I have the Go Stix 2.0 on my Alpha X 30. I went to a outdoor 3d shoot last weekend and rested the cam on the leaves in order to keep the cam out of the mud. There weren't many stands to hang your bow off the ground at the various stations. It makes a real convenient option for the shooter. Nice review.
I would have never guessed that the LimbLegs were heavier than the go sticks. If I could put the go sticks on my current bow I would do it but I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t fit. (Reckoning 35)
I would think you could use the original go Stix. The 2.0 would probably work too you just couldn't use the set screw that goes into the insert in the new bows.
@@ApexArcheryI had a look at my Picatinny rail collection & I have a cheap extruded four sided clamp on one that would go over a stabiliser tube/gun barrel. There are some good, cheap machined billet alloy bipods available online with adjustable legs.
Just stumbled upon your channel, love your pragmatic approach to the reviews. I live in Conifer and go to Bear creek regularly since its my closest shop. I do most of my own bow work at home, but I ironi ally almost bought these Go Stix at Bear Creek a week or two ago... I think they could still serve a purpose for the new mach 30 I've ordered. Im trying to keep the bow light and am surprised/glad to see theyre somehow lighter than the limblegs for Mathews.
I have the Go Stix for an Alpha X also. i dont like that the cam is the 3rd leg, The rubber nub on the cam is only 1/4" so youre not really avoiding mud since mud can sink which is common sense yet Hoyt marketed like it was the revolutionary idea to put a little nub on the cam. I dont like that its metal and not just a light weight hardened plastic, i thought the metal design was total overkill. I dont like the wingnuts that retract the legs, i thought that was a terrible design. I think Mathews design was much better.
Thanks for the feedback! Overall, I am pretty impressed with the light wight of the Hoyt system - although, as you point out, it really only provides 2 of the 3 needed contact points. That said, the Mathews solution really is very optimal. Fortunately for Mathews (and unfortunately for all the other brands) they have comprehensive patents on the Limb Leg designs. I'd guess we'll see a lot of competitors offer the same type of design in about 15 years when those patents are up!
Have the Mathew’s limb legs and they work great. But I did loose a set 2 years ago in Colorado wilderness area walking in thick underbrush. Lesson learned take them off in thick underbrush. 🦌🏕️🏔️🏹
@@Bryan-wc3et Yikes! That sounds like an expensive lesson. Given that the Limb Legs can be left on the bow, it would be cool to see an additional "lock" feature from Mathews that would avoid accidentally coming off.
Just got the Hoyt go stix in. Put them on a PSE EVO XF 33 E2 with a 12" shrewd front bar. Cam stand is the only way it'll work. It would be nice if Hoyt made another version where the legs could extend like rifle bipods for anyone willing to add the extra weight.
Unfortunately, I do not know of anything. Sometimes you can find individuals who will create or 3D print knock-off versions of the Mathews Limb Legs - although doing so (and selling them) violates Mathew's patents on it. That said, I've seen people do this for Hoyt bows in the past.
Had the same problem with mine but that was a couple of years ago so I can’t quite recall correctly but can’t you slide the whole quiver up a little bit?
I have the Go Stix 2.0 on my Alpha X 30. I went to a outdoor 3d shoot last weekend and rested the cam on the leaves in order to keep the cam out of the mud. There weren't many stands to hang your bow off the ground at the various stations. It makes a real convenient option for the shooter. Nice review.
Having these stands as an option on your bow sure does make 3D shoots a lot more fun - nice to be able to take a rest from holding your equipment.
I would have never guessed that the LimbLegs were heavier than the go sticks. If I could put the go sticks on my current bow I would do it but I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t fit. (Reckoning 35)
Unfortunately, the Go-Stix 2.0 will only work with bows that have the lower stabilizer position and bushing.
I would think you could use the original go Stix. The 2.0 would probably work too you just couldn't use the set screw that goes into the insert in the new bows.
Someone needs to make a short Picatinny rail to mount on the lower stabiliser so you could mount one of the many rifle bipods available.
I love that idea!
@@ApexArcheryI had a look at my Picatinny rail collection & I have a cheap extruded four sided clamp on one that would go over a stabiliser tube/gun barrel. There are some good, cheap machined billet alloy bipods available online with adjustable legs.
They make bipods with barrel clamps on them. Might work.
Just stumbled upon your channel, love your pragmatic approach to the reviews. I live in Conifer and go to Bear creek regularly since its my closest shop. I do most of my own bow work at home, but I ironi ally almost bought these Go Stix at Bear Creek a week or two ago... I think they could still serve a purpose for the new mach 30 I've ordered. Im trying to keep the bow light and am surprised/glad to see theyre somehow lighter than the limblegs for Mathews.
Thanks for saying so! Glad the reviews are helpful.
I have the Go Stix for an Alpha X also. i dont like that the cam is the 3rd leg, The rubber nub on the cam is only 1/4" so youre not really avoiding mud since mud can sink which is common sense yet Hoyt marketed like it was the revolutionary idea to put a little nub on the cam. I dont like that its metal and not just a light weight hardened plastic, i thought the metal design was total overkill. I dont like the wingnuts that retract the legs, i thought that was a terrible design. I think Mathews design was much better.
Thanks for the feedback! Overall, I am pretty impressed with the light wight of the Hoyt system - although, as you point out, it really only provides 2 of the 3 needed contact points.
That said, the Mathews solution really is very optimal. Fortunately for Mathews (and unfortunately for all the other brands) they have comprehensive patents on the Limb Leg designs. I'd guess we'll see a lot of competitors offer the same type of design in about 15 years when those patents are up!
Have the Mathew’s limb legs and they work great. But I did loose a set 2 years ago in Colorado wilderness area walking in thick underbrush. Lesson learned take them off in thick underbrush. 🦌🏕️🏔️🏹
@@Bryan-wc3et Yikes! That sounds like an expensive lesson.
Given that the Limb Legs can be left on the bow, it would be cool to see an additional "lock" feature from Mathews that would avoid accidentally coming off.
Can you balance it on a longer stab, with the cam off the ground? Wouldn't mind a set, but for the effort, and money, I'll wait to be sure.
@@WolfinWolvesClothing713 yes you can - Hoyt says you can balance it on the stabilizer by using a 6 or 8" version.
Just got the Hoyt go stix in. Put them on a PSE EVO XF 33 E2 with a 12" shrewd front bar. Cam stand is the only way it'll work. It would be nice if Hoyt made another version where the legs could extend like rifle bipods for anyone willing to add the extra weight.
Awesome to hear about your experience getting them on another bow brand!
Anyone know of anything that is similar that will fit my Bear Alaskan XT? Would like something I can shoot without removing the kickstand.
Unfortunately, I do not know of anything. Sometimes you can find individuals who will create or 3D print knock-off versions of the Mathews Limb Legs - although doing so (and selling them) violates Mathew's patents on it. That said, I've seen people do this for Hoyt bows in the past.
I shoot a Mathews v3 27 with a low profile 2pc quiver and my arrows are longer than the bow itself and now I can't use my Mathews engaged limb legs
Had the same problem with mine but that was a couple of years ago so I can’t quite recall correctly but can’t you slide the whole quiver up a little bit?
Prices on them are just nuts! They do work though! 😉 EXO for my LIFT…
Agreed - some of the pricing for accessories and integrated options on these bows are getting pretty steep.