What's in a riser?

[archer_thom]

When you choose a riser, what do you look for?

I like:

Strength (includes plausibility of advert)
Proven reliability
Style
Colour

[numpty]

What's in a riser?


Aluminium I think

[Jerry Tee]

Stability, strenght and a good grip.

[archer_thom]

Originally Posted by numpty

What's in a riser?


Aluminium I think

NUMPTY! What KIND of aluminium? It could be important.

[JohnK]

Before I try a riser, I look at the mass weight, balance, and the simplicity/solidity of the limb adjustment/bolt system.

If that's okay, I then try it. Right then, the only thing I look for is feel.

[DivingBirdie]

*Sigh* I wonder if I'll ever get to the level where I can choose by 'feel'.

Right now, design is all that is for me.

[Tarkwin]

the way the bow reacts on the shot.
how it feels in the hand

cost

I'd like to think that styling, colour & brand were unimportant.

[Jay.g]

feedback
price
Sexiness
reliability of riser hardwares
balance

[Shirt]

Mass - I don't like light risers.
Age - I don't care how fantastic it is, I'm not buying a 15 year old Radian because it's overdue a snap.
Gimmickiness - bit variable. I like the look of gimmicky stuff and always want to try it (W&W Expert w/ carbon bridge, Helix with weird grip) but rarely am willing to PAY for one. I tend to buy solid, proven stuff... hence also why I've not bought a W&W Infinite despite them looking immensely cool.
Ability to easily take a Hoyt grip is fairly important to me.
Not being ugly - while the Samick Masters isn't unpleasant to shoot, it looks like a cheesegrater. Won't have one, thanks.

Really, I want a heavy riser that looks good. Grips and feel and reaction I can change, but those two characteristics are set by the manufacturer and I can't change them.

[Hidden Hippo]

Average mass - not too heavy and not too light, especially Fibrebow light, it felt like I was going to break it.

Bow reaction - I like a punchy shot which was best offered by the Matrix when I bought it, although the Helix is meant to offer a similar reaction

Looks - I won't shoot something that I think is ugly. I know this is a very vain approach but if I don't feel comfortable with my equipment than I won't shoot it well, hence the reason why I'd never buy a Guardian (or indeed, most Bowtechs).