New Hoyt's
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From: bighorn
07-Jan-19
Any new info on the new Hoyt's that people have gotten?
From: Sam
07-Jan-19
I have had the RX3 Ultra for a few weeks now. My prior bow was the Carbon Element, I’m pretty sure the Ultra is a bit heavier (don’t buy one if your after a super light bow) I put an HHA optimizer king pin sight and it is absolutely the most accurate bow I have ever shot, seems a bit quieter than the Element. I will be Coues hunting with it in a few weeks and my confidence has never been higher.
From: kota-man
07-Jan-19
I shot them. To me the RX3 is a big improvement over the RX1. Overall, this years line is nice and a marked improvement over last years line.
From: Ermine
07-Jan-19
Heard nothing but good things about the Rx3’s. I’m shooting a RX1 ultra and love it
From: Bou'bound
08-Jan-19
You’ll never go wrong with the latest Hoyt
From: Bonafide
08-Jan-19
Considering the prices they charge, do you guys buy a new bow each year? How long between purchases? I bought a Carbon Defiant Turbo two years ago, before that it was 8 years prior with the Carbon Matrix.
From: Bou'bound
08-Jan-19
At least one a year. Sometimes more if I can’t choose which camo I like better (just kidding)
From: Habitat for Wildlife
08-Jan-19
I have been a loyal Hoyt guy for 20 years at least. Following along with the thread about their release, and what Elkman was saying, I thought a new one would be a waste.
Pat's reviews on the new Matthews has me considering one. I hope more folks that purchased Hoyts will post here to help me decide. Thanks.
From: ELKMAN
08-Jan-19
I'll be honest there's more there than initially meets the eye. The new RX3 line is awesome. (I'm still not shooting one) But they made huge leaps forward in how quiet they are, and some tune characteristics. They hold as good or better than the RX1 line and that's saying something. It is their best carbon to date for sure.
From: sticksender
08-Jan-19
Here's the most thorough review I've seen so far:
From: ground hunter
08-Jan-19
nothing is better than my Carbo Spyder 34,,,, shot new ones at the shop, still like my 34 better,,,,,,,,,,,, I do like Hoyt...... shot some Matthews but gave them up, after I shot the Spyder..................
From: Bou'bound
08-Jan-19
Carbon element and carbon defiant are really solid options
From: Ucsdryder
08-Jan-19
2 years ago all we heard was how the carbon defiant was such an amazing bow and better than the previous year.
Last year all we heard was how the rx-1 was such an amazing bow and so much better than the carbon defiant, which people finally admitted wasn’t that great.
This year it’s the same story. The rx-3 is so amazing and so much better than the previous bow.
Either hoyt is making some amazing advancements every year or guys really want to justify their 1500 dollar purchase!
From: PECO
08-Jan-19
John, it is all marketing and alternative facts. I find it amusing when guys have to buy the newest latest and greatest bow every year, and some of them admit they like and shoot last years bow better. But they still shoot the new one, can't be seen with last years inferior product.
From: Bou'bound
09-Jan-19
we owe animals respect and killing them with old equipment is disrespectful. They deserve the very best.
From: Kevin Dill
09-Jan-19
Bou.....lol....!
From: Iowabowhunter
09-Jan-19
I really like my RX1 Ultra-looking forward to spending some years behind it.
I have more important purchases ahead-getting back into a pair of Swaro's, maybe a Kifaru Sawtooth and saving up for a hunt out West next year.
From: Habitat for Wildlife
09-Jan-19
Thanks sticksender.
From: tjsna
12-Jan-19
So what everyone is saying is that my 06 Hoyt Trykon is outdated and there is something better ? ! !
From: Bill Obeid
12-Jan-19
TRYKON! ... I had one. Hoyt’s answer to Ford’s Edsel
From: df06
12-Jan-19
I have shot a Hoyt Faktor since 2014. Still like it and am not looking at dropping close to two grand with a new loaded bow.
From: ELKMAN
13-Jan-19
If you are still shooting a Trykon? (Hoyt's one bad bow ever) You should DEFINITELY upgrade immediately.
From: ground hunter
13-Jan-19
Blood Trail +1 I also have the 34,,,, have not shot anything better since and I go to my archery shop all the time, and shoot what comes in
From: Habitat for Wildlife
13-Jan-19
Elkman,
Why are you not shooting for Hoyt. Are you shooting for another bow company, and if so, which one. Thanks.
From: StickFlicker
13-Jan-19
I'm always interested in hearing what the new owners think of their latest Hoyt's. I've been shooting exclusively Hoyt bows for 15 years or so, and I've never had an issue with any of them (at least none that weren't caused by baggage handlers...). They have priced me out of the market with their newest high-end bows, however, so I have to live vicariously through the rest of you! Once I started shooting one of their carbon bows, I've found it vary difficult to want to go back to anything else. Since I have some premium hunts scheduled this year, I'll probably try to pick-up a used RX-1 before my spring hunts begin. But, I'll have to find a good deal on one in the used bow market, or I'll just keep shooting my Carbon Matrix for another year. I'm hoping to pick one up at a good price from one of the Hoyt sponsored shooters soon, once he starts shooting the RX-3.
From: smarba
14-Jan-19
Stick I'm with you...I'm sticking (no pun intended) with my Matrix...
From: ELKMAN
15-Jan-19
Habitat- Like I've always said: "I choose what I represent, not the other way around". I won't promote ANY product I don't believe in. I spend far to much of my time, and resources pursuing my passion in the mountains to have some less than piece of equipment cost me an experience, or success. I hunt public land so opportunities are a lot of times one and done.
From: FullTime
19-Jan-19
Hoyts and Matthews are popular. I saw that Xpedition makes a great new bow. I think they are made in Iowa.
From: Brown E
19-Jan-19
Xpedition bows, Decorah, IA
From: Ermine
19-Jan-19
Stickflicker- yea I’m a Hoyt guy too. Been shooting them for a long time. With that said I can’t afford to buy new so I always buy “used”. You can find some great deals on bows that are considered used but pretty much new!! That’s the way I roll.
From: Bou'bound
19-Jan-19
All bows are used after the first shot is taken
From: ND String Puller
19-Jan-19
I'm still shooting an aluminum Spyder 34 for deer and antelope and an aluminum Spyder Turbo for elk. They tuned easily for me and drive tacks. I can't justify updating yet. Anyone here have any experience with the Ray Knight cable slide conversion for the Spyder's? Just curious if it helped or not ? Thanks
From: Ambush
19-Jan-19
"Sell those hoyt junk kids bows n shoot a prime"
Are you like twelve years old or something? Hopefully you won't be so insecure after your balls drop. How many branch antlered bucks or bulls have you killed with your "man's" bow?
From: sticksender
19-Jan-19
Ambush, this is where the recently proposed ‘like’ button would be handy.
From: LostNwoods
19-Jan-19
The Carbon Defiant are still an excellent bow if you didn't get a lemon. I have the 3.0 cam and it looks like this was the winner for the Defiant. Shoots lights out very little hand shock. I'm not upgrading anytime soon.
From: Ambush
19-Jan-19
You see primetime, a branched antlered deer is different from the one in your pic in two ways. It has antlers and they are branched.
Perhaps you should change your name to "Button Buck". More describing you than the only deer you have shot with your man's bow.
From: Ambush
19-Jan-19
Well, we know for sure you don't (can't) eat horns.
I think your yeast infection is making you irritable and defensive. Get it treated.
From: spike78
19-Jan-19
What is a branch antler buck? Sounds like a Mule Deer.
From: Ermine
19-Jan-19
Prime time - lol
I’ll shoot them when they put yokes on them. I tried a prime m...damn thing wouldnt tune. Couldn’t get it to bareshaft tune. Also didn’t care for the loud metal twang it had. I’ll stick with Hoyt’s
I like the tune ability of the Hoyts. They tune easy! Also like the carbon feel!
Here is one I killed with a Hoyt ??
From: Ermine
19-Jan-19
Here is another one killed with a “child’s” bow.
From: FullTime
20-Jan-19
awesome kills guys
From: ELKMAN
20-Jan-19
Another one taken with a child's bow... "Primetime" is more like:"I can't get any closer to a doe than 72 yards time"...LMAO!
From: Ermine
20-Jan-19
Another Hoyt kill
From: Ermine
20-Jan-19
Whitetail I killed on the ground at 17 yards! Shot was right thru the heart using a “child’s” bow!
From: Ermine
20-Jan-19
Took this Bighorn on a tough hunt using a Hoyt carbon defiant. Got to love the Hoyt carbon bows when in the backcountry!
From: Ambush
20-Jan-19
Primetime, it's possible you're a nice guy and you're just woefully under gunned while trying to find your place. Maybe just wait a week, re-register under a new name and don't be such an immature dink.
From: ki-ke
20-Jan-19
"Hopefully you won't be so insecure after your balls drop"
Ambush, I believe this may be wishful thinking, as I believe your "yeast infection" assessment is spot on. This guy is a professional douche nozzle who isn't worthy of your thoughts.
If he DOES indeed, possess something resembling man parts, I have to admit it would be fun to meet him face to face and analyze the difference between the in person discussion and his behind the keyboard BS.
From: kota-man
20-Jan-19
And “poof” he gone! :). Well, I ended up ordering the new RX3 Ultra. Shot a bunch of ‘18 bows again the other day and can’t get the RX3 Ultra off my mind. Congrats on the Ram Ermine. That is awesome.
From: Hawkeye
20-Jan-19
Impressive animals and ram Ermine! Very nice:)
From: ki-ke
20-Jan-19
Nice.......
From: 3under
20-Jan-19
Primetime???
