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bezzola 06-10-2020 01:55 PM

Carbon icon
 
Looking at buying one.
Anyone own one hows the vibration in it is it a decent bow

Supermag 06-10-2020 03:44 PM

I bought a used on with the RAK setup on it. Basically ready to shoot. The rest isn't great. It's a whisker bisquit style but not full capture. The brushes wear down quickly.

I put a drop away on it and I like it munch better. The bow is nice and light and draws well. I'm very happy with mine.

bezzola 06-10-2020 05:06 PM

Perfect thanks for the info
Get on this weekend

Dubious 06-10-2020 10:33 PM

I have one seems to shoot well. I agree the brush style rest was horribly inconsistent and lost hairs quickly making it frustrating to shoot repeatably. I also upgraded to a drop away and wish I would have replaced it sooner. The stock site was ok not horriible but I came from a 25 year old pse f2 that was really basic.

Prairiewolf 06-11-2020 06:54 AM

My first and only bow.

Pros:
*Good overall package for the price
*Draw weight spectrum for the bow is awesome
*Smooth draw even near 70#

Cons:
*You'll want to UG the rest (as others have said) sooner than later
*The sight is fine, just not great

Unless you want really fancy or just released stuff, I don't see a better option than walking into Jim Bows and walking out with one of these.

To answer your original question, I haven't noticed vibration as an issue at all, even with shooting session ~1hr or more. Little basis for comparison though.

bezzola 06-11-2020 09:23 AM

I think they run around $1000 correct

JBE 06-11-2020 02:20 PM

I think there was 1 for sale here just a short while back. Maybe check it out

Twobucks 06-11-2020 11:05 PM

It’s only my second compound but it’s shot great for me and I don’t know why I’d ever upgrade the bow. I pulled a full capture whisker biscuit off my first bow and I love it for hunting.

I think I paid $850 new for mine but they come up on Kijiji now and then for $600ish.

Supermag 06-12-2020 10:05 AM

The one I bought used had a case, some arrows, and a release for $550.

I shot it with that crappy rest for a year. I wish I would have put the QAD on there right away. It made a big difference.

I love this bow. If I were to upgrade, it would have to be another carbon fiber bow. The light weight makes it such a pleasure to shoot.

bezzola 06-12-2020 11:43 PM

No going with the carbon
Bought a prime instead

DiabeticKripple 06-12-2020 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bezzola (Post 4186068)
No going with the carbon
Bought a prime instead

What made you go with the prime? Fit you better.

I like my Icon, it’s the only bow I’ve shot, but with the QAD rest and a different sight it’s very repeatable.

bezzola 06-13-2020 12:57 PM

Yes
Just liked the feel the way it shot
And the finish is good
It was alittle more then the logic but i like


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