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StevenB
15-05-2002, 11:07 AM
Has anyone any opinions on this bow whether it is good or bad? :)
Marcus
15-05-2002, 11:36 AM
Do you have a website address for it?
StevenB
15-05-2002, 01:37 PM
This is the site http://www.alpinearchery.com/sidewinder.asp . But I have no idea about compounds.
Marcus
15-05-2002, 03:25 PM
Never shot one so can't say for sure. Did you want it for hunting? If so look at the Hoyt MagnaTec
http://www.hoytusa.com/products/images/Magnate1.jpg
Very very nice bow and well priced at about $700. I Luke Eberbach who sometimes comes onto the board hunts with one and can pass shots clean through boars with it.

However the Alpine looks like a decent bow. The limb pockets look a bit ordinary and the limbs a bit skinney. But it should pack a fair punch. Alpine are known for decent gear, just not a power brand like Hoyt or PSE.
http://www.alpinearchery.com/2002/sidewinder_ff_.jpg

Also the Champion Stratus is a sweet shooter. Very little vibration and priced the same as the MagnaTec.

http://www.championbow.com/images/stratus.jpg

Is it for you? What kind of shooting are you planning? What does it cost?
StevenB
15-05-2002, 10:26 PM
I have been shooting for 9yrs and I am just interested in trying compound. Local shop has one second hand for about 750. I think they are $478USD in the states.
Marcus
15-05-2002, 10:28 PM
How much did you want to spend?
StevenB
15-05-2002, 10:33 PM
All up I dont want to spend more than about $1000. I have a sight and stabiliser and arrows. Just need a bow. (Though I can get my hands on a Promedalist with the carbonplus limbs)
Marcus
15-05-2002, 10:50 PM
Well if you shoot the ProMedalist them make sure you get a good quality crash helmet to go with it. Seen far far too many of them break through the grip into 2 pieces to believe anyone should shoot em. Damn accurate though. (I know quite a few who shot 1350's with em back around 1990. )

For sight use have a serious look at the Champion range of bows. Really are top quality and good prices. The Stratus is nice and costs about $700. I was thinking of getting one for unmarked field, but would most likely just get a CyberTec if I went that far.

Otherwise I think my Dad has a Hoyt Aspen for sale that he may want under $1000 for. He shot it for a week and is selling it. (don't ask, it's just what he does. He has a brand new Quantum for sale too)

His email address is david@comdac.com.au tell him Marcus said he has an Aspen for sale.

Of course you being in NSW makes buying a bow from Vic a little hard.
StevenB
16-05-2002, 11:19 AM
Thanks for the help Marcus :D