[BIG ARCHERY NUT]

I'm looking at getting a Parker Challenger for my daughter. She currently shoots a Browning Micro Adrenaline that we bought this spring. She likes the Browning but tried out a Challenger a friend has and likes the solid wall it offers. It was a left handed model so she couldn't shoot it. Now that she is back into archery and also got her first deer this fall, she is hooked for good.

Can you help me with a couple of questions? Her draw length to the center of the burger button hole is 24". Would that put her at a 25 3/4" draw length on the Challenger? The Challenger she looked at has two draw length posts. Does a 26" cam go up 1/2" or down 1/2" on adjustment? She currently shoots 38# on 30-40# limbs. Would the 40# limb on the challenger go below 40# or not? She would like to shoot it indoors for spots this winter and shoot around 32-34# but still get 38-40# for hunting. What do you suggest?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[pintojk]

Call Guy at Parker ...........

Parker's # is 540-337-5426

Great bow, great company .........

I know he'll be able to help you

Tell him John from Canada sent ya'

 

[SPECTRE]

If you order a 40# bow then the draw weight can be lowered to 30#.

www.parkerbows.com

 

[1stalarm]

Take a look at the hoyt RINTEC or mathews MUSTANG both would be a very good choice also!It dont hurt to touch them all before you buy!

 

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did you check out the micro pheinox that parker has this year its sweat! we sell both bows, but i'm a little out of the way from you.

 

[BIG ARCHERY NUT]

1stalarm,

The Hoyt's grip is a little big for her hand. The Mathews price is too high and I talked to someone that says for the money the Parker is comparable to the Mathews.

Todd,

I don't see that bow listed on their web site. It's not the Phoenix 32 by chance?

The problem is that most dealers don't carry many smaller bows so it's hard for her to shoot them all. Much easier for us adults.

Thanks, Bill

 

[Orion6]

By standard draw length measurements, yes, it would be 25 1/2 - 25 3/4.

Simply put it's pressure point (where the web of the hand meets the grip) plus 1 3/4 inch.

She can play with that number a little. Try a 25" module first, then go from there. They can be a little long sometimes. (sometimes), and you should be able to squeeze out 1/2 by the post (the mini cam design escapes me at the moment) or by the string.

Limbs can also vary a little, but if it's rated 40-50 I wouldn't go lower than recommended. The "Grow up with Parker" program helps here.

The Challenger is a fine bow, plus there is the "Grow up with Parker" program where they'll essentially set up the bow for more poundage and length as she grows.

Hope that helps a little.

 

[Orion6]

Oh, BTW, the Micro Phoenix is new for '05. Not on the website yet.

 

[SPECTRE]

The Challenger is listed on the site....

 

[Orion6]

Right - But not the Micro Phoenix. None of the 2005 models are online.

 

[Ont. BowTech]

check her wing span that will give you her draw length

wing span-15 divided by 2 = draw length

Grant

 

[BIG ARCHERY NUT]

I just stopped at the local pro shop and he no longer carries Parkers. He said the lack of interest for Parker's around here made for low sales and practically no service. The other shop south of me that he said carried them has closed up.

Does any one out there know if there is a Parker dealer in Wisconsin somewhere close to Madison?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[Guest]

Parker Challenger is a Great Selection

Your selection of a Parker Challenger is a very good one. I shoot a Huntermag and my wife and daughter both shoot Challengers. The Mathews Mustang is way overpriced and doesn't shoot any better than the Challenger (oh the Mathews people are going to have a field day with me on that one!). I would suspect that in your neighborhood that Gander Mountain reps Parker. Problem with Gander is that they don't set you up very well. La Crosse Archery has sold quite a few of these and continues to sell them. My only complaint about the Challenger is that I understand that they're not going to be offered in colors anymore.

 

[Jacko]

For 2005, the Parker Challenger is called Challenger II. Went to the new riser thats cut out more and the New Mossy Oak Break up. The 40# limbs are 30-40. The draw length can be shortened a 1/2" on cam. Also using the new rubber grip.

 

[Guest]

Parker Response

I assume you're a Parker shooter yourself. What's your thought about the discontinuation of competition colors for the Parker? They've sold a number of them over here in Mathews land.

 

[Jacko]

Everybody likes a pretty bow . So do I. Parker just doesn't have the perfect 3D or competition bow. ATA like 38 or 40". Their more tuned towards the hunters! Which is great. I myself right now am shooting a Phoenix 34 for competition. No problem. I'll even shoot in the open class this summer at the 3D shoots around here. I know a couple of us who do. They make a decent product and do have great customer service which means alot in this day and age.

 

[kayaker]

i'm new to this can somebody explain what you mean by solid wall. thanks

 

[Guest]

Solid Wall Response

As you bring the bow to full draw a solid wall will stop the string hard. A "softer" wall will have a little cush as you approach the maximum draw length.

 

[Guest]

Parker Competition Colors

Ya but....women and kids (especially girls) like the colors. I couldn't get my daughter to shoot a camo bow if I tried. She loves to shoot spots but gets bored waiting for a deer to come by. Her idea of a hunting season is that I go north and she goes with mom to the mall.

 

[SPECTRE]

Solid wall is the absence of the spongy feel at full draw.


Parker knows that 95% of all dollars are generated by the bowhunters and about 5% from target archers...... They lean toward the masses. Good strategy.

I know the guys at Parker personally since the factory is 17 miles from my driveway......

Good guys and good customer service.