The incremental improvements in bästa hoyt recurv lemmarna science and computer-aided design have definitely resulted in improvements to a majority of archery equipment, and the continual improvements in quality control and consistency when manufacturing have benefitted the archer and consumer all over the world.
But the relatively strict definition of what a recurve bow or barebow is means that a lot of the innovation is very tiny and incremental, or might only be valuable to the elite of the elite. The long lineage of ILF Hoyt risers, before the focus on Formula, means that some of their most lauded models are now long in the past.
Both these newer risers use that same geometry. The Arcos, supplied to us here in a brilliant glossy white, appears to be a descendent of another almost equally lauded riser; the Avalon from the mids, albeit with modern limb pockets that look a lot more like its newer offerings, like the top-end Xceed.
It comes in at a close-to-standard g, and has a chunkier, more brutal feel about the lines. It is priced at the upper intermediate end of the market. The Xakt is the newest entry level model from Hoyt. It has a slight deflex, which will help with the forgiveness.
Design-wise, it is definitely in the line of the classic Excel and Horizon models. Like the Arcos, it comes with lateral limb adjustment, locking tiller bolts, and an extended clicker plate. Also like the Arcos, it comes with the modern high, flat, sharp-edged Hoyt rubberised grip that has become standard across their portfolio.
This grip has polarised some and may not suit all hand shapes; luckily there are some excellent aftermarket options. The Arcos has a extra rear bushing at the rear for damping or weights or both. Both risers appear to use the same hardware for locks, tillers and bushings.
On the backyard boss, both risers performed solidly. Both were notably easy to get a basic tune together, the lateral limb adjustment particularly easy out of the box. Both risers come with some case candy: a sticker, a keychain, allen keys, a Hoyt Super Rest, and a short manual, as well as the usual riser bag.
The finish and detailing appears as good as the top-end Hoyt risers. The differences in price between the two are harder to quantify in terms of what you are getting for your money. I might hazard a guess that the Xakt is 3-axis machined for much faster manufacturing and the more complex Arcos is 5-axis, but that would be speculating.
They just might be able to do it for you, too. A trio of mid-price offerings from Hoyt turns back the clock. Xakt Riser: smoke grey finish. Tagged with: archershoytrecurvexakt Posted in Reviews.