I thought that the Galaxy limbs were shooting way above their price point.

 

I've heard good things about the WNS mid-range lineup like the Deltas or even the Winex's if you're planning on spending a bit more. I haven't personally used them but I know people who've been shooting with the WNS limbs and Winex's especially for years with no qualms. If you are increasing poundage I'd also make sure your arrow spine is low enough to compensate.

Also if you are barebow I'd recommend taking a look at Uukha limbs, as they're just really smooth and forgiving since barebows can't really keep their draw lengths consistent every shot

 

W -

I've shot a lot of high end limbs, but these days, all I use are Galaxy limbs. Agree with AZ, they shoot well above their price point.

Viper1 out.

 

W-,


I agree the Galaxy Limbs are very good. I used them to when going up in bow weight from 26lbs to 38lbs. The price is great for going up in weight vs higher priced limbs. After getting to a comfortable weight with the right distance I bought a pair of Uukhas. I still use my Galaxy Bronze limbs when practicing on technique and want to switching from indoor to outdoor and vice-versa.

freddieeagles

 

Galaxy Bronze Star = Sanlida X8
Galaxy Silver Star = Sanlinda X9
Galaxy Black Star = substantially similar to WNS CB1 - Black Star have slightly greater recurve, but appear otherwise identical/have same mass weight
Galaxy Gold Star = Sanlida X10/S. Miracle/S. Athletic 7/ Kinetic Vaultage

 

Galaxy Bronze Star = Sanlida X8
Galaxy Silver Star = Sanlinda X9
Galaxy Black Star = substantially similar to WNS CB1 - Black Star have slightly greater recurve, but appear otherwise identical/have same mass weight
Galaxy Gold Star = Sanlida X10/S. Miracle/S. Athletic 7/ Kinetic Vaultage

What's the difference between the X8, X9 and X10? Thank you!

 

I'm on my second set of Winex Motive C5s. I have zero complaints. As my kids grow and move up in weight they will slot into these limbs.

 

Guys -

Everything SS said is (or at least may be) accurate, but still totally meaningless. No one here will ever be able to out shoot any of the limbs mentioned.The only differences that matter are 1. initial speed IF you are shooting so low a draw weight that reaching the longer distances is problematic, and 2. "feel". Unfortunately, #2 is totally subjective.

Viper1 out.

 

Guys -

Everything SS said is (or at least may be) accurate, but still totally meaningless. No one here will ever be able to out shoot any of the limbs mentioned.The only differences that matter are 1. initial speed IF you are shooting so low a draw weight that reaching the longer distances is problematic, and 2. "feel". Unfortunately, #2 is totally subjective.

Viper1 out.

You don't think torsional stiffness/stability is important? "Totally meaningless" sounds pretty hyperbolic.

 

SS -

TS is very important if you're shooting at an Olympic or world class level, as it does reduce the effects of MINOR torque inconsistencies. The reality is that most, if not all people asking that question aren't anywhere near that level and for those people the "errors" are way more egregious that TS can compensate for.

So, while technically true at some level, just marketing hype hype for the rest of us. And yes, it did take me a while to figure that out.

The biggest benefit for most of us with "high-end" limbs is psychological - which is also very real.

Viper1 out.

 

V, you know way more than I do. But my perspective is kinda this: the single biggest advance in limb design in the past twenty years is cross carbon layups. One used to have to pay 4x more than entry-level wood/glass limb to get that technology on your riser. Nowadays, it's maybe 2x. So if someone is gonna spend $150-200 for a pair of unidirectional carbon limbs, why not pay a little more for cross-carbon, which has a much bigger chance of making a difference to scores than unidirectional carbon?

 

SS -

As I said, everything you're saying is true, but how much does it actually mean (score wise) to your average or even above average club shooter? Remember, the first 300 blue face was recorded in the late 1960's, (1968, IIRC) with a bow that would be considered obsolete by today's technology standards.

The top tier shooters today might be "better" than we were 50 years ago, but I'd be willing to bet the average club shooter then could easily out shoot the average guy today despite the "better" equipment.

The analogy I always use: high octane fuel is "better" in some regards than 87 octane, and while you could use it in your Toyota 4 banger, what would it be buying you?

Put another way, without a chronograph, if I were to spray paint a pair of "high end" limbs and a decent pair of more entry level stuff, how many people would be able to tell the difference?

As a counter point, the placebo effect is quite real, and if that's what it takes to allow someone to shoot better, then the extra dollars might actually be worth it. Heck, marketers depend on it.

Viper1 out.

 

Viper, fine, you win. Now please sell me your Inno Primes. You've probably got all the placebo out of them by now.

 

SS -

Let me know what you need

Viper1 out.

 

I'd go with the Silver Star or Gold Star depending on your budget.

As I have gotten older and no longer get the discounts I used to get, I have started trying out like the Galaxy. I shoot them as well as my big name limbs. I think there is a whole lot of hype in the business.

 

I support the statement that Galaxy limbs are definitely a fantastic value. If/when you outgrow a particular limb weight, the resale market is pretty robust, especially if you have a JOAD club nearby.