Darton Tempest E T Compound Bow

The Tempest E T launched at $1,249.99 in target colors as the indoor and spot member of Darton's 2021 Tempest E line, trading speed for a long 37.25-inch bar, a tall 7 5/16-inch brace, and the forgiving E-System roller - everything pointed at a still hold rather than a fast arrow. Its 310 to 315 fps IBO is the slowest of the three siblings on purpose, because on a spot line the float under the pin is the whole game and this bow delivers it. What makes it work is the combination I keep coming back to: a thin angled grip that seats the hand perfectly, a rock-solid cable-stop wall, and a platform that simply sits still while you aim. The minor in-hand buzz and the painted finish are small things handled with a stabilizer and ordinary care. An excellent bow for the competitive indoor and spot archer, particularly strong in Vegas and known-distance rounds where a forgiving long hold matters most. Buyers who want a proven flagship name and anodized refinement should also look at the Hoyt Pro Comp Elite or the PSE Citation... read full review