Hey guys, just wondering what you guys thought about the carbon riser and limbs. I plan on ordering and 14 inch riser and cant decide between the wood and carbon.
I have never shot one of the carbon risers before I hear that they are realy quite.
Do you think the carbon is tougher and more durable than the standard risers? thanks
Give Bill Warren aka. "Peckerwood" a shout as he has alot of experience with the new carbon riser. TM
I love the idea (and looks)of the carbon riser. It is quite a bit lighter than the wood riser. That may be something for you to consider. I just swapped out my wood riser for their aluminum riser because I wanted a heavier bow. Different strokes for different folks!
How do you like the aluminum riser, they are a good bit heavier but I bet they shoot awesome.
I have shot all 3 risers, i personally like alum best because of weight. I believe that a heavier bow is more stable. The carbon is whisper quiet and super strong, but so light that i could'nt hold it steady. Just my 2 cents.
I'm right with 8888blk. I have not shot the carbon riser, but I have had 2 wood risers and now my aluminum riser. I am in love with it! The extra weight really helps hold it steady at full draw.
I describe it as comparing shooting a .22 rimfire and a Kentucky mountain rifle offhand....hope that makes sense. For my shooting stlye, the added weight really helps.
Thanks guys, think I am gonna go with the wood riser. I like the looks of the carbon riser but I figured and as yall stated it would be harder to hold steady. I like mass weight in a bow also, thats why i shoot my Black Widow SAX so good.
I like mass, too. I have had A&H's 14"aluminum and 14 & 16" wood risers, and the aluminum clearly for me was easier to shoot. I love the idea of an all-carbon riser, but I would be reluctant due to the light weight as well. I found their 16" wood risers were a good compromise, especially with a bow quiver--a bit heavier but with the taller sight window which I need.
What really shoots great is a combination phenolic I beam wood riser. You get the stiffness and weight of the phenolic I beam and the beauty of the wood. Its a really great Combination. God Bless and check out Eaglewing. Steve
If you get a heavy riser, send it to Big Jim and have it dipped in one of his carbon patterns. You will have the best of both worlds.
Thaanks guys for the comments, think I am gonna go with a wood riser and probably the 14 inch riser instead of the 16.
heck steve o he wouldn't even have to pay shipping. He is already a frequent visitor.
bigjim
I've shot both the wood and alum. and the alum. shot the best for me
I've shot all three, and liked the carbon the least!
I have owned all 3 and if the carbon riser was the exact copy of the standard riser that would be my choice. The carbon riser is a very solid quiet riser but is a little thicker at the throat and little lower at the heel.
Now I have a 12 in. riser that has become permanently attached to my hand :banghead: . If I could get the 12 in. style in a 14 in. I would swap out all my risers.
I think A&H will let you try a riser so you can decide for yourself.
Bill
Thanks guys, now if i can just find some money to purchase one, LOL.