Prime Form Review and Speed Test

[@mattb4730]

Went to my bow shop today. Shot the Form. Walked out 30 minutes later having ordered it in Morel. Excited for this one. Keeping my Carbon Era for the time being, but the Prime will be my workhorse come spring turkey. Great videos! Helps having these reviews along with the bow shop and test shooting. Thanks!

[@dnick3389]

Hybrid carbon aluminum is absolutely a smart move, and can be a win for bow companies to lower weight. The carbon tubing use here is understandable, but aesthetically I can't get there. Good effort anyway and love to see new efforts!

[@patrickjoy9551]

I have zero worries about the durability of the this hybrid technology. Ferrari and Porsche have been adhering carbon fiber to metal for decades. High end bikes have also been doing this for years. I believe it if they say its "bullet proof".

[@curtissmith8789]

Absolutely spot on. This isn't new technology. I myself having carbon fiber bicycles, the cycling industry has been doing this since the 80's. The archery world is like what's going on here! Every high performance auto, motorcycle, and bicycle company is saying, been there done that.

[@johnarnold2278]

I would think on a crosswind it would hold steadier because of less surface area on riser?

[@joelvaldez1987]

The cyber truck of bows 😂

[@ny-co3039]

I wish the maximum draw length was longer for a 34 ata bow

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

That is a fair criticism. I suspect we'll more options next year that will reach longer draw lengths.

[@jfphotography69]

After watching the review of the Black Mamba 33 on this channel, and ordering my own APA Archery Black Mamba 33 in LH 70#/28", all other compound bows look chunky. Been shooting it for two weeks now, it's one sweet arrow flinging machine.

[@bradlauber9097]

You know I will stick with my old elite answer !!!!

[@marek8902]

What CAMERA did you use to shoot this video?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I just use my iphone 13 pro

[@marek8902]

@ amazing quality! Thank you

[@Alnelon]

Not surprised to hear the draw cycle is pleasant considering how slow it is. 320fps in 2024 is wild.

[@DirtyHarry-lo8fr]

Can you review the best handheld releases? I use a spot hog wrist, but really want to know what you recommend! This is my go to channel! Great job.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I don't test a lot of releases. I've been using the same hinge release for the past maybe 5 years. I picked it up used on the ArcheryTalk classifieds. I use it for everything from target competitions to hunting.

[@Thedudeabides803]

I’ll take the .5 pounds over a weird carbon and aluminum Frankenstein. Interesting for sure though.

[@cjr4497]

I really like it.

[@donaldburgess1003]

First of all, do you sell that hoodie? Also, wearing glasses, do you have to use any type of lens in your peep or sight? I need something, just not sure what.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

If I'm shooting a target bow that has a scope/lens, I'll use a clarifier in my peep. But for hunting bows, I just use a regular peep. I don't have a super strong prescription. I definitely wouldn't drive without glasses, but I can read a book or my computer screen without them...at least for a little while. As for the hoodie...I had this one made five or six years ago just for the videos. It's the only one.

[@donaldburgess1003]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo Thank you! Keep rockin' that hoodie! If you ever decide to sell them, or your jerseys, I'm in!

[@donaldburgess1003]

Oh, I also like your videos. I bought my last bow, a Prime Inline 3, because of your review.

[@vfonte218]

Price point is way too high. They are using carbon rods and T6 aluminum. Love your reviews Lucas

[@JasonSwingen]

I wonder if it would balance even better if they just put the carbon on the top and left the aluminum on the bottom

[@skeegets2]

If the bows have specific draw mods why not make a 31"or 32" mod? Long ata without long draw. Silly.

[@Albert-Duz-It]

I really like the Prime products, especially their bows. But I'll probably skip the carbon-aluminum hybrid trend.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I get that. The main benefit is the weight loss. If that's not a big deal for you, the RVX is still a fantastic option.

[@curtissmith8789]

I wouldn't dismiss this. This is old technology. High performance autos, motorcycles, bicycles, aircraft and other products have done this for years. Greg Lemond was winning the tour De France on a bike constructed like this in the 80's. I'm surprised this hasn't come to the archery world before this. I'd would like to shoot it, no doubt.

[@Albert-Duz-It]

@@curtissmith8789 In principle, I have nothing against carbon. I'm just not a fan of constructing a bow from more components than necessary. Especially with components that were glued or screwed together. In the last 20 years, I have unfortunately seen too many things come loose or break that you would never have expected.

[@curtissmith8789]

@Albert-Duz-It understood, simplicity many times is the best. In this day and age it's harder to come by. If people knew how much aerospace adhesive glue was used in aircraft's they'd never fly again. All materials can fail. Welds break,corrosion, not a friend of metals. Galvanic corrosion especially when using two different metals. With 40 years in manufacturing ,bolts, screws and glues have excellent service life.

[@In-The-Wild-Outdoors]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo Have you seen the bows made of Magnite? They're even lighter. Xpedition has a 35" bow that's 3.9lbs. Their 31" bow is 3.69lbs. Lighter than all carbon at a price point of $1850.

[@BuddyAmericafirst-nh4ms]

It seems Prime is Blocking any negative comments of this bow on their Facebook Forums. Not a good sign.

[@dougk5]

I can understand. Assholes who have nothing better to do but rag on a bow they have never seen or touched.

[@In-The-Wild-Outdoors]

a majority of the conversation is regarding it's undesirable appearance.

[@DEVILDOG3334]

Brother

[@helmutfrey4375]

Never prime again. The cams of my black 5 bent while drawing the bow. No dryfire. This happend not only to me

[@k9leadstheway531]

Im just gunna get the RVX cus it's cheaper now lol

[@BuddyAmericafirst-nh4ms]

Just another Marketing scam to be able increase the Retail price. I will stick w/ my 2012 Centroid- better specs at 1/2 the cost. Best Prime bow to date.

[@Skipm1981]

I'm with you. My 2018 centergy hybrid has been hard to replace.

[@BuddyAmericafirst-nh4ms]

@@Skipm1981 Prime is so concerned, they are literally blocking Negative comments on their Facebook page.

[@kevinmartin2096]

I mean, don’t worry it’s only 1600 bare bow fucking ridiculous

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

It's definitely a lot of money, but It's priced right in between flagship aluminum bows and flagship carbon bows from PSE/Hoyt.

[@curtissmith8789]

All these bow prices are ridiculous. If you're an archery hunter this is what ya got, unfortunately.

[@kevinmartin2096]

@@curtissmith8789 exactly why I will be holding onto my Mathew’s Triax as long as possible

[@curtissmith8789]

My Bow Tech Invasion in about 10 years old. Took a buck and two doe this season, it's killing just fine. Every time I think about it's replacement, I don't pull the trigger. By the time I get all the goodies on it, I'm over 2k. I keep thinking one day but not today.

[@mtnrnnr50]

It’s not a matter of IF it fails but WHEN

[@curtissmith8789]

I wouldn't hold my breath. This isn't new technology. High performance autos, aircraft's, motorcycles, bicycles, fishing rods and golf clubs have been doing this for years. Look is the French bicycle manufacturer. Greg Lemond was winning the tour De France on their bikes constructed like this in the 80's. It's been proven that if done correctly unless you're twenty years old you may not see it in your lifetime.

[@Lawnfella]

Horrible looking. This thing would have to waay outperform other bows which it doesn’t for anyone to consider this thing

[@zonkey7938]

They just cut the bow in two half’s then stuck 4 carbon tubes, they must have been drunk when they made this