i have been looking for a replacement riser to my matrix which i recently sold as it was a bit heavy for me and the feel was very different from my x-factors...there is a radian for sale in another forum which looks interesting....how is the radian compared to the x-factor?....i had 2 elans when i started shooting seriously 2 1/2 years ago but don't have them anymore and the radian looks similar...i know that the elan replaced the radian but would still be interested in a radian if the feel is similar to the x-factor..ie..soft and light........would appreciate any replies from those who have tried both....thank you...PS..am also in the market for a black or blue x-factor if anyone has any....
jmvargas
I have one. A 23" lefty that has been shot about ten times. My problem with it is that the sight window is not cut out high enough for me.....can't see the pin at 20 yards.
I'll be selling it soon. It's nice and straight.
I'll be selling it soon. It's nice and straight.
Ed Eliason told me that if you got a straight Radian it would last you forever. Sadly, half of the 10 or so I saw were twisted-the stress relief when the bow was machined caused the riser to warp even if it was machined properly. That is why the next hoyt riser =the avalon-had moveable limb pockets while earl solved that problem of early machined risers with a jig and set screw.
I couldn't stand the grips on the radian-it was the radian that inspired James Loesch to start making his own grips. I have a Pro Star compound which has the same nasty grip-i have a LH radian grip on it which works better
however, if you can get a straight one and a grip that works I found them to shoot really well
I couldn't stand the grips on the radian-it was the radian that inspired James Loesch to start making his own grips. I have a Pro Star compound which has the same nasty grip-i have a LH radian grip on it which works better
however, if you can get a straight one and a grip that works I found them to shoot really well
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The Radian's grip is thinner than most, and so great, if you have a torqueing problem. Having small hands and a HISTORY of hand torque, the Radians I have perform quite well for me, but it will feel different if you're not used to it. Might fall into a love it or hate hate it thing.
Twists did seem to be a problem with the early Hoyt aluminum risers, and the Radian was the first IIRC. Happily, the two I have (one 25" and one 23") seem straight. If there's a slight twist, honestly I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Only down side is that there's only tiller/weight adjustements and no lateral adjustments.
Viper1 out.
The Radian's grip is thinner than most, and so great, if you have a torqueing problem. Having small hands and a HISTORY of hand torque, the Radians I have perform quite well for me, but it will feel different if you're not used to it. Might fall into a love it or hate hate it thing.
Twists did seem to be a problem with the early Hoyt aluminum risers, and the Radian was the first IIRC. Happily, the two I have (one 25" and one 23") seem straight. If there's a slight twist, honestly I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Only down side is that there's only tiller/weight adjustements and no lateral adjustments.
Viper1 out.
thanks for replies guys...i like the fact that it has no lateral adjustments but am concerned about the twist problem...the riser is in australia and if i can arrange to return it if its twisted i might get it...if i can't i'll pass....thanks again to all...
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