Darton Tempest E 3D LD Compound Bow

The Tempest E 3D LD launched at $799.99 in target colors as the long-draw member of Darton's 2021 Tempest E line, built on the same forgiving 7075 and E-System chassis as the standard 3D bow but fitted with the adjustable Maverick-XT cam to reach a true 27 to 32.5-inch draw. Its reason to exist is specific and real: it fits the long-draw 3D and field archer the rest of the family cannot, and it does so in a notably light 3.9-pound package that is easy to carry across a long round. In my experience the firm Maverick-XT draw stop is what keeps that long draw from feeling vague, and the shared E-System keeps the platform forgiving. The light mass is the one thing to plan around - add stabilizer weight if you want a heavier hold - and the painted finish asks for ordinary care. An excellent bow for the tall, long-draw 3D and field archer on a budget, particularly strong where its compact length and light weight make a long course easy to walk. Buyers who want a longer, heavier, flagship-finished long-draw bar should also look at the Hoyt Invicta 40 SVX or the PSE Supra Focus XL... read full review