'24 Mathews LIFT: Our MOST In-depth Bow Build

'24 Mathews LIFT: Our MOST In-depth Bow Build - Today is LAUNCH day for the NEW Mathews LIFT and we have the most detailed bow build video for you to watch and learn. Justin is the lead tech at Spokane Valley Archery and a wealth of knowledge. Join along as they build Dan's hunting bow before he heads to the elk mountains. #elkshape #mathewsarchery #MathewsLIFT #archery #archerylife
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[@joshuastemrich2024]

Justin is the man. Heard him on your pod years ago. Randomly met him when he worked at Sportsman’s Warehouse. Saw him working with Dirk on a mouth tab setup at his own shop. I started taking my bow to him at that shop. Now I travel from Orofino to Spokane Valley for him to work on my stuff. Hopefully he doesn’t move to Antarctica or I’ll be taking my bow there. I trust him inherently.

[@ElkShape]

The dude is meticulous 👌

[@tsnellyville]

Justin is a solid dude! So happy to have that guy at SVA.

[@ElkShape]

He's amazing! A true bow tuning gangster! -DS

[@shawnhall-xj8jr]

My man, this is LEGIT!!! I’ve geeked out on this build, thank you so much for the attention to detail. Mathew’s is about to get more of my hard earned money. Blue collar guy spending white collar money.

[@livingadreamlife1428]

As my GrandPa used to tell me, “You’ve got a Champagne taste and a beer budget.”

[@GoneHuntinbutlerfarmoutdoors]

The way he ties his D- loop is much better than the way Josh ties his!

[@jeffgenchi5863]

Not enough bow to replace my V3X. I mean it is a great bow. However, not being sponsored I have to stick with a bow I know really well and works perfectly. In the future I plan to get a new bow but the lift just does not sell me on the upgrades. I just shot the lift at my pro shop. Though nice, I personally did not notice enough change.

[@superkool7]

STILL love my V3X bro! But no denying, as a Mathews man through and through, this thing is a beaut

[@geoffmcdaniel7082]

You guys do an amazing job, I love watching these build videos even though every item you put put on that bow is lightyears out of my price range except maybe the serving string LOL. Although my 16 year old bow is really starting to show wear and tear and replacement parts are becoming hard to find. Sweet bow I hope you have tons of success with it!

[@tomkovacik131]

Excellent step-up detail, thank you! I truly appreciate the material detail/highlights. Only thing I didn’t see was the D-loop material used! Thanks again, keep up the good work!!

[@ElkShape]

Right on - BCY 24 Loop Material! -DS

[@juancordero828]

Love your videos ❤

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

Separation is in preparation!!!

[@tannerk45]

Need more of Justin on here...one of my favorite videos you have put out!

[@DJHunt89]

Very informative video.

[@noahmathewson8170]

Looks like they accidentally sent you Chris bees haha

[@Jnoons2117]

The information shared in this vid is gold! Always great content, thanks for sharing the knowledge that justin has acquired over all these year. Keep up the great work, God bless. Really enjoyed you and Cam on his Keep Hammering podcast. Good stuff

[@mxracr11]

This guy needs to tune my bows

[@Thedudeabides803]

I’ve been waiting for something to replace my Halon 32. This is it.

[@BassBucksOutdoors]

I think you’re making the right choice. Nothing absolutely mind blowing with the vxr, v3, v3x, or the phase 4. But this bow is incredible to hold and shoot. Definitely will be a good time to upgrade! I got to shoot one yesterday and mine should be in Monday!

[@Thedudeabides803]

Nice! Being a lefty I hope my local shop will have one to try.

[@BassBucksOutdoors]

@@Thedudeabides803 dang! Yes hopefully they get one soon!

[@wapiti4680]

I agree. I'm in the same boat... Monster lineage... Fast bow but with an inch and a half more brace height! Big improvement

[@Archerypunk89]

I see you went with the UV over the Canyon Pounder. What was ultimately the reasons for choosing the UV over the Canyon Pounder?

[@ElkShape]

Video coming soon! -DS

[@JessieJohnson-h2m]

What's the lowest draw weight you can safely turn the 29.5 down to with 55lb mods ?

[@brianwebster9450]

Dan, on the stabilizer kit can you run the side bar mount off the front of the riser behind the front stabilizer as i dont have the lower mount on my mach one, but would like to run the kit. If MFJJ wants to chime in as i know that he has some great ideas as well.

[@huntsimple9527]

I watched people shooting the LIFT at an archery shop. There was a guy shooting a Phase 4 near them. The Phase 4 sure sounded more quiet than the LIFT did. The LIFT they were shooting was all decked out with a stabilizer, etc. ( I think it was the factory demo setup sent to the dealer, fully equipped). The Phase 4 was equipped similar and it was easily more quiet. Also, the guy shooting the LIFT said the draw cycle was very heavy at the front end of the cycle. Very interesting! I have not shot one, just sharing what I have seen so far. My dealer said all of the LIFTs so far have come in really heavy in terms of draw weight. With a 70# mod they are drawing close to 75 lbs, etc. Another interesting point.

[@mikestackz854]

Phase 4 is slower, that’s why it’s more quiet

[@huntsimple9527]

Ah, right on. That is amazing that 7 FPS makes a bow so much louder and/or quieter. Wow. Thank you.@@mikestackz854

[@mikestackz854]

@@huntsimple9527 you’re welcome maybe use common sense next time, mr80iq

[@huntsimple9527]

Ah, actually I was being sarcastic. 7 FPS on 330 FPS is 2% change in velocity. For such a minuscule change in velocity on a percentage basis it is not the velocity that is making the LIFT louder, it is just a louder platform than the Phase 4. Maybe next time you use some common sense and don't be such a dick with your ignorant comments. @@mikestackz854

[@billymcmillen202]

Awesome video!!! Love how in depth you went on your bow build and Justin definitely knows a thing or two about bows. Wish I was closer, I’d buy one from him just to have him set it up for me. Hope your hunt went well!

[@ryonshaw1868]

Nice Video, but how did we kill deer with bows 30 years ago? I'm sorry but a 1400 dollar bow should not have to be taken apart to be tuned. We have taken a step or 2 backward in the archery world.

[@turkeyhuntingwithpossum4377]

They have cheaper bows such as missions and bears that are faster quieter and lighter than the bows 30 years ago and they are very budget friendly bows. I do wish flagship bows were cheaper but you don’t have to buy flagship.

[@ryonshaw1868]

@turkeyhuntingwithpossum4377 l totally agree, this year I'm going to a Bear bow at almost a third of what a flagship bow costs.

[@turkeyhuntingwithpossum4377]

@@ryonshaw1868 lighter and stronger yet less rpm’s bear it good bow feed some goons string and it’s top on the loin for bows hunting

[@AtotheK17]

What wrist sling are you using?

[@JamesVanGriff]

Loved the tip with using the press to fine tune versus just the draw board clicks. Awesome info!!

[@ElkShape]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrKbaz]

One of your best videos. Thanks for the detail and asking clarifying questions. It helps a ton for us trying to learn.

[@itzmemagick8397]

Always wondered what the best distance to paper tune was. Thoughts?

[@TheGuitarmaniac10]

Hey Dan love the video! What's your opinion on the bridge-lock stabilizers? How does it compare to your AAE stabilizers?

[@richardmacias624]

Wow, a video where top hats are actually explained? Good job ElkShape.

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

Is there a reason why you don't just run it through the middle of the of the string that you're putting that wedge through? That's how they did it on my bow from my bow shop. It's just kind of pushed through I think and then maybe tied. I'm not at home right now or I'd look but I think it's just tied off on the other side or maybe served but wouldn't that save on weight and stuff or am I missing something?

[@stevied721]

Dan, I recently saw a video that you switched to shooting left handed due to eye dominance. Why did you go back to shooting right handed???

[@josephhenderson7044]

What grip ar you using on your lift?

[@johncannady6105]

Good setup video! Question: Are you having to run your cock vane orientation slightly canted to the 1 o'clock position in order to clear the cable guard? In the V3X/P4 versions that was necessary when using a high profile vane over .50" tall like a Blazer, AAE Hybrid HP, etc. Thanks!

[@Hollerboy_69]

Another awsome in depth video Dan!!!! Keep it up bro, got my pre order in for the 29.5 lift, cant wait

[@ElkShape]

Appreciate it!!

[@Natedawg770]

Love the stuff man! Im 15 and don't have the money for a decent bow but I love getting the info!!!

[@ElkShape]

Knowledge is power! Thanks for watching lil homie! -DS

[@jackbuendgen389]

Is it nerve racking to only have a bow for a few days and then go hunting for a month non stop?

[@ElkShape]

It can be for sure, I'll never complain! -DS

[@jackbuendgen389]

@@ElkShape I just realized you got a fixed broadhead to fly at 300 fps! You should get mfjj on and explain how to do that!

[@newzealandspotlightersasso9181]

Dan takes a backup bow as well as on all his hunts

[@CODIAK13]

I wish Boise had a shop that had guys like this that cared this much about bow setup! I’m a big believer that nobody cares about your stuff as you do, and I’m tempted to just start doing my own builds. But man there is a lot to learn!

[@leeculpepper2368]

Great video Dan! What Nose Button are you using?

[@baileysulzer6846]

Is that the 29.5” or the 33”?

[@colearmstrong2450]

He said 29.5”

[@michaelficarro2591]

Dans too short for the 33, the bottom cam would drag on the ground.....

[@ElkShape]

My draw length at 27 puts me at the most efficiency with the 29.5! -DS

[@MrGrey-vo2og]

so you have a video or more info on Ata for shorter draws, I'm 27.5

[@wyrnutz]

Great video, Hard no on the AAE wedge. Just serve it.

[@wayneswendsen8310]

Another great video, with some nuggets of wisdom sprinkled in. You said the Lift is 19fps than you're Phase 4. Did your Phase 4 have 80lb limbs?

[@drewolm]

Im not a elkshape guy, I'm currently answering this question while eating a huge plate of spaghetti. But, the phase 4 was not available is 80 last year, only 75.

[@mattlarson9010]

Sweet bow! My question is on timing the bow with a cable driven rest. If you were to have to adjust the down cable, what would you do to keep from twisting the cord from the rest? Just disconnect from the rest and reset it once the bow is timed?

[@jasondavis1911]

Yes just pop the cord out of the cable before doing any twisting…If not your gonna wrap the cord around your cable.

[@travissperry6370]

What spine are you shooting Dan did I miss it? I just bought the lift 33 80lb mods shooting 300 air strikes at 28”. Some people are saying that it is under spined.

[@roman_goodwin_msk]

Hello! Do you have a right or left V-bar?

[@tford87]

I may have missed it but after deciding peep location with d-loop already on, if peep was not coming straight back you would twist string and rotate dloop on string to line up ? Newbie here with no good shop close so thanks for these vids !!

[@Steve-ke7rz]

It would be cool to shoot with yall..I just got done building an obsession fx7 and this bow is fast and quite..I live in cda so I am looking forward to the Farragut 3d shoot

[@JSandeford]

What grain arrow was used in this video?

[@richardganz9318]

Glade you add the post filming note about the peep , big plus Mathew building high end strings

[@ElkShape]

Thanks for watching! -DS

[@jonathantrumpower9316]

No idea how your picking up that much speed, everything I've seen has it just slightly faster and way shy of IBO.

[@drewolm]

Mathews has got me excited this year. Kind of made every other release kind of bland. Ill tell you this though big dawg, when it comes to arrows rests, give me Vapor Trail or give me death...well not really. Still, when I get my American made Lift 33, I'm putting some made in the USA Vapor Trail goodness on there to hold up my made in the USA Eastons. YES SIR!!!

[@Getdownorlaydownbum]

Go in depth about the crappy bearings and cams bow is made of cheap parts

[@ashleywatt8514]

Is that your kitchen the tiler stuff up the brick bond on the right side of the windows I'm a tiler and it annoyed me

[@noahsliker9562]

Can somebody please speed test the bow at 80 pounds And maybe 28 inches and see what it does

[@scottowens9035]

What is he using to lubricate to the D loop and Nock ties?

[@Muskiehunter92]

Nothing it seems. Its not really necessary. Ive never used it. I've always just used 18-20 thou powergrip on nock points and bcy 23 d loop. Its slimmer d loop material than the 24 but has a coating making it more durable. Its ends dont burn as well as the 24, but with practice you can get them burned down fine. Dont use the 23 if you have front closing release calipers though. Theres many many ways and methods to set up a bow. Everyone has their own nuances. No single person does it the "correct way" as there are many correct ways.

[@brockpeck7073]

I think it's bees wax

[@ElkShape]

Bee's Wax! We use it on the soft knots and peep tie in as well! -DS

[@scottmmccombs]

Great video. New subscriber trying to enter the giveaway.

[@Orr_s]

Did you have to bump up in spine at all for the 80lb mods?? Im right on the cusp now and im hoping my new strings dont make me under spined. Im shooting VAP SS 300. 165 total up front with insert point and collar. At 29.5” draw 72lbs, round 15.8% FOC, got lucky there. Looked like your arrow was little longer even than usual. Love these vids. Ill have a nice bow shop man cave some day

[@jasonthomas6539]

Why are you so concerned about getting timing exactly equal on LCA draw board - when MFJJ claims that their draw boards arent accurate because that pull level, rather than offset as an archer world pull? Would be great to get mfjj to explain it using a LCA, which cam should slightly hit first- to equal exact timing from an archer. Cheers

[@christopherhyde_06]

Is there any value in paper tuning with a bare shaft vs how you did setting up this bow? I’m assuming with all your knowledge and knowledge you have access to no? Any insight is appreciated.

[@alcatron444]

Great video, I'm sure that Justin and you are aware of this but just for your viewer's sake I want to point out a fatal flaw that I see quite often. The entirety of the tuning process was done without the peep sight installed. Peep sights certainly change the nocking point height as you're spreading the string. Timing can become an issue as well. As shown, there was a piece of loop material that was hollowed out to make an adjustment in the cable, great tip and I do this as well. To think that the giant peep spreading the string won't have a similar effect is something that needs to be pointed out if people are going to follow this for their own setup process. Peep should be in the bow before nock height, timing, and paper tuning. It does affect it.

[@austinsonger388]

DS. Whatbdoes it typically cost to have these guys tune your set ups?? Im in Washington and willing to drive a few hours to get a real tune. The shops near me unfortunately are not this meticulous!!

[@DavidBridge-u8d]

I’m glad I went with a phase 4 now I bet that shot sense technology runs that price up The new target bows are getting close to 2000 Anyway I don’t want all that information getting to my head I can tell what I’m doing wrong without spending money on the technology

[@leroyjones769]

If I’m not mistaken, the new bow is only 30 or 40 dollars more.

[@kenraterink]

The shot sense grip is an add on accessory. Not from factory on all

[@papaschuette]

Hey Brother. Awesome video. I did learn some things, so you did a helluva job explaining things. I so need a Mathews bow in my life.

[@randyconner6153]

Dan from good ole Missouri here watch all of your alls videos non stop thanks for all the dope videos. Tell me more about this skateboard tape please.

[@randyconner6153]

On your grip

[@JJ-tf2qs]

Hi Dan, Not sure if I missed it in another video or not but was just curious on which Matthew's bow you like best over the past 4 years? Thank you

[@carsonyoung2873]

Anyone know what release he’s using?

[@Terpedup925]

Cheating on MFJJ 😂😂😂 jk

[@billyking3067]

@Elkshape does the ultra view compare to the landslyde you're running on the target bow

[@topmodstv3682]

Just so we’re clear, he set the nock point so the arrow was perfectly level when the rest is all the way up? My phase 4 is super nock high from the shop I got it from

[@buckallison7279]

Thanks Dan great video. I believe Mathews made the biggest jump this year. Also a shorter draw took me to rx7 80 limbs. This system will be better for me. Also draw cycle is not harsh on this bow. Yes i am going to buy it.

[@joshuadiaz9256]

Which wrist sling is that? I’m really digging the small sling and want to ditch my bigger bulky one.

[@adamvisser9815]

Thanks for the information! I will be checking out that website thanks again!

[@heathspencer7418]

@dan why did you choose the 29 vs the 33? is it because of draw length / arrow speed?

[@jamieshelton3570]

Due you run your draw length mods or 1/2 in shorter mods, heard mathews draw 1/2 longer on their mods

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Why did Mathew build their bow small on the bottom part and longer on the top why ain’t it even

[@EthanPageHunter]

This may sound counter intuitive to some... but a touch nock high is often as good or better than 0 out and especially better than nock low. More consistent direction of travel in the arrow allowing for some minor variables. But like this tech said its very very slight!

[@ElkShape]

NOTED! -DS

[@juanvelasco804]

I shoot a Mathews v3 27 but man I like this lift. Haven’t shot one yet.

[@helodriver20]

Once again, another outstanding video Dan. BZ. 🦌❤️⚔️🇺🇸

[@fishingwithphil2582]

Dude I didn’t even know you could move the string stop 😯

[@mattredford5137]

Do you have video of how the nose button was tied in? It would be cool to be able to watch it from start to finish

[@mikejacobs1447]

Wrestling best sport in the world. I think it relates to hunting more than people think

[@aimtrue9152]

I wonder how much my phase 4 is worth if I would xchange?

[@drd7525]

Justin had some nice tips that I haven't seen on YT before. He may be quiet, but he sent it.

[@RG-ij7ge]

Can you ask mathews when the normal guys that have to pay for our bows can get some 80% mods.

[@Deano-mm7ev]

This dude is better than Josh Jones! Get him back on for more eps mate!

[@EpiiKSiiNz]

can you or someone who sees this link the skateboard tape you mentioned ?

[@robertsprehe]

great video....a little dark though. hard to really see detail of the build

[@johnmclaren1666]

Great video! I learned a couple new hacks from Justin.

[@biscuitoutdoors8351]

What arrows are you running? I’m a 26” draw and shooting 80 pounds on my Ventum 33 and was only getting 277 out of my rig.

[@danielcowell8346]

They appear to be victory rip tkos.

[@Uncle.Mike.]

Dan, Justin, thank you! This video was so in depth, my gears are turning!

[@1koadog]

truly one of the best set-ups I've seen , I'm ready to attack my own , thanks dude

[@scottowens9035]

Dan, where can I get a wedge like the one in video for QAD?

[@CMac0517]

Awesome video! I love all the tips . Thank you!

[@steveaustin1820]

Why not use a bridge lock stabiliser?

[@timbow50]

“ are you serious? “. Eyeballing the nock position? WTF people? Guess he doesn’t own some levels designed for this part? I can’t believe this!

[@danielely7437]

Do you not believe that man works with bows every day? I mean come on ! It’s not rocket surgery 😂

[@codysmith7456]

I guess the good thing about archery is when you shoot it with a broadhead. Youll know if you did it right. You seem jealous youre not that good bud 😂

[@timbow50]

@@codysmith7456 not hardly. Bought my first PSE in 1976. How long have been setting up bows.

[@codysmith7456]

@@timbow50 I've been in metal working for almost a decade. If I form a piece of material. I can tell you if it is 89.7 degrees or if it's 90.2 by jist looking at it. It's not hard for me to believe someone's setting up bows everyday can do it as well. That's great that you've used a level on the 6 bows that you've bought and set up yourself over the last 40 years you don't gotta down on everyone else becuase you struggle

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

Awesome video love to learn on your channel.

[@elktough777]

Good idea with that grip tape. Lots of good nuggets in there

[@jacobwisniewski9226]

Dan! Where can I get your purple release??

[@trevinjacobson6655]

Broooo I just got the phase 4 like two weeks ago 😂

[@DeltMarines]

Anyone know what release he is shooting

[@metro9636]

19fps faster? really? same specs?

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

Keep the kid in wrestling 💪🏻

[@bmoss009]

What strings are you running?