Are Elite Risers Fully Machined or Extruded?

[MeekinIt]

Just wondering if Elite Risers are fully machined or extruded.

[dch3k]

This was directly from Kevin in another thread...maybe this helps?


Elite risers are forged and then machined, the strongest type of riser that can be made, a forging is NOT a casting. No one but Martin makes cast risers anymore. Castings are a very cheap and inferior way to make a riser.

A forging is also NOT an extrusion. Which is how Bowtech makes the 82 and 101 risers they come from an extrusion. This is better than a cast riser but not as good as a forging.

[siucowboy]

For anyone wondering:

"Pouring molten alloy into pre-molded forms produces cast metal. This method results in a versatile shape that can be machined, etched or carved to yield a great variety of designs.

Forcing or drawing semi-molten metal through dies, like a chef uses a pastry bag, produces extruded shapes. Designs having linear characteristics are possible.

Forged metal is hammered, pressed or rolled into shape. A smooth, dense product results from this process"

[HunterHartley]

I didn't know they were forged. I have the GTO on order. I have alot more confidence in the riser now that I know it's forged. A forged riser is more consistent and stronger.

[siucowboy]

Yep, nice to know you have a nice dense material at that thin grip :-)

[Kanati]

I ordered a GTO without seeing or shooting one (I have shot the Envy) the more I read about the quality of the materials used I am glad I ordered it over the General I had my eye on!

[siucowboy]

I was so impressed by the synergy I'll have no problems ordering a GTO sight unseen if needed....can't wait to get my hands on it.

[Elite@Last]

i shot the 07 Synergy... that's what helped me order my GTO sight unseen... if it's half as good as that bow... i'm gonna be in hog heaven...