It is something that I can't control so I don't concern myself w/ it much. Many other factors are more important IMHO. If it comes down to that being the last variable maybe I'd be more inclined to hunt the darker phases but in the end it is a minor consideration.
I haven't looked at the 2 bows you mentioned but PSE and Hoyt are quality products. I bought my daughter a Mission Craze due to its extreme adjustability. She's gone from 22" and 16lbs to 25" and 37lbs in 1 year.
You may want to look at some of the Kuhl offerings. I've heard their synthetics are similar to Kuiu/Sitka... never compared them myself personally. I do know that Kuhl makes a good product though. Just out of curiousity.... why a solid color requirement?
Check out the other topic http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?13487-First-Lite-2014-line some info in there on the Kanab. Bottom line... 2014 model has not changed. From the sounds of things they have been improved since the initial intro but there may be some additional changes...
Can you confirm? I was actually talking w/ Casey at FL and he didn't seem to think the 14 Kanab was any different than the 13. I've been considering the Kanab but had concerns w/ some of the durability issues expressed over the last couple seasons.
As someone who's experience failure & murphy rearing his ugly head and then had to live gut wrenching realization of a lost bull here a a few points that represent my ethos now:
1. Regardless of how far you feel comfortable shooting on the practice range establish a hard limit in the field...
Not trying to hijack but I'm also interested in these pants for early season elk as well as spring turkey hunting. What's the durability on em like? I don't mind shelling out the $ if they last. Just concerned about the abuse they'd get during elk season.... brush, etc.