You are right. I just want to buy a bow that feels just right to me and I do want one I can keep for that long. If I am going to keep it that long I want the one that fits perfectly in every way. That being said, The Carbon Matrix and Element are the two bows that did it. I would probably go with the Element. the ATA is a little shorter and faster. I don't currently hunt blinds but, I plan to eventually. The shorter ATA would be better suited for a blind. All the other Hoyt's feel great but, the Element and Matrix have a more refined feeling. I am not ruling out the Rampage XT though. I really may just make my wife believe I am getting the Matrix or element and go ahead and get the Rampage XT for me and the Vicxen for her as a surprise. Just for the simple fact that she would be OK with me spending that kind of money on me means she deserves a good bow for herself.
I would buy a less expensive bow that can last you 5 - 10 years and spend the money on other hunting equipment. You're just buying advertising for them IMO.
Thats a good idea IF she didn't shoot bows and hunt also. She is no dummy when it comes to bows. She knows bows better than my brother does. lol She also knows the difference and she would probably want one too if they made it in 50lb draw weight. lol
Bows are a bad investment first time you shoot it the price drops 1/3 and even less after the first year, The martin guitar will at least hold it's value if not increase in value if taken care of. I have a few 401k guitars of my own but even that market topped out a few years ago,i keep my stuff to hand down to my sons for the most part but only after i am gone because it would kill me to see what they will do to them on there own.
When they get older they will take care of the stuff. I was the same way when I was younger. Now I cherish all things handed down to me.
