Helix and Nexus - Hoyt guide

[Good Sir Pete]

I've seen a few debates on here about the helix and the nexus - and was interested to see hoyt offer the slogan "should I choose the helix, or the nexus?"

Thought I'd share - it's mostly what is obvious anyway, but I thought the vibration graphs were certainly quite interesting.

http://www.hoytrecurve.com/recurve_bows/compare.pdf

[Jay.g]

Someone certainly found the hoyt recurve site helpful.

[Peppar]

I would say that the Nexus is a perfect riser for the one who wants a heavy riser. I find one problem with it though, it's the grip. I love deep grips it's just that it is shaped in a way that makes your hand slip in wich give you a better chance of hitting your arm with the string.
Wich I did twice today and 4 times yesterday.
It hurts like hell.

[Bleach]

The Helix reduces more vibration?! I don't even notice any vibrations with my Nexus!!

[Peppar]

Originally Posted by Bleach

The Helix reduces more vibration?! I don't even notice any vibrations with my Nexus!!

exatcly, me neither!

[Good Sir Pete]

the nexus takes out high frequency vibrations because of the 'rizer shox' widget - but it doesn't absorb low frequencies, instead being designed to flex, whereas the helix's tec bar absorbs the low frequencies. i must say i would like to shoot a nexus to see how it compares, because the helix is absolutely rock solid to shoot (which is what i love about it most).

[Barrythebow]

Originally Posted by Jay.g

Someone certainly found the hoyt recurve site helpful.

yes, good to see, after all the moaning.

[Kae]

Originally Posted by Peppar

I would say that the Nexus is a perfect riser for the one who wants a heavy riser. I find one problem with it though, it's the grip. I love deep grips it's just that it is shaped in a way that makes your hand slip in wich give you a better chance of hitting your arm with the string.
Wich I did twice today and 4 times yesterday.
It hurts like hell.

Sorry dude, if this is the case then your putting your hand into the grip wrong. This shouldn't be happening with good form.

If your interested, I have some .pdf files that show an "approved" grip, which would give you a good starting point for improving your technique.

Kae.

[Peppar]

Originally Posted by Kae

Sorry dude, if this is the case then your putting your hand into the grip wrong. This shouldn't be happening with good form.

If your interested, I have some .pdf files that show an "approved" grip, which would give you a good starting point for improving your technique.

Kae.

I would be very glad to see those .pdf's!

[EVC]

Originally Posted by Peppar

I would be very glad to see those .pdf's!

Same here.



Elder.