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Bow choice for small-framed bow hunters?

Hey y'all.

I'm bouncing between the PSE Bow Madness XS and the Mathews S2.

The PSE retails at $499, has a 28 1/2" axle-to-axle length, IBO speed of 316-308, and a weight of 3.7 lbs.

The Mathews S2 (Switchback 2) retails at $759, has a 33" axle-to-axle length, IBO speed of 318 max, and a weight of 4.25 lbs.

Both have great reviews. Smooth, steady.. Obviously the Mathews is a favorite among most. I'm just wondering if it's worth paying the near $300 more, for a longer axle-to-axle length. Myself, being 5'2" and a 25" draw length (will be pulling 50# with these). I have heard perks on longer lengths versus shorter lengths for petite hunters such as myself.

Any opinions? All would be appreciated :-) Any other options I should look at? I won't be purchasing until August. Have a long time to make that choice.

Amanda

Tags: bow, female, girl, hunter, lady, madness, mathews, petite, pse, review

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Permalink Reply by Mark Chevalier on July 7, 2009 at 12:52am: Why do you need a longer axle to axle bow

Mark Chevalier said:
Amanda when you decide what you want email me. Check out my website www.topshotarchery.com Everything you need is listed. If is isn't let me know and I can get it.
Mark

Amanda Aldridge said:
I would love to go with the PSE, but I'm nervous about everyone saying that I need the longer axle to axle length. There is nothing longer in the PSE that I can actually afford, except for the Bow Madness that is still 50# and 25"; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amanda Aldridge on July 7, 2009 at 1:04am: The shot is more forgiving. And after shooting two different bows to compare two days ago, I have to agree. I like an axle about 32". Not to mention, the 28 1/2" A2A with the BMxs just.. felt.. weird. I also shot the Bow Madness, but didn't really prefer it over the Redhead Toxik that I shot. Toxik is a 32 5/8" A2A. Felt great.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mark Chevalier on July 7, 2009 at 6:26am: What about a Diamond by Bowtech? They have some sweet rigs!!

Amanda Aldridge said:
The shot is more forgiving. And after shooting two different bows to compare two days ago, I have to agree. I like an axle about 32". Not to mention, the 28 1/2" A2A with the BMxs just.. felt.. weird. I also shot the Bow Madness, but didn't really prefer it over the Redhead Toxik that I shot. Toxik is a 32 5/8" A2A. Felt great.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amanda Aldridge on July 8, 2009 at 1:09am: I want to shoot the Diamond Stud... The Black Ice is pretty darn sweet too, but didn't shoot it. The draw starts out at 26". I saw one all decked out while I was at Bass Pro the other day and nearly started salivating.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amanda Aldridge on July 8, 2009 at 1:33am: I have also heard that the Redhead Toxik and the Diamond Stud are pretty much the same bow -- except the Stud already has the string suppressor on it. However, I have a string suppressor and a stabilizer tallied in with my price for the Toxik already. Still less than a Stud.

Amanda Aldridge said:
I want to shoot the Diamond Stud... The Black Ice is pretty darn sweet too, but didn't shoot it. The draw starts out at 26". I saw one all decked out while I was at Bass Pro the other day and nearly started salivating.; ▶ Reply to This