Used compound for IFAA

[iscap_boy]

I'm thinking on getting a compound for myself, to do IFAA competition....here in Portugal there are some used ones,and my prefered are:

Martin Phantom II
Martin Tracer
PSE Beast

The prices is se same for them all. Does anyone shot with any of them? Any opinions?

[Harald]

Used a Martin Jaguar which should be quite similar to the Phantom but cheaper as a spare for a while. Pretty good bow. Thinks the Phantom II should be very OK.
You might consider getting a used bow on www.ebay.com if price is an issue. Have bought two bows from there which have turned out quite nice (The jag and a Scepter II) Friend of mine got a HOYT ProElite from there
in perfect condition which is very nice indeed. :bday:

[iscap_boy]

Well, these bows are all sold up, so i'm thinking on getting a new, instead, of a used one. Due to a tight budget, the options are:

Martin Jaguar
Limb Style: Magnum
Axle to Axle: 32 1/2"
Brace Height: 7"
Dyna-Cam 25-30" 305FPS

Martin Saber
Limb Style: SE
Axle to Axle: 32 3/4"
Brace Height: 8 1/2"
Dyna-Cam 26-31" 300FPS

Diamond Rapture
Axle to Axle: 33 1/2"
Brace Height: 7 1/4"
Solitaire Cam 26-31" 308FPS


My primary objective is to use it on IFAA competitions, FU category, and maybe in FITA. So, wich one do you think, or know, it's better?

[Robert43]

I would go the Diamond . In myho Diamond are much better bows than Martin , less noise , hand shock smother. :D

[DanceswithDingoes]

The sabre is excellent value for money and has a brace height that exudes forgiveness, they also feel nice in the hand.

[Friar Tuck]

The Diamond is a little quieter which I would take into consideration if I was hunting. Out of those the Martin Saber would be my pick and Martin make as good a bow as Diamond. One advantage of the Jaguar is that you get the complete set of draw length modules for it which makes it a little easier to sell later.

The Diamond would be a good choice if you have a draw length of say 27" or less as brace height would suit short draw archers better, especially for beginners.

[iscap_boy]

My draw lenght is of 28". The fact of the raputure being faster dont matters to mucg?

[Eberbachl]

Of the three. I'd get the Diamond.

;)

[primal]

as a past jaguar owner i would say get the diamond dude.

[Robert43]

The Jags got a dia cast riser in my opion all of the Damond bows are better than Martins , the only drw back about Diamonds they are only advaiable in camo no colours :(

[primal]

untrue the liberty is available in blue marble
http://urbanarchery.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=69_70&products_id=579

the victory is available in blue marble as well
http://urbanarchery.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=69_70&products_id=580

[Robert43]

Opps sorry I allways thought you could only get them in Camo

[DanceswithDingoes]

Have you folks actually seen a rapture? The build quality wasnt all that flash, the sabre was much better turned out and I own a bowtech :roll:

[Robert43]

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=327033
Hope the Saber is better than this 1
or like this 1 on another forum
http://www.picturepuppy.com/images/robert43/bustedmartin.jpg

[DanceswithDingoes]

This does happen very rarely with cast risers (saw plenty of snapped hoyt risers in my time) where a small air pocket forms as it is being cast, did you see how quickly martin responded? Now do you really want me to do a search for broken bowtechs/diamonds on AT? :lol:

[frommy]

:roll: :lol:

[Marcus]

Bows break, that's why they have warranties.

[Eberbachl]

Very true.

Gear from all major manufacturers fails from time to time.

I've seen bows break from every major manufacturer I can think of.

IMHO it's how well the company deals with the problem that is the most important part.

[iscap_boy]

Ok...now i know that both bows breaks...my seller prefers the saber, because it is quicker (is own measurements). I think the Rapture is better, beacause it is less reflex. But speed isimportant, for 90 meters... What should i take more in consideration?

[iscap_boy]

Well, new bow on the sight...the seller have a '03 Bowtech Stalker:
ATA: 33 1/8"
Brace height: 8 1/8"
Draw lenght: 27-32"
Mass weight: 2.90lb
IBO: 298-306 FPS

Is it better than the Saber and the Rapture, for FITA-IFAA shooting?

[goldeverytime]

This does happen very rarely with cast risers (saw plenty of snapped hoyt risers in my time) where a small air pocket forms as it is being cast, did you see how quickly martin responded? Now do you really want me to do a search for broken bowtechs/diamonds on AT? :lol:
not that many would have bust risers :wink:

[iscap_boy]

Is it true that the martin saber cams shred the serving of the string?