In 2010 Hoyt Archery brought out the new wave in speed bows with the introduction of the Alphaburner. The main selling point of this bow wasn’t the outstanding speed, for which it was blessed, but the accuracy with which the bow offered.
One of the problems with many of the speed bows that were produced around the time was that they were difficult to control. The short stature of the bows and the small brace height for which they were particular were reasons behind the aiming difficulties. The Alphaburner overcame the accuracy problems through the smooth draw cycle and lightning fast launch process.
The components of the bow were also part of the secret to its smoothness and accuracy. The bow features a radical design with reflex geometry in the riser, XT 2000 laminated limbs and the Spiral Cam & ½ Technology for a blend of power and precision.
The Alphaburner could be considered the forerunner to the incredible speeds that are being achieved with many compound bows today. The use of high quality materials in the construction of the limbs is particularly important. These limbs have to be capable of holding immense forces and they are pre-stressed and laminated with Hoyt’s proprietary Five Layer Lamination process. They are uniform in their stress distribution and smoother as a result.
The bow features a rock solid wall that is obvious when you reach it. It is easy to hold at full draw and the bow is well balanced.
In short the Hoyt Alphaburner has proven to be a winner in the minds of most archers who have used it. The good news for anyone who wants to buy one now is that they are now available at reduced prices because they have been replaced by the newer release bows.
You can also find more information including bow specs and how to buy the bow by visiting sites such as this one.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Hoyt Spyder 30 - The 2013 Flagship Bow
The diminutive Hoyt Spyder 30 compound bow is typical of the direction in which the hunting bows are heading across the industry. It is also the flagship bow from Hoyt for the 2013 season.
As can be seen from the name of the bow it only measures 30 inches from axle to axle but it is very powerful and packed full of features. It has been designed to provide the hunter with the maximum level of power while maintaining the ease of movement no matter whether the shot is taken from the ground blind or up in a tree stand.
The bow is equipped with the RKT Cam & ½ eccentric system that was first used in 2012. The smoothness that comes from this new cam is combined with the XTS Pro ARC split limbs for a power packed shot. As well as providing a smooth draw cycle, this combination also gives the bow its high performance and capabilities of reaching its advertised IBO rating of 330 fps.
Noise and vibration dampening has been dealt with through a series of different components that work together to ensure the smooth nature takes place from start to finish. Air Shox limb dampeners are attached to the back of the X-Lite Pro Lock limb pockets by means of an aluminum assembly and remain solidly in place during the draw and shot cycle.
Additional dampening is provided by Hoyt’s Stealth Shot string suppressor which quickly reduces string oscillation as well as cleaning up residual vibration. Included in the bow are other previously used technologies like the Silent Shelf and Perfect Balance stabilization system.
The draw cycle of the bow stacks quickly on the front end but remains smooth. At the holding phase the smooth feeling is maintained with a small hesitation before the transition gradually moves into full let-off. The steady drop into let-off means the let-down to brace is easily controlled.
The draw cycle ends in an ample valley and only a small amount of give in the back wall.
Very little hand shock is felt at the shot with the bottom of the bow kicking forward towards the target. You can expect the residual vibration to be felt in the handle but it should be very short lived.
Hoyt Spyder 30 Bow Specs
Draw Weights : 30-80lbs
Draw Lengths : 24-30”
Axle to Axle : 30″
Brace Height : 6.75”
Mass Weight : 3.8lbs
Effective Let Off : 80%
IBO Speed: 330 fps
Take a look at the brief review that we carried out on the Carbon Element G3 which is also a 2013 release.
For a good cross section of the many different Hoyt compound bows that have been released over the years it would be worthwhile to take a look here.
As can be seen from the name of the bow it only measures 30 inches from axle to axle but it is very powerful and packed full of features. It has been designed to provide the hunter with the maximum level of power while maintaining the ease of movement no matter whether the shot is taken from the ground blind or up in a tree stand.
The bow is equipped with the RKT Cam & ½ eccentric system that was first used in 2012. The smoothness that comes from this new cam is combined with the XTS Pro ARC split limbs for a power packed shot. As well as providing a smooth draw cycle, this combination also gives the bow its high performance and capabilities of reaching its advertised IBO rating of 330 fps.
Noise and vibration dampening has been dealt with through a series of different components that work together to ensure the smooth nature takes place from start to finish. Air Shox limb dampeners are attached to the back of the X-Lite Pro Lock limb pockets by means of an aluminum assembly and remain solidly in place during the draw and shot cycle.
Additional dampening is provided by Hoyt’s Stealth Shot string suppressor which quickly reduces string oscillation as well as cleaning up residual vibration. Included in the bow are other previously used technologies like the Silent Shelf and Perfect Balance stabilization system.
The draw cycle of the bow stacks quickly on the front end but remains smooth. At the holding phase the smooth feeling is maintained with a small hesitation before the transition gradually moves into full let-off. The steady drop into let-off means the let-down to brace is easily controlled.
The draw cycle ends in an ample valley and only a small amount of give in the back wall.
Very little hand shock is felt at the shot with the bottom of the bow kicking forward towards the target. You can expect the residual vibration to be felt in the handle but it should be very short lived.
Hoyt Spyder 30 Bow Specs
Draw Weights : 30-80lbs
Draw Lengths : 24-30”
Axle to Axle : 30″
Brace Height : 6.75”
Mass Weight : 3.8lbs
Effective Let Off : 80%
IBO Speed: 330 fps
Take a look at the brief review that we carried out on the Carbon Element G3 which is also a 2013 release.
For a good cross section of the many different Hoyt compound bows that have been released over the years it would be worthwhile to take a look here.
Friday, August 2, 2013
The 2013 Hoyt Compound Bow For Female Shooters
In place of the compound bows that were known as suitable for the youth and ladies are a growing number of compound bows designed specifically for the female hunter.
Among these bows was the Hoyt Vicxen compound bow which was fitted with all of the features that you would expect on the top of the line men’s bows but on a smaller, lighter scale. For the 2013 season the designated bow for the female market is the Hoyt Charger Vicxen.
The Charger Vicxen is essentially the same bow as the Charger but with a finish that is highlighted with pink accents. This insistence on adding pink to a bow to ram home the fact that it has been designed for the female shooters is really getting old and bow manufacturers need to get over it.
The vital statistics of the bow include:
Axle-to-Axle Length: 31 inches
Brace Height: 6-3/4 inches
Weight: 3.8 pounds
IBO Speed: 209 fps
The bow is every bit as accurate and lethal as the Charger and shoots very nicely. The speeds that it is capable of are very good for a 40 pound draw.
The smooth draw cycle and soft back wall will suit the majority of female shooters to a tee. The other aspect in which the bow will meet with approval is the price at under $600.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
The 2013 Hoyt Competition Compound Bows
Hoyt has long had an exceptional record for producing top line competition compound bows, taking out major competitions around the world. The reason for the company’s success comes down to the quality of the bows and the range of choices that has come from this success is a good indicator of the effort that goes into this area of the market.
Displayed below is the range of target compound bows that were released by Hoyt Archery for the 2013 season. Some of these bows come from previous seasons and are still popular with customers. Other bows have used the original design and have been improved in some way and re-released with a slightly different name.
Hoyt Pro Comp Elite – this bow could be considered the flagship target bow in the Hoyt line up. It is available with a choice of either the smoother GTX Cams or the high-energy spiral X Cams.
The bow measures either 37-7/8” or 37-5/8” depending on the cams chosen and the measured IBO is 305 fps using the GTX cams or 315 fps using the Spiral X cams.
Hoyt Pro Comp Elite XL – this is the larger framed version of the Comp Elite and like the original Comp Elite is available in a choice of either the GTX cams or the Spiral X cams.
The bow is designed for the larger shooter and measures either 40-5/8” or 40” depending on which cam choice is used.
Hoyt Alphaelite – this bow has been around for a number of years and has proven to be very popular with shooters.
It uses a long shoot-thru riser with parallel limbs. It has been updated to use the RKT cam & ½ system and measures 36” axle-to-axle.
Hoyt Vantage Elite Plus – this is a very successful target compound bow that is available fitted with either the GTX cams or Spiral X cams.
The bow has a stiff shoot-thru riser and the limbs are the XT2000 limbs. The bow measures either 40-1/2” or 40-3/8” depending on the cam system.
Hoyt Contender – this target bow features a standard riser design and has been produced as an option that will suit the budget minded target shooters.
As with other target bows the Contender is available with either the GTX cams or the Spiral X cams and the limbs are the XT2000 limbs. The bow measures either 38-5/8” or 38-1/2” and is a very solid target bow at a reasonable price.
It is the continuation of the type of quality compound bows that are displayed above that has ensures that the Hoyt compound bows will remain at the forefront of success in competitions worldwide.
Displayed below is the range of target compound bows that were released by Hoyt Archery for the 2013 season. Some of these bows come from previous seasons and are still popular with customers. Other bows have used the original design and have been improved in some way and re-released with a slightly different name.
Hoyt Pro Comp Elite – this bow could be considered the flagship target bow in the Hoyt line up. It is available with a choice of either the smoother GTX Cams or the high-energy spiral X Cams.
The bow measures either 37-7/8” or 37-5/8” depending on the cams chosen and the measured IBO is 305 fps using the GTX cams or 315 fps using the Spiral X cams.
Hoyt Pro Comp Elite XL – this is the larger framed version of the Comp Elite and like the original Comp Elite is available in a choice of either the GTX cams or the Spiral X cams.
The bow is designed for the larger shooter and measures either 40-5/8” or 40” depending on which cam choice is used.
Hoyt Alphaelite – this bow has been around for a number of years and has proven to be very popular with shooters.
It uses a long shoot-thru riser with parallel limbs. It has been updated to use the RKT cam & ½ system and measures 36” axle-to-axle.
Hoyt Vantage Elite Plus – this is a very successful target compound bow that is available fitted with either the GTX cams or Spiral X cams.
The bow has a stiff shoot-thru riser and the limbs are the XT2000 limbs. The bow measures either 40-1/2” or 40-3/8” depending on the cam system.
Hoyt Contender – this target bow features a standard riser design and has been produced as an option that will suit the budget minded target shooters.
As with other target bows the Contender is available with either the GTX cams or the Spiral X cams and the limbs are the XT2000 limbs. The bow measures either 38-5/8” or 38-1/2” and is a very solid target bow at a reasonable price.
It is the continuation of the type of quality compound bows that are displayed above that has ensures that the Hoyt compound bows will remain at the forefront of success in competitions worldwide.
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