In this video join Sean McVeigh of Sean's Outdoor Adventures as he is taken on a full access tour of the Elite Compound bow factory of the Outdoor Group.
As a design engineer that works at a large factory, I can tell you that these guys absolutely know what they are doing. Very impressive. I'll be getting an elite for my next bow.
That’s so cool that you were able to go to the Elite factory to see the operation and meet the people. I live in upstate N.Y. 2 1/2 hours south of where the factory is. I’ve shot Elite since 2012
I used to be a bowtech guy. In 2009 I bought a gt500 and z28. I now own my gt500 and impulse 34. Elite is all I'll shoot. The ease of tuning and the feel of the bow is second to none.
Thats amazing nice to see there done in great care very well spoken by the owner of the place love the bow and the great work they put in to there bows.......
Thanks Sean and guys at the Elite factory for such a great video. As a machinist of over 30 years, I especially like the work holing fixture that lets you grip and release during the machining of the risers, so that when the stresses in the material that are released after the rough milling cycle can then be machined out during the finish milling cycle. By doing this I'am sure that those risers are spot on. (pun intended).
I recently bought an elite ritual, May 2020. I've followed your channel for a while but just recently found this episode while looking up tuning tips for this bow. This episode has cemented in my mind why I've looked forward to buying the ritual for so long. Thanks Sean. And thanks Elite.
Great to see a company so committed to quality. I have a Victory that is a few years old and still shoots great. Just placed an order for the new Echelon 37. Thanks for your time making these videos!
You are welcome, Landon. I was happy and blessed that Elite opened their doors to me and enabled me to do it. Great bows and a great company. I was impressed by them. Thanks for watching and God bless. Sean
I agree with G273 outdoors "This insight to how they are produced and the high standards to which they are held before leaving the factory, was just awesome to see and your time you took to make this video is " Thanks for the video Sean.
That was enjoyable 😉. I dont know what they are paying Corey but he needs a raise!! His people skills are next level!! Makes me want to buy ANOTHER Elite rig.
Great video Sean! I have not owned an Elite bow, but My local dealer where I bought my last couple of Mathews does sell them. I will have to shoot one soon. This insight to how they are produced and the high standards to which they are held before leaving the factory, was just awesome to see and your time you took to make this video is appreciated. Thanks again!!!
Thanks so much brother, Steve. I appreciate it and I am sure they do too. I have so many review videos to put together and so little time that it is a challenge right now. Each review has sooo many cuts and splices that it just takes forever to put together. This video was easier because there were larger segments. Anyway, thanks for watching. God bless ya
I just bought my first elite bow. It was the impulse 34. I stripped the upper and lower cam mod screw heads. I was using a new set of allen wrenches. I hope and pray this is not how my future will be shooting a elite. Great video. Thanks for sharing!!
That’s frustrating. Make sure you are not using metric Allen wrenches because they won’t fit perfectly and will result in stripping like you’ve experienced. God bless.
Just stumbled upon this video and glad i did.Its great to see quality and integrity is still part of the processes in designing and construction standards.This was a thorough look into the manufacturing process.I was hoping we would’ve at least had the opportunity to watch you test fire some of the products being promoted.Thanks for posting.
One of your best videos to date, and I have watched many of yours. I especially appreciate this tour. I did not even see this until after I recently ordered my first Elite Bow, which is a Ritual 33. As someone who was an American factory worker as a master-craftsman mechanic for many years, I love see the processes that go into making a product. I can see that I've made the right decision in purchasing an Elite. I can also see this as a possible vacation trip someday in the future.
Thank's Sean and everyone at Elite.What a great company and it's good to know the same company is making slick trick one of my favorite broadhead's.Definately one of the best factory tour's iv'e seen,thanks and God bless.
Sean's Outdoor Adventures I work in the Auto industry, we follow all the acronyms he was talking. I going to give Elite a serious look next year when in market! Thanks again shared this video on my Facebook
This is Bloody good !! Do you realize how many Thousands of people that see this ? Not just what it says above that had the decency to click thumbs up ?? but also the people that Don`t !! This Must MUST do the Company justice and a HUGE thumbs up to you Sean!! even though I have and am a Bowtech Fan, This Video will stick in my mind for my next Bow !! >> Thank You !!
I have been, and continue to be, a hardcore Hoyt fan. However, I really appreciate everything that Corey has said as I am an aircraft mechanic by trade. It is truly impressive what Elite is doing in their NY manufacturing facility, and all the changes that he has discussed will pay off for Elite Archery. I certainly do now have a greater respect for their brand.
That was a nice tour of the shop listening and watching this video made me interested in elite products I’m thinking of getting the Kure bow and the target bow too
Thanks for sharing your tour with us! I didn't realize a couple of those companies were affiliated with Elite. As a Kentucky resident, I'm sad to see those companies move. At any rate, it's was a neat introduction to their facilities! Thanks again!
Sure thing, Chip. My pleasure. Glad you liked it. I understand about the jobs moving. Not that it is any consolation, but at least they are jobs that stayed in the USA! God bless ya.
great video. interesting and cool to see a company move to NY, I am from NJ and it seems like more and more businesses are leaving these two states all the time.
I love this video.. I love my Elites and I’m a 20+ year mfg engineering and ops - I’m extremely impressed and I feel more comfortable shoot my high quality bow. I wish I could work there... US Manufacturing rocks!
Really neat video. Being new to bow hunting, it's sometimes hard for me to comprehend the cost of the equipment. This tour helps with understanding the detail and engineering that goes into it.
ABSOLUTELY A GREAT VIDEO,,,,,MY NEXT BOW WILL BE AN ELITE! I WANT TO SEE 1ST HAND WHAT THIS BOW DOES AFTER BEING A HOYT MAN FOR YEARS AND MATHEWS BEFORE THAT. THANKS FOR THE TOUR.................
Love this . Loving this company . I like the way their manufacturing looks to run smooth . Same way we did at General Motors lordstown . I m going to see what opportunities exist at that Elite plant . Man , I love shooting bows . I m currently looking for a bow tech Diamond used . So hard to find . Someone please replicate that bow ! Best bow I have ever shot and I know there’s a lot out there . I haven’t tried an elite yet .
My question is, where does the refuse go, the things or metals that are coming out of the drilled holes, as well as the liquid or water. In a slag dump or river?
You could write to them with that question. I didn’t see any rivers in the area so it’s not likely going into a river. But I’m sure they will answer if you write to them
Great video one thing I thought was as a company was a misstep is; staying in New York. I would have moved to Kentucky with way lower in corporate taxes and much easier in business. Great energy but next time you may want to have you point of sale displays filled in the front of the shop. I get that they just got back from a show so their just trying to get everything back to normal.
Thanks for watching. I'm sure there are some situations where other factors go into a decision than just business taxes which I imagine is part of what was going on in their situation. Regardless, thanks again for watching and God bless ya.
Well done. This is a great example of a safe modern factory. As a retired automotive engineer, I love to see how other industries implement the quality process. If they stay committed to the process their costs will continue to drop and their quality will continue to go up. I was disappointed that he didn't explain that the definition of quality is your ability to meet or exceed your customer's expectations. Bottom line Elite's customers will be getting better bows in the future.
Did they figure out a fix on the new omnia with the cables rubbing against the mods? I had to shim mine and I think it's fine it's definitely not rubbing but tuning it has been difficult
With their consolidation how many were able to move, how many got laid off and were they compensated/helped to get a new job, and how many new jobs were created? Always sad if consolation and streamlining effect members of the team.
Why are Elite bows Elite? Those Hass machines cost from $300,000 to $1.2 million. The foundation they set on is 20' foot of concrete and required to hold tolerances of .0001" or better @ 100 inches per minute. I worked as an inspector for a machine shop, and a proclamation of "We cut our tolerances in half" is a statement many will never understand the effort put forth to accomplish it.
I love my Ritual but they couldn't even get the threads for the front stab straight. Stab sticks out noticeably to the right.. wish my riser woulda been getting checked on that QC cart
Maaaaaan I bought the hoyt rx1 today and today is when I first watched this video....I wish i would have seen this three days ago and I would have looked to find a dealer to try out the elite bows.....I have a feeling they are great bows......
Yeah, they are really nice. I enjoyed the tour of the factory as well. They were super nice to me there. I'd have to say the best I've been treated by a company so far. Hats off to them. Thanks for watching and God bless ya.
I shoot Mathews however the Elite Answer really appealed to me. I think Elite is manufacturing a bow this year that is comparable to that bow. I’ll have to shoot one. Great video by the way I’m a new subscriber.
Yeah it was really cool to get to see. I'm grateful. Matthews is sending me a Triax, which is actually scheduled to arrive today, but they didn't invite me to their factory like Elite did, so I can't speak to the size of theirs.
This guy totally sold me on an Elite bow. Unfortunately the local rep (Vancouver, Canada) was completely useless. Kept stringing my local dealer along with a supposedly good deal on an Option 7. The rep then backed out from the deal. I ended up getting a Matthews Traverse. Doesn’t matter how good of a product you have if your customer service/support is mediocre. I doubt I will either buy or recommend an Elite bow for a long time to come.
I haven an elite but i doesnt inow that thy have lifetime waranty when you register it in the first 30 days now i never will have an lifetime waranty that make me very sad Btw its an echelon like you see the limb in the video
Sean's Outdoor Adventures impulse was a great bow , I love that tempo.... not a fast bow until it hits my draw , Option six or seven both nice , I know a lot of guys who loved elite for that reason , they would have bought a bow tech or Hoyt or Pse now split limb bow but went elite, I am not saying don’t make split limb bows all I am saying is don’t for get the guys like me who don’t trust split limb
I’ve worked for a company that went ISO 9000 and it turn a mom and pop company into a shit show. It was ridiculous. Watching this video makes me feel that this company is going down the same road.
I bought the new echelon 37 I had to send I back because of the poor workmanship on the bow .and there customers service stinks. As I have got proof if you would like to see the foto's .I would not buy a elite bow if it would be the last bow on earth.the say on the video how good the elite is what do the say many time in the video is check check check check very bow be for it leaves the factory the people who check this bow need a Labrador and a white stick.god bless you .
Thanks for the input, sure, send me the details through my website. Just send me an email on the contact page, I will reply and you can attach pictures of the bow, invoice, and other data to the email. I'd be curious to see it all. God bless you.
Ive shot elite bows the last two years.. and just thinking about that man as my boss makes me quality guaranteed I’d break his fuckin jaw and switch to Hoyt again……
LOL, sorry buddy, you'll have to do your own legwork on that one, lol, but I can certainly understand the request. As a married man I just keep on moving without looking back in those situations, lol. For me, I view life as keeping my eyes on the prize, which is heaven, and part of that for me in my state in life means diligent faithfulness to my wife and family. You'll see when you get there, lol. Good luck if you go after her.
