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| Article Published in ARROWTRADE January 2007 |
The four outdoor writers and editors participating in the
Whitetail University hunt and seminars at the Bar-None
Ranch in Texas this past October got to see BowTech's
latest models in advance of the rest of the industry. Media
Relations for the Eugene, Oregon manufacturer, had
pushed hard to get 2007 models to the guests in advance
of the hunt, and was able to hand out complete press kits
during his seminar around the big stone campfire ring.
BowTech's most radical new models, the unique
Guardian and Commander shown at the right, were not
available to release that early but Velazquez had brought
large color photos. The center pivot limb design reminded
some of Oneida, others the old TSS split limb bows, but
all agreed they would stand out in any pro shop or
tournament.
BowTech's new center pivot limb design is virtually shock
free, Velazquez said. Swept-back reflex riser designs are
commonly used to help increase hunting bow speed, but
don't point as naturally as the swept forward deflex risers
still used on many tournament bows. This new approach
to riser design puts the limb butts well in front of the grip
for speed, but compared to where the hinged riser
sections support and align the limbs, the riser is actually
deflexed by about an inch and a half. "It's basically giving
you the speed of a reflex riser with the accuracy of a deflex
riser design." Velazquez said.
As a former pro shop owner with decades of experience in
the archery industry, Velazquez admitted to being a little
put-off by the looks of BowTech's new 33 inch Guardian
and 37 inch Commander. But when he shot them for the
first time, he was amazed at how stable and shock-free
they seemed even in comparison to BowTech's quiet
existing models. As he shot the new center pivot bows 75
to 80 times over the course of 2 1/2 days spent at the
factory, Velazquez said he got comfortable with looks and
was contiually impressed by the accuracy. Though he
doesn't take shots on game that far, Velazquez practices
at ranges out to 100 yards, so he knows what a
manufacturer has to put into a bow to help hit targets at
that distance.
Whitetail University hunt and seminars at the Bar-None
Ranch in Texas this past October got to see BowTech's
latest models in advance of the rest of the industry. Media
Relations for the Eugene, Oregon manufacturer, had
pushed hard to get 2007 models to the guests in advance
of the hunt, and was able to hand out complete press kits
during his seminar around the big stone campfire ring.
BowTech's most radical new models, the unique
Guardian and Commander shown at the right, were not
available to release that early but Velazquez had brought
large color photos. The center pivot limb design reminded
some of Oneida, others the old TSS split limb bows, but
all agreed they would stand out in any pro shop or
tournament.
BowTech's new center pivot limb design is virtually shock
free, Velazquez said. Swept-back reflex riser designs are
commonly used to help increase hunting bow speed, but
don't point as naturally as the swept forward deflex risers
still used on many tournament bows. This new approach
to riser design puts the limb butts well in front of the grip
for speed, but compared to where the hinged riser
sections support and align the limbs, the riser is actually
deflexed by about an inch and a half. "It's basically giving
you the speed of a reflex riser with the accuracy of a deflex
riser design." Velazquez said.
As a former pro shop owner with decades of experience in
the archery industry, Velazquez admitted to being a little
put-off by the looks of BowTech's new 33 inch Guardian
and 37 inch Commander. But when he shot them for the
first time, he was amazed at how stable and shock-free
they seemed even in comparison to BowTech's quiet
existing models. As he shot the new center pivot bows 75
to 80 times over the course of 2 1/2 days spent at the
factory, Velazquez said he got comfortable with looks and
was contiually impressed by the accuracy. Though he
doesn't take shots on game that far, Velazquez practices
at ranges out to 100 yards, so he knows what a
manufacturer has to put into a bow to help hit targets at
that distance.
Writers commented positively on the new grip style, that uses a pair of thin side plates, There's a groove for the
thumb cut into the bottom of the shelf. Placing the shooter's hand closer to the arrow reduces vertical torque, a
feature BowTech said provides greater stability and accuracy on tough shots like when a hunter leans down to
shoot at an animal close to the base of his tree.
These bows use what BowTech calls a center-tracking cam design, with power and take-up cables comming off
either side of the cam so forces can be balanced to prevent cam lean. That probably helps contribute to the high
efficiency rating: where the flagship Tribute model introduced in 2006 could boast an 81 percent return of energy,
Velazques said he was told the new split limb models approach 86 percent efficiency. On the 33 inch Guardian,
customers who shoot a 350 grain arrows at 70 pounds and 30 inches should see an IBO speed of between 320 and
328 fps.
The 37 inch Commander shares most of the design features of the shorter Guardian, including being built around
an aluminum riser that is first forged, then machined. BowTech offers an optional one-piece grip for both models,
and a wide range of finishes. Target shooters can opt for Chrome, Smoked Chrome or Black Marble risers, all with
limbs done in a smoke and flame pattern. Since the company has an in-house film dipping operation under
Watedog Surface Technologies, it also offers a range of camo finishes. Mossy Oak Obesession, is standard, but
dealers can also order the bows in Mossy Oak Brush, Realtree Hardwoods or Realtree Hardwoods Green.
Don't worry about whether these new models fit in a bow press. BowTech has equipped them with long limb
adjustment bolts so the bow can be relaxed without a press. That's a handy feature too for a customer who may cut
a string in the field.
Velazquez said BowTech is dropping the Old Glory but most other Binary Cam models are back in the line for 2007.
The Equalizer, known as one of the higher performing "youth and women's" bows on the market, is now sharing its
lightweight riser with the Allegiance, designed in draw lengths to fit most men.
Last year, BowTech used many of the single cam models that had been successful under the BowTech brand to
beef up Diamond brand it had purchased a line available through all retail channels. So the Liberty that Editor Tim
Dehn used to take a whitetail buck and doe on the management hunt carried a Diamond emblem, though it has
been introduced as a BowTech model.
thumb cut into the bottom of the shelf. Placing the shooter's hand closer to the arrow reduces vertical torque, a
feature BowTech said provides greater stability and accuracy on tough shots like when a hunter leans down to
shoot at an animal close to the base of his tree.
These bows use what BowTech calls a center-tracking cam design, with power and take-up cables comming off
either side of the cam so forces can be balanced to prevent cam lean. That probably helps contribute to the high
efficiency rating: where the flagship Tribute model introduced in 2006 could boast an 81 percent return of energy,
Velazques said he was told the new split limb models approach 86 percent efficiency. On the 33 inch Guardian,
customers who shoot a 350 grain arrows at 70 pounds and 30 inches should see an IBO speed of between 320 and
328 fps.
The 37 inch Commander shares most of the design features of the shorter Guardian, including being built around
an aluminum riser that is first forged, then machined. BowTech offers an optional one-piece grip for both models,
and a wide range of finishes. Target shooters can opt for Chrome, Smoked Chrome or Black Marble risers, all with
limbs done in a smoke and flame pattern. Since the company has an in-house film dipping operation under
Watedog Surface Technologies, it also offers a range of camo finishes. Mossy Oak Obesession, is standard, but
dealers can also order the bows in Mossy Oak Brush, Realtree Hardwoods or Realtree Hardwoods Green.
Don't worry about whether these new models fit in a bow press. BowTech has equipped them with long limb
adjustment bolts so the bow can be relaxed without a press. That's a handy feature too for a customer who may cut
a string in the field.
Velazquez said BowTech is dropping the Old Glory but most other Binary Cam models are back in the line for 2007.
The Equalizer, known as one of the higher performing "youth and women's" bows on the market, is now sharing its
lightweight riser with the Allegiance, designed in draw lengths to fit most men.
Last year, BowTech used many of the single cam models that had been successful under the BowTech brand to
beef up Diamond brand it had purchased a line available through all retail channels. So the Liberty that Editor Tim
Dehn used to take a whitetail buck and doe on the management hunt carried a Diamond emblem, though it has
been introduced as a BowTech model.
For 2007, the parent company is adding
completely new Diamond models
including the Black Ice, yough-oriented
Cutter and economical Edge.
The Black Ice is a 31 3/4 inch bow with
12 inch solid limbs that sweep back at an
extreme, 53 degree angle that puts them
well beyond parallel at the draw. The
single large Pennacle cam is 4 inches
across and has modules available in 1/2
inch increments. BowTech designed the
modules with an extended backside to
prevent over-rotation and to
accommodate adjustments to the valley.
By adjusting the draw post, you or your
customers can lengthen the valley so it's
possible to relax a little at full draw
without feeling like the string will be
pulled from your hand. Others may
prefer the post adjusted to give a "no
creep" setup.
Like the new BowTech models, the new
Diamond bows position the hand closer
to the arrow pass, by putting the thumb
groove in the bottom of the shelf.
completely new Diamond models
including the Black Ice, yough-oriented
Cutter and economical Edge.
The Black Ice is a 31 3/4 inch bow with
12 inch solid limbs that sweep back at an
extreme, 53 degree angle that puts them
well beyond parallel at the draw. The
single large Pennacle cam is 4 inches
across and has modules available in 1/2
inch increments. BowTech designed the
modules with an extended backside to
prevent over-rotation and to
accommodate adjustments to the valley.
By adjusting the draw post, you or your
customers can lengthen the valley so it's
possible to relax a little at full draw
without feeling like the string will be
pulled from your hand. Others may
prefer the post adjusted to give a "no
creep" setup.
Like the new BowTech models, the new
Diamond bows position the hand closer
to the arrow pass, by putting the thumb
groove in the bottom of the shelf.
And these bows have the twin side
plates, a step up in appearance that's
matched by an higher price: the Black
Ice has a suggested retail price of $699.
You can also stock it as a package, with
peep sight, stabilizer, quiver, sling, a five
pin fiber optic sight and capture-style
arrow rest, at a suggested retail price of
$829.
At the other end of the price range for
Diamond is a new Cutter, a youth model
that measures just 30 inches, axle to
axle. The dual cams have a pivoting
inner module that is studded with holes
so you can fit draw lengths from 18 to 28
inch in half increments. Adjustments are
made without the use of a bow press.
You can order the new bow at either 20
or 29 pounds peak weight.
plates, a step up in appearance that's
matched by an higher price: the Black
Ice has a suggested retail price of $699.
You can also stock it as a package, with
peep sight, stabilizer, quiver, sling, a five
pin fiber optic sight and capture-style
arrow rest, at a suggested retail price of
$829.
At the other end of the price range for
Diamond is a new Cutter, a youth model
that measures just 30 inches, axle to
axle. The dual cams have a pivoting
inner module that is studded with holes
so you can fit draw lengths from 18 to 28
inch in half increments. Adjustments are
made without the use of a bow press.
You can order the new bow at either 20
or 29 pounds peak weight.
While manufatureres often trim their margins on youth models, it's tough to price a machined riser youth bow at 1/3 the cost of an adult
model. So this Diamond bow uses a riser that is cast from aluminum, rather than starting with a billet or extrusion that has to be
machined. That means you can sell the new Cutter around a suggested retail price of $239.
A cast aluminum riser is also at the core of the new Edge from Diamond, a bow priced to appeal to the novice archer since it comes with
a basic accessory package at a $329 suggested retail. Like the Cutter it measures 30 inches axle to axle and has twin cams that adjust
from 18 to 28 inches in draw length. You can order it at the 29 inch draw weight of the sister model Cutter, or in hunting weights of 40
and 50 pounds.
model. So this Diamond bow uses a riser that is cast from aluminum, rather than starting with a billet or extrusion that has to be
machined. That means you can sell the new Cutter around a suggested retail price of $239.
A cast aluminum riser is also at the core of the new Edge from Diamond, a bow priced to appeal to the novice archer since it comes with
a basic accessory package at a $329 suggested retail. Like the Cutter it measures 30 inches axle to axle and has twin cams that adjust
from 18 to 28 inches in draw length. You can order it at the 29 inch draw weight of the sister model Cutter, or in hunting weights of 40
and 50 pounds.
While ArrowTrade has profiled some
archery pro shops and sporting goods
retailers that do a brisk business in
crossbows, other dealers view them as
competition to archery sales and/or
potential threat to the long seasons
archers currently enjoy. That may
explain why the parent company is
introducing a new crossbow under the
Stryker brand name. "This crossbow
shoots a true 405 fps, and for a
crossbow, it's very quiet." Velazquez
told the assembled writers and
manufacturers. "We shot this bow
against other premium crossbows and
photographed them in slow motion."
Velazquez claimed the challenge of
archery pro shops and sporting goods
retailers that do a brisk business in
crossbows, other dealers view them as
competition to archery sales and/or
potential threat to the long seasons
archers currently enjoy. That may
explain why the parent company is
introducing a new crossbow under the
Stryker brand name. "This crossbow
shoots a true 405 fps, and for a
crossbow, it's very quiet." Velazquez
told the assembled writers and
manufacturers. "We shot this bow
against other premium crossbows and
photographed them in slow motion."
Velazquez claimed the challenge of
starting and stopping those high draw weight limbs in such a short distance had other models flexing their rails,
while the Stryker would spit its 425 grain bolt out with a minimum of recoil.
To help hunters handle the 175 pound draw weight, the Stryker comes standard with a cocking mechanism that
makes use of a quiet clutch rather than the standard ratchet. The detachable handle fits right or left side of the
stock. You first crank a string carrier forward to catch the string, then reverse direction on crank to pull it back until
it latches in a cocking mechanism that include an patent-pending anti-dry fire device. Unloading the crossbow can
also be easily accomplished using the crank.
Binary cams riding on needle bearings help power this new model, which uses split limbs that carry a reinforcing
wrap. Stryker advertises its premier model produces 155 foot pounds of kinetic energy. All this technology comes at
a price. The suggested retail cost with hard case and accessories is $1,699.
while the Stryker would spit its 425 grain bolt out with a minimum of recoil.
To help hunters handle the 175 pound draw weight, the Stryker comes standard with a cocking mechanism that
makes use of a quiet clutch rather than the standard ratchet. The detachable handle fits right or left side of the
stock. You first crank a string carrier forward to catch the string, then reverse direction on crank to pull it back until
it latches in a cocking mechanism that include an patent-pending anti-dry fire device. Unloading the crossbow can
also be easily accomplished using the crank.
Binary cams riding on needle bearings help power this new model, which uses split limbs that carry a reinforcing
wrap. Stryker advertises its premier model produces 155 foot pounds of kinetic energy. All this technology comes at
a price. The suggested retail cost with hard case and accessories is $1,699.
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