fluffchucker
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Yesterday I went to get my bow kit & after looking long & hard at which riser to buy, I decided on the Hoyt Horizon over the SF Forged Plus.
After considering four archery shops, all about 1.5 hours drive away, I decided on going to see Tony Drabble at Eakring, Newark as the package he supplied with some modifications & extras, best suited what I was looking for.
In the shop & handling the Horizon riser I found that the grip & feel was extremely comfortable. However, what I wasn't impressed with was the finish. With this being a painted bow, I considered it would be prone to chipping & flaking over time. The grip was large, which suited me, was plastic.
I then had a look at the SF Forged Plus, which admittedly is a few grams heavier than the Horizon, but not that noticeable. The finish is anodised & extremely smooth & the stainless steel longrod bushing appears to be well set in to the forging. Also, the grip is a comfortable soft touch rubberised finish, not as big as the Hoyt [I have quite large hands], but as I will not be carrying it in a suitcase fashion, I found it easily manageable.
Tony then set up the SF G-Fibre Foam+ Limbs & I had a few trial shots which were sporadic. The limbs were changed +2lb & a long rod added & after some minor tweaking I was grouping quite well, albeit only at 10 yards.
I came away well pleased with my choice & my purchase.
Tonight I'm off to the club, first challenge to see if I can put it all together, then to see if I can find the target at 25 yards
After considering four archery shops, all about 1.5 hours drive away, I decided on going to see Tony Drabble at Eakring, Newark as the package he supplied with some modifications & extras, best suited what I was looking for.
In the shop & handling the Horizon riser I found that the grip & feel was extremely comfortable. However, what I wasn't impressed with was the finish. With this being a painted bow, I considered it would be prone to chipping & flaking over time. The grip was large, which suited me, was plastic.
I then had a look at the SF Forged Plus, which admittedly is a few grams heavier than the Horizon, but not that noticeable. The finish is anodised & extremely smooth & the stainless steel longrod bushing appears to be well set in to the forging. Also, the grip is a comfortable soft touch rubberised finish, not as big as the Hoyt [I have quite large hands], but as I will not be carrying it in a suitcase fashion, I found it easily manageable.
Tony then set up the SF G-Fibre Foam+ Limbs & I had a few trial shots which were sporadic. The limbs were changed +2lb & a long rod added & after some minor tweaking I was grouping quite well, albeit only at 10 yards.
I came away well pleased with my choice & my purchase.
Tonight I'm off to the club, first challenge to see if I can put it all together, then to see if I can find the target at 25 yards