Merlin Vision. Any good?

I'm in the process of looking to buy a new Compound Bow. I have a limited budget of about £300. So It's either a used Hoyt of some kind or a new Merlin Vison.

I am left handed so my choice is limited on the second hand market. Left hand bows are like hens teeth. This kind of forces my hand to look to the new market. On paper the Merlin looks like it may be OK. Has anyone had any experience of this bow, or any Merlin.

Cheers

Rich

PS. Just rang Bowsports, the word "left hand" met with the usual sucking of air between the teeth. They don't have one in stock anyway....I may have to take up golf.

[GeoffT]

In the last series of Top gear Jeremy Clarkson asked "Do you have a quality car or a French one"

IMHO "do you want a quality bow or a M......".

In all seriousness though, and referring to my thread "You cant buy points". You will shoot best with the bow that fels right and you are confident with. I suggest you find some way of trying what you intend to purchase before making any decisions.

Originally Posted by GeoffT

In the last series of Top gear Jeremy Clarkson asked "Do you have a quality car or a French one"

IMHO "do you want a quality bow or a M......".

In all seriousness though, and referring to my thread "You cant buy points". You will shoot best with the bow that fels right and you are confident with. I suggest you find some way of trying what you intend to purchase before making any decisions.

This is near impossible with a left hand bow. The Merlin is out anyway as they don't have any left. It's going to be a waiting game for a Hoyt, I like all of those.

[Bald Eagle]

The left handed Hoyt compounds are "on the way" apparently they have to fulfil the right hand market first but they are definately on the way. Check out the new Bow Tech Allegiance, you won't buy a Hoyt!!

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

The left handed Hoyt compounds are "on the way" apparently they have to fulfil the right hand market first but they are definately on the way. Check out the new Bow Tech Allegiance, you won't buy a Hoyt!!

The Bow Tech is a bit out of my price range just now, but given choice it would be on the top of my list, cheaper and arguably better than the Hoyt stuff. if looks are anything to go by they look fast doing nothing..

[Bald Eagle]

Bow Tech do a bow called the Diamond, in twin cam and solo cam(which is a solid stop) For £249 at custom built

[doubletop]

both me and my eldest lad shoot merlin compounds and i cant fault them both in terms of bow and after sales service it helps because i dont live too far away from them but when i go there they are genuinely helpful and nothing seems too much trouble i know they are pushed at the moment but they do have some second hand bows in and both mine and my lads bows were made up as we wanted them.

i dont know much about archery as i am a relatively new but they have helped me and i dont like to think i am a fool

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

Bow Tech do a bow called the Diamond, in twin cam and solo cam(which is a solid stop) For £249 at custom built

Hey Mr Eagle you may have something here. Bowsports are a bit cheaper. I have checked out the Diamond web site. hmmm. They look too good to be true. I have PM's Marcus for some input on these. I'm sure he has some experience of them. I wonder if the twin cam version is better than the single?

Cheers for that.

Rich

[Bald Eagle]

When I tried the solo cam it was wonderful! The twin cam was a bit "spongy", like the Hoyts, and you can alter the let off on the solo cam! Custom Built will match any price you are quoted! We have a junior shooting a solo cam and he is doing very well!

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

When I tried the solo cam it was wonderful! The twin cam was a bit "spongy", like the Hoyts, and you can alter the let off on the solo cam! Custom Built will match any price you are quoted! We have a junior shooting a solo cam and he is doing very well!

Are they a credible competitive bow. Considering I have aspirations to go for MB this year. is this kind of bow up to the job?