I shot the Allegence and the Tribute tonight. I seemed to prefer the Tribute of the two. Both seemed solid, quiet, and had fairly minimal shock and noise as well as being good looking bows. I admit up front that I didnt shoot them enough to form a solid opinon because I was in a rush to get home before the little one went to bed.
Anyway, what I didnt like was the almost complete lack of a valley in the draw cycle. It is similar to my Outback in that regard and is my one main complaint of the Outback. I know that with proper form you are not supposed to allow the string to creep forward but it happens. I dont like the feeling that if I let it creep just a tad the bow will rip my arm out of the socket. Of course you should hold tight to the wall but when I'm paranoid of that sudden "jump" it is distracting to the aiming process and makes you hold so tight as to negate the advantage of the 80% let off. Is this typical for Bowtech's?
The dealer indicated that the bow's cams could be adjusted to allow more or less valley in the draw cycle. Is that accurate?
I have been a fan of Mathews bows for a long time and probably will replace my Outback with a Switchback XT or LD (or possibly whatever the '07 superbow is) next year. I am not married to them though and am trying to broaden my horizons a little by trying the Bowtechs first.
BTW, somebody is bound to suggest I also try a hoyt Super-Something-Or-Other-Tech. I am sure they make quality bows so, I promise I will try one when they make one that isnt so damn ugly!!
To much Batman Bling on those bows, lol!
Anyway, what I didnt like was the almost complete lack of a valley in the draw cycle. It is similar to my Outback in that regard and is my one main complaint of the Outback. I know that with proper form you are not supposed to allow the string to creep forward but it happens. I dont like the feeling that if I let it creep just a tad the bow will rip my arm out of the socket. Of course you should hold tight to the wall but when I'm paranoid of that sudden "jump" it is distracting to the aiming process and makes you hold so tight as to negate the advantage of the 80% let off. Is this typical for Bowtech's?
The dealer indicated that the bow's cams could be adjusted to allow more or less valley in the draw cycle. Is that accurate?
I have been a fan of Mathews bows for a long time and probably will replace my Outback with a Switchback XT or LD (or possibly whatever the '07 superbow is) next year. I am not married to them though and am trying to broaden my horizons a little by trying the Bowtechs first.
BTW, somebody is bound to suggest I also try a hoyt Super-Something-Or-Other-Tech. I am sure they make quality bows so, I promise I will try one when they make one that isnt so damn ugly!!
