Hi, I'm busy looking to get myself a target recurve setup, and I'm used to doing research online, reading reviews in magazines etc when I buy something new but boy, there's just zero archery info out there that I can find, beyond specs and simplistic unboxing videos etc. definitely a niche there to fill . . .
I'm currently looking at SF Forged+ vs Hoyt Horizon/Horizon Pro, guessing that between the two it would be a case case of comfort and feel (which I can do, lucky to have a shop nearby), they seem to be the respected risers at their price point (not sure the pro is worth the extra, maybe anodising is just pricey).
But I'm also wondering if its worth paying a bit more now and going up to a Winex or RCX-100 or at a push an Inno AL1.
Is the +?100 price jump worth it, or would I not really see a difference unless I go much higher (which I'm not going to do, around 300ish would be the max, but only if its worth it over SF/Hoyt).
The next obvious question then is about metal vs carbon - specifically would the carbon wear ok and last as long as the Winex, or be more susceptible to damage etc and be a pain to care for (speaking from early days experience of carbon in bicycle bits) ?
I know they'll probably feel quite different to shoot (so again, personal preference), but if I'm investing then I must consider wear and tear. I don't want to be seduced by a pretty carbon riser only to need another one in a year or two.
cheers
I'm currently looking at SF Forged+ vs Hoyt Horizon/Horizon Pro, guessing that between the two it would be a case case of comfort and feel (which I can do, lucky to have a shop nearby), they seem to be the respected risers at their price point (not sure the pro is worth the extra, maybe anodising is just pricey).
But I'm also wondering if its worth paying a bit more now and going up to a Winex or RCX-100 or at a push an Inno AL1.
Is the +?100 price jump worth it, or would I not really see a difference unless I go much higher (which I'm not going to do, around 300ish would be the max, but only if its worth it over SF/Hoyt).
The next obvious question then is about metal vs carbon - specifically would the carbon wear ok and last as long as the Winex, or be more susceptible to damage etc and be a pain to care for (speaking from early days experience of carbon in bicycle bits) ?
I know they'll probably feel quite different to shoot (so again, personal preference), but if I'm investing then I must consider wear and tear. I don't want to be seduced by a pretty carbon riser only to need another one in a year or two.
cheers