With the planned launch of Bowtech's new bow only about a week away (we think? that may also be a rumor), several interesting rumors regarding the design and specs of the new bow have begun to circulate around the internet. The prevailing rumor, and fortunately most interesting one, is that it will be the company's first foray into carbon fiber riser territory.
So a brief history lesson for those of you who have not been following archery news (90% of the population), in 2009 Hoyt released their now famous Carbon Matrix. It was for all intents and purposes the worlds first production carbon fiber riser compound bow; and the market response was ground breaking. During the first years of production, between the Carbon Matrix and the shorter Carbon Element, Hoyt's sales went through the roof. For example, sales from the Carbon Element (I am told) bumped a dealer in Central Illinois from a top 20 ranked dealer to a top 10 in the course of a year.
Since then three years have passed and it's all pretty well old news. Hoyt released the third generation of their carbon bows this year, which were pretty much the same a last year but with a few minor alterations. However, at the same time the tech conscious consumer maintains their demand for a carbon riser bow. This is of course where Bowtech could be stepping in. Finally seeing a challenger to the Carbon Matrix/Element will certainly make the compound market very interesting.
On a personal note, I am not that much of a fan of carbon fiber risers. I owned a Carbon Matrix once upon a time and while it was a beautiful bow (dead sexy red paint job), it just didn't fit my needs and shooting style. I'm sure it's great for the weight conscious hunter who is trekking across hill and vale but for a target shooter not so much.
Anyway, that aside, at least according to the rumor mill; we'll all know the substance and identity of the Bowtech Knight by July 10th ... or maybe the 7th....
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