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Whether they’re in the woods or on the podium, Hoyt’s Pro Shooters represent Hoyt to the fullest. And Hoyt.com is the only place where you’ll find behind-the-scenes info about their recent success stories, their travels, their favorite Hoyt bows and accessories, and other details that any true Hoyt fan needs to know.
For all of us diehard Team Hoyt members, there is no “off season”. Having a Hoyt bow in hand is not a hobby or a pastime! Rather, our Hoyts are part of our lifestyle. It’s our passion. And most of us aren’t happy with just one Hoyt. We own several: one for 3-D, one or two for hunting, and likely another for field/indoor shooting.
Though an archer can no doubt pick up any bow in the 2010 Hoyt lineup and excel with it at any venue, there are specialized bows that fit perfectly into specific situations. For example, the 2010 Hoyt Carbon Matrix is, in my opinion, the absolute perfect high country bow. When I first laid eyes on this lightweight bow, I recognized it as a high-performance, backcountry, high-alpine machine. I knew I had to have one.
Earlier in the year, when my 2010 Hoyt Contender Elite showed up at my door, it was definitely love at first shot. I set it up right away and attended several indoor 3-D shoots and spot leagues. I accomplished many top finishes with this bow early on, and popped a few Vegas round 300s and several high X-count 300s on the NFAA five-spot target. So when my Carbon Matrix arrived, my excitement level was just as high! When the big brown UPS truck pulled in my driveway, I knew exactly what was being delivered … and so did the driver. My driver is an avid bowhunter and he was as excited to deliver the bow as I was to get it. That night, I set up my Carbon Matrix and got the 20-yard pin dialed in. Once again, it was love at first shot! It’s super fast, incredibly lightweight, and it aims as well as any target bow out there. I’ve been shooting long distances with the bow lately and I’m amazed at its tack-driving down-range accuracy.
When you consider all of the bows on the market that are comparable in weight to the Carbon Matrix, they are much shorter and much less forgiving. The Carbon Matrix is amazingly lightweight, with a generous brace height and longer axle-to-axle length that enhances its tack-driving precision and shootability. It performs much like a longer, heavier target bow. Being a Western bowhunter means my shots at game are longer, on average, than those of an Eastern bowhunter. My most recent calculation revealed that 43 yards is my average shot distance on mule deer, elk and pronghorn. Not that I am promoting long range shooting at live animals; it’s just the reality of being a Western bowhunter. No other bow can match the performance of the Carbon Matrix in this situation. Though inherently accurate, the bow is light in-hand and amazingly stable. It carries like a dream and sets a new standard for durability. For more proof of this, see the Carbon Matrix torture test video on Hoyt.com!
The Carbon Matrix accessory attachment center is solid, stable and trouble-free. The bow is absolutely dead in hand, with no noise resonance and no vibration … nothing but pure shooting satisfaction.
I set up my Matrix with a FUSE quiver and stabilizer, Trophy Taker rest and a CBE Tek hunter sight. I tuned it to shoot Easton Flatline 400 arrows. I set the poundage to 64 lbs. At 29 inches of draw length, the 64 lbs. of thrust sent my 340-grain arrows into motion at a whopping 316 feet per second! This translates to 73 foot-pounds of kinetic energy. That’s plenty of stopping power to take any North American big game animal. And the warm wood grip is narrow and torque-free. The draw cycle of the XTR Cam is butter smooth; the valley is nice and short, but not too shallow. There is no big hole to jump out of – just a slight thump, and the arrows are gone and in the bulls-eye. To truly understand and appreciate the engineering marvel that is the Carbon Matrix, you just have to shoot it and see for yourself.
Anyone who hunts remote, high country areas knows that ultra-light gear is essential. There are backpacks, tents, bivy shelters, sleeping bags and pads that are specifically designed for the minimalist. Lightweight stoves, cooking pots and water filtration systems all come in bantamweight models. True backcountry bowhunters realize the importance and benefits of such gear. The Hoyt Carbon Matrix is the finishing touch to a short list of must-have items for this type of hunting.
I’ve already enjoyed success this spring in the turkey woods with my Carbon Matrix. Next, I’ll be pounding 3-Ds and shooting field tournaments with it throughout the summer. The true shining moment for the Carbon Matrix, though, will be on the early season high country bowhunts for mule deer and elk in the remote alpine wilderness areas here in Colorado. I have several basins in mind that will require extra effort to get to. Long days in the field, lengthy hikes and extreme stalks will be less laborious with the Carbon Matrix in-hand. When shot opportunities present themselves, I can’t help but think I’ll likely have a confident smirk on my face. I almost feel like I’ll have an unfair advantage, as the accuracy of the Carbon Matrix is undeniable.
If you’re a serious high country bowhunter looking for the most durable, lightweight, surgically accurate high country bow, look no further than the Hoyt Carbon Matrix. You owe it to yourself to get to a local dealer and try one today!