Not quite two years ago Mathews unveiled their new Switchback XT. Pro guides and everyday hunters, known to successfully harvest game were quick to grip and release a few rounds of target practice. The huge success that followed Switchback XT hunters that year waved through the outdoor crowd taking down everything from Michele Leqve’s Polar Bear harvest, to my husband’s first Wyoming mule deer. It was more than just a bit of hype. There was real enthusiasm from everyday hunters who owned this bow.

Indeed the hunter has to bring practice and skill together before the hunt. The new XT puts the smooth, parallel limb technology into every shooters hands. No complaints. A whole lotta harvest on film AND at the local check in station. Truly I wanted my shot at this bow.

I talked to Mike Ziebell at Mathews Inc., and asked to see for myself if this would be the bow that would not have to be replaced in the next season. Smooth. No kick. The draw rolls over without a brick wall that pulls back. It is an exceptionally quiet bow and the grip is not overly bulky. I have fallen in love with archery all over again.

The bow:

( Info & stats courtesy of Mathews Inc., )

The Switchback XT--It's shorter, it's smoother, it's more forgiving and it's the quietest way to the top!

The perfect combination of smooth-shooting and high speed performance, all in a 31" axle to axle(approx.) bow! The power plant behind the Switchback XT's success is the StraightLine C1 Cam, which offers remarkable efficiency with perimeter weighting!

The Switchback XT also features the "Triple Damper" Roller Guard and dampers in the string suppressors.

IBO Rating	315 fps (Approx.)
Cam(s)	StraightLine Perimeter-Weighted XT Cam
Draw Weight	40, 50, 60, 70 lbs.
Draw Length	25"- 30" with Half Sizes from, 25 1/2"- 29 1/2"
Axle to Axle Length	31" (Approx.)
Brace Height	7 1/2" (Approx.)
Riser Length	25 1/2" (Approx.)
Physical Weight	4.25 lbs (Approx.)
Letoff	65% or 80% (Approx.)
String/Cable Length	Zebra Barracuda String Length - 87 3/4" Cable Length - 33 1/2'

I don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see that the mechanics of this bow work smoothly together.

Seven bows from four manufacturers have taught me that no bow fits everyone the same AND every bow shoots differently in the same hand. It is nice to hold a bow that doesn’t cause blisters and bounce the grip against my hand.

The innovation that Mathews has designed into this bow takes the torque and unnecessary movement out of my hand. Check back next year and see; I’ll still be shooting my Switchback XT

Mathews Inc.
(608) 269-2728
www.mathews.com

My Accessories:

Mathews ArrowWeb T5 Quiver is one of three ( T3, T5, T7 ) in the T Series. The revolutionary new Spider Claw quick attachment system is lightweight and holds five arrows hence, T5.
mathews inc.

TruGlo Tru-Site Xtreme 5 .019 micro pins with violet LED light,

No tool and Ultra-fine click micro adjustment. CNC precision pin alignment. Adjustable for left and right-handed shooters. Reference markings for elevation and windage pin adjustment. Extra extra long protected fibers. Reversible bracket for greater vertical adjustment. Adjustable level. Glow in the dark shooters ring.
972.774.0300
truglo.com

CAP Drop-Tine Whisker Biscuit QS

The drop-down linkage and square shaft simplify tuning and improve performance. It's quiet, sturdy, and easy to tune! Optional stick on felt pads are provided for silent arrow loading. Available in Right and Left-Hand models.
1-866-556-2760
http://www.carolinaarcheryprod.com

• TruFire Bulldog Buckle with Trigger Spring
  
• Trigger spring, closes jaw automatically
  
• (two positions for trigger location)
  
• *forward trigger/
  
• *standard trigger position
• Fits both left & right-hand
  
• Camo leather Evolution Buckle
• Length adjustment of 3/4" without using tools
  

920-923-686
http://www.trufire.com/

GoldTip 3555 XT Hunter arrows

The award winning XT Hunter Series arrows continue to set the standard for straightness, consistency and durability. Each dozen XT Hunter Series arrows are now laser inspected for straightness and then hand sorted for a guaranteed weigh tolerance of +/- 2 grains per dozen. XT Hunter arrows feature a straightness tolerance of +/-.003", come standard with new GT Series nocks and inserts and are available in Black or Advantage Timber finishes.

Tech Specs.

• Weight 7.4 gr. / in.
  
• Spine 480 "
  
• O.D. 293"
  
• I.D. 246"
  
• Length 30"
  

801-229-1666
goldtip.com

NEW Muzzy MX-3 broadheads

This seasons bowhunting will include the newest from Muzzy. Featuring: 100 grain 3 blade screw in for threaded inserts and 1 1/4 " cutting diameter. A .025 blade thickness. Three free practice blades and all the Bad to the Bone archery action a hunter needs.

1770-387-9300
muzzy.com

 

© July 2007