Pelkey’s Archery
Vermont’s full-service archery pro shop & range
FAQ
There are no definite answers to many of these questions. The answers rely on experience and personal morals and ethics learned over many years of schooling, reading, shooting, and hunting experience.
Because of the numerous products available in the archery industry, many answers are generalized and refer to overall categories rather than specific products.
Your personal experiences and beliefs may differ from these answers. We offer these questions and answers to encourage discussion of some of the most common issues facing archers.
Which bow company is the best?
We could argue this one all day, but the fact is there are many excellent bows in today’s marketplace. We are fortunate to have a wide selection of bows for youth, women, competition, and hunting.
Although designs vary, basic bow materials are very similar across manufacturers. The most important characteristics we look for are service, warranty, performance, and value.
Considering these factors, we feel strongly that Parker/Fred Bear, PSE, and Hoyt are among the top bow manufacturers in the industry.
What is the best bow?
The sport of archery is dynamic in both application and equipment use. There are many different styles of recreational, tournament, and hunting needs, so each archer must make personalized choices.
An archer should first decide how the bow will be used, then identify the features needed, and finally shoot different bows to determine which is the best fit.
Manufacturers have done a tremendous job designing bows to accommodate all ages and abilities, as well as specific applications such as 3D tournaments, hunting, and indoor competition.
Are single cam bows better than two cam bows?
Single cam bows eliminate cam timing issues and are generally quieter, which benefits bowhunters. They also tend to hold steadier at full draw.
Two cam bows can sometimes fight against one another if not perfectly timed.
Older single cam bows were slower, but modern single cam bows are just as fast—and sometimes faster—than two cam bows. Because of these advantages, the majority of our sales are single cam bows.