Hoyt 2016

[MattB]

IMO it seems like most of the changes to this year's line-ups are the sorts of things that will require shooting the bow to gauge (limb stop, string angle, noise & vibration reduction). The amount of disappointment that has been expressed prior to anyone shooting the bows is a bit surprising.

 

[OR Archer]

It's like vehicles.......the vehicle manufacturers keep changing them up every year and making them worse and worse with every upgrade. Why on earth do people have to have changes every year?

I don't see any of the upgrades that they have made being worse. From a technical standpoint they are good improvements. If there was no effort to make any improvements from year to year we would all be shooting crap bows still.

 

[OR Archer]

OR, have you had a chance to shoot one yet?

Not yet. Our rep should be by within the next week or so. They just finished up their sales meeting on wednesday.

 

[ontarget7]

I have a Turbo coming so will keep you posted with a review

 

[tipsntails7]

I don't see any of the upgrades that they have made being worse. From a technical standpoint they are good improvements. If there was no effort to make any improvements from year to year we would all be shooting crap bows still.

I may consider the limb change worse if you do infact need adapters to press it.

The limb stop option is great, hopefully it not just one.

I also don't consider the new aluminium riser an upgrade, not sure what technical benefits it's gives, if any. But it's much to busy (at least in photos) for my taste.

I was a HUGE fan of the nitrum, and am a little sad to see it go.

If I spent money on target bows, the hyper edge would be my huckleberry, that's looks like a really really good target rig.

 

[OR Archer]

I may consider the limb change worse if you do infact need adapters to press it.

You only need the adapters if you are running an EZ Press.

 

[hunter4christ7502]

I personally like the new line up and the improvements that they made in the line. Ill get a new Carbon Defiant Turbo in the Ridge Reaper camo.

Not exactly sure what people are expecting bow companies to do these days. There's only so much you can do with a bow.

I'm in complete agreement. Very impressed with this years lineup. I have my eye on the Defiant 34. You can't please everyone but I think Hoyt did an outstanding job this year. Four new bows, multiple models, solid draw stops, improved string angle, new limbs, cams,etc.... What else must a bow company do?

 

[5MilesBack]

I don't see any of the upgrades that they have made being worse. From a technical standpoint they are good improvements. If there was no effort to make any improvements from year to year we would all be shooting crap bows still.

Yes, bows are a little different as they have come a long ways in the past 20 years. But it seems as though they are just making changing every year now just to be making changes. And yes, they have to do what they do to please the people that are always looking for something new and/or different.

But if I could find a brand new Toyota truck from 25 years ago, I'd jump all over it. But you are correct, I wouldn't want a bow from 25 years ago today.

Now having said all that, if anyone sees a LH Nitrum 34 LD anywhere, please let me know.

 

[BSeals71]

Did not release anything I can't live without. I would speculate their sales will suffer this year as you really have no options per se.

If anyone at Hoyt monitors this site you need to make the Nitrum riser out of carbon with a 32 ATA length and have a cam with limb stops similar to Elites with a speed rating of 340 fps. Now that bow would sell...

I agree! Doesn't even have to be a carbon riser.

 

[BSeals71]

I personally like the new line up and the improvements that they made in the line. Ill get a new Carbon Defiant Turbo in the Ridge Reaper camo.

Not exactly sure what people are expecting bow companies to do these days. There's only so much you can do with a bow.

Yeah, that's kind of it. Right now bow manufactures (as a industry as a whole) have reached a peak in technology advancement.

There's only so much you can do with the materials we have & using practical physics to fling an arrow.

 

[charvey9]

Not yet. Our rep should be by within the next week or so. They just finished up their sales meeting on wednesday.

I'll be down next month for the Sturgill Simpson concert. Look forward to shooting the new line-up.

 

[Rent Outdoor Gear]

I spent some time behind the Carbon Defiant 34 last September and was really impressed with the bow. Instantly could feel the axle to axle difference at full draw relative to my Carbon Spyder. It made me realize I had been tilting my head down to the string right away. The new module system is nice for dealers and consumers because it should allow dealers to stock bows a little easier and fit guys without waiting on a module. I adjusted the bow to fit me in about 90 seconds. Better delivery is a big bonus when you're waiting on a Hoyt. Easier adjustability also helps resale which is a bonus to you.

It's a sweet shooter for certain. The new pocket system is really slick and solid. The bow aimed and tuned really well. Noise and vibration were on par or a little better than my CS34, but the bows weren't set up with identical stabilizers, etc... so hard to make a valid comparison there.

The ridge reaper camo looked awesome on it. Most guys don't upgrade every year... From a 2014 or earlier, it's a really nice upgrade. From a 2015, not a necessary upgrade, but when is it ever "necessary"? The new aluminum defiant is gorgeous in person... I loved the Nitrum, but the Defiant is even sexier...

Coop

 

[hunter4christ7502]

Can't wait! By any chance you see the aluminum Defiant in person?

What do think is going to a better seller Carbon or Aluminum this year?

 

[kodiakfly]

I actually like that Hoyt doesn't go nuts with radical stuff every year. They make their advances (carbon risers, split limbs, etc) as they come and they don't force things or put out gimmicks. The guys that want crazy innovation every year will go from bow company to bow company depending on who seemingly changes the game that year. I've shot nothing but Hoyt since the 90s because they've never put a bad bow in my hands. And that's not saying there aren't other great bows out there, I just like that I know that whatever they put out, I'll be able to shop their line and get a bow that tunes and shoots for me. Never let me down and that's what sells me on them. Not expecting radical year to year advances.

 

[hunter4christ7502]

I actually like that Hoyt doesn't go nuts with radical stuff every year. They make their advances (carbon risers, split limbs, etc) as they come and they don't force things or put out gimmicks. The guys that want crazy innovation every year will go from bow company to bow company depending on who seemingly changes the game that year. I've shot nothing but Hoyt since the 90s because they've never put a bad bow in my hands. And that's not saying there aren't other great bows out there, I just like that I know that whatever they put out, I'll be able to shop their line and get a bow that tunes and shoots for me. Never let me down and that's what sells me on them. Not expecting radical year to year advances.

Spot On!!

 

[MTarrowflinger]

It'll take something seriously new and advanced to get my CS30 out of my hands. Small, lightweight, perfect backpacking bow that's fast enough to kill anything I'll ever hunt. I don't see me parting with it any time soon, regardless of what anyone comes out with.

That said, the new stuff looks good. If I were upgrading from a 5-7 year old bow, I'd be tickled. Since I'm not, I can't be bothered.

 

[justin davis]

I shot the new bows. All of them except the carbon defiant 34.

The carbon defiant 31 shot the best out of all the bows in my opinion. I bet the 34 will even be better.

The carbon defiant had no vibration. Super quiet. And stayed perfectly balanced in my hand.

The aluminum 30 had vibration.

The aluminum 34 also shot very well. But liked the carbon better

 

[hunter4christ7502]

Already ordered the Defiant 34 in Harvest Brown, next week ordering the Carbon Defiant 34 in black. Now to find someone who will dip the Carbon Defiant in the Fusion Camo.

 

[RallySquirrel]

Stating the obvious here, but it really is tough to say one bow is better than another because so much is based on personal preference. That said, I was a hair away from ordering one of the Hoyts last year to replace the ole Mathews Legacy. I decided to wait and I'm glad I did. I have not even had a chance to shoot the entire lineup yet but he 30 is definitely a step up IMO. The string angle is noticeable and the draw cycle is smoother. Bow I tested was set at 62.5# and I thought I was drawing 55#'s. Limb stops are nice for sure. I also thought the bows were quieter than last year but that is a little bit of guessing. Guys at the shop got to shoot the rep's bows last week and said the turbo and 34 are equally sweet in their own right.

 

[Brandon Pattison]

A 21" ILF recurve hunting riser like the GM2 or Tiburon would be the ultimate. Bring back the Duralite 6-arrow quiver too. Make the Grand Prix limbs in flat hunting sheen. These would sell like hotcakes especially if you could buy just the riser. Maybe next year...