Hoyt Excel Recurve Riser

Got the riser fitted with a pair of TT 40# medium carbon/wood core limbs today. After setup and shooting a couple hours it was tested against the Das Dalaa bow. The Dalaa was pulling 2# more at my 30.5" draw. With a 294 grain arrow both clocked 212 fps. The Hoyat TT combo was half the cost. I did find this combo a little light and the grip was high so you may wont to order a lower style grip?

(Posted on 5/10/13)

I just received my 21" Excel riser in Blackout paired up with Medium 40# TT Black Max carbon limbs. The combination is smooth, fast, and quiet, even without silencing accessories. Looks great, too.

The folks at Lancaster really read my mind. They knew I was configuring a traditional setup based on my order; so they installed a free, custom-radiused rug rest on the shelf and a pressure plate over the plunger hole with a bit of a bulge to put the arrow right past center-shot. All without me even having to ask! They also included a free Flemish Twist string that was pre-nocked in exactly the right spot. That’s what I call customer service!

The reason I rated the quality of the riser as a 4 was because one of the grip bolt holes stripped when I removed the bolt to install the wooden Hoyt Ortho Grip. I had to re-tap it to get the bolt back in. The other one was fine, however.

I’m really enjoying shooting this rig. I did a lot of research and shot a lot of bows before I decided on this setup. The riser is a great foundation. And since it’s ILF, I can easily move-up to heavier limbs for distance. I also got a set of Medium TT Glass/Wood limbs in 35# to work on my form and for short-range practice. That’s flexibility.

(Posted on 3/5/13)

Of all the different bows I have shot over the last several years, my 21" Excel riser paired up with TT Black Max limbs is probably my favorite set-up. I have the black-out finish on my riser which not only looks great , but Is also very durable and is excellent for hunting. I draw just over 30.5" and the riser with medium or long limbs are about as smooth as any bow I have shot. I was worried about ILF-style bows being noisy-but have found this combination to be as quiet as any other recurve I have owned. Other aspects of the bow I like: small, narrow grip which I like; center-shot which makes tuning arrows easy; adjustable tiller; and incredible low price. Oddly, I feel this is 'the bow' for me, even though it is one of the least expensive outfits I have owned.

(Posted on 2/12/13)

Hoyt quality at affordable price. Perfect for a start up quality bow.

(Posted on 11/30/12)

Great buy low hand shock not to heave and very sturdy build

(Posted on 8/27/12)

I have had several ILF risers and may of which costs much more. I just keep going back to my 21 inch Hoyt Excel. It is hard to beat this riser. This with a set of TT BM limbs and you have a great hunting/target bow. The grip is great but I ended up getting a GMX diamondwood grip. It has the same contour of the Excel grip but it is wood and it looks better.

(Posted on 8/2/12)

Ordered the 21 inch excel in black out with medium wood/glass black max limbs in 55 pounds to be my primary hunting bow. The riser handles the heavier limbs just fine. Mine liked a brace height of 8 1/2 inches and two string leeches.

(Posted on 7/6/12)

This machined aluminum riser is quite impressive for the price. It shows good workmanship and has a quality appearance. It feels great in my hand as I love the small diameter grip. It's shape allows me to shoot with a relaxed grip and I have no fear of torquing or of dropping the bow. I have the Black Max wood and fiberglass limbs in 45# mounted to this bow and this makes for a great combination. It is a fantastic set up, shoots great and cannot be beat for the price. At my draw of 28 1/2 inches, a 2117 aluminum arrow 30 inches long (weights about 580 grains) will shoot 174 fps. I plan on getting a set of Black Max carbon, wood and fiberglass limbs in 50# for this coming hunting season. Unless you have to have an all wood and glass custom bow that costs much more, this combo is the way to go.

(Posted on 6/6/12)

excellent shooter even off the shelf I use chair pads .... great shooter...

(Posted on 3/20/12)

great price great riser especially for kids just getting started but who want quality without the steep price

(Posted on 3/11/12)

This is an excellent riser and a very low price. I especailly like the 21" version. This length works well for my 3D shooting and is not too long to use for hunting. I wish I had not waited so long to try one.

(Posted on 3/6/12)

I got this riser for my Granddaughter. I had a body shop strip and paint it in her favorite school color. It definitely is a good value for the money and a quality riser. I'm using it with loaner limbs while I wait (2 months so far) for the limbs I ordered at the same time to arrive. It is very quiet while shooting and is very easy for my granddaughter to handle.

(Posted on 3/2/12)

recieved this riser with a set of Trad Tech Black Max wood\glass limbs and its one of the smoothest shooting bows that i have shot. thank you !

(Posted on 12/10/11)

Purchased a 21" Excel riser and John added Trad Tech Black Max limbs in the weight I desired. He really worked hard to set it up just as I desired it to be....and he succeeded. I have compounds and one piece recurves and longbow, but I do believe this has become my new favorite. This has the longest length of any of them at 66" ("long" limbs on 21" riser) and is a very smooth shooting bow. While it is cut past center, John set it up with nice appearing stiff felt - shaped appropriately - to create an off the shelf shooting platform which - at 43# - will shoot my 1916 and 2013 arrows with precision. He added adjustable nock points on the string, and all arrows shot true with no further adjustment.
I am very satisfied with the bow, consider it a valuable purchase and would highly recommend it to all. The service at Lancaster has been excellent. Thank you, John!

(Posted on 10/24/11)

One sweet little recurve. I would recommend this riser. I fell in love with it on my very first shot! : ) ~~~ LisaG

(Posted on 8/26/11)