Hoyt Ruckus Review
By: Jenna Heil
Whale-Tales Archery Prostaff
Getting involved in archery can be a fun and exciting way to enjoy time with family and friends. What is more exciting is when you get to pick out your first bow.
I will never forget the day I got my Hoyt Ruckus. My dad said “I could not get the smile off my face” I was so excited. I see the same reaction time after time at Whale-Tales when kids are being able to pick out there first bow package. Every time I see it, it brings back memories for me! I get the same feeling all over again.
This is one of the reasons “I love archery.”
There are a lot of different bows out there, with a lot of price points. You need to choose the one that fits right for you.
I chose the Hoyt Ruckus, and never looked back. Why I like it is…
- It is a light bow for young archers
- It has a lot of adjustments so you can grow with the bow
- It balances in my hand perfectly
- It has a great feel when you shoot it
- The draw is very smooth with the versa cams
- There is little vibration when you shoot your arrow
Here is what the Hoyt Ruckus is all about:
- Limb: YZ50
- Axle-to axle: 29 ¾
- Brace height: 6 ¾
- Draw weight:10-40#, 20-50#
- Mass weight: 2.8 pounds
- Eccentric options & draw lengths: Versa-flex, 18-28”, 281 FPS
I have won a lot of 3-D tournaments and took second place at state and sectionals shooting this bow. So we know this bow preforms well for kids. “After all it is a Hoyt.”
If anyone is looking to get into archery or looking for a new bow setup, I would be happy to help get you pointed in the right direction from a young archer’s perspective. You can email me at: heijen@kmsd.edu. You can also stop in at Whale-Tales, in Dousman and say you’ve read my articles here in, On Wisconsin Outdoors. They would also be happy to help.
I also help teach a kids league every Saturday morning in the winter at Whale-Tales. This session is ending soon and we will be starting a summer session June 13 at 1:00 for 8 weeks! So if you’re interested we’ve love to see you there!
Always remember archery is a sport that takes lots of practice. So get out there and “shoot your way to bullsyes!”