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Made the Switch...PSE Carbon Air Stealth 35 EC

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#1 ·
I have been shooting Elite (Energy 35 and Ritual 33) for last few years, but thought I should branch out and look out all the options.

My draw length is at 31.5" and I will pull 66-68#s for hunting.

I wanted to get something 34 ATA or up, sub 4 lb, carbon riser preferred, and speed wise end up near 285-290 FPS with a 485 grain GT Pierce Platinum arrow.

So my testing over the last few months included the following:
- Realm X: I did not like the end of the draw cycle as it had a very abrupt drop off in the last 2-3 inches.
- Ritual 35: Just as I expected; sweet draw cycle, loved the back wall, grip was nice, but a little heavy for my preference.
- Evoke 35 EC: This one opened my eyes to PSE. I really liked how smooth the Evolve cam felt. Draw cycle, back wall, grip, and speed were all very close to what I was looking for, but still on the heavier side.
- Evolve 35 EC: Same as Evoke 35 EC.
- Carbon Air Stealth 33 EF: The EF did not work for my draw length and the draw cycle was a little harsh to me.
- Carbon Air Stealth 35 EC: And this one was just right. Smooth draw cycle, firm back wall, nice grip, and I am getting around 288-290 FPS with 485 grain arrows at only 66#. Plus carbon riser had no vibration after we tuned the bow.

I am still waiting for my sight, MBG Pro Sight 3 pin, to arrive before I complete the build, but I am quite happy now.

 
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#2 ·
Nice looking bow, I had an Evolve 35, loved the cams, but I didn't like the bow (grips, fit and finish, camo, balance, weight and tuning) so I traded it for an Xpedition Denali and I love the 3.9 pounds and speed and easy to tune. I would love to try a carbon PSE, but the price is stiff LOL.
 
#7 ·
I had a bullet hole with bare shaft and vaned arrow in 4 shots. I'll put a few hundred shots through it to break in the string, then broadhead tune it.
 
#15 ·
FWIW - I am shooting the 32" setting on the CS 35 EC, but it seems to measure closer to 31.5"

With the speeds I am seeing at 66#, I am not sure that I need to pull any more weight.

It is nice having a little longer DL :)
 
#16 ·
I have about 500 shots through my new CS 35. It took me a couple of days to get used to the lighter riser of the Carbon Stealth, but the more I shoot it, the more I like it.

Adding CHL's string stop also helped with the little vibration that I could feel with the original string stop.
 
#17 ·
I know folks really like their Evokes, but my Carbon Stealth 35 just keeps feeling better to me. Super smooth and plenty of speed.

I could add more weight to my front stabilizer or even run a back bar, but I don't feel the need to at this time.

I hope Cool Hand Luke sees this update because his string stop really helped with both noise and hand shock.
 
#22 ·
I have been a fan of Elite's bows (E35 and Ritual 33), but I am glad I tried the Evolve cams. I believe the Evolve cams are smoother or at least my shoulders like them better plus I get more speed.