2013 The Hoyt Spyder 30 is Hoyt's flagship bow for 2013.

Hoyt Spyder 30 Specifications

The Z1S is Hoyt's new speed bow and it's a scorcher, offering speeds of up to 350 fps. The Z1S utilizes Hoyt's new S-Type cam, which maximizes cam potential at every draw length. It's also built on a stable, 33-inch riser with a 5.875-inch brace height.

The RKT cam and a half system produces the energy and speeds up to 330 feet per second. Shooters will also be relieved that this velocity is attainable out of the box without needing to be super tuned.

330 Feet Per Second The Carbon Spyder 34 is powered by the proven XTS PRO ARC limb system and the all new Z5 Cam and half; creating a liquid smooth draw cycle with a rock hard back wall and cranking out a speed of 330 Feet Per Second ATA.

270 to 285 fps Most hunting setups propel arrows 270 to 285 fps, which is slower than the often-advertised IBO or ATA speeds of 350 fps or higher.

270-280 fps You are pushing the projectile to fly faster than it's intended to, and the flight characteristics of it will suffer. The same is true for arrows. We (and many archers who are much smarter than me) have found that arrows fly optimally in the 270-280 fps range.

260-270 fps And the faster the arrow, the more pronounced this planing becomes. Even with today's small profile, fixed-blade heads, most experts recommend a maximum arrow speed of 260-270 fps. Beyond that, broadhead planing becomes problematic for all but the very best archers.

Most hunting setups propel arrows 270 to 285 fps, which is slower than the often-advertised IBO or ATA speeds of 350 fps or higher.

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• MATHEWS PHASE4. The Phase4 features new limbs with Resistance Phase Damping Technology, which drastically reduces sound and vibration.
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• HOYT Z1S.
• ELITE OMNIA.
• BOWTECH SR350.
• BOWTECH REVOLT XL.
• PRIME ARCHERY REVEX.

Depending on the circumstances, the maximum distance is 30 to 40 yards. At that range, it's common for an arrow to pass completely through an animal. To ensure accuracy, most shots are taken at 15 yards.

Average shot distance on P&Y Coues whitetail deer is about 25 yards, but about one-quarter of record-book bucks are shot beyond 40 yards. Average shot distance on Sitka blacktail deer is about the same as on Coues deer, but nearly half are taken between 30 and 60 yards.