⁠Hoyt Carbon Defiant

Hoyt builds carbon bows that are stylish, well-built, and perform great. For 2017, Hoyt offers three versions of its Carbon Defiant, including the 31-inch axle-to-axle base model that is the subject of this test.

Hoyt’s carbon bow line features lightweight risers built with O-Tec Technology, which forms the Hollow Carbon Tube. Hoyt’s Helical Flex Tune Carbon has a high strength-to-weight ratio as well as noise- and vibration-dampening characteristics.

Carbon Defiant Hoyt

This lightweight construction is the key to the Carbon Defiant’s advertised weight of only 3.6 pounds. Three main tubes weave their way back and forth, twisting and changing shape to create the riser. Two of the tubes make up the standard riser design, while the third swings behind the handle to give the bow that signature Hoyt look and channel vibration away from the main body of the bow, the grip and the shooter’s hand. O-Tec makes it possible to flow, flatten and twist the tubes to create strength and rigidity at critical areas along the riser.

⁠Hoyt Carbon Defiant specs

• Brace Height: 7″
• Ata Length: 31″
• Draw Length: 24-30″
• Draw Weight: 30-80 Ibs
• IBO Speed: 331 FPS
• Mass Weight: 3.6 lbs
• Let-off: 80%