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One of the consistently popular compound bows on the market appears to be the Hoyt Katera compound bow. Each time I check things on eBay I can see that there is always spirited bidding for a Katera. So wwhat is it that makes the Hoyt Katera such a popular bow? Here are some basic details about the bow.

First of all, the specs of the bow are as follows:

Draw Weights : 40-80 lbs
Draw Lengths : 24-30″
Axle to Axle : 33″
Brace Height : 6″
Mass Weight : 4.5 lbs
Effective Let Off : 70%
IBO Speed : 330 fps

And here is some promotional detail about the bow: Unlike other speed bows, Katera remains exceptionally forgiving and easy to shoot due to exclusive StealthShot Technology. It also comes with a go-the-distance guarantee, so you’ll never have to worry about it performing in even the most grueling conditions. The Hoyt Katera: a bow that hunts as hard as you do

Here are some details about the BowTech 82nd Airborne compound bow. As I wander around looking for a new compound bow I just might have to keep adding the details of some of the bows I am considering buying.

The 82nd Airborne’s mission is quick deployment in order to secure key objectives. Speed kills and that’s just the way the 82nd Airborne likes it. The 82nd returns this year with a stockpile of enhanced benefits the adrenaline addict lives for. Improvements like a redesigned roller cable guard to increase efficiency and prolong cable life. And a new, repositioned string stop that opens up the sight window and halts vibration. Combined with the proven technology of the Binary Cam system and the 82nd Airborne’s proprietary Zero Tolerance Limb Pockets, this year’s 82nd Airborne definitely secures its objective.

BowTech 82nd Airborne Specs

Brace Height 6 1/8″
Axle to Axle 36 1/4″
Draw Length 26 1/2″ – 30 1/2″
Draw Weight 50, 60, 70
IBO Speed 342 – 350 fps
Kinetic Energy 95.2 fpe
Adjustable Let-Off 65 – 80%

Looking for a good reliable compound bow, there’s a lot to be said for going with a bow such as the PSE Stinger compound bow which has the following features:

Parallel Limb Design
NRG Inner Cam System
6″ of draw length adjustment without a bowpress
80% letoff adjustable to 65%
Asymmetric Idler Wheel
Vibracheck String Chubs
Precision engineered stress optimized limbs
Vibracheck rubber grip
Tuning alignment marks
Multiple sight mounting holes

Add to that these specs:

Axle-to-Axle: 31-1/2″
Brace Height: 7-7/16″
IBO Speed: 304-296
Let Off : 80% or 65% Adjustable
Mass Weight: 4.2 lbs
NI Cam

Definitely the kind of compound bow that ’s worth checking out. But if you can’t find yourself a PSE stinger, there’s always the more classy, but more pricey PSE Firestorm X compound bow.