HELP ME!!!

[Brodie_337]

I've just discoverd that, indeed, Martin Sabers dont come in a left handed model. Does anyone know of any bows around the $500 mark(bare bow) that DO come in left handed? Parallel / semi Parallel limb is preferable.

Please help.

[rohan]

i thought your saber was coming on saturday :? whats going on?
rohan

[Brodie_337]

It was meant to arrive, but the guy who was ordering it rang around and discovered that no left handed model was availiable :( .

On to plan B!

[chris]

Fred Bear make lefties

Chris

[XTfreak]

Brodie_337,
Here are a few lefties within your price range.
PSE - Nova and Dakota
Darton - Trojan and Vapor
Diamond - Raptor
I know PSE and Darton make a nice reliable bow.
I know nothing about Diamond though.
If I can be of anymore help just pm me.
Bill

[Brodie_337]

The Diamond cant be too bad (made by BowTech), and I am seriously considering it. Archery Supplies are selling some on special :)

[Mozza]

I have a mate who uses a darton vapor, and recons it is an awesome bow but I havn't heard about the diamonds.

[PeterM]

Go the Diamond mate!

If not the Darton is very good also.

[XTfreak]

The Diamond cant be too bad (made by BowTech), and I am seriously considering it. Archery Supplies are selling some on special
Check again my friend. I believe they only have one and I dont believe it is for a lefty.
Bill

[Brodie_337]

Hmmmm :?

[Brodie_337]

upon checking again, there's only one package, but there's four on special. also, is it just me or is this cheap: http://www.archeryshop.com.au/p/121117/diamond-triumph-package.html

[XTfreak]

It seems to be cheap yes. It also appears to be available in a leftie. Good eye ya got there Brodie, I didnt see it when I looked.
Bill

[Brodie_337]

I've bought a Diamond Triumph, the one off Achery Supplies, Really good buy :D 8) It should be in town between wedenesday and saturday :P

[shooter65]

Check out Darton
one of my bows is a darton renagade in left handed
they don't make then any more but they make a few left handed.
including my pride and joy the magnum extreme

[Brodie_337]

I did have a look at them but I prefer the parallel limb triumph, espically with a $460 discount :D

[XTfreak]

Sounds like you got a good deal. Did it come with any accesories?
Cant wait ta see the pics.
Bill

[rohan]

good on ya brodie and have fun with it :wink:
rohan

[Brodie_337]

for $690 you get the following

Diamond Triumph $793
Bohning Quiver (8 Arrow) $65
Golden Key rest $37
True Fire Caliper Release $100
Golden Key ACE stabilizer $60
Archers Choice 5 pin sights $100
Total Package value $1,155

[Brodie_337]

Heres a pic off www.archeryshop.com http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/Brodie_337/304358-1.jpg

[NormGunston]

Looks like a top rig, Brodie. You must be stoked with that deal! Have you got any sticks, yet? Let us know how she performs for you. Congrats.
Ant

[Scott]

Nice rig Brodie, If ya interested in coming for a shot at the Walcha Rd range give me a holla and I will send you a shoot calendar. Cheers mate .... Scott

[Brodie_337]

I'm Going to pick it up from the shop ASAP, either tomorrow (if they are open after school) or saturday :D

[benhohnke]

what shop?

[wuzzup]

Nice looking setup.
Been looking for my first bow looking at the Darton Vapor package myself, but the triumph looks damm good. Is the ATA a bit short for a novice. Or should I be looking at the rapture

[Brodie_337]

The shop is in Tamworth, the guy there has orderd the bow from Archery Supplies because i laid down a deposit on the saber, but that wasn't availiable so I had to buy somthing else form that shop because the deposit was non refundable, so he agreed to order the Archery Supplies kit for me.

I am going to pick it up on Saturday :D

[Brodie_337]

The suspense is building, and i've reached the point wher I'm counting down the minuites... 27 hours and 56 minuets.

[Brodie_337]

Ok then, now this is a flippin' joke! I've just been told that after 3 weeks of bull*%t, I've got to wait another week due to the fact that "certain parts are not currently availiable left handed" :evil: :evil:

[XTfreak]

Brodie,
First off I cant believe that a shop that sells you something thats unavailable wont give you your deposit back. Thats crap, Its their fault for cryng out loud!!
Now there is a problem with ordering the new bow?
Have you called or emailed Archery Supplies yourself? Or just check their website for list of availability of the bow.
Im NOT getting at you Brodie..
Ok Im done now, I feel better...
Bill

[rohan]

what a pain in the ass :roll:
man when you get it you'll be happy though :wink:
rohan

[aussiehunter]

brodie i didnt want to say anything before,but personally its wrong of a shop to hold ur depoist if they cant supply the original bow u ask for.

u have every right to ask ur money back.

mate i dont know how old u are,but it seems they are taking adavantage of u.

personally if they cant give u assurance that ur bow will turn up in a week now as last stated,u have every right to ask for ur money back..

i hope it works out for u..

pat :)

[Brodie_337]

We've sorted out the deposit after some not too idle death threats, and I was about to take legal action, It's just taking so flippin' long :evil:

[NormGunston]

Brodie, good to hear you got your funds returned. I don't want to sound like a broken record... "It's better to support Aussie businesses..." BUT- like you, I've experienced too many mistakes buying locally... and we, the archers end up paying for them (sorry to rant).
POINT IS: these guys below were 1000% on the ball with everthing from prompt reply emails, correct stock, advice and shipping. (I've ordered three bow packages through them) Check out the bow packages, you WILL save money!
http://www.huntersfriend.com/
Best luck,
Ant

[XTfreak]

There are some nice deals there.
They seem good to deal with too. I sent them a few emails awhile back and they were answered very quickly.
Bill

[Brodie_337]

After the "Saber Incidident" I did ckeck them out, but then I foun the Triumph :D

[XTfreak]

So what are ya gonna do?
Ya I know Im nosey.
Bill

[Brodie_337]

I think I'll stick with the Triumph :)

[aussiehunter]

personally,i wouldnt recommend a young fella or most ppl to buy a bow from overseas, unless ur very good at looking after all ur tuning issues etc,and consider warranty problems..

we have good sponsors here,plus many reputable bow shops..just need to do ya homework,get recommendations etc..

look for someone who has a physical shop and not a internet based one is a good start..

thats one of the good thing about this forum,ppl with experience..


norm no offence mate :)

jmho

all the best with ur new purchase

pat :)

[NormGunston]

Pat, I totally agree with you. But where the *&^%$# is a reliable shop in Oz? When I was a junior, Dad always took me to see Ron at The Bow Hut in Melbourne...
Ant

[aussiehunter]

mate,i will give u my personal recommendations through my experience,

rob at casino archery
bill at nimmo bruce firearms cairns
bows arrows and bits victoria
brian at archery mart

these are only my persoanl thoughts,all dealings i have had with them have been professional, honest with a no problems backup.

norm i know what ur saying though...

pat :)

[Brodie_337]

I Ordered the Triumph, and it should be here soon...
I'll post some pics of it when it comes :P

[benhohnke]

where did you end up ordering it from

[Brodie_337]

The Diamond is no longer availiable, so I'm looking at a Hoyt LaserTech from Eagle archery, after talking to the guys at Casino Archery. they were
a great help.

[XTfreak]

Brodie,
At this rate I will be back from NY before you get a bow. :D
I'll check the forum before I come back and see if your still looking. Maybe be able to help ya out.
Bill

[johnno]

Brodie my mate Rin on this forum shoots a Diamond Victory for his hunting bow... its sensational and deathly quiet..if you want a Diamond as per your original choice try Bensons in Sydney as they stock em.

Also agree with Norman..I got my first compound.. a.Reflex Grizzly.. as a fully setup package from Hunters Friend (www.huntersfriend.com) in the USA and they were great people to deal with...responded to email promptly and kept me notified of the delivery along the way...mind you it took about 8 weeks to arrive but I still saved over $300 had I bought the same total package locally. :D :D

[rinaldo]

As my good mate Johnno has quite rightly pointed out I shoot a Diamond Victory when hunting and I could not be happier. I shoot for Bensons and I could pick whatever bow I wanted from the shelf, Mathews, Hoyts, Bowtechs and Diamonds. For hunting I stuck with my 05 Diamond, forget the more expensive models, it is so quite I really believe it is the quietest bow ever made, very forgiving parrallel limb technology at a fraction of the cost. I will be hanging onto that bow for a while, out of all the bows I have shot I have kept this one the longest, just over a year now. You cant go wrong!!! I thing it annoys Johnno that a cheaper bow than his Bowtech Allegiance is quieter and deadlier. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[aussiehunter]

and who first brought out the parrell limb designs??? :wink:


pat :P :P

[rinaldo]

and who first brought out the parrell limb designs???


Yes it was Mathews and the bow that really set the standard was the Legacy. The most parallel limb bow I have ever seen was the my Martin Phantom, when the riser snapped the limbs went past parallel. Martin P.O.S.

[aussiehunter]

rinaldo...cant bag them all for a few faults...

diamonds are after all a bowtech....

all manufacturers have had there faults,just some more then others,but i spose when all of us guys keep wanting more this and that ,they the manufacturers are pushing the limits all the time , so we have have to expect a few breaks....

as long as they back them selves up..no probs


jmho

pat :)

[Brodie_337]

I am expecting a call from Eagle archery today to confirm thae availiability of the Hoyt...

Will post when they ring...

[Brodie_337]

Hoyt LazerTec wasn't availiable, so I settled on a PowerTec, And it's on it's way...