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Russ,

The X-Press uses vinyl coated metal pins similar to yours so there's minimal stress on limbs and none on the riser.

I want one!

zak123

I had my eye on the Apple Super Bow Press. What are the pros and cons of it?

Sagittarius

Zak123,

The Apple does not compare to the Sure-Loc press.
A shop in indiana has the Super Pro.
An employee there says it is a pain to use and virtually worthless for any bow save a parallel limb bow.
I have the new Sure-Loc and think it's awesome.
Cost $80.00 more than the Apple but worth every penny.
Much more rugged than the Apple press, not even a contest.
Hoyt was going to build their own press to safely press their Tec risers but scraped plans when the Sure-Loc arrived.
The Sure-Loc adjusts to fit any bow made like a glove with zero strain on the riser and little on the limbs like Pat stated.
I like mine so well, I ordered the matching "X" stand from Sure-Loc to go with it.




Sag.

JeramyK

LOL, that's alot of pictures!

Len in Maryland

The bow press I was referring to is the Apple with the hydraulic post. It works on all bows in its standard condition and is great when using it on parallel limb technology. As with any tool, it takes time to fully understand the benefits of this tool and how to properly use it.

I was thinking about buying a Sur-Loc X-press for my shop. I thankfully did some investigation with some of my peers in the industry before the purchase.

While the Sur-Loc may work well for individuals with one style of bow, I was told many times by different sources that the Sur-Loc is much more difficult to set up for different bow designs. As a PRO Shop, I have to change to a different design every time I put a bow on the press. The Apple accomodates this need very well.

Sagittarius

Should have got the Sure-Loc anyway, Len.
You received bad information from your peers.
Yes, it is a little slower to operate but no big deal once you get used to it.
A friend of mine in Michigan said his Pro Shop there replaced 4 Apple Presses with the Sure-Loc.
My local Pro Shop will only use the Sure-Loc and retired their others.
The large rollers of the Apple and other like presses put too much pressure on the bow's riser.
No way, can they be adjusted to fit a bow like the Sure-Loc press. JMO



Sag.

PABowhntr

Ok Pat, fess up. How much is that pretty puppy gonna run me? $500? $600? $700?

I will get one of those right before I get that Hooter Shooter.

JeramyK

I think those Sure-Loc presses are around $475.

Len in Maryland

Sag:

I will check again at the ATA Show this year. My sources, while they should remain specifically anonymous, are manufacturers. Within their own bow line they found problems with different models in time required for set-up.

As I said, limited usage will probably be a good candidate for the Sur-Loc Xpress. We press tens of thousands of bows a year and need something expeditious.

Sagittarius

I understand you Len and that's fine.
But after renting out the Sure-Loc press at my dealer's and getting my own, I would definitely NOT let any Pro Shop press any of my bows unless it was pressed in the Sure-Loc press.
Of course, I won't let a shop work on my bows anyway.
Might let you or my old pal Pinwheel 12 work on my bows, provided you had a Sure-Loc press.

Frank,

Got mine from Lancaster for $500.00 and the stand from Sure-Loc for $150.00
Heard they're going up.
You can order the press directly from Sure-Loc, also.
That's the best way as mine was damaged in shipping from Lancaster.
Lancaster was great and replaced all damaged parts though.
Almost every Sure-Loc press ordered from a retail outlet gets damaged from shipping, from what I was told.
Sure-Loc knows how to ship it and does it right.
You can only order the stand from Sure-Loc.
Big bucks for the press but you won't miss it 50 years from now when you're pressing your latest space age compound.


Sag.