How is the trigger as in travel and how much pressure to fire. Is it a light trigger medium or heavy? seen several on sale here on AT alread.

 

It’s extremely bow dependent since it’s a single sear release. That being said my experience with it is on a 2008 Bowtech Allegiance you can get it to where there is absolutely NO travel but in my experience that makes it’s much heavier of a trigger that with a slight bit of travel. I do think some of that is the bow when I have shot it with my other bows with no travel it’s not as hard to fire with the same settings but I don’t shoot a index with any other bow. I keep one index for that bow specifically because it’s to short of a draw length for a handheld release and is a tribute bow to my dad so I want to be able to shoot a 3D or 2 with it and hunt a bit with it. So my index experience is limited as I shoot that bow with one and that’s it and the last time I shot an index as a main release with a few years ago and only for a couple of months.

 

Late this past August, I decided I wanted to shift back to a wrist style release for bowhunting after 7 years of shooting a hand held thumb button style. I dug out my old Trufire Edge and shot it, but knew right away that my expectations had changed since I primarily shot that release. I began to do some research and bought a lightly used Scott from the AT classifieds, but it wasn't "it". The Stan Solex was of interest, as I had been shooting the Stan SX3 for years.....but the reviews of them were not great. I communicated with an AT member by PM who had one up for sale and just wasn't convinced that it was the right direction. So instead I went the way of Carter, first buying a used Quickie and then a new RX1. The RX1 stayed, the Quickie went back on the resale market and sold.

All that to say that I've looked at ads with the Solex offered for sale again, but have heard very little about them here on AT......either favorable or unfavorable. So I guess you are the guinea pig to a degree. Shoot it for a while and let us know what you think in a month or two. The Carter RX1 has grown on me and I currently have no plans to go back to a hand held. It took a couple months to become intuitive with a wrist release.....especially in the woods......but I took two deer and the consistency is improving weekly.

 

Late this past August, I decided I wanted to shift back to a wrist style release for bowhunting after 7 years of shooting a hand held thumb button style. I dug out my old Trufire Edge and shot it, but knew right away that my expectations had changed since I primarily shot that release. I began to do some research and bought a lightly used Scott from the AT classifieds, but it wasn't "it". The Stan Solex was of interest, as I had been shooting the Stan SX3 for years.....but the reviews of them were not great. I communicated with an AT member by PM who had one up for sale and just wasn't convinced that it was the right direction. So instead I went the way of Carter, first buying a used Quickie and then a new RX1. The RX1 stayed, the Quickie went back on the resale market and sold.

All that to say that I've looked at ads with the Solex offered for sale again, but have heard very little about them here on AT......either favorable or unfavorable. So I guess you are the guinea pig to a degree. Shoot it for a while and let us know what you think in a month or two. The Carter RX1 has grown on me and I currently have no plans to go back to a hand held. It took a couple months to become intuitive with a wrist release.....especially in the woods......but I took to deer and the consistency is improving weekly.

I will shoot it and give it a good workout.

 

I have been shooting the **** out of the Stan Solex index release in Web Connect. I have to say, if anyone passed on this release you should give it a go. It also has new hard connect sibling they just came out with for you rigid folks.

There is something about the trigger location in conjunction with the hook that really is a pleasure to shoot. I have my set pretty heavy on the trigger and this is allowing me to have some terrific pull through on the shot. What I also like about this is that I am not afraid of accidentally firing with all my hunting gear on. The head size with how open and stout the trigger is, provides plenty of safe room.

I have had zero dloop wear and my anchor is surprisingly very consistent. I owe that to the web connect flexibility and length adjustment that only took mean a few shots to get dialed in.

This thing might make me put down my UV Thumb. Of course, to each their own, but if you are a index shooter looking for something simple and well built, this Solex is so far a nice pick.

 

I have been shooting the **** out of the Stan Solex index release in Web Connect. I have to say, if anyone passed on this release you should give it a go. It also has new hard connect sibling they just came out with for you rigid folks.

There is something about the trigger location in conjunction with the hook that really is a pleasure to shoot. I have my set pretty heavy on the trigger and this is allowing me to have some terrific pull through on the shot. What I also like about this is that I am not afraid of accidentally firing with all my hunting gear on. The head size with how open and stout the trigger is, provides plenty of safe room.

I have had zero dloop wear and my anchor is surprisingly very consistent. I owe that to the web connect flexibility and length adjustment that only took mean a few shots to get dialed in.

This thing might make me put down my UV Thumb. Of course, to each their own, but if you are a index shooter looking for something simple and well built, this Solex is so far a nice pick.

Thank you for this review. I have been debating switching from an index to a thumb, but thought I would try a quality index before deciding to make the switch. When doing research on what index release to get I came across this discussion and it lead to me purchasing a Stan Solex. It came in the mail yesterday and so far I am very pleased. The trigger has no creep to it and is leading to a much better shot execution that I could not achieve with my previous release.

 

I have a new one sitting in its package unopened. Bought it because it reminded me of Scott Rhino XT which I liked a lot and foolishly sold the two or three I had. I replaced them with A couple RX1 and Quicky 1 plus.
I my break open the SoleX and give it a shot. I alway been a fan of a straight post close to the hook. Pretty sure Scott currently has XT clone as well in the line up. Might buy one of them also

 

Any updates on this release?

 

Yes, in fact. So far for me it has been hands down the perfect release "for me". I like a stout trigger with plenty of safety for a pull through shot. When it does break, it almost breaks like my hinge. I like that a lot. Again, not for the archer who like a hair trigger. I shot the UV Button most of last year and finding that the Solex is refreshingly simple, quick, and accurate. It is sad it is not getting more attention and love. I plan on picking up the rigid model here soon to have as a backup in my pack.

 

Have you shot the Solex in comparison with a Carter index? I was kind of thinking the same thing......picking one up as a backup in my hunting pack. I have two Carter RX1's that I like, but have kept my eye open for a good deal on a Solex as a potential emergency backup. A couple times over the years on a morning hunt, when I was not fully awake, I left my release in the case and then figured it out after walking to my stand......which stinks.

Could you measure from the end of the release head by the hook to the trigger, if you please? I would like to compare that to my RX1.

 

I did do some pretty thorough side by side with the Like Mike II. Ended up selling the LMII. Really nice release, but I like the head size of the Solex and the auto reset. Again, the LMII was 10000% more hair tigger than the Solex. The trigger travel on the Solex is some kind of concentric wedge adjustment so you can really dial it in. The pressure adjustment is not precise, but I don't think is was intended to be. Solex is for positive pressure feedback, not scary hair tigger. Stan quietly designed this release to be very user friendly, but I think it lost steam due to the Strike X not releasing and so much attention went into the Onnex and the popularity of TB's left the Solex in the dark. Too bad!

I will measure the head tonight. PM me so I remember, please.

 

I would buy the Carter Like Mike 2.
I have two Stan Extinction 2’s but these as well as the strike x seem to be discontinued.

 

I'm interested in how the Solex CM (rigid model) shoots.

 

The CM model is very nice, but it does not fold back flat and stay there, so that is a bit of bummer. As for shooting with it, that is pretty nice and rigid/secure. I do like it, but the nylon seems to be the most comfortable to wear. The CM model will be in my backpack as a backup.

 

I don’t love or Hate the SoleX. The ergonomics are just okay, it feels like an old Rhino XT in your hand however the shot breaks a little harder then the XT.
It does not shoot to the same POI as my RX1 and quicky 1 plus

 

I don’t love or Hate the SoleX. The ergonomics are go, feels like an old Rhino XT in your hand however the shot breaks a little harder then the XT.
It does not shoot to the same POI as my RX1 and quicky 1 Louis.

You are correct. There are much snappier releases, but if you are a pull through tugger needing something not so sensitive wearing hunting clothing on a cold day. This release is for you.

 

Any updates? I’m down to this release and the Like Mike 2.

 

Well I bought a Solex from the classifieds to try out and it could very well be sitting on the kitchen counter at home....but I'm a couple thousand miles from home on a boat off the coast of Alaska at present. Looking forward to comparing it to my Carter RX1s....in a week.

 

Well I bought a Solex from the classifieds to try out and it could very well be sitting on the kitchen counter at home....but I'm a couple thousand miles from home on a boat off the coast of Alaska at present. Looking forward to comparing it to my Carter RX1s....in s week.

How did your comparison work out ? I had an interest in the RX1 as well but just decided against the magnets because of any debris it might pick up so I purchased the SoleX which surely turned out to be a wonderful release. The RX1 seems like a really good release as well. I might switch to a paracord attachment over from the nylon web attachment like you have on your RX1. I have plenty of paracord that I cut from my old reserve parachute that I no longer use.

 

Enjoy, be safe and have fun!

 

Is it a light trigger medium or heavy?

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I would categorize it as just a tad over medium. When you are at full drawn the trigger breaks crisp, but requires a direct pull through response to do it. Unlike some index models that fire when you blow air on them.

I like the trigger, helps me with my process and concentration.

 

I picked up the Solex with the solid connector today. I only adjusted it for proper length and didn't change the factory trigger settings.

I really like this release. It has a firm trigger which I prefer. As you increase tension/pressure on it, it just cleanly goes. I am coming from using Tru Ball Assassin releases for decades. I have been struggling with TP for a while, and the Assassins haven't been helpful. I do like them, but the trigger pull sometimes affects my shot execution and I will get slightly right or left shots. The Solex allows me to more easily get a cleaner, close to a surprise break. With practice I feel I will only improve at pulling though the shot.

 

I am probably going to sell mine. For no other reason that I don’t get the same POI as my Quicky1 plus and my RX1 or my blade.

 

I am probably going to sell mine. For no other reason that I don’t get the same POI as my Quicky1 plus and my RX1 or my blade.

 

Have to post an update. After shooting mine today at the range, it has started squeaking at the swivel point where it attaches to the wrist strap. It sounds like 2 mice having relations.

I could not use this for hunting the way it is squeaking. It isn't dirty. It hasn't gotten wet.

 

Have to post an update. After shooting mine today at the range, it has started squeaking at the swivel point where it attaches to the wrist strap. It sounds like 2 mice having relations.

I could not use this for hunting the way it is squeaking. It isn't dirty. It hasn't gotten wet.

Mine did this too when it got wet. Dab of gun oil and it’s been good for weeks now.

 

Well, I took it back to the local shop I bought it at. The boss man took it in the back and oiled it. He handed it back to me and it was still squeaking. I asked him if he would want to try to hunt with it. He said no. He took it back and said, "I'll swap it for one with a strap, but if you don't like it I'm not taking it back." And I said, "now why did you have to go and say that for?" I did like the release, very much in fact, but I would have never trusted that the release wouldn't decide to squeak when I was about to draw on an animal. Had it not had the issue, I was going to buy another one as a backup.

I buy a good bit of stuff from this shop. In the last calender year I have bought 2 new bows, more than a dozen arrows, fletching & glue, practice points, a tighspot quiver, a hamskea epsilon, 2 Vaportrail Gi8 arrow rests, a control freak stabilizer, service work, and shot the indoor range numerous times. I am trying to say I have tried to support the local shop. We have a Scheels that is pretty well stocked with archery goods. Their service work is free.

I won't buy anything there in the future unless it is an absolute emergency. Eff em.

 

I just bought one, looks like a good release to me

 

Smoked another arrow last night shooting too close of groups. Feel great to stack the ontop of each other, but getting expensive

Really liking this Solex.

 

I have shot the solex for about 2 weeks now and I love it, I’m suprised how much you can Actully adjust it as well.

 

Going on 11 months now and I have mine dialed in perfectly and so pleased on how is it shooting. So glad I did not go down the ThumbButton rabbit hole this year!

 

I can post a long term update to this. I still have the nylon strap version. I installed heat shrink on the nylon strap which makes it behave more like a rigid model, that gives if needed. The heat shrink has held up very well. What hasn't met my expectations is the wrist strap. It has stretched a ton, to the point I have had to pull the release head in closer 3 times. I am going to replace the strap with a different brand and see how that holds up. I like the release, but the strap isn't made as good as it could have been.

 

I am not having the same issue with my strap. In fact it is the best one I have every used. I find it better than even Scott and B3. I figured it refreshing to have a lightweight non-bulky strap. I am on the 4th hole and only see small signs of wear and stretch is very minimal and settled in real nice. I am drawing 70# and have put countless arrows on it.

 

I've only been shooting the SoleX for a couple months and picked up a second NIP so the first can live in my hunting bow case. The strap starts out tight and does "break in" a bit, but I haven't had to adjust my release head/strap distance with hundreds of shots. Previous to the SoleX, I shot the Carter RX1 with a Scott wrist strap and I felt that had more stretch and give than the Stan. I shifted to a BOA strap with the RX1 head and works fine......just the clicking of the BOA adjustment is potentially noisy for the woods. If you put it on at the vehicle or wherever you start, it should not be an issue and might solve the issue you are having? Thus far the Stan buckle strap is going strong for me. I don't know if any design is going to be totally stable....even a custom one of out heavy leather.

 

I have one and I love it. Barely any travel but you can set the weight however you wish. I can’t see upgrading anytime soon if ever. Mine is not the strap version but the solid one.