I just went and played with this bow at my local shop.. this may be the best bow ever made (sorry hoyt). My current bow is a Hoyt RX-4 Turbo and it's my baby but this thing.. another level. I've tested all the bows at my shop every year and the RX7 was top of the heap by a long shot but this thing.. yeahhhhh
It looks like a really nice bow. I don't like a short bow but man this bow looks super nice impressive raiser . If nothing else is different the raiser is outstanding.
This bow confuses me? I was looking forward to seeing Bowtechs Carbon offering. Yet it is somehow heavier than other companies aluminum offerings? And it costs $500-$600 more? I get that people like carbon for cold weather, and I completely agree. It is 'nice' to grab a carbon bow in the cold. Surely that's not the only draw of this? What am I missing?
A bow that’s 3lbs won’t settle. You’ll end up adding a lot of weight in stabilizers anyways. I think it has more to do with where the weight on the bow is that matters. So it really depends on how they used that carbon riser to their advantage. Also the bow will have a completely different feel that just appeals to people. Also as you said, not nearly as cold in -20 which to some people may be worth every penny. I used to have a Mathews monster. The bow wasn’t dipped. Just straight up black aluminum. My hands frozeee. The new aluminum bows even are much better
@@konnorlevesque4630 First off I appreciate the reply. You have a very good point about weight distribution. It seems logical reducing weight in the riser and shifting it towards the cams could make a bow that holds steadier and is harder to torque. I have always felt the main benifit of carbon bows is for hunters who do very active hunting. Hiking for game like Elk where one could be doing double degit miles a day is an example. The benefits to sacrificing stability for portability seem to be a benifit there. Interesting to see if a carbon bow focusing on shootability and stability instead of weight can out perform it's aluminum counterparts.
@@bsherf934 ya I think that’s valid. There are certainly bows on the market that meet that criteria. Like the levitate. But lots of reviews speak of quite a bit of hand shock and noise on that particular bow. Which some people maybe be able to sacrifice for the light weight. But for the whitetail hunters, a 30” bow under 4 pounds just wouldn’t hold well. And if you have the opportunity to take the 40 yard shot on a wall mounter on a cold winter day from a tree stand or ground blind I think this bow would be ideal. That’s just my opinion though. Everyone is entitled to their own
@@konnorlevesque4630 What does hand shock matter for one shot on a hunt? Shot feel seems like the absolute last priority in a hunting bow. Because in the field you’re taking one shot and any amount of shock simply won’t matter. Quiet, easy to draw, and easy to hold seem like the things that matter. As in everything leading up to the shot.
Carbon icon love it wouldn't spend the money on this when the carbon Icon has alot of the same stats and its even lighter comes in at 3.2lbs if I remember correctly
At 1:24 seconds pj accidentally says blowtech, I listened to it several times and every time I heard the same thing. 😂😂it’s funny, but I know it was a accident. Bowtech is one of my favorite bows.
I wonder if the Allen key indents in the axle could be explored to have a small vice-like attachment push into the axles and allow a field press to securely press the bow.
I shot one 2 weeks ago at my local Archery Shop. I cant say where it was as it wasnt supposed to be shown to the public yet. I shot all 3 of their new bows. As somone who owns a V3X33, a V3X29, a Rx7, and a PSE Levitate... I WANT that Carbon one. its a Lil heavy, but that takes away the vibration, has the sweetest draw cycle, and when it shoots you can feel how hard it hits. I like it A Alot! Tried to schmooze my shop into selling me it but def was a no go. May have to sell one of my babies for it for sure.
@@kee7678 Constantly looking for the best one, and then get attached to them and its hard to sell. Trust me, the minute Mama looks behind the door and in my closet its OVER with. The goal is to get rid of 2 before Xmas.
@@TheDjscottyrotten Yeah I hear ya about getting attached and not getting rid of them. I'm that way too with, pretty much anything that I originally liked lol
I just purchased a brand new all black SR350 70# bow and literally it’s still in the box cuz I work out of state and haven’t had time to get to working on it.... I saw the video about the release of the new bows on 11/08 and thought as usual I screwed up and these new bows are gonna out perform my new bow in the box and after seeing the PRICE!!!! And the specs on this bow I’m feeling really good about my decision.... I’m not sure how much money one has to make to justify spending that kind of money 💵 for a bow but when it’s performance is sub -par to the others for a lesser price it’s a no brainer for me....
Just felt it today at the shop didn’t get to shoot it yet but it is to top heavy for me and you would think it feels like carbon with it being a Carbon bow but it feels like aluminum to me, idk if it’s just me but that was just feels I’ll be back for how it shoots
Carbon bows cost more because it's supposed to be lighter. At 4.5lbs it's the same as most aluminum bows. I don't know who would want this, and I currently own a Bowtech realm sr6.
If I were a tree stand or blind hunter I would want heavier or for shots 60 plus yards but most shots are inside 40 and I am a mountain Elk and deer hunter I want light weight. After 10 plus miles a heavy bow gets really heavy. I have the carbon Zion and it is a killer. For 1000 less I have to ad.
Weighs 4.5 lbs, my old Rx3 is 3.9 lbs. Not seeing the cost vrs benefit of a carbon bow that weighs the same as their metal version 30” ata. The cost gap is large. It looks cool though.
@@jeremylandphier692you telling me you haven’t added any weight to your bow? no stabilizer? no orbital dampeners? No quiver? You think of weight as an arbitrary number when it matters more in how that weight distributed throughout the bow. Considering half of Mathews v3 lineup is heavier than this I wouldn’t consider this a “lug”
@@zimks I run the bow the way it came from Mathew’s , with a v max biscuit rest , 5 pin black gold sight , detachable Mathew’s quiver , fully loaded and lighter than 5 lbs ! Imo the best hunting bow I’ve ever run !
I don’t know for 1000 less you can have a bow that is 1 pound lighter just as fast. Oh yeah it’s a carbon Zion. I shoot it and it’s awesome. I can’t imagine that 1000 bucks is going be worth the difference.
What is the point of making a carbon bow that weighs the same or more than an equivalent aluminum bow? My Evolve 35 is 5 inches longer and only weighs .2# more. Sure, it's not going to transfer temperature as quickly to your hand as a metal riser. That's about it.
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam true, they don't transfer heat to your hands the same as metal and the harmonics are different (they can be quiet depending on what they use to fill the inside of the riser). If those things matter to a prospective buyer, and he/she has the coin to drop, then this may be a viable option. My interest in a carbon bow is its potential to be lighter so I can balance it out the way I want and have a loaded bow that is still lighter than one with a metal riser. So this is a fail in my book, and your mileage may vary.
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam whenever people think carbon they automatically think light weight.... same in the mountain bike industry even though all high/mid level bikes are now carbon (well 99%) even monster downhill bikes meant for massive drops/dumps.... carbon frames, carbon wheels, bars. I am really wanting a lightweight carbon bow, 35"+ (target/3d) once I have it set up and shooting it will weigh the same as my current aluminum rig BUT a big chunk of the weight will be on the ends of my stabilizers actually working for me vs just hanging out.
Interesting choices for spec's. 30" is going to significantly limit your market and the bow is heavy for a carbon (heavier than Hoyt's 34" RX-7 Ultra). Also, the choice for 85-87% let off is bizarre - most folks I know prefer 80% let off. Perhaps Bowtech determined that there were already plenty of 32-34" carbon options and decided to target a shorter ATA niche market.
Looks like a sweet bow. I’m gonna have to atop down and try one! Thanks for the info PJ!
I just went and played with this bow at my local shop.. this may be the best bow ever made (sorry hoyt). My current bow is a Hoyt RX-4 Turbo and it's my baby but this thing.. another level. I've tested all the bows at my shop every year and the RX7 was top of the heap by a long shot but this thing.. yeahhhhh
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It looks like a really nice bow. I don't like a short bow but man this bow looks super nice impressive raiser . If nothing else is different the raiser is outstanding.
My exact thoughts. If it was 32+ I'd be in love.
@@justinshaw5541 same why can't they make one 32" so sad i want this bow
This bow confuses me? I was looking forward to seeing Bowtechs Carbon offering. Yet it is somehow heavier than other companies aluminum offerings? And it costs $500-$600 more? I get that people like carbon for cold weather, and I completely agree. It is 'nice' to grab a carbon bow in the cold. Surely that's not the only draw of this? What am I missing?
A bow that’s 3lbs won’t settle. You’ll end up adding a lot of weight in stabilizers anyways. I think it has more to do with where the weight on the bow is that matters. So it really depends on how they used that carbon riser to their advantage. Also the bow will have a completely different feel that just appeals to people. Also as you said, not nearly as cold in -20 which to some people may be worth every penny. I used to have a Mathews monster. The bow wasn’t dipped. Just straight up black aluminum. My hands frozeee. The new aluminum bows even are much better
@@konnorlevesque4630 First off I appreciate the reply. You have a very good point about weight distribution. It seems logical reducing weight in the riser and shifting it towards the cams could make a bow that holds steadier and is harder to torque. I have always felt the main benifit of carbon bows is for hunters who do very active hunting. Hiking for game like Elk where one could be doing double degit miles a day is an example. The benefits to sacrificing stability for portability seem to be a benifit there. Interesting to see if a carbon bow focusing on shootability and stability instead of weight can out perform it's aluminum counterparts.
It's too heavy
@@bsherf934 ya I think that’s valid. There are certainly bows on the market that meet that criteria. Like the levitate. But lots of reviews speak of quite a bit of hand shock and noise on that particular bow. Which some people maybe be able to sacrifice for the light weight. But for the whitetail hunters, a 30” bow under 4 pounds just wouldn’t hold well. And if you have the opportunity to take the 40 yard shot on a wall mounter on a cold winter day from a tree stand or ground blind I think this bow would be ideal. That’s just my opinion though. Everyone is entitled to their own
@@konnorlevesque4630 What does hand shock matter for one shot on a hunt? Shot feel seems like the absolute last priority in a hunting bow. Because in the field you’re taking one shot and any amount of shock simply won’t matter. Quiet, easy to draw, and easy to hold seem like the things that matter. As in everything leading up to the shot.
Carbon icon love it wouldn't spend the money on this when the carbon Icon has alot of the same stats and its even lighter comes in at 3.2lbs if I remember correctly
At 1:24 seconds pj accidentally says blowtech, I listened to it several times and every time I heard the same thing. 😂😂it’s funny, but I know it was a accident. Bowtech is one of my favorite bows.
Yea I had to rewind multiple time to believe it!
I wonder if the Allen key indents in the axle could be explored to have a small vice-like attachment push into the axles and allow a field press to securely press the bow.
I shot one 2 weeks ago at my local Archery Shop. I cant say where it was as it wasnt supposed to be shown to the public yet. I shot all 3 of their new bows. As somone who owns a V3X33, a V3X29, a Rx7, and a PSE Levitate... I WANT that Carbon one. its a Lil heavy, but that takes away the vibration, has the sweetest draw cycle, and when it shoots you can feel how hard it hits. I like it A Alot! Tried to schmooze my shop into selling me it but def was a no go. May have to sell one of my babies for it for sure.
Why do you have all those flag ship bows?
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@@kee7678 Constantly looking for the best one, and then get attached to them and its hard to sell. Trust me, the minute Mama looks behind the door and in my closet its OVER with. The goal is to get rid of 2 before Xmas.
@@TheDjscottyrotten Yeah I hear ya about getting attached and not getting rid of them. I'm that way too with, pretty much anything that I originally liked lol
@@casanovafrankenstein8875bow tech on top
Sir what if we compare pse levitate and this bow tech carbon one which one will be better option
What you suggest
I just purchased a brand new all black SR350 70# bow and literally it’s still in the box cuz I work out of state and haven’t had time to get to working on it.... I saw the video about the release of the new bows on 11/08 and thought as usual I screwed up and these new bows are gonna out perform my new bow in the box and after seeing the PRICE!!!! And the specs on this bow I’m feeling really good about my decision.... I’m not sure how much money one has to make to justify spending that kind of money 💵 for a bow but when it’s performance is sub -par to the others for a lesser price it’s a no brainer for me....
4.5lb for a carbon bow... Interested to see a comparo witht the PSE Carbon MACH34
I’m liking everything about this bow. However, is there really not option for 80% let off? That’s a bummer if true.
You can make it 80% let off with lucky stops real easy
Got another bow to buy mama!
Very nice 👍 greetings from Germany
Just felt it today at the shop didn’t get to shoot it yet but it is to top heavy for me and you would think it feels like carbon with it being a Carbon bow but it feels like aluminum to me, idk if it’s just me but that was just feels I’ll be back for how it shoots
Probably has an aluminum skeleton like the Hoyts?
I shoot this bow as good as any bow I've owned. It's awesome!
Carbon bows cost more because it's supposed to be lighter. At 4.5lbs it's the same as most aluminum bows. I don't know who would want this, and I currently own a Bowtech realm sr6.
If I were a tree stand or blind hunter I would want heavier or for shots 60 plus yards but most shots are inside 40 and I am a mountain Elk and deer hunter I want light weight. After 10 plus miles a heavy bow gets really heavy. I have the carbon Zion and it is a killer. For 1000 less I have to ad.
Wait... Shorter, heavier, and slower than a PSE Omen...
Is it a lead core or something?!
Weighs 4.5 lbs, my old Rx3 is 3.9 lbs. Not seeing the cost vrs benefit of a carbon bow that weighs the same as their metal version 30” ata. The cost gap is large. It looks cool though.
lmao at 1:23 he calls it a blowtech
Omfg😂😂
Glad I’m not the only one that noticed
My old heli m is a pound lighter and it’s aluminum !
This thing bare bow will shoot smoother and quieter then any heli m
@@zimks challenge accepted ! Have fun lugging that thing around fully set up ! Newer doesn’t mean better !
@@jeremylandphier692you telling me you haven’t added any weight to your bow? no stabilizer? no orbital dampeners? No quiver? You think of weight as an arbitrary number when it matters more in how that weight distributed throughout the bow. Considering half of Mathews v3 lineup is heavier than this I wouldn’t consider this a “lug”
@@zimks I run the bow the way it came from Mathew’s , with a v max biscuit rest , 5 pin black gold sight , detachable Mathew’s quiver , fully loaded and lighter than 5 lbs ! Imo the best hunting bow I’ve ever run !
I didn't know Matthew's sold bows in complete kits.
I don’t know for 1000 less you can have a bow that is 1 pound lighter just as fast. Oh yeah it’s a carbon Zion. I shoot it and it’s awesome. I can’t imagine that 1000 bucks is going be worth the difference.
A 4.5lb carbon bow??? Smart...
Looks nice, but a little heavy for a Carbon Bow...
What is the point of making a carbon bow that weighs the same or more than an equivalent aluminum bow?
My Evolve 35 is 5 inches longer and only weighs .2# more.
Sure, it's not going to transfer temperature as quickly to your hand as a metal riser. That's about it.
Carbon bows aren’t all about being lightweight.
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam it's about showing off to the poors at the range.
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam true, they don't transfer heat to your hands the same as metal and the harmonics are different (they can be quiet depending on what they use to fill the inside of the riser). If those things matter to a prospective buyer, and he/she has the coin to drop, then this may be a viable option.
My interest in a carbon bow is its potential to be lighter so I can balance it out the way I want and have a loaded bow that is still lighter than one with a metal riser.
So this is a fail in my book, and your mileage may vary.
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam whenever people think carbon they automatically think light weight.... same in the mountain bike industry even though all high/mid level bikes are now carbon (well 99%) even monster downhill bikes meant for massive drops/dumps.... carbon frames, carbon wheels, bars. I am really wanting a lightweight carbon bow, 35"+ (target/3d) once I have it set up and shooting it will weigh the same as my current aluminum rig BUT a big chunk of the weight will be on the ends of my stabilizers actually working for me vs just hanging out.
This weighs the same as their aluminium riser bows? No point in buying one then lol
I like a heavier bow, but I want to put that weight where I want it. A heavy carbon bow is wasted engineering.
When is hoyt going to release the 2023??
next year.
I swear he said blowtech.
People will still buy it because it’s new. I think we may have reached the pinnacle of bow technology. Nothing new move on.
pse technology from the look of it
Interesting choices for spec's. 30" is going to significantly limit your market and the bow is heavy for a carbon (heavier than Hoyt's 34" RX-7 Ultra). Also, the choice for 85-87% let off is bizarre - most folks I know prefer 80% let off.
Perhaps Bowtech determined that there were already plenty of 32-34" carbon options and decided to target a shorter ATA niche market.
It looks just like the Hoyt Carbon Rx-4...
It looks nothing like an RX4 lol i have one.
So much provision for damping. I wonder why
$1700 for a 30" 4.5lb Carbon Bow.
Hoyt has the same problem with their carbon bow for several years, i guess weight and vibration reduction, you can only have one.
P.J., Get well soon so you can get back to calling every new model as the best bow ever. Ha ha ha!
This bow is meh. Even PJ didn't rave about it, and he always raves.
So a $3,000 bow that they just took stuff from older models and made it new again? Overpriced and overrated!
3k? A little dramatic much?
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You called them Blow Tech 1:24 🤣
@@joereckerd6582you’re deaf