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I bought a new Answer in 2012 and it has been my hunting bow ever since. Recently, I had the opportunity to pick up a like new, 2013 Answer for $300.00. Figured it would be a good backup.
I built a new set of strings for it, set it up, tuned it and the results are, the 2012 will be my new backup. Wow! This “new” bow is just awesome!
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My first Elite bow was an Answer which I bought based on their reputation for smooth draw cycles. Had it a while then bought a Hunter model and liked it so much more I sold the Answer and bought a second Hunter. Sure are nice!!!! If I had bought a second Answer, I wouldn't have worried a bit--they are nice bows too.
 
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Hey OP....the pics you posted are of a 2012 Answer. 13's had Cerakote on the cams, limb pockets, STS rod and cable rod. 12's had black cams and camouflaged pockets & rods...the risers are also cut slightly different. Either way, they are both fantastic.
 
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WALKER7036 said:
Hey OP....the pics you posted are of a 2012 Answer. 13's had Cerakote on the cams, limb pockets, STS rod and cable rod. 12's had black cams and camouflaged pockets & rods...the risers are also cut slightly different. Either way, they are both fantastic.
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Yes, you are right. The place I bought it from had it lasted as a ‘13. There was not a mark on the bow, the draw weight and draw length were perfect for me. All it needed was new threads, and I’m a string builder, so I feel I still got a steal at $300.00!
That’s why I won’t sell my Pure, my other Answer, my XLR...you practically have to give them away! I will save them for the kids and grand kids!


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BucksnBass525 said:
The Elite Answer is a smooth, forgiving, tack-driving, critter killing machine. My son has one, I don't think he will ever part with it.
Great looking rigs, congrats!
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Yes, it is one of the best all time, all around hunting bows I have shot! Probably why I can’t seem to part with it.
Was going to buy a Ritual this spring, then this bow came along. I really feel I saved $650.00 and got a bow that is nearly the equal!


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I had a 2012 Answer. The cams would absolutely eat cables but Elite replaced them. I had to shim to get it to tune, but once I did that, I have to admit that it was a real dream to shoot. That feeling that you almost had to push it to get it to release was special. Not regretting I moved on, but not going to bash a nice bow either.
 
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45er said:
I had a 2012 Answer. The cams would absolutely eat cables but Elite replaced them. I had to shim to get it to tune, but once I did that, I have to admit that it was a real dream to shoot. That feeling that you almost had to push it to get it to release was special. Not regretting I moved on, but not going to bash a nice bow either.
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I have been shooting Elite since I bought my ‘08.5 XLR. The first thing I usually do is swap out the cable slides. I have found that the ones by First String work great on all of my Elites. No unusual cable wear whatsoever.


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mfr22 said:
I have been shooting Elite since I bought my ‘08.5 XLR. The first thing I usually do is swap out the cable slides. I have found that the ones by First String work great on all of my Elites. No unusual cable wear whatsoever.


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as I recall, the wear was by the cams, especially the upper cam
 
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