After watching your review when it first came out I ordered a Vista 31 in FDE with flo yellow strings, and it is such a pleasure to shoot that I sold my Matthews V3 31. Keep the reviews and videos coming!
Hi Wade, from Australia. Love your Athens reviews! As there is only one dealer here in Australia and close to 1,000 miles from my place, so no place to try one out. I'd never heard of Athens before I stumbled on your channel and you sold me on the Vista. Now a proud owner of a Vista 35. Keep up the reviews. Paul
Wow! Australia? Brother I'm flattered. I'm glad they were helpful. I'm really glad you like it. They are truly some awesome bows! Thanks again for the comment that makes me feel good on the inside.
Man you will love it!! The draw is so smooth "well except the 80 lbs part 😳🤣" that's gonna be a machine! I've got a 35 that I shot some 3d tournaments with last year. They definitely are a do all bow. Let me know how you like it! If you are on Facebook look me up, Wade Butcher
Great review mate well done, Athens make some really nice bows , but why doesn’t bow companies make bow longer ATA and longer DL out to 34 , Cheers from Aussie land 👍👍🇦🇺
Definitely a awesome looking bow that camo really pop's thanky for sharing. Nearly forgot are you putting on some of your strings to give it some bling!!
Absolute wonderful review Sir, I'm just torn a little at this point between 2 bows. Athens Vista 31 and Bowtech solution ss. I'm nearing 60 years old and would like to get a smooth drawing bow. In your honest opinion, which do you feel is the better choice? Thanks so much & God Speed to you and yours!
I cannot give u a 100% honest opinion because i have not shot the SS but I have shot last years solution. I do honestly feel the Vista is smoother Than the original solution. That just my opinion
If u have seen how the Elites adjust its similar to it. There is a lock screw to back off and the roller assembly will slide back amd forth. Adding or taking tension off of cables
It was minimal. It's hard to do a string noise comparison. But to me personally it definitely aint loud. Compared to saybtje summit or ridge it's quieter than those
Sorry for delayed response, My arrows are almost 29" with the outserts on my hunting arrows. My target arrows is shoot closer to 27. I prefer my hunting arrow to just clear the front of my riser, that way if I decide to go with a large diameter fixed blade, I don't have to worry about clearing the riser.
Hey! I just saw this, sorry for the delayed response. That's the cool thing about Athens, they have a LOT of different Color options. I personally Like "Springy or brighter colors". They have more Fall type if that is what you like, and Plenty of solid colors as well. That is one think I really like when it comes to setting up a new bow, you can fix it up to however you like. Colors, accessories whatever you like. Check out the Athens website to see the plethora of different colors they have! Thanks and best of luck to ya!
So this maybe a little wierd… is there a way we can text, email, or chat in private? Ive been really wanting to start my own shop and just looking for some guidance. Like you im by no means a professional just an enthusiast and passionate about archery.
Hey! I just seen this message. sure if you are on facebook look me up Wade Butcher or go to swampdonkeyarchery.com my cell number is there. just shoot me a text there.
After watching your review when it first came out I ordered a Vista 31 in FDE with flo yellow strings, and it is such a pleasure to shoot that I sold my Matthews V3 31. Keep the reviews and videos coming!
Thank you! I appreciate that feedback! I'm glad you like it. They are great bows!
That Vista 31 is my favorite bow. I have a 2022 and two 2023 versions.
Hi Wade, from Australia. Love your Athens reviews! As there is only one dealer here in Australia and close to 1,000 miles from my place, so no place to try one out. I'd never heard of Athens before I stumbled on your channel and you sold me on the Vista. Now a proud owner of a Vista 35. Keep up the reviews. Paul
Wow! Australia? Brother I'm flattered. I'm glad they were helpful. I'm really glad you like it. They are truly some awesome bows! Thanks again for the comment that makes me feel good on the inside.
Can't wait to see the Spanish Fly color. Be sure to make a vid of it
Will do!! I want to see it too!
Just came across your channel and subscribed, love that color.
Thanks for the review
I just order the vista 35 in 80lbs limbs in the spring fever! Supper exited to get my hands on this bow 🤘
Man you will love it!! The draw is so smooth "well except the 80 lbs part 😳🤣" that's gonna be a machine! I've got a 35 that I shot some 3d tournaments with last year. They definitely are a do all bow. Let me know how you like it! If you are on Facebook look me up, Wade Butcher
Great review mate well done, Athens make some really nice bows , but why doesn’t bow companies make bow longer ATA and longer DL out to 34 , Cheers from Aussie land 👍👍🇦🇺
the new cams on the Peak 38 will go to 33". That is one of the longest draws ive heard of. Man Australia wow! thanks for the comment!!
@@WadesSwampDonkeyArchery why I want a longer ATA and longer DL because I shoot bare bow finger release , I’m a 31 DL with release,
Definitely a awesome looking bow that camo really pop's thanky for sharing. Nearly forgot are you putting on some of your strings to give it some bling!!
Absolutely! Not sure color scheme yet but it'll def have flo green!
There just sweet! Ascent, Vista 31, Vista 35 and a Peak 38 ok 👍. Wish you were closer, would love to pop in for a BS.
those are some good speeds for that D/W and D/L.
Check out the other vid 8 did with speed correction. My chrono was finicky that day. The true numbers are even better
It may be hard to tell on video, but that bow looks very dead at the shot. Looks like the bow barely moves. Can't wait to try one out. Great review!
Yea that’s is one thing that is hard to show or prove. It’s very dead in hand. No shock or jump at all. Thanks for comment!!
Absolute wonderful review Sir,
I'm just torn a little at this point between 2 bows. Athens Vista 31 and Bowtech solution ss. I'm nearing 60 years old and would like to get a smooth drawing bow. In your honest opinion, which do you feel is the better choice? Thanks so much & God Speed to you and yours!
I cannot give u a 100% honest opinion because i have not shot the SS but I have shot last years solution. I do honestly feel the Vista is smoother Than the original solution. That just my opinion
@@WadesSwampDonkeyArchery Thanks a ton for responding Sir. Greatly Appreciated!
Nice review Wade. Question how does that roller adjust
If u have seen how the Elites adjust its similar to it. There is a lock screw to back off and the roller assembly will slide back amd forth. Adding or taking tension off of cables
Nice job. Wondering how was the string noise after the shoot.
It was minimal. It's hard to do a string noise comparison. But to me personally it definitely aint loud. Compared to saybtje summit or ridge it's quieter than those
What’s your opinion on the new bow compared to the original summit solid limb bow? Draw cycle wise?
Smoother all the way around. Nothing wrong with the summits for sure. Draw is way smoother in Vista.
It looks like the PSE Evo
What’s that sight?
That was a viper Dove tail single pin.
How long are the arrows you shoot?
Sorry for delayed response, My arrows are almost 29" with the outserts on my hunting arrows. My target arrows is shoot closer to 27. I prefer my hunting arrow to just clear the front of my riser, that way if I decide to go with a large diameter fixed blade, I don't have to worry about clearing the riser.
Review good, but the color of the bow is terrible.
Hey! I just saw this, sorry for the delayed response. That's the cool thing about Athens, they have a LOT of different Color options. I personally Like "Springy or brighter colors". They have more Fall type if that is what you like, and Plenty of solid colors as well. That is one think I really like when it comes to setting up a new bow, you can fix it up to however you like. Colors, accessories whatever you like. Check out the Athens website to see the plethora of different colors they have! Thanks and best of luck to ya!
So this maybe a little wierd… is there a way we can text, email, or chat in private? Ive been really wanting to start my own shop and just looking for some guidance. Like you im by no means a professional just an enthusiast and passionate about archery.
Hey! I just seen this message. sure if you are on facebook look me up Wade Butcher
or go to swampdonkeyarchery.com my cell number is there. just shoot me a text there.