Thoughts on Internature Viper

[Oregon Bill]

I'm looking for a basic first longbow, and I like the looks of the Internature Viper Deluxe. It is a reflex/deflex design and it's a bow I can afford. Does anyone have experience with this bow or other bows from this maker? Appreciate any thoughts.

[xia_emperor]

you should go shoot it and let us know what you think. you are the only one who get to make the choice of what is the best for you.

[pjsnell]

I have one, and it is a pretty good bow.  

If you are buying one at a shop, shoot it first.  My bow says 50@28 on it, but it actually draws more like 55#.  If you like it enough to buy it, throw it on a scale to confirm the actual draw weight at your draw length, which will make tuning arrows a lot easier.

[Oregon Bill]

Hi guys: Problem here is that the two main bow shops  stock one or two traditional bows as an afterthought. They would much rther sell $700 compounds and all their accessories. That means there is almost nothing to try off the shelf.

[Grayishhues]

I Have A viper Deluxe that was my first glass bow, and I would agree with pjsnell, it feels like a heavier draw weight than is marked, but other than that it was a fantastic bow for the price.

[pjsnell]

I would say then, to try and pick up a used one.  The price would be low enough that it won't be hard to re-sell if you don't like it.
  Or try Lost Nation (where I bought mine) from the TradGang sponsor list.  Give Larry a call, he will check the weight for you.