beginner bow suggestion

[beehunter]

So, I'm curious what is your favorite excalibur bow and why? Suggestions for a newbie?

[lscha]

Vixen II here. Fits me better and is light. Shoots like a dream and I just like it!! I started with an Ibex and got a deer with it. It was my favorite until I handled the Vixen.

[one shot scott]

There is no wrong Excalibur, just one that may fit you better than the rest! You need to handle them and get a feel for which one shoulders the best and what draw weight you can pull. There are alot of choices. Your best bet is to go to a shop and shoot a couple of them.

For me, It is my Y25! A great feel and more than enough speed for this speed freak

[VixChix]

Vixen!

[Cossack]

Phoenix. Perfect balance of power, ease of maintenance and easy cocking (for me), it's the bow I pick up to shoot near daily. Of the three bows I own (Vortex and fast compound) it follows me hunting most often because it's the most accurate (great trigger).
I love a TH stock and would 'update' to an Ibex but don't want to chance getting a lesser trigger.

[beehunter]

Thanks all for the suggestions!

[vixenmaster]

How heavy an arrow do you want to shoot ? How fast do you wish that arrow to go ? How much weight do you want out in front of you ? What stock do you prefer ? I personally shoot an old carved tip limbed Vixen its lite & although i don't let many ppl knowed its the fastest thing around! Don't want all those big pound limb benders to know that, they may go to whining & crying don't cha knowed! Comfort is the name easy moving no strain !

[lscha]

And don't forget.....when you get your new bow you must put it in several poses and take pictures, then post them for us to see.

[awshucks]

Many start out with an Exomax and work their way up to a Vixen.

No typo there, guilty as charged!! My 1st Excal was the Emax ["More power, Captain", in Star Trek voice].

Could have saved a bunch of loot if I'd known 'Bob's Yer Uncle'

[beehunter]

Vixens are looking good. The 10 dollar donation to breast cancer research is nice, but I'm not too sure about pink-the Turkeys would see me way before I see them.

[vixenmaster]

They come in camo too !

[Dereck]

No right or wrong choice find the one that suits your needs and body size.
I have been through three models and settled with the Phoenix.
Go to a bow shop and try a few or put out a request for members in your area many will be happy to show you theirs and let you shoot it as well.

[bkisel]

For deer hunting it would have to be the Exocete... it comes standard with a Deer Magnet.

[beehunter]

Well, my thanks to everyone-I don't know if it will work, but I got what I think is a great deal on a Phoenix. If it every shows up at my house I will let you know how it is. Got the full kit for 300-seemed like the price was right! Wish me luck on getting it into my own hands.

[sneak]

It sounds like you found a deal!