Darton Cyclone SD Compound Bow

The Darton Cyclone SD solves a problem the industry mostly ignores: it gives short-draw shooters a real hunting bow instead of a youth rig or a bottomed-out adult cam. On the standard Cyclone's fast, forgiving 30-inch chassis it fits a dedicated 24-to-28-inch cam that keeps the efficiency a wide-range bow surrenders at its short end, with a 30-to-70-pound draw-weight range, press-free bench tuning, and the same complete Ready-to-Hunt kit at a $949.99 launch MSRP (or $689.99 bare) that the standard model ships with. It holds tune, holds on target, and settles on the shot far more calmly than short fast bows usually do - the thing that stayed with me after shooting it. The honest asks are a firm 24-to-28-inch fit window and a specialty-brand dealer network, now that the bow is discontinued. An excellent bow for the short-draw adult or the transitioning teenager who wants a purpose-built hunting setup rather than a compromise, and particularly strong from the treestand and blind. Buyers who prioritize the widest possible adjustability or the lowest price should also look at the Diamond Edge 320... read full review