bigcountry

Well it was a different noise. Kinda like string buzz but coming from the riser or limbs. Who knows, could just be the bow. Maybe a nice stabilizer would help things.

I still love the fact you don't need a press. And never was a big fan of the those cam stops.

Don't get me wrong, I would happily hunt with a general for a good price. Just prefer the guardian. In fact, I am on the hunt for a good price on a 07 model.

centurion

Hi, im new here, but not to bows or bowhunting, i dont mean to hi-jack this thread but i felt my question didnt warrant a new post. I too am looking for a new bow, The General is top of the list, but im also considering the DiamondMarquis and Black Ice. Now i know that the General would be the best shooting bow of the three but i can get a bare, Black Ice for $459 dollars, so with every thing else it should go for around 700 fully outfitted. Would probably save around 300-400 bucks from buying the General, is the General worth that much more????? My current bow is a Bear TRX so any of the newer bows would be a big improvement, Thanks for your answers....

MeanV2

Ask yourself this: How long do you plan on keeping the bow? That might be a big factor. I know for me when I buy a bow I want to buy the best bow for my needs currently on the market regardless of cost. Shoot them all a considerable amount of time, and thatwill helpyoudecide ifit is worth the extra money for You or not.
Only you can really decide!

Dan

PABowhntr

For that price differential I would have a hard time recommending any bow currently on the market over the Black Ice.

What the General provides is a superior shooting experience. I have never shot a bow that shoots like the General. Though it is often repeated here there literally is no handshock or vibration in the shot. Noise levels are also the lowest I have experienced from an modern, adult compound bow.

As mentioned in my review of the three bows in question, the only real negative that the General has is the weight. It is about a pound heavier than the Black Ice. It is noticeable when you compare the two directly but I have found that after extensive use in the field you do not really tend to notice it much.

If we were talking full retail price for both bows I would say that you should get the General and never look back. Considering the price difference though I think the Black Ice would be the better option.

Geronimo

The Black Ice is probably the best bow for the money out there. Since I own one I can attest to the fact that you will never draw a bow smoother than a Black Ice! And for bowhunting asmooth draw is very important.

SouthDakotaHunter

They are all great bows. With that said, I've shot all 3 bows you mentioned. I would rate the Marquis and General a touch higher. I can be picky, but to me there was noticable difference.

centurion

Guys thanks for the replies, like i said dont want to steal this thread, but i think everyone could benefit from the knowledge. PAbowhnter, it was your review that pushed me to even consider the black ice, with everyone so excited about the General i was pretty much set, but you seemed to really be pleased with the black ice. I usually buy a new bow every 5 years or so, with that i do want something that i can live with. I will post where to buy the Black Ice for that cheap price once i get itdont want their stock to disappear before i can make up my mind

PABowhntr

Glad you found my review helpful. Both bows in question are at the top of the heap of today's models. There is a noticeable difference in shot feel between the two of them with the nod going to the General...but when you consider the price difference you posted it most certainly would not be worth it in my opinion.

Now, I greatly look forward to seeing what the Black Ice 2 or redesigned Black Ice actually shoots like. I would be genuinely shocked if they did not incorporate the roller guard and shortstop string suppressor on a 31 inch, single cam model for 2009. It makes too much sense.

Good luck with your bow.

arrowum

I have been a hoyt man for 20yrs and was a co. shooter for them. BBUUTT i had the chance 2 shoot the new bowtech general. great great bow . the only thing i found bad so far is an article by bill krenze . he tested the new hoyt katera and the general. the general had 12 ft lbs less energy all things being the same. the speed was also, less but i dont remember how much. the article is in my car . and it's -22 so iam being lazy and not going OUT 2 get it. I WOULD BUY ONE.

MeanV2

Comparing the Katera and the General is like comparing apples and oranges. If you want to compare something to the Katera stack the Airborne 82 up against it

Dan