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Hey guys, just wondering what you guys thought about the carbon riser and limbs. I plan on ordering and 14 inch riser and cant decide between the wood and carbon.
I have never shot one of the carbon risers before I hear that they are realy quite.
Do you think the carbon is tougher and more durable than the standard risers? thanks
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I love the idea (and looks)of the carbon riser. It is quite a bit lighter than the wood riser. That may be something for you to consider. I just swapped out my wood riser for their aluminum riser because I wanted a heavier bow. Different strokes for different folks!
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How do you like the aluminum riser, they are a good bit heavier but I bet they shoot awesome.
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I have shot all 3 risers, i personally like alum best because of weight. I believe that a heavier bow is more stable. The carbon is whisper quiet and super strong, but so light that i could'nt hold it steady. Just my 2 cents.
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I'm right with 8888blk. I have not shot the carbon riser, but I have had 2 wood risers and now my aluminum riser. I am in love with it! The extra weight really helps hold it steady at full draw.
I describe it as comparing shooting a .22 rimfire and a Kentucky mountain rifle offhand....hope that makes sense. For my shooting stlye, the added weight really helps.
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Thanks guys, think I am gonna go with the wood riser. I like the looks of the carbon riser but I figured and as yall stated it would be harder to hold steady. I like mass weight in a bow also, thats why i shoot my Black Widow SAX so good.
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I like mass, too. I have had A&H's 14"aluminum and 14 & 16" wood risers, and the aluminum clearly for me was easier to shoot. I love the idea of an all-carbon riser, but I would be reluctant due to the light weight as well. I found their 16" wood risers were a good compromise, especially with a bow quiver--a bit heavier but with the taller sight window which I need.
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What really shoots great is a combination phenolic I beam wood riser. You get the stiffness and weight of the phenolic I beam and the beauty of the wood. Its a really great Combination. God Bless and check out Eaglewing. Steve
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If you get a heavy riser, send it to Big Jim and have it dipped in one of his carbon patterns. You will have the best of both worlds.
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Thaanks guys for the comments, think I am gonna go with a wood riser and probably the 14 inch riser instead of the 16.
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I have owned all 3 and if the carbon riser was the exact copy of the standard riser that would be my choice. The carbon riser is a very solid quiet riser but is a little thicker at the throat and little lower at the heel.
Now I have a 12 in. riser that has become permanently attached to my hand . If I could get the 12 in. style in a 14 in. I would swap out all my risers.
I think A&H will let you try a riser so you can decide for yourself.
Bill
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. If I could get the 12 in. style in a 14 in. I would swap out all my risers.
