![]() However, my digital scale shows that both the Carbon Element and the Shift are just a hair under 60 at about 59.8 pounds. Sometimes that will give you 61 or 62 pounds, depending on the bow. I shoot 60-pound bows and keep the limb bolts bottomed. Anyhow, since I have just recently set up two new bows for 2012, I figured that in addition to shooting, I'd also break out my Easton Professional Chronograph and see what kind of speed I'm getting out of my Hoyt Carbon Element RKT and Prime Shift LR. Although spring doesn't officially start until the 20th, I consider yesterday the "unofficial" start of the season. That’s impressive for the short brace height measurement.Sunday was such a beautiful day here in Pennsylvania that I just couldn't resist spending some time outside enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. I also found that even when I bailed out of a shot early or didn’t execute to the best of my ability, the bow was forgiving. When the pin isn’t bobbing and weaving all over the target it’s easier to relax and focus on executing a good shot. ![]() A solid grouping from the Hoyt Helix Turbo. And, my groups were better between 60 and 80 yards with the Ventum 33, but overall, I give this bow a nod of approval in the accuracy department. No, I didn’t feel as rock-steady in a stiff breeze as I do with my 33-inch axle-to-axle Hoyt Ventum 33. I shot field points, expandable broadheads, and fixed blades out to 80 yards and was impressed with the accuracy of this bow. The point is, the Hoyt Helix Turbo holds steady on target and that helps you shoot it more accurately. I don’t pretend to be an engineer, and can’t say precisely why a bow that measures a mere 31 inches between the axles holds and balances as well as this one does. The Hoyt Helix Turbo during the speed test. Walk-back tuning was a breeze, and from a distance of 30 yards, I stacked a field point, SEVR 1.5 mechanical, and a QAD Exodus fixed-blade in a dangerously tight group. After changing the nocking point by removing and tying on a new d-loop, I made some rest modifications and shot a perfect bullet hole through paper. I did change the nocking point, as I found the ideal position for the attached QAD UltraRest MXT was to run the arrow slightly downhill. What I’ve found, though, is after the break-in period, about 80 percent of all tuning can be done by changing the nocking point and manipulating the rest. Sometimes you have to turn the yokes, and some bows are more difficult to tune than others. ![]() The Fuse string did cause some peep rotation, but removing the string from the top cam and giving it a quarter left turn fixed the problem. Accessories attached with ease, and I had no trouble with any pre-drilled screw holes. The bow pressed like a dream and the setup process was simple. The limb bolts turned easily and there was no chatter, popping, or sticking. As for draw weight, I’m not as young as I once was, and one complete revolution of the top and bottom limb bolts set my draw weight at a measured 67.74 pounds. The ZT Pro Turbo Cam comes in a pair of draw-length option modules (26- to 28-inch and 28- to 30-inch), and I had no trouble setting the bow to a 29-inch draw length via the A-E draw-stop holes. I could pull into my release while pressing into the grip and execute a solid shot. I’m a back-tension release shooter and I loved the feel of the draw stops against the cable. I could settle into my anchor and focus on aiming. I’ve shot more than one cam system designed for speed that, if you crept at all, would want to pull your shoulder through the riser. I was pleasantly surprised that the ZT Pro Turbo Cams weren’t itching to spring into action. The draw stops contact the bow’s inner cable and provide a firm but not rock-hard back wall. Weight builds quickly, but the transition to letoff is not at all abrupt. I tip my hat to how the ZT (Zero-Torque) Pro Turbo Cams and Roller Cable Guard work in harmony. For a speed bow, the Hoyt Helix Turbo drew with a gentle smoothness I didn’t expect. Putting 50 or 60 arrows through the bow helps get string stretch out, and in my opinion, makes the tuning process easier. ![]() Jace Bausermanīut before I really dig into a bow and get into the tuning process, I like to spend time getting to know the bow. ![]() I was hoping this would be the case with the Hoyt Helix Turbo. Then, there are those rare times when I’m shocked by a bow’s performance and fall head over heels in love with it. New technologies perform as advertised, and the bow is everything it should be. Of course, most often, the bows work as I expect. I’ve been disappointed a few times - tested bows that didn’t live up to the hype. I love the process of testing hunting bows, and it’s always exciting to see innovations at work. ![]()
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