Backyard Bows Elite ETHOS Review

[@jedhuf7548]

Watched as many reviews as I could and had intentions of getting the ethos. Headed to Lancaster, shot everything and then picked up the Ethos and boom! Immediately fell in love. It’s a pleasure to shoot. The draw, zero shock, the speed… immediately said yes!

[@Chris.E.]

Glad you're getting your flowers. You've put out a lot of good work. If you ever come out to Hawaii, Oahu specifically, I'd love to take you shooting. Iowa boy here, AD Coast Guard. Come on out and help me rememisce about the cold while you take in the sun and waves lol. 🤙🏼 Keep up the good work.

[@BackyardBows]

Will be in Hawaii in January 🤙

[@unadillariveroutdoors9690]

I have an Omnia and never had any rubbing issues but have seen ppl who have had the issue at the shop. I have noticed the Omnia is very grip sensitive. The ethos is a very good bow but I preferred the kairos at my draw length as I’m at 28.5” so I’m closer to the top of the cam and got better speeds. Another awesome review!

[@GarretDonnellon-hb1cn]

Best content around! Been bow hunting for a couple years and your channel is so knowledgeable and helps me out a ton! This bow seems like an absolute beast.

[@JessicaSeverin]

I've been holding out for this bow. a 33-34" Envision-like bow. With my 26" draw length, I think the Kairos (shorter draw sister) is a better choice for me. I love how this year Elite has released two top-tier bows Ethos/Kairos with the same riser and basic specs, but with just different cams to aim for different draw length ranges. Thanks for great reviews!

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

I can’t wait to hear your hunting adventures with this bow. Thanks bro! 🙏🏽

[@jasonehredt968]

If you hadn’t talked me into buying an Omnia last year I’d be all over this thing! 😂

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

This is one of my wish list bows. Let me know what did you think of this bow. Thanks in advance. My list is Hoyt RX8, Alpha X30, Mathews Lift, or this Ethos. Again thanks. 🙏🏽

[@HuWhiteNat]

But, you you don’t get a Mathews sticker for your lifted truck with this bow.

[@phillyspecial2506]

I sooooo used to be that guy.

[@HuWhiteNat]

@@phillyspecial2506 lol, that shit made me hate Mathews but I finally broke down and bought a Traverse. I have PSE, Prime and Bowtech currently. I was just at the bow shop and it sounds like this years Mathews is going to be 🔥. I’m hearing they’ll have a 55# peak weight mod which is up my alley. I drew back the Ethos. Rough going compared to the Bowtech SS34 which is Cadillac smooth.

[@phillyspecial2506]

@@HuWhiteNat I use to be a die hard Mathew’s fanboy. Sticker on my truck and everything. I shoot a Hoyt now and I’ve also got an obsession that I really love to shoot. I been eying the bow tech solution SS or cp28. I’ve never shot an elite. I’ve heard great things about them though.

[@HuWhiteNat]

@@phillyspecial2506 I’m not loyal to any of them because I shop based on specs and new tech. I love the Bowtech grip. Elite’s is very good to. Mathews’ grip is shite. I like 33 to 34” axle to axles with at least 6.5 inches of brace height. I favor smooth and forgiving over speed. I’ll buy from whoever makes a bow that checks my boxes.

[@chrississon2646]

😜

[@hawkhughes8648]

Over a month into archery. Started off with diamond as my starter. Was going to buy my friend mathew v3x with everything he had installed on there for a thousand. His cat got ahold of his dloop and strings. He recommended me replacing the strings. So he knocked a 100 off. The shop said the strings were 200. Saw an elite omnia with a 5 pin engage sight original price on lancaster archery was 319. Marked down to 199. An 8 inch elite stabilizer a little over a 100 and a qad elite rest which was 169. This bow was last years model and it has no scratches or scuffs. It was 899 for everything and i paid 961 after taxes. Got it two days ago. Absolutely love it.

[@garryhuculiak752]

Really love your Bow reviews, best content on here and thurough and concise. Would love to see a review on the Bear Surpass. Keep up the great work !!!

[@seantimmerman2360]

Solid numbers! Way to go keep cranking these out!

[@autofox5.067]

Picking mine up Monday!

[@evoeyerex3518]

I bought the omnia about 2 weeks ago because of what you said on the review of it . I shot it and loved it so much they say it’s a worlds most suitable bow and the best hunting bow and I can tell you right now I agree 110% with that. They had the ethos at the shop and I also shot that and it was very hard to choose between the 2 but I still think the omnia overall is very hard to beat and elite is gonna have to really really step it up to ever in my opinion beat the omnia .

[@rwhite7361]

I love my Omnia!

[@evoeyerex3518]

@@rwhite7361 dude it’s awesome . The only issue that I may slightly be having is that full drawl. My cable is like literally a millimeter or two away from my cam, but it doesn’t affect my shot at all and that can be fixed very easy. I think I’m just nitpicking, but I have mindset at like 77% let off and it is so smooth. Coming from a bear legit this was a MAJOR upgrade. I will definitely be shooting elite for a very, very long time.

[@tsi-rocket4144]

I love my omnia, I'd have to calculate my shot count exactly but its over 4500 and its been a dream. So happy I chose the omnia as my main hunting bow. The reviews make the ethos seem like a nice hunting 3d bow. Still have a soft spot for the era as well. Until I sell one of my hoyts and mathew's I have to just dream.

[@rwhite7361]

@@evoeyerex3518 i actually have a little cable rub but don’t mind, easily fixable in February after the season when I get new threads! I feel like getting the bow to fit you perfect is the biggest factor in accuracy. I shoot the Omnia a lot better than I have other “ more forgiving” setups

[@evoeyerex3518]

@@rwhite7361 yeah I feel you on that. Oh it’s no question I have never shot any other bow this well. I’ve never used threadz but have heard great things . I think I’m gonna give it a try and get fluorescent green.

[@shane4176]

1 choice this or the Darton sequel. Which would you choose. Both are on my radar picking one of the 2 next week. Currently shooting the Mathews phase 4 33. Not a fan

[@wcwcgarner2717]

Elite makes a nice bow. 33 ata is nice 340 Ibo is good. People can use this bow for alot of things. 3D hunting and target. Nice review.

[@mattburnsworth6188]

Yet another awesome review! Will be adding another bow this winter and after this will be putting the Ethos on the list of ones I want to check out.

[@travisstafford4476]

Just got mine Friday and man do I love this bow

[@BackyardBows]

Congrats great purchase

[@raminmardani2161]

How would you compare the draw cycle to the envision? To me the envision had the lightest smoothest draw cycle my 70 felt like 60

[@RobertFetters-nn7is]

I have injured your videos I was looking to stay with mathews but with all reviews found out limbs width I would have to order new pins and fingers for my bow press finally after 3 months I ordered the elite ethos 33 bow, your doing super job going through here in Central Nebraska elite dealers hard to find then not much for advertising you take care keep it up

[@positiveoutdoorsoutreach]

Great review in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this review with us.

[@sublimeister9630]

Great review. Great shots too. 👍

[@RedDawgFL]

Love the videos. Just bought my first bow yesterday!

[@k.p.6970]

Watching your videos to find a good bow for my son.

[@olehemlock]

“Yes I can” 😂 Love it👍

[@jasono2235]

Hey man avid bow hunter here in the brutal state of florida. Both compound and traditional. Love the reviews on the elite bows and seem to be really up my alley. I see you somewhat take requests on bows. Wanted to throw my name in the hat and recommend a very high rated budget amazon bow. The dragon 10. The 8 had great reviews. Now the 10 has only a couple on youtube and only two of them being in English lol. Would love to see a review. Either way love the content keep it up and shoot straight!

[@BackyardBows]

Added love suggestions thanks for watching boss

[@Shawnbo812]

Is it a little stiff because you have it at 80%? Would it be smoother at 85-90 %. Not sure it let off has anything to do with stiffness.

[@BackyardBows]

No that let off adjustment will play into valley and hold, set at 70lbs it will remain the same until draw weight is adjusted

[@larrydrake8457]

Nice review Brandon, I am a big Elite fan, still shoot the Kure and Ritual 30, I really enjoy watching I like your down to earth humor and how you tell it like it is.

[@BackyardBows]

Kure is what really caught my eye and interest

[@nathangroseclose2071]

Long time follower. Love the cannel have been watchin since before I won the adapt on the giveway. Gotta admit bud I'm kind of jealous you get to test drive all these new sick bows but you're puttin out awesome reviews doin a great job!.. everything is spot on!. I love the breakdowns, what a wicked bow also, i can recognize the excitement comin through on this video!!! Love it this time of year!!!! Keep up the good work Brandon im excited to see whats comin up. Im waiting to see how you like that bear execute🏹💯

[@BackyardBows]

Bear execute on the way

[@pronghornobsession]

Another great review Brandon

[@john-paultanguay2188]

Thank you for info my Mathews is top heavy I might go try this bow out

[@travispaimli7283]

Another fantastic review keep em comin!!!!!!

[@BackyardBows]

Thanks! Will do!

[@vfonte218]

Love your reviews and content! If yourk bowh is tuned and bareshaft tuned 99% of broadheads will be tuned to your bow. I want to add that I was a Matthew's shooter from when they started and I was a sponsored shooter also in my younger days and still love them but when I shot an Elite energy I bought one! I still have my E 32 and I am getting the itch to buy a new bow.

[@BackyardBows]

Thanks for info, as a experienced archer would u still suggest if you change your broadhead you should text flight every time just incase ?

[@jdowens3587]

Just shot the ethos the mathews the darton and the martin to me the elite ethos was awesome so I left with a free elite hat

[@texas20031]

what is your opinion between the Mathews phase 4 and the elite ethos trying to deside cause i really want to compete and just dont know what one to pick because i am shooting the black out nv3 right now

[@BackyardBows]

Man I would wait and shoot the new lift if your considering Mathew’s and elites, the ethos is a awesome bow

[@texas20031]

ok i got to shoot the the new lift and phase 4 together but i got a hell of a deal he gave me the bow for 900 so i couldn.t beat that so i hope i got a good deal i will sight it in tomorrow thank you for getting back to me and I love your stuff brother@@BackyardBows

[@KylaGraham-rc3ud]

New subscriber here! Definitely going to be following more of your reviews this was great, would be an awesome upgrade for me to replace my Bear

[@BackyardBows]

Love to hear it thanks for watching

[@jml3304]

Thanks for the video. In your honest opinion, would you trade in a V3X for this bow?

[@BackyardBows]

Honestly tough question, I am going to say yes, I like the balance and stability of the ethos a little more, god I do love the v3x but I feel it needs to be loaded up with stabilizers to achieve the same at full draw, that one is so close

[@AwOutdoors12]

Good looking bow great performance

[@dominicorsini2063]

Great review on this one!

[@brianmiller1580]

Still shooting my 2017 Elite Tempo and love it! But must admit having adjustable mods would be nice

[@justinlloyd9342]

Honestly I’d probably rather have the tempo then this bow I like the grip better on the older bows I wished I’d kept mine. Only thing I had problems with was those sliding draw stops I could never keep them tight

[@damianhartigan4]

Sounds like you breathing heavy mate. Has your fitness dropped. Love your videos

[@BackyardBows]

Lol dam these are the most motivating comments

[@damianhartigan4]

@@BackyardBows i know whats its like. I have grown up kids and i am nearly 50years old. Health and fitness is my constant battle. Keep up the great videos mate. Always a pleasure to watch the videos

[@lizzleyt]

Great review. I might have missed it in the video but were you shooting performance mods or smooth? I still shoot a 2012 Elite Answer that does 271fps with my 460 grain hunting arrow at 70lbs 29in draw. I have a difficult time convincing myself that a new bow is really worth $1300....

[@BackyardBows]

In 2024 they have adjusted the mod offerings out of the factory so that all bows that come with SP cams will get the performance Mod (OMNIA, ERA, ETHOS), and all bows that some with the SPX cam get the Smooth Mod. (Verdict, Allure, Kairos). 75 percent let off mod is always an option

[@Backwoodsbullrider]

Very cool. My buddy loves his

[@Kylara1]

Great review!

[@therealcoreyj23]

what release and wrist strap do you you use

[@BackyardBows]

Spot hog wise guy w boa strap

[@TrentNicholson]

Great video great channel! New Aussie subscriber

[@BackyardBows]

Appreciate it and welcome

[@quantumeraser4833]

The Omnia is the Finest Bow I've EVER Shot, PERIOD !! No Cable Rub. Bullet Hole in 2 Shots, 3rd was to confirm. Hope it helps, John

[@BackyardBows]

You know I’m right there with you one of my favs

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Yea! That helps a lot! 😂

[@michaelmangino9819]

Tuned, my ETHOS 1st shot was bullet hole..

[@chokeout412]

Great review.

[@polar330]

Me with my omnia, tends to want to left tear. Still working it out and need to call elite to see if they have some recommendations but otherwise i like it.

[@jayminer9416]

I had a right tear.....wound up being all me. With a 6" brace and being accustomed to a 7"......the amount of forgiveness in form is really noticeable. My grip was the issue

[@adamredden2007]

​@@jayminer9416It's amazing the difference in arrow flight from shot to shot if your form or grip varies at all.

[@jayminer9416]

@@adamredden2007 For sure. I sold the Omnia because it was KILLING my shoulder (old Service injury), shooting a Revex 4 now. I never gave Prime a thought because of the complicated cam setups. These are soooo nice now. Not the fastest by any means, but the draw is almost SS34 smooth, the hold is 2nd to none, and the Center Grip stuff......theres something to it man. Wish I gave them a chance sooner.

[@l.i.archer5379]

What quiver is that you have mounted on that bow? I'm really liking it.

[@BackyardBows]

Mountain View products check em out

[@l.i.archer5379]

@@BackyardBows thank you

[@l.i.archer5379]

@@BackyardBowsI ordered one from Lancaster. I was just wondering if it had both mounting options to risers that have triangles vs hexagons.

[@BackyardBows]

@@l.i.archer5379 will have three diff mounting options one quiver for all

[@l.i.archer5379]

That is awesome! I can use 1 quiver with the same arrows on at least 2 different bows with different mounting shapes on the bow's risers (Bowtech and Bear). I'm shooting the same arrow from both bows. Now, I'll be able to take both bows in the field with me, with one as a back-up bow.

[@JQuite217]

Funny about midnight copper, thats what drew me to Elite 😂

[@BackyardBows]

I’m picky lol

[@huntsimple9527]

My guess is Bowtech will release right after Halloween. I am guessing the following: 1) A 33 axle to axle carbon bow, but they will still keep the Carbon One from last year too, giving a shorter and longer axle to axle carbon offering. My guess is they will use the Carbon One riser and put together some type of funky extension of the riser to get the axle to axle longer rather than take on the cost of a totally new riser. I bet they put time lock on this 33 inch carbon bow but not grip lock because that is difficult with the carbon. 2) My guess is a 33 inch aluminum speed bow that will include an integrated sight mount (for Black Gold since Bowtech and Black Gold are owned by same company). Time lock and grip lock will be on this bow too. 3) My guess is they will offer a 30-31 inch aluminum smooth bow with the integrated sight mount and time lock/grip lock. Not sure if they will keep the SS34 in the lineup or not. If not, hopefully the 33 inch aluminum bow will go to 30.5 or 31 inches of draw. Concerned about that honestly. If they don't keep the SS34 in the lineup, they won't be offering a longer a to a smooth bow, that would be a mistake in my humble opinion. My guess is the integrated sight system will be very nice, better than Mathews, but probably a downer for those who already have a $500 Spot Hogg or HHA system. But one can surely see what Bowtech would try to drive all of their customers to Black Gold. My gut tells me that Bowtech won't hit any homers this year.......just a guess. :)

[@tannershadell5705]

What release are you using?

[@BackyardBows]

Spot hog wise guy w/ boa strap

[@adamredden2007]

"Yes the f!@# I can...." 😂😂😂 Subbed brother!

[@smaloneytuba85]

I'm one of those crazy dudes who hunts with a 640 gn arrow. 300 up front! smokin em! never had one jump the string.

[@BackyardBows]

That’s a thumper

[@adamredden2007]

I gotta think an arrow of that weight makes the bow as quiet as possible.

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

What about the Kairos

[@adamredden2007]

Ive had your videos on repeat for the last couple weeks, being in the market. Some of the best reviews I've seen. Observation: "Super smooth draw"=sub 280 fps w/ 440 gr. "Stiff but steady"= 290-300 fps Like i saw someone else comment on a different review, i think. Adjusting draw weight to match up fps with given draw length and arrow on each bow would change the conversation quite a bit

[@BackyardBows]

Very true it would

[@prestonlarson6202]

This or alpha x 33?

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Alpha is a half lb heavier. Draw length is the only adjustment that's the same. Hoyt has inline stuff, elite still traditional mount stuff. Both nice, I'm a hoyt fan, had probably 6 or 7, and I have a kairos on the way. In the end up to you what you like more.

[@jayminer9416]

Seems like what the EnVision was meant to be.

[@douglasvaughn9530]

Ethos and Kairos both fanominal. I already ordered the Kairos and I'm seriously considering buying the Ethos. They have the smooth mod. You only loose 4-5 fps and it's much smoother.

[@ryansmith9030]

Yes the f#$k I can it's my show 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BackyardBows]

Debated editing that out lol glad someone got a laugh 😂

[@rogerhook8002]

I didn't laugh and wish you had edited it out and bet every teenage parent wishes you hadn't used it. One of the reasons I watch your stuff is because of clean language.

[@BackyardBows]

@@rogerhook8002 that’s why u watch 🤔not really a topic I care to get into, it is what it is, I edit out most of it

[@diegogalindo1138]

Nahh!! Be wild and natural. That make you look more....predator and real LOL!! Love your reviews with a pinch of "spicy words"😆😆💥 Seriously amazing review. Thanks

[@fastcamo]

LOL yes the fuck i can- !

[@chrississon2646]

👍🏹🎯

[@owsowmuskwanaistus9213]

better then mathews

[@MrRazorback1975]

Funny thing, this review made me not want to buy this bow 🤔

[@BackyardBows]

Interested to know what swayed u

[@MrRazorback1975]

@@BackyardBows I’d like to be wowed and this bow fell a little short for me. I’m not really interested in a stiff draw cycle, I just don’t feel it’s necessary anymore. I realize I could switch to comfort mods, but that requires me to purchase something else on a flagship bow. Talking about cable rub and cam lean gave me flashbacks to the Elites of 10 years ago. I’m sure it’s a decent bow, but there just wasn’t anything that made me really want it. /shrug

[@BackyardBows]

@@MrRazorback1975 thanks for the honest feedback

[@Moolahmann]

You talk way too much

[@HuWhiteNat]

It’s not the bow that needs to be timed and tuned for broadheads. You need a tuned bow with a bare shaft tuned arrow. Technically, all heads of the same weight should be very close from there.

[@BackyardBows]

CLose but not all the same

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Flex tuning arrows does quite a bit too. Matt from Texas has a good video explaining it. He gets a bullet hole then shoots 4 or 5 different weight heads on the same arrow, and gets a perfect bullet hole with each of them.

[@lucaschasteen3524]

Great review!