Bowtech Guardian????

[dwright8]

Has anyone had any problems with the Bowtech Guardian? Is it a nice bow? Does it shot fast? I have a Bowtech Tribute and havent had a chance to shot the Guardian. Im just wondering if I need to take time a try it out.

[texag93]

Its fast and quiet. After that, I didn't care for it.

Dislikes:

1. Draw cycle is rough. Draw a single cam bow of same draw weight, you will see want I am talking about.

2. 80% let off....not happening. Was told that from Bowtech. 76-77% is about tops with some tweeking(twisting) of the cables. That is another thing I didn't like. Give me a module to adjust let off.

3. Looking at the cables through peep at full draw. Someone over looked this in the R&D dept. Fire them.

4. VERY shallow valley combined with the 70ish let-off sucks. Don't relax to much at full draw or it will pull you forward.


Likes:

1. Accurate, nothing else to say about that one.

2. Quiet, fast and no hand shock.

3. Pretty cool...no bow press needed.

[rdnix3]

i dont no man i havent shot it...but im still likin the tribute

[rschladoer25]

Ya im lookin n to buy a new bow. Anybody got a suggestion on a new bow? Id like either a bowtech or Hoyt or maybe the PSE X-Force.

[jay]

I sold mine after a couple months for many of the same reasons as Texag. The guy I shoot alot of 3D tournaments with sold his also to buy a second Tribute. I shot my Allegiance as well as I shot my Guardian and like shooting it better.

If it was me, I would keep your tribute, but that is just my opinion. You should shoot it though and see what you think.

[Mike D]

even though I like the Guardian for a hunting bow because it is soooo quiet, it would be hard to replace your Tribute. I think it is one of the best bows they ever built. Hate to see it gone for '08.

[smokin feathers]

Id stick with the tribute

[wacm]

there all good. dont limit yourself to those three. try the general, 101 and 82nd. i dont really care for the general but some people like it. i shot both the 101 and 82nd couple weeks ago and both those bows are sweet!! and super fast. good luck

[smokin feathers]

dont miss trying the diamond marquis either. fast, quiet and really smooth. weight feels alot less than what it is actually pulling. I got 311fps with the marquis at 29" 70lb with a 350gr arrow.

[thehairlessone!]

their all good. I had a tribute and loved it but I sold it for a guardian and I dont regret it a bit. The guardian is the ultimate bow to me. I shot the airborne last week and I thought it was a fantastic bow as well.

I was a very happy mathews shooter before and I still love them but I love my guardian most of all.

rick

[jailer]

What the HAIRLESSONE said. Love my Guardian also. I am a reformed Hoyt shooter. I also think that the draw cycle, valley and let-off is being a little over stated. Also this thing about looking at the cables I don't understand. I always look at my sight pins.

[texag93]

I also think that the draw cycle, valley and let-off is being a little over stated. Also this thing about looking at the cables I don't understand. I always look at my sight pins.

That is because you are a reformed Hoyt shooter. Draw a single cam set up at the same weight, you will see what I mean.

[rschladoer25]

Do yall think the 101st is good im think of looking into it.

[dwright8]

Thanks for all the advice. Ill try the guardian but most likely ill end up keeping my tribute. Im lovin the tribute. Thanks again for the advice.

[JW]

Buy it Bud. You wont be sorry...