spend more on a Helix!

Try as many different bows as you can before you buy though!

Kae.

[GreyWolf]

Tick another one for Eclipse, i tried the winact and the Agulla.
Using the basic of arrows and very little tuning the Eclipse just had a far superior feel.
It works for me and my scores improved greatly now i've had it tuned.
Different people different feel. Seriously suggest trying as many as you can.

[shambusia]

Originally Posted by Kae

Another vote for the Eclipse.

If it had been available when I was buying a new riser, then I would of been hard pushed to explain why I should spend more on a Helix!

Try as many different bows as you can before you buy though!

Kae.

Same As Kae, i got a second hand Helix at a knockdown rate otherwise it would have been the Eclipse...

[celticr]

Jet13,

In looking at your post it seems that price may not be the deciding factor, considering that you are willing to look at an INNO kit. Should this be the case, why not look at the Helix instead of the Eclipse since you may have an easier time getting a new Helix here in the US than an Eclipse. The Inno has a very different feel than the Hoyt risers so I would suggest that you try both out if possible before committing to one.

If you like driving I would suggest a day trip to Lancaster Archery in PA. You could get to try a number of new combinations and get some helpful advice at the same time. Then you could celebrate with some great Amish food.

[Ffish]

500 miles for a bow? That's one hell of a drive!

Although, that's worthy of another thread: "How far have you travelled to buy archery gear?"

Another vote for the Eclipse, especially with W&W Everests. Lovely grip, feels solid in the hand, and when I do eventually buy another riser it'll be the Helix for its TEC bar.

Cant fault it, except perhaps for its crappy paint finish.

[Allvyn]

Originally Posted by Ffish

500 miles for a bow? That's one hell of a drive!

Although, that's worthy of another thread: "How far have you travelled to buy archery gear?"

Another vote for the Eclipse, especially with W&W Everests. Lovely grip, feels solid in the hand, and when I do eventually buy another riser it'll be the Helix for its TEC bar.

Cant fault it, except perhaps for its crappy paint finish.

I've already made that move and couldn't agree more