Carbon bow trade off?

[GB Jack]

Ok
New to archery , especially with long walks in the mountains. Sure seems like it?s worth the price for weight reduction, etc. what are the opinions of all you folks? Any disadvantages? I?ll shut up
And listen

 

[DTP]

I think some people shoot better with heavier bows than they do super light bows.
Sure, the weight reduction is good, but not if it takes from the performance piece.


I'd 100% go shoot some at a local archery store if you can and see if you like it.

 

[ILbowhntr]

I like a bow with a little weight, but not heavy. I tend to hold steadier and shoot better. Also cuts down on shock and noise. Why spend the money on a carbon bow and screw in a couple stabilizers?

 

[Boom]

^^^
The thought is that you can add advantageous weight. Put it where it helps the most.
The major disadvantage is the cost of admission.

 

[Rzrbac]

I shot a carbon bow earlier this year when I was shopping for a new bow. My thought process was I could add weight where I wanted to. I shoot a heavier and longer bow better than a shorter lighter bow. Most folks will shoot a heavier bow better because it slows their pin float. It?s really a trade off. I want to be as accurate as possible so the weight of my bow is the last place I?m looking to cut weight.

 

[Boom]

I shot a carbon bow earlier this year when I was shopping for a new bow. My thought process was I could add weight where I wanted to. I shoot a heavier and longer bow better than a shorter lighter bow. Most folks will shoot a heavier bow better because it slows their pin float. It?s really a trade off. I want to be as accurate as possible so the weight of my bow is the last place I?m looking to cut weight.

Huh?


Your 2nd & 3rd sentence doesn?t conflict your last sentence?  Maybe I?m reading slow or something.


Yea, I agree a bow needs some weight.  Say two bows weigh 10 lbs fully loaded. One is mostly bow weight. To keep it there you need to use a light and short stabilizer. The lighter bow; you can get a longer stabilizer with a heavier dampener out front. It leans a bit to the side?  You can get an offset mount and not only have the weight up front, you can move it to the side some. Same 10 lbs. the one you can customize weight distribution for yourself is the more accurate bow for me.


At least That?s how I think of it. I have a new for me carbon Defiant 34, I need to put together. Only way for me to buy it was to seek out a used bow. My bow shop guy went hunting. We dial in the peep poisition when he gets back. After turkey for us.


The bow bare is so light.

 

[Rzrbac]

I shot a carbon bow earlier this year when I was shopping for a new bow. My thought process was I could add weight where I wanted to. I shoot a heavier and longer bow better than a shorter lighter bow. Most folks will shoot a heavier bow better because it slows their pin float. It?s really a trade off. I want to be as accurate as possible so the weight of my bow is the last place I?m looking to cut weight.

Huh?


Your 2nd & 3rd sentence doesn?t conflict your last sentence?  Maybe I?m reading slow or something.


Yea, I agree a bow needs some weight.  Say two bows weigh 10 lbs fully loaded. One is mostly bow weight. To keep it there you need to use a light and short stabilizer. The lighter bow; you can get a longer stabilizer with a heavier dampener out front. It leans a bit to the side?  You can get an offset mount and not only have the weight up front, you can move it to the side some. Same 10 lbs. the one you can customize weight distribution for yourself is the more accurate bow for me.


At least That?s how I think of it. I have a new for me carbon Defiant 34, I need to put together. Only way for me to buy it was to seek out a used bow. My bow shop guy went hunting. We dial in the peep poisition when he gets back. After turkey for us.


The bow bare is so light.

Yep, messed that up :grin:  I shot a Carbon bow to compare to some aluminum bows I was considering. I thought with the carbon I would just add weight for balance as the aluminum bows held steadier. To drop $1500 on a bow and then use weights with stabilizers to make it feel closer to a less expensive bow was foolish. Does this make more sense?

 

[Boom]

perfectly!!  thx.