Older post, but LOVE the Stan Solex. Hard to beat for now less than $100 in places.

 

Just got a Solex for my Wife a few weeks ago based on a number of recent AT reviews... I put a couple dozen arrows through it and it was flawless. I haven't been at this very long so my experience is limited but this release has the nicest, most crisp break I've tried. Very confidence inspiring too.

Last week I enquired via email about availability of youth-sized straps, and they replied with a request for my phone # if I was interested in ordering. I sent them my #, and they called within hours & took my order.

I am very happy with their company at this point.

 

Had my solex for over a year now, no problems.

 

I have the same problem with both of my xtinctions 2s, it cost me on of the largest black bears i've ever seen, and ive seen and killed many! Many times during practice my arrow has gone flying and or the bow, I thought maybe the new solex would be better. Problem is every so often the hook doesn't close completely allowing me to get enough tension on the string to send a arrow flying 10 or so yards when it lets go

 

My xtinction II did the same thing. Fire halfway thru the draw......

 

Zero problems with mine great single sear release!


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Just picked up a solex in the classified and I took it out to shoot before. Took the tension screw to the point where it was off the tension spring and adjusted the travel a little in both direction to very little to a lot. On my 60lb bow I can’t get the damn thing to fire unless I pull the trigger to the point of the release torquing the d loop. Tried numerous setting changes on both screws in and out. Is this release that hard? I shoot a b3 hawk regularly which is light yesrs lighter than this. Does anyone think there is something wrong with the tension end or is this just an e trembly hard release. Thanks

 

You probably got an older model that has "the problem". So did I in early May......bought one "nearly new" that was so stiff on a string trainer I could barely get it to fire. Contacted Stan and they send an RA# to send it back. They had it back in less than 2 weeks with a new head on the same wrist strap.....a "1st generation issue" that they took care of. I would contact Stan and get your fixed or repaired ASAP.

 

Man I’ve been shooting a Solex for a couple months now and really like it. Huge improvement over my Scott Silverhorn.

 

I've been trying out a Sole X with strap connection for a couple weeks now and I am loving it. I've had no issues. I shot it for a week on the factory setting and since, I have turned the tension screw a half turn to make it heavier. I am using back tension to release it. Accuracy is great.I am alternating between it and my Carter Wise Choice and anchor point is the same and accuracy is the same.

 

I shot it yesterday and I'm switchin from the Scott Rhino XT to the Solex!!! Awesome right out of the package.

 

It's an old post, but I got one 2 day ago. I looked at the sear engagement BEFORE using it and it looked to be too hot. I adjusted the pin 1/4 turn to the right and zero issues. I left the trigger tension adjustment at the factory setting and I'm pretty happy with the results.

 

Was wanting to buy the new StrikeX but wasn't available yet so decide to try the SoleX. Received it today from Black Ovis and hadu to try it right away.
First draw almost punch my teeth out, ok must not have had the trigger set. Second draw same thing ***!!! Try a few more times staying alway from my face same thing about halfway threw my draw. Now started turning the set screw in to increase tension until it wouldn't fire back off a half a turn and still would pull through a 40lb on a scale.
Can't believe they could send a product out being so dangerous. I own 20 year old Scott's that never miss fired!
Needless to say it going back.

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It’s an old post but I had to comment. In your “40” years you never experienced anything like this? Maybe just maybe you use some type of drawing aid, one purchased or one made, then you’d know that it was set way to light and could have adjusted without punching yourself in the teeth. 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

I have 3 older Stan SX3's and they have been flawless for several years. Then suddenly there is a rash of posts on AT with folks having issues..... apparently the company was sold? Machining and CS are both very much in play for repeatable quality. You can bet Lancaster will be reaching out if they get a flow of returns on the new wrist models. I hope it is a fluke, but we have seen in before with a variety of successful archery companies that were bought out.

 

It has a travel and tension adjustment , shot one at work made the proper adjustments to both and it shot great. Have an Extinction 2 and love it no problems.

 

Does this release have a travel adjustment? Sounds like there's not enough sear engagement to keep the hook from slipping.

 

That's not very reassuring. I just got in a soleX as a replacement to my xtinction that was doing the exact same thing

 

I thought Stan used to be top of the line when it came to releases. Who wears the crown now?

 

Maybe for thumb releases, not in the index for sure. Xtinction sucked, and for sure the solex!
Scott used to hold those reins, not any more.
Carter has my vote. Have an RX1 on the way.

 

Got my RA # for return to Lancasters. Ordered a Carter RX1 from S&S Archery, already shipped.
Done with ole Stanley!

 

Doesn't surprise me, actually does. A sign of the times seems like. PITIFUL!!
That seems to be the norm, new ownership, product landslide!!

 

Stan definitely has gone backwards over the past year. I've owned multiple Stan's over the years with zero issues, I have a new one and it is problems. New owners are obviously not following Stan's tradition of excellence over the year as.

 

I honestly have to say in my 39 years of bowhunting, first ever release malfunction of misfires, or any kind. I'll gladly leave a review on Lancaster web on this one.

 

I have heard more bad about Stan this year than my whole life combined. Including Aaron Snyder dogging them out for a similar issue. Sad how many companies are going down hill right now! Stan was always considered top of the line now I second guess their products.

 

I’ve had terrible luck with Stan….

 

I guess it's safe to say, they don't test fire each release before packaging up?

 

Great, mine will be delivered tomorrow. Hopefully mine won't have problems.
You really have me gun shy on the mouth punch!
Of all the releases I've owned, never that prob.

 

Please let everyone know if it's ok. I mess around with it this morning using a scale with trigger supper hard I was able to pull through at 40lb's. Really something mechanical worng with this release. Also check the strap adjustment screws for tightness mine where loose.