8. CUSTOM SHOOTING SYSTEMS
This company offers unlimited options, allowing you virtually to custom-build your own bow. The short, fast Swamp-master Pro is a bowhunter's bow. You can choose from three cam systems, including the new OS3 Trinary Cam. Lengths available are 30", 32", and 34". Brace heights range from 6.5"- 7.5", and speeds run from 295-318 fps.

Another option is the Encore Elite, a longer bow with brace heights from 7.5" - 8.5". All of CSS's cam systems are available on this bow, and it comes in draw lengths up to 34". All CSS bows come with Vapor Trail Strings and a complete TUNERZ vibration-dampening package.

9. DARTON ARCHERY
This company, which developed the highly popular "hybrid" cam system, now has engineered the next step in two-cam design, a 2 1/2 cam called the CPS Hybrid G2 Cam System. This new design is said to bring true twin-cam performance to a hybrid cam while eliminating the timing, letoff, and synchronization problems inherent in two-cam systems.

The fastest of the Darton Pro Series bows is the 34.5" PRO3000. Its low 6.25" brace height contributes to a speed rating of 333 fps. The PRO2000 is the same length. With a brace height of 7.25", it's still capable of 320 fps. The PRO 4000 is 37" long. The 39.25" PRO5000 is available in draw lengths up to 33.5". My 6'9" son, Jared, could shoot that bow!

Darton's Assault Series bows also feature the new G2 Cam System. The 31" AS300, with a brace height of 7", produces speeds of 326 fps. The AS400 measures 34.5" in length, the ultra-short AS100 27.75". All of these Darton bows are equipped with the LimbLok limb bolt locking system.

10. DIAMOND ARCHERY
The Black Ice is the premier bow at Diamond Archery, and for good reason. The new 4" Black Ice Pinnacle Cam is fast and allows you to custom tune the valley. The 53-degree, beyond-parallel limbs provide the energy that translates into 309 - 317 fps in a bow that's just under 32" long. A bonus is a mass weight of only 3.6 lbs.

The Liberty and the Justice migrated in from BowTech's line and are destined to remain popular options, both powered by the Enhanced Freedom Cams. The Triumph and Rapture are both 31.5" long with brace heights of 6.75" and 8", respectively. Finally, the Edge and the Cutter offer options for the novice and the youngster. All Diamond bows are available with accessory packages.

11. EVOTEK
One of the newest bow companies in this year's review, Evotek started manufacturing bows in 2006. The Pro Series comprises the Impact 31", the Stalker 34", and the Evolution 37", all equipped with Evotek's smooth Lightning Solo Cam System and extra-wide-tracked idler wheel. All three have brace heights of 7.37" and arrow speeds from 300 - 319 fps. All come equipped with Sims Limbsavers, String Leeches, and Teflon cable slide.

The Evotek line also includes the American Hunter and two youth bows, the Ridgeline and the Lil' Hunter, with infinite draw length.

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