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Summit 7 feedback

Good morning. My local shop has a new summit 7 marked down. It has 50lb limbs and I usually shoot 60. I like the look and feel of the bow. Plus I emailed Athen to get info about ordering 60lb limbs and...

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MFJJ Athens Axxis 33 Review

I think that went pretty good!

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2024 Athens Axxis reviews

Looking for reviews and speed test on Athens Axxis . What color combos are showing up ? Any dealers out west receiving bows yet ?

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Axxis

Thought I'd start a dedicated thread for the Axxis. I'm sold pending two things: Are the cables out of the sight picture? Will the first iteration of Accu-tune be solid? I know the first go of this for...

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Welcome to the party pal!

Joined the club with a pair of vistas this week. Look forward to getting them set up this spring. Some sweet shooters for sure.

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Pic Mount

Been thinking about using the pic mount on my Axxis 35. How many guys are planning on the pic mount. I'm using an Axcel Landslide with carbon bar but contemplating switching over and what are thought...

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Peak 38 creaking top cam

My peak 38 has started creaking on the top cam. I put it in the press an moved it back and forth after taking the one cable off that allows it to spin and it stopped creaking for a few shots. Seems...

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Vista 35 left tear

I just picked up a 22 vista 35. It has the 23’ mods on it. It is 60# 28”. Vaportrail 7x rest. I’m getting a terrible left tear. Doesn’t seem to change no matter what I do. Any advice basically same...

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Color combo request before i order

I'm still between the core SR and the axxis, I'm about 70% leaning axxis. That said, have a few specific requests for currently available colors. NO black risers Looking for combos with conifer grey,...

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Quick vista question

The draw is adjustable 25-31 on the cam with the same mod right?. Or is there a short draw mod and a long draw mod? I have seen some advertised as 25-27.

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Axis let off…. Anyone checked?

Just curious if anyone has physically measured the let off on their axis’s… was setting up an Axis 35 and realized I wasn’t able to reach 85 or 90 percent let off. Bow is 70lbs. 29” draw (position 8...

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axxis 35 or vail 38?

I am getting back into archery after a few years off (shoulder problems) I currently shoot a exceed 300 and feel like it's time for something new. I have a 31in draw and shoot 65lbs currently. I will...

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New Athens and I am liking it!

Picked up a new Summit 7 my local shop had. Getting it dialed in. My first Athens!

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Vail 38 reviews

Currently shooting a Darton Exodus for indoor spots. My dealer picked up the Athens line, wants me to try one. I shot an Elite Rezult several years ago, I liked the cam and draw cycle. How does the...

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Predator brown deception

Any vista owners have some good personal pics of the brown deception camo?

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Backyard Bows Axxis 31 review

On YouTube. Very complimentary review. I think he does a nice job all while acting normal.

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Brace height clarification...

I have a 2022 Athens Vista 35 with 2023 cams (dryfire, don't ask). I have been told for years that the brace height is measured from deepest point of the grip to string at 90° or from Berger Hole to...

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Green winged teal

Does anyone have any pictures of one of the bows in the green winged teal color?

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Athens Draw Cycle

I saw in MFJJ review he gave the new Athens bow a draw cycle score of 3 out of 5. I was kinda surprised It looks like he pulled it back very smooth and easily. I have not shot any of the newer Athens,...

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Axxis 33 Vibration

Just received a new Axxis 33, upon the shot it’s got a pretty good vibration like tuning fork vibration. I’ve tried several stabilizers, different distances from the string on the string suppressor,...

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Question about Vista draw modules

I'm not trying to sell these here but posted some #2 draw mods for sale in the proper section. These came off a Vista 31. In my post I stated that I thought these would fit the other Vista models as...

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MY NEW SKRE CAMO ATHENS ELEVATE!

First off I gotta say, the bows ETA was 3 to 5 weeks and came in a little over a week. So HUGE plus there. Got a hand written thank you card from Jim and Tracie over at Athens (the owners who are both...

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Couple questions about Athens

Thinking of getting a new bow this year and Athens is on my radar, specifically the Axxis 35. Question is, the closest dealer is three hours away and I was curious if the price buying from the dealer...

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Let’s see everyone’s Athens bows!

Show me your Athens set ups!

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decided it’s Athens time 🇺🇸

My love affair with Athens began years back at the ATA show (think Rodney) I recall my love was mainly their grip at the time, but it sure felt great. Over the years Athens were something I read about...

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Special Shout Out To 1/2 Bubble Off

Wanted to take time out to Thank Adam for helping me out thru the process on my Vista 31. I was a little concerned because I never have owned one. We had conversation over the phone and thru e-mail's....

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String colors for predator brown!/

I’ve got a vista 33 in predator brown looking to get some new strings and cables for, but can’t decide on what colors look the best? Does anyone have this color with customs strings? I’d like to see...

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Limb Driven Rest for Axxis 35

I'm going to be setting up the bow myself when it arrives and I wanted to know what y'all thought in Ripcord Ratchet IMS. The integration for limb driven (and lefty bow) shows Ripcord Ratchet is an...

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My Athens Elevate build!

Wrapped the stabilizers! Turned out pretty good! @Onestringer did the wraps!

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Athens bow engage like stand?

Updated with newest pictures. Legs are made from old arrows. the area that grips the legs is lined with Here is version one. It’s wider than what is pictured below Here is version 2. It reduces the...

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Switched to Athens from…

I sold my last Hoyt 4 or so years ago and switched to Athens by recommendation of my local pro. It was an ok bow but I always had trouble shooting it, didn’t like the grip and ultimately had too many...

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Hamskea limb attachment location for Athens/Axxis

I have an Axxis coming this week, have an epsilon rest from hamskea. Where are you guys finding the "sweet spot" for the limb attachment? (How far from the limb tip?) My bowtech was right on the end,...

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Exceed 300 cams

Where can I get or does anyone have 27.5# cams for an exceed 300

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Axxis 35

Very short info on axxis 35 I got to shoot today and do some tune on it. As usual great on the finish Felt lighter then my vista 35 bare but I didn't weigh them as I prefer heavy bow. Grip felt...

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What strings on new bows

Who does Athens use as a string maker?

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