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inno x lite

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  • 28-11-2008 2:34pm
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    soontobesmokin
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭


    Hi there, as anyone used the new model by win win, I think its the inno x lite model ( about 1040 grams ) the reason I ask is because of the weight issue. I am in the process of buying a recurve bow ( my first ) , I had a look at one particular model by hoyt, and although its a beautiful bow and all that, I was wondering would the lighter riser by an advantage or is this the way people are going now.The hoyt model seemed a little heavy in my hand ( about1300 grams I beleive ) and most other models I think are this weight.
    I'm not a weakling or anything but is lighter better?


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    Panserborn
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    Which Hoyt Riser is your option?

    Its a bit of a cop-out answer, but light risers and heavier risers react differently, and each archer has a preference. In terms of actual bow weight, there is not much of a difference really when at full draw. The difference comes in the forgivness of the riser and the followthrough post release.

    If you are thinking of going for a high end Hoyt or a carbon W&W, it looks like you are about to spend quite a bit of money. It would be a shame to get the wrong thing. Is there anywhere you can try out a carbon riser and a Hoyt riser? They don't have to be the exact models but at least it would give you an indication of the difference in reaction.


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    mr potato head
    Registered Users Posts: 329 ✭✭mr potato head


    As Panserborn says the lighter bows react differently.

    I shoot a very light setup indoors, i have a PSE X-factor riser (1130g, give or take a couple of grams) and i know that if i'm not shooting well it will crucify me, a light system will move more if you make a mistake, but saying that when i'm fit and shooting well it is the nicest setup i've ever shot...

    The reason i went for such a light riser was so i could play with the balance and i like the bow to come out of my hand fast after release (it nearly dislocate my fingers when it hits the sling!)

    I found this kind of setup is fine indoors, the only thing that has an effect on the shot is you. But outdoors i have to add more weight to make the bow more stable in the wind

    This is my experience with light risers, i'd really recommend trying a few different risers out, even if it means buying the rest of the setup first and then borrowing risers off people to try for a week (you'd be surprised how many archers have piles of risers hidden away...)

    (P.s I may have been away but I'm coming back. be warned i will return :P...)


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