Darton Sequel st2?

[sndmn11]

Anybody played with one?

 

[98XJRC]

I think the only thing that bow is missing is the pic sight Mount otherwise is looks like a heck of a bow with some great tuning options. It’s interesting to see how companies work around Elite and Bowtechs patents and provide what look like great tuning options.

If I was in the market it would be getting a hard look as I don’t have a press at home but do enjoy to tinker.

 

[Wellsdw]

Most folks don’t realize that most companies are using darton tech. A guy once told me that darton isn’t in the top 5 because the top 5 are all paying darton. Last darton I shot was a veracity 35 and it was an incredible bow

 

[darrenk75b]

I have (2) Sequel 33s, although from last year. Great shooting bows. I'd love to get one of the 35s this year.

 

[sndmn11]

I think the only thing that bow is missing is the pic sight Mount otherwise is looks like a heck of a bow with some great tuning options. It’s interesting to see how companies work around Elite and Bowtechs patents and provide what look like great tuning options.

If I was in the market it would be getting a hard look as I don’t have a press at home but do enjoy to tinker.

I just use the bow master press, I can do most things.

I might go try and shoot one this week. My normal shop isn't a dealer but a nearby shop is. They even have 60# in stock, which is somewhat unique.

 

[Billy Goat]

Most folks don’t realize that most companies are using darton tech. A guy once told me that darton isn’t in the top 5 because the top 5 are all paying darton. Last darton I shot was a veracity 35 and it was an incredible bow

Kinda.

I think that was true for a while, hoyt cam and 1/2 was leased, but patents do expire. Not sure about others.

I don't know if they have collected patent money in the past 5 years or so.


Darton isn't the company they use to be either, tho I hope and expect them to do well. They produce a pretty solid bow.

 

[sndmn11]

I went and shot a 60# 31 and a 70# 35 turned down to 60. The 35 was great and am going to wait until a 33 comes in to see if it has an acceptable string angle.

The limb tuning features works as advertised. Bear Creek Archery volunteered to show it off and it took a full 2min to go from bullet hole with everything centered, to left tear, to right tear. The bow was setup with a whisker biscuit centered, there's a center shot line on the shelf and grip, and the nock at 90deg.

 

[roosiebull]

Kinda.

I think that was true for a while, hoyt cam and 1/2 was leased, but patents do expire. Not sure about others.

I don't know if they have collected patent money in the past 5 years or so.


Darton isn't the company they use to be either, tho I hope and expect them to do well. They produce a pretty solid bow.

Wasn’t the evolve cam a Darton design? I know it’s been awhile now, but still probably my favorite cam system I’ve ever shot.

I don’t think any company has stuck with a cam as long as PSE did with the evolve

 

[Billy Goat]

Wasn’t the evolve cam a Darton design? I know it’s been awhile now, but still probably my favorite cam system I’ve ever shot.

I don’t think any company has stuck with a cam as long as PSE did with the evolve

I believe it was, but didn't want to say.


I kinda think it's Bowtech, Elite, PSE, and I know Hoyt leased patents. Mathews stuck with SoloCam for a long time, I suspect til patent ran out, that's when they suddenly dropped it.

But, that's just info from some random guy on the internet, could all be wrong.

 

[sndmn11]

One other thing that I forgot, and it seems important to me:
The riser is wide where the rest goes. I was told at Bear Creek Archery that "most" rests with standard mounting don't have enough left (for the bow) travel to accommodate. I was told my Trinity would not fit and my Epsilon would not fit unless I got the COR(E?) plate for the latter. It looked about 1/4" wider than normal, so it seemed to be true.

If anyone is headed out to buy, just be aware you might have one additional expense.

 

[Swampwise]

Been shooting a Sequel 31 and waiting on a lefty 31 st2. Also ordered the 75% let off speed mod which will go on the st2. The speed mod that comes with the st2 will go on the Sequel. The Sequel is a real nice bow.

 

[Matt G.]

That bow looks sweet. I think it would be perfect if the weight would drop a half pound. It is what drew me to the lift this year.

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[sndmn11]

That bow looks sweet. I think it would be perfect if the weight would drop a half pound. It is what drew me to the lift this year.

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Do you stabilizer/side bar?

 

[Matt G.]

Yes I still use a front stabilizer only. I will never use a side bar because 1 don't want to carry and probably hook up onto something brush busting through something. I also could drop the weight in front. Between my VTM 34 and the lift 33 I am over half pound lighter. I shoot both well and always shoot 60 yrds about baseball size.

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[fatlander]

Darton has been making great bows and innovative technology for a long time. The royalties from PSE using the evolve cam system seems to have finally given Darton enough money to market. In 5 years I think they’re going to be a household name.


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[Shawn_Guinn]

I think it would be a no brainer for me but I want 4.4 or lighter. Like stated above the weight is why I purchased the lift 33 last year. The Darton sequal 33 was awesome almost went that direction I liked it and the Hoyt 33 inch about the same. I just have an old army injury to my left shoulder and like to shoot a lot of arrows year round. Mass weight is a bigger deal for me. This new 35 looks phenomenal I will shoot regardless of its weight I love innovation and Darton is bringing it in bunches.

 

[CoWapiti]

I'm certainly no professional, but I shot one when I tried the lift 33. It was pretty nice, but the 2 things I noticed were that the draw cycle seemed stiffer/heavier despite all bows I shot being set at 70 and verified on a scale. It also felt a bit more snappy in the bow hand. I was convinced it was shooting faster than the lift 33 and even had the tech wondering. They ended up setting up a chrono and the lift did have the edge. For me, the lift just felt better in terms of balance, draw cycle and was a bit more forgiving for me.

 

[sndmn11]

@lundellhunting7 has tuning been simple so far?

 

[lundellhunting7]

@lundellhunting7 has tuning been simple so far?

Tuning so far has been super easy! I am really enjoying this bow so far! I will give an update on tuning after I have about 1000 shots through it!

 

[billysmals]

Can anyone who has shot this comment on the draw cycle compared to the other bows? I guess I'm trying to weigh out the cycle. I have never shot Darton. The only dealer is a Sportsmans and I have very low expectations about that. I won't mind ordering one blind. I'm trying to reference the siffness. Is it stiff in the front end? throughout? Speed seems decent so that speed has to come from somewhere. I have tested a Lift and it was stiff in the front. I didn't really enjoy it. I'm considering a bowtech Proven (essentially updated SS34) for the draw cycle. I don't care about speed. For reference I shoot a bowtech revolt x now