Like was said above....two totally different bows. Both have their fans because they are great bows. Bows are like boots.....some fit some don't. I have a Zipper that I really like, but would buy a Centaur if the right deal came along!!

Centaur, without hesitation.

Zipper for me.

2 totally different bows! Both made by fine folks! No comparison, what so ever!

Don't understand the question  :confused:

My twocents goes to Zipper----hard to beat.  MIKE

Zipper for me. Have shot many other bows and agree with the compliments to Bill already made here.

Zipper for me. Have shot many other bows and agree with the compliments to Bill already made here.

Zipper.  I love my new SXT and I'm more consistent with it than any other bow I've ever shot.  And, they look good.  I don't see too many come up for sale...

Two totally different style bows.Some will prefer one and some the other for different reasons and thier both right.

Zippers are great bow. I've owned 3 and they were a all nice recurves but the Centaurs fit me better and have a little better performance.

They're very different but the Zippers are gone and I'm looking for another Centaur.

Zippers rule !!!

 ZIPPER still got two an always looking another...

They really are 2 different style bows. Both are excellent. It comes down to what you are looking for. That being said, I have owned a lot of different bows and the Centaur is my favorite. It is light weight, smooth, fast and quiet.

Doug

I'll know this sept. Ext. longbow carbon and foam. Can't wait!

Planning to run a few Zippers and possibly a Centaur at the IBO Trad World hopefully Friday and/or Saturday.

Now you can get a Zipper ILF bow.......SWEET

Everyone has there favorite..as long as you keep
shooting that's what counts. And having one more
Zipper on the rack.  

This question isn't really about quality. It is more about type. If you like the longbow, go Centaur. If you like the recurve, go Zipper.

Both have an Excellent reputation. Both are well crafted. Both are proven to perform.

That said, I have to agree with someone above that stated don't get rid of a proven winner in order to purchase something you may or may not like. Instead, be patient...save the money a little every payday...and get on the waiting list. That would be my advice. If that is too pricy, there will always be another used bow around.

Pretty simple answer.  YOu gotta have them both!

I've owned both and sold both ... very different kinds of bows to make a comparison. I had a Centaur Elite that really smoked an arrow and I had a Centaur Chamira that I just did not like. I had a really pretty Zipper that I liked but just had too many bows at the time and I traded it for some high end bino's. I liked the fit on the Zipper riser and as I recall it has some nice antler work on it, good solid bow. I shot a turkey with it but never took it after deer.