Doesn't it suck that....

[Drifterat]

Doesn't it suck that archery gear doesn't hold it's value like firearms?

[darren]

Seems like it's the tradeoff you make for rapid progress in the technology.

I was on the phone with a rep from Hoyt yesterday and one of the things he mentioned was the challenge his dealers face with leftover inventory from the previous model year, basically that such gear was "obsolete" and very difficult to move.

[syoungs]

I think its ok. I'm not a gear snob, so I run across all sorts of antiquated 2 year old bows that obviously no longer provide the proper ke to kill a  animal.

[cwuwildcat]

My 7 yo Fred Bear Instinct shoots arrows just the same as a brand new off the shelf Mathews or Hoyt.  Hit's the target every time.  I didn't pay as much for the fancy ads and the jee-wizzes, so it didn't depreciate as much, and I feel I've got my moneys worth out of it.  I bet if they stopped putting the model year on the bow, people would stop feeling 'the need' to upgrade.

[washelkhunter]

One thing ive noticed about the modern arrow slingin crowd is how much energy and money you all spend trying to one up and or out do each other. I see 2-3 year old bows going for 1/10th original price with arrows and cases. The industry has got you all chasing your tails. I too wish that translated to firearms.

[Jellymon]

Bows havent changed much in the last 5 years. You can get a two year old flagship bow for half price and its the same or better than the new model. I havent shot a 2013-14 bow that I like better than my 2012 vector turbo.

[RadSav]

Doesn't it suck that archery gear doesn't hold it's value like firearms?

That is the down side to every industry where customers are willing to over pay for a small perceived notion of technology advancement.  Once that advancement is either disproven or replaced the product then returns to the value it was probably worth to begin with.

And then long term there is the remaining lifespan issue.  A 50 year old gun still has generations of life remaining.  A 50 year old bow is 40 years past it's expected life span.

And yes!  That does suck   But it does keep guys like me in business

[RadSav]

I remember growing up and having house chores to do.  Yeah, I know, it's amazing but kids at one point in time were actually required to work a few hours each day One of my weekly chores was vacuuming.  We had an old Royal vacuum that weighed about 40 pounds.  It was my grandmothers old vacuum that was handed down to my mother who later handed it down to my oldest brother.  The belt had to be replaced about once a year, but beyond that it worked like a champ. 

These days vacuums like computers, bows, garbage disposals, most kitchen appliances, etc., etc. are build as disposable commodities.  We have laminate floors because of the dogs so we use the vacuum for only a few area rugs and getting dog  hair out of the base boards.  We've spent a small fortune on Dyson and Hoover and still need to replace them every other year.  Not sure it's a product of the American fast food/IKEA mentality or a product of a loss in pride of workmanship.  Either way society seems to accept it with hardly a glance.  I find it a little disturbing.

[xXLojackXx]

I think its ok. I'm not a gear snob, so I run across all sorts of antiquated 2 year old bows that obviously no longer provide the proper ke to kill a  animal.

I wouldn't say a gear snob, you just don't suffer from the very real and serious disorder of firearm/bow ADD  Do I need more than 1-2 bows, rifles, pistols, knives, etc? Probably not. But why not if that's what you enjoy doing. Every one has a purpose and are set up totally different.

I buy new bows for peace of mind that it hasn't been mishandled, de-strung, or dry fired by someone else.

[ICEMAN]

Doesn't it suck that archery gear doesn't hold it's value like firearms?

You are kidding, right?

I am a rifle hunter. I only wish that guys would be willing to sell me their top of the line guns a few years later at half the price of original. 

If I were to take up bow hunting, I could fill a closet with excellent gear for a fraction of the price of when it was new just a few years earlier.

You bow guys do this to yourself....such spoiled little stepchildren you are....

Just kidding guys, don't be flinging no arrows my way.... 

[deltaops]

I will be looking into buying a bow next year. I had planned on doing it this year but I decided not to. My 10 YO wants to get into Bow hunting and I think he might be ready next year. So as usual I will be looking for this years models next year for half the price. I would like to thank all the ones who like to keep up with new models to allow me to buy the older ones for dirt cheap. 

[stromdiddily]

I think its ok. I'm not a gear snob, so I run across all sorts of antiquated 2 year old bows that obviously no longer provide the proper ke to kill a  animal.

I wouldn't say a gear snob, you just don't suffer from the very real and serious disorder of firearm/bow ADD  Do I need more than 1-2 bows, rifles, pistols, knives, etc? Probably not. But why not if that's what you enjoy doing. Every one has a purpose and are set up totally different.

I buy new bows for peace of mind that it hasn't been mishandled, de-strung, or dry fired by someone else.

 

And a severe case of I.S.I.L.I.B.

I see, I like, I buy

[RadSav]

I think its ok. I'm not a gear snob, so I run across all sorts of antiquated 2 year old bows that obviously no longer provide the proper ke to kill a  animal.

I wouldn't say a gear snob, you just don't suffer from the very real and serious disorder of firearm/bow ADD  Do I need more than 1-2 bows, rifles, pistols, knives, etc? Probably not. But why not if that's what you enjoy doing. Every one has a purpose and are set up totally different.

I buy new bows for peace of mind that it hasn't been mishandled, de-strung, or dry fired by someone else.

 

And a severe case of I.S.I.L.I.B.

I see, I like, I buy

I thought it was MMTB disorder;

More
Money
Than
Brains

[Bill W]

I still have a Ben Pearson semi-recurve that I hunted with back in the 60's.