Creed vs Helim

[mrb985]

hey guys just looking for personal opinions on the two bows. I personally shoot a creed and love it but am also interested in the Helim as a second bow or a bow to have a lighter draw weight. I will be hunting with both of these bows. would it be worth it to own both? Any opinion would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[north american hunter]

My kid just bought a helim from what we read they are extremely smooth and a joy to pull back, I will post more results later.

[mrb985]

Originally Posted by north american hunter

My kid just bought a helim from what we read they are extremely smooth and a joy to pull back, I will post more results later.

Excellent, Thanks!

[brohymn2]

msg lost arrow, hes a big fan of the helim I believe

[RayM77]

I have a helim and it's been awesome. I would highly recommend it.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

brohymn2 is correct I am a big Fan of the HeliM...My most favorite bow of all time...She is like the Reezen...My most favorite to date before the HeliM...the HeliM like a scaled down Reezen with the addition of the Reverse Assist roller guard and draw stop...

I also owned a Creed but wasnt fond of the draw and slam into the back wall IMHO...

The HeliM is lighter, Faster and A little less cost..

Both great bows and you cant go wrong with both, I wouldnt hesitate to get the HeliM as a back up...watch it thou she make make the Creed the back up...lol

JMHO
Neil

[mrb985]

Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow

brohymn2 is correct I am a big Fan of the HeliM...My most favorite bow of all time...She is like the Reezen...My most favorite to date before the HeliM...the HeliM like a scaled down Reezen with the addition of the Reverse Assist roller guard and draw stop...

I also owned a Creed but wasnt fond of the draw and slam into the back wall IMHO...

The HeliM is lighter, Faster and A little less cost..

Both great bows and you cant go wrong with both, I wouldnt hesitate to get the HeliM as a back up...watch it thou she make make the Creed the back up...lol

JMHO
Neil

That's what I am afraid of... lol

[3blade]

Shot both last year. Thoughts:

The creed has a funky "bump" in the draw cycle, huge increase in effort just before you get to full draw. Totally messed up my form. Really jumpy, didn't take well to different body positions, not forgiving enough for hunting. Seemed louder too, but that's my perception, no real testing. IMO, fail.

At first I didn't like the helim either, then changed out the draw stops. I can't remember if it was the wider ones or the narrower ones, but it made a huge difference. One feels jumpy, the other is just about perfect. Not quite as smooth as my dxt, but best of the current crop, wouldn't hesitate if I needed a new bow in a hurry.

Fwiw a longtime bowhunting buddy wanted a new bow last year, shot everything he could get his hands on. Bought a used dxt. I'd probably do the same.

[mrb985]

Originally Posted by 3blade

Shot both last year. Thoughts:

The creed has a funky "bump" in the draw cycle, huge increase in effort just before you get to full draw. Totally messed up my form. Really jumpy, didn't take well to different body positions, not forgiving enough for hunting. Seemed louder too, but that's my perception, no real testing. IMO, fail.

At first I didn't like the helim either, then changed out the draw stops. I can't remember if it was the wider ones or the narrower ones, but it made a huge difference. One feels jumpy, the other is just about perfect. Not quite as smooth as my dxt, but best of the current crop, wouldn't hesitate if I needed a new bow in a hurry.

Fwiw a longtime bowhunting buddy wanted a new bow last year, shot everything he could get his hands on. Bought a used dxt. I'd probably do the same.

Hmmmm interesting, I deff agree with the increase in effort when your almost at full draw. What weight was your draw set to?

[3blade]

Originally Posted by mrb985

Hmmmm interesting, I deff agree with the increase in effort when your almost at full draw. What weight was your draw set to?

60 lb bows all around, limb bolts all the way down then back 1/4 turn. That's how the shop tech set em up, supposed to reduce noise. 28.5 in draw.

[mrb985]

yeah, mines 60 lb 27 in draw.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by 3blade

60 lb bows all around, limb bolts all the way down then back 1/4 turn. That's how the shop tech set em up, supposed to reduce noise. 28.5 in draw.

We max the bow out ..hand snug...than back off 1/8 - 1/4 turn just as insurance against limb bolt seizure...it gives us room to work with the bolt...
there is no reason one can not shoot any bow snug maxed out or down...

however the 1/4 turn is a safety measure, I have seen bows cranked max hard...and seized...no fun getting them loose...can end up with stripped limb bolts or very worst stripped riser insert...

My comfort zone on shooting a bow comfortably is 64-65 Lbs ...so I order in 65 LB hand snug max...back out 1/8...tuned the bow will be in 65-66 lb range...as string settles 64 lb...retune back to 65...backed out 1/8


Neil

[RoscoeP]

If I had to choose between those two bows I would get the Helium, I just like the look better. Cheers

[RPB]

oNCE U SHOOT THE HELIUM IT WILL BE YOUR 1ST BOW

[RPB]

I shoot a left handed H

[70chevy]

Originally Posted by RPB

oNCE U SHOOT THE HELIUM IT WILL BE YOUR 1ST BOW

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