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Version2013 Elite Answer (smooth mods)2013 Elite Pulse
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Specifications
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2013 Elite Answer (smooth mods)2013 Elite Pulse
Brace Height7 "6 "
AtA Length33.5 "34.125 "
Draw Length27 " - 30 "26 " - 30 "
Draw Weight30 lbs - 80 lbs40 lbs - 70 lbs
IBO Speed327 fps - 330 fps340 fps - 343 fps
Weight4.1 lbs4.3 lbs
Let-Off80% 80%
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Elite AnswerElite Pulse
Summary
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The Answer is Elite's response to customer feedback over the last few years. This bow seems to take everything shooters found really great about all their bows and puts all these technologies into one really great shooting bow for 2012. The Answer offers really great speeds, and smooth draw, one of the best back walls offered, and a silent release. The finish options are really great and are sure to offer many shooters exactly what they are looking for. The Barnsdale limb adjustable and options is very welcomed, but it would be nice to have a little wider range of draw lengths to accommodate more shooters. Overall, the Elite Answer deserves a test shot for anyone in the market for a new hunting bow. Read full review...

The Elite Pulse is a speed bow with an extremely smooth draw cycle and rock solid back wall. Typically, archers interested in speed had to compromise with a harsh draw cycle and a short valley. The Pulse does not have either of these issues associated with many speed bows. For shooters interested in a multipurpose bow that can be used in the field and on the course, the Pulse is a wonderful option. Although the bow does have a bit of handshock and noise after the arrow's release, this minor problem can be remedied with string silencers and a front mounting stabilizer. Those looking for a speed bow without the draw cycle of a speed bow may find the Elite Pulse exactly what they are looking for. Read full review...

Elite AnswerElite Pulse
Pros
  • Elite takes the advice of shooters and puts the technologies people want together in one bow
  • One of the best back walls ever
  • Forgiving 7-inch brace height
  • Speed cams can produce up to 340 feet per second
  • Smooth draw for a speed bow (IBO speeds up to 343 feet per second)
  • Lots of adjustability 26-30 inch draw length; 50, 60, and 70 pound limbs
  • Holds very well at a solid back wall
  • Industries only transferable lifetime warranty
Elite AnswerElite Pulse
Cons
  • A little vibration on the shot
  • 4.1 pounds for bare bow may be a little heavy for some
  • Bare bow may be a little heavy at 4.3 pounds
  • A little hand schock and noise after the shot
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out of 4 reviews
  • Smoothest both I have ever and may ever shoot!
    by Peat from North Dakota
  • You must shoot one to know
    by Brian from Phenix City AL
  • best bow on the market all there is to it
    by Dustin Pulchny from Mcalester ok, 74501
  • The best bow ever!!!!!
    by C.J.New from Trumann, Arkansas
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out of 2 reviews
  • This is the smoothest shooting and easiest to tune bow In the buisness
    by Philip Strong from St Louis Missouri
  • try the pulse before you make a mistake, learn from my mistakes and buy right the first time
    by robert falisi from port charlotte florida 33948
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