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.