Darton Prelude E32 | Bow Review

[@SandySmith-qd1ku]

I remember growing up back in the 80's my dad had a Pearson Spoiler hunting bow with 50% holding weight and no back-wall and then Darton came out with the Viper. The first time let-off was invented!! I think it was 65 percent and the first bow to ever shoot 300 fps was the Darton Viper back in 89. My dad bought the Viper it came with beautiful anodized riser, sights, and matching quiver from the factory. Todays compound bows are painted cheep looking. I wish they would bring back anodized risers.

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

My first bow in 1986 was a darton. Fun bow. Killed my first 2 deer with it.

[@TheSpeyfisher]

Thanks PJ for your honest opinion and review!!!! I honestly didn't think Darton was still in business because we hear so much about the others! I'm happy for the company. Like with any speed bow you give up stability with these hot bows! Again, thank you

[@wvgk2829]

I literally was just going to comment the same thing, I didn't know Darton was still in business. Great job PJ

[@robertschuitema1577]

They got bought a couple years ago by Randy Kitts of black eagle arrows.

[@gooserbat]

Two points I want to point out. First one reason why it's heavy is the riser is made from a physically heavier alloy than other bows are made from. Second Dartons advertised speeds tend to be close to the real world speeds this 342 is a pretty quick bow.

[@MrRay645]

AND after weighing a few of my bows (even took the limb dampness out) they come in a bit heaver than advertised.... maybe Darton is just a bit more accurate regarding specs.

[@the4thamigo]

Looks good this year. Cams look wicked

[@waynestevenson9613]

Come on PJ! You work in and around a Pro Shop, I think you might have found a 350 grain arrow to shoot through the chrono! I mean yes the bows def fast for the arrow shot and prolly a more realistic number for hunting any big game, but I like to see the bow companies feet held to the flame and keep them honest! It looks like a great bow though.

[@deanbrantley]

My exact same thought!

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

So honestly I’m not interested in the IBO speed. I want to show the speed from a real arrow that a real bowhunter is likely to shoot. And I use the same arrow for every video.

[@kylebailey8498]

I agree if you gonna talk about ibo you should grain it out duhhhhhh

[@optimuscrime608]

@@LancasterArcherySupply it doesn’t really matter what your interested in lol. It’s what your viewers want🤷🏻‍♂️

[@waynestevenson9613]

@@LancasterArcherySupply well, I understand your point of view and not knocking it in any way, your giving real world numbers but for the most part they’re not! - IBO is IBO and if they’re claiming a certain number it should be a standard test for that. You see, they lighten the string w/o a D-loop or peep and test with a shooting machine to get their advertised speed and take everything off the bow that isn’t tied down to get their physical weight. They should all have standard for peep wgt and D-loop wgt for a speed test - as well as all accessories that come with the bow, and a common wgt for the rest to test physical wgt across the industry. To me that would be truth in advertising. Just sayin…

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

It should be noted that the hamskea core system will not be available on the prelude e 32 or the veracity going forward.

[@jamesjgill]

I see some features like the cable guard which reminds me of other companies like Elite or PSE (not sure which) and the included bottom stabilizer weight which looks like something Hoyt bows use, it makes me wonder if Darton licenses different patents to other companies. Perhaps they are now using these licenses for their own bows?

[@pinwheel1212]

I, too was interested in seeing the bow tested with different weight arrows. Bottom line is with a speed bow that is what guys want, as that is the main focus, right? Anyway, this is a good looking bow except for the cheap decals and no name camos for hunters. Add some nice camo colors and graphics and shave some weight and I think you'd have it all once people figure it out like the target realm are doing right now. Seeing as there are not many reviews yet means not many are out yet I'm assuming. 342 honest speed is a fast bow that most won't do with a comfortable draw and 6" brace height. I think Darton is doing alot of good things. Keep going!

[@josephfolsom2030]

What brand of backstops are those targets you’re shooting at? Great review as well.

[@benshelton6725]

I was looking for a video of someone adjusting the DL on a prelude and get a video of a guy pointing at a cam with 3 fingers from 45 yards away from the camera. Next

[@jimburns5583]

Pj can you do a review on this darton prelude in 40 lb so the the low lb guys can see how it does these reviews are always on 60-70 that don’t help guys with low lbs make a good decision Thanks

[@Gibsonlife573]

I guess u all or right speed needs to be showed every other person does it on review but at same time u all do so much for the ppl In archery

[@gerryhouston771]

Hey PJ I have a Bowtech SR6 can I get grips for it.

[@gerryhouston771]

Please can get some information on index releases too

[@gerryhouston771]

Thanks PJ

[@gerryhouston771]

And information you can help me on I will appreciate the feed back

[@southerndraw935]

Hey PJ, have you ever noticed that the majority of Darton's bows, especially like a stiffer and heavier arrow??? Like all of mine have just seemed to shoot so much better and never lost that much speed from it either...

[@noeldickerson2798]

What type of sight are you shooting with?

[@Makka316]

Looks like a CBE Trek Pro

[@l.i.archer5379]

Augh!! Just another bow with 5 strings to build. I'll stick to my Destroyer 350 bows (2 of them).

[@samgoral4]

You should put in footage of you shooting the bows where we can actually hear how loud they are without you talking over the shots

[@timothycoulter2848]

If you shot it at 80# and 32 draw link would the speed be significantly more? Thanks

[@kylebailey8498]

Naw prolly get slower!!!

[@_DeFiNiTeLy_Not_BrAd_]

Yes but because of the extra draw length, not the lbs of draw.

[@kylebailey8498]

How you gonna talk about ibo and not grain it out

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

The IBO speed rating is done not by me. I don't use the bow they use for that test.....have a peep sight on my bow which saps a couple FPS, which they wouldn't use..........I don't use the same chrono as them....I don't shoot in the same environment as them. I always list the IBO speed rating because it's on the spec card. Then on some bows - not all of them - I shoot my setup, with a real-world hunting arrow through my chrono. This way, all of my tests are uniform and show realistic bowhunting arrow speeds. We have people who come into the shop with their 450-grain arrow and wonder why they don't get the IBO listed speed. By doing the test our way, we show that hunting arrows won't get you IBO speeds.

[@joelaskey2121]

Str8 to the comments before 30 seconds in…. Pjs favorite bow from Darton, Calling it… lol

[@pjreilly3997]

I expect you to come back if you don't hear it...... :)

[@joelaskey2121]

@@pjreilly3997 Lmao, I’m back Pj lol . I ever make it to the Bowhunter class I’ll publicly retract my YT comment to you lol . Thank you Pj and LAS for your educational uploads, Merry Christmas techs and reps! 🎄

[@tjblackforest69]

Wouldnt consider 342fps a speed bow. Just sayin'

[@TheGuyFromWI]

If it actually shoots 342 that is faster than any other bow I’m aware of. IBO numbers are highly inflated. Even this year Mathews and Hoyt are 10fps under their advertised IBO speeds.

[@tjblackforest69]

@@TheGuyFromWI its nice,when a company is honest about the fps, that is true. But speed bow to me is starting at more like 350 plus fps. PSE xpedite for example

[@TheGuyFromWI]

@@tjblackforest69 you’ll have to excuse my ignorance but don’t they shoot in the 330s with a 350 grain arrow?

[@tjblackforest69]

Nope. Way faster. Over 350

[@TheGuyFromWI]

@@tjblackforest69 hmm I would be interested to see some videos of them shooting through a chrono over 350. Not saying it didn’t happen. I’ve only shot one PSE “speed bow” and it was not a pleasant experience. That was years ago though.

[@ILikeCatsMoreThanILikeYou]

I feel like darton needs a marketing and brand revamp. I think they're a good bow but their logos and esthetics leave a lot to be desired

[@HuWhiteNat]

You get an extra few feet per seconds over much smoother and forgiving platforms. Not even close to worth it, to me. I wish I could go work for Darton and help them with their aesthetics. Bows look ridiculous.

[@waynestevenson9613]

Well… put in an application! I’m sure they could use you! 😂

[@HuWhiteNat]

@@waynestevenson9613 Why is that funny? There risers look like they were designed by a guy with a mullet and a flaming tribal tattoo. I was with my father in the early 80’s when he bought his first SL50. A buddy of mine has helped Darton with some limb design. My great grandfather was Nels Grumley. I come from an archery family. I’m proud of Darton’s Michigan heritage and I’d like it if they weren’t an afterthought in the archery world. I’ll be buying the new Prime this year. These bows are not in the conversation.

[@waynestevenson9613]

😂 @@HuWhiteNat sounds to me like your taking yourself a little too serious - again, like I said I’m sure they could use your input!

[@_DeFiNiTeLy_Not_BrAd_]

@@waynestevenson9613 I dont think they are hiring, ive been checking lol

[@jordanpowell228]

What bows have you designed?

[@josephfolsom2030]

What brand of backstops are those targets you’re shooting at? Great review as well.

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

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