What To Look For In Mathews Bows

By Cathy Mercer


Whether you're into competitive archery or hunting, Mathews bows have a reputation as being the best in the world. Maybe you already have one or maybe you are looking to replace your old bow. When it comes time to purchase one, you'll need to consider various aspects before you make your selection.

People are different in many ways. For instance, two friends may want a bow for hunting but they might be different in stature physically. They may also possess differing hunting skills. When buying a bow it's important to take this into consideration. Picking the correct equipment needs forethought, but once you've understood how a bow can affect your shooting, the decision becomes easier.

Those who are new to the sport of hunting have many things to think about. Taking your time to choose equipment can save time in the long run. There are various things that need to be considered when buying a bow, among them things like strings, physical weight and brace height.

The brace height pertains to the distance between the bow grip and strings. The reason this is crucial to consider is because when the brace height is shorter, the arrow will shoot faster. Conversely, bows with a longer brace height will shoot the arrow slower. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. The shorter brace height often means you have a less forgiving bow, which means less margin for error. Generally, the longer the brace height the more forgiving the bow usually is.

The physical weight of the equipment is of the utmost importance for a number of reasons. First, if you're going to be doing a lot of walking then you really need to think about a lightweight setup. The same goes if you're travelling over very rough terrain. However, if the terrain is flat and you're travelling much shorter distances, then consider using a heavier setup. The heavier setup is generally more stable and promotes a more accurate shot, whereas a lightweight setup is good for quick shooting.

There's a great temptation to rush out and go hunting right away with your new equipment. However, it's recommended that you do a little practicing first. This will get you used to the new bow and will also help improve your shot.

The bowstring is something that needs to be seriously considered. It has a couple of purposes. It transfers energy from the arm to the limbs of the bow. It also helps transfer energy from the arm to the arrow itself. The energy transference gives the arrow velocity and direction. Obviously you need string that can withstand repeated stress. The Zebra Bowstring from Mathews has Z-S Counter-Twist Technology that's designed to withstand the repeated tension of drawing back the bowstring.

Whether you're a hunter or an archer, Mathews bows are considered by many to be the best equipment you can buy. All their equipment is underwritten by a solid warranty and they have experience that goes back decades. They even have equipment that caters for female hunters, because they know that females have different needs when it comes to hunting.




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