Z7 vs. Heli-M which to buy?

Hey guys I am buying a new bow and I have shot my uncles Z7 and it's am awesome bow. The question I had was the new Heli-M is not much different from the Z7 spec wise except the weight. With that being said I have herd you have to add special attachments to hold sights and such because there are no holes in the riser. Is the weight of the Heli-M a substancial difference loaded out with accessories than a Z7 with the same? And do you guys thinks its worth the extra 100 bucks for the new Heli-M?

 

I just got a Helim and had no issue with sight install and didnt need any special attachments. The difference is the cams and brace height, weight and axle to axle length.

Helim - 7" Brace Height
Z7 Xtreme - 7 3/8" Brace Height

Helim - 3.4 lbs
Z7 Xtreme - 3.98lbs

Helim - 30" axle to axle
Z7 Xtreme - 28" axle to axle

I would shoot both and go on what feels best. They are so close in specs you are splitting hairs on the technical aspect. Go with feel and comfort from there.

 

I went though this same thing just a few weeks back. If you have the chance to shoot them both I would do that. I was really torn between the two but after shooting them both and putting a bunch of thought into it I decided to go with the Heli-m. I have spoken to several friends that have both and they all say you can't go wrong eitherway. Really just comes down to a personal choice.

 

I will say this about the Helim, I have never shot a smoother and more comfortable bow. Ruined the first 3 arrows I shot out of if before I even paid for it. The group was that tight

 

Thanks for the input guys I will be heading to my local archery shop tomorrow to shoot both bows.

 

if it fits you and you can afford it and shoot it well get it there both awsome bows.

 

Dont limit yourself to Mathews only, shoot some other bows also.

 

Neither. Buy a PSE..

 

buy a mathews....

 

I would buy the Z-7 if I had to buy a bow now or wait until next years models come out

 

buy a heli-m its worth the extra $100

 

Traded my Z7 in for the HeliM and have never looked back. Get the one that fits you best.

 

I got my Z7 as a close out and the Heli didn't have enough pop for me to upgrade. Apple to Apples I'd get the Heli because of the drawstop for a $100 extra - tough call. Can't go wrong either way. Both fine bows.

 

The Heli'm has a different cam as well. I went with the Heli'm. I love it and if I had to go back I would make the same choice every time.

 

I have the Z7 now and I was thinking of trying out the Heli m. But I'm afraid I will want it so I am going to wait until after hunting season to try it I need to buy other things first!!!! People gave said if you shoot it you will fall in love with it!!