Post by: Solohunter84 on November 29, 2013, 09:49:16 PM
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Post by: Solohunter84 on November 29, 2013, 10:09:43 PM
Post by: ShirtGuy77 on December 09, 2013, 12:55:55 PM
In my case, I could have gone all "sexy" and bought the baddest bow on the planet, and paid a hefty price. But the way I look at it, I didn't know what I didn't know. I probably wouldn't be able to appreciate some of the benefits in higher quality bows (sometimes it can be a higher price only) to understand what I was looking at. I decided not to buy for the name, but rather what felt good, and was a bow I could learn on. I'd rather learn on something a little cheaper, than buy a really expensive bow. I didn't feel I would be able to appreciate the difference, so I decided just to learn on my own with what felt good.
That said, I was very happy with the package I got on my Martin bow, and in fact just ordered one for my bro for christmas. Went to The Nock Point and was very happy with my experience. Being a newb, I was happy I wasn't talked into something more expensive way outside my experience. FWIW
Good luck, and enjoy....So glad I picked up a bow.
Post by: Solohunter84 on December 09, 2013, 10:00:10 PM
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Post by: RadSav on December 09, 2013, 10:28:08 PM
Post by: stromdiddily on December 10, 2013, 03:49:21 PM
I think you have the right idea. I try to get new archers to think of buying a bow as if they were a teenager looking to buy their first car. No sense in buying an $80,000 German sports car until you learn how to drive. I'd like to see more guys get into a good solid bow with a reputable company at a good price where they can afford to learn how to shoot. You always want to have a good backup bow anyway. Then once you get comfortable with it and begin to know what features you like and dislike then get out there and drop the change for what you know you want. Then you can burn the tires off and make it do what German sports cars were built for without being an accident waiting to happen.
Couldn't agree more. Did a bunch of research and ended up with the Bear Mauler rth package for my first. Did everything I asked of it and went 4 for 4 on dropping whitetails. Awesome bow for the price, not sure if they still sell them though.
Post by: RadSav on December 10, 2013, 04:31:15 PM
Couldn't agree more. Did a bunch of research and ended up with the Bear Mauler rth package for my first. Did everything I asked of it and went 4 for 4 on dropping whitetails. Awesome bow for the price, not sure if they still sell them though.
The Mauler was one heck of a bow for the money. Had a very good grip! I actually think they gave up on it a little too early. But their design technology was changing fast and the newer string suppressors are a real improvement. Todays replacement would be the Domain. A great bow in it's own right. For just a little more the Method gives those wanting a hybrid cam of the same bow model. Bears Hybrid cams are "Top of the Class" in my book. Have to go Binary Overdrive and $900 to get much better.
Post by: DoubleJ on December 10, 2013, 06:08:13 PM
I think you have the right idea. I try to get new archers to think of buying a bow as if they were a teenager looking to buy their first car. No sense in buying an $80,000 German sports car until you learn how to drive. I'd like to see more guys get into a good solid bow with a reputable company at a good price where they can afford to learn how to shoot. You always want to have a good backup bow anyway. Then once you get comfortable with it and begin to know what features you like and dislike then get out there and drop the change for what you know you want. Then you can burn the tires off and make it do what German sports cars were built for without being an accident waiting to happen.
Kind of like high school girlfriends. My dad called them "practice girls" :chuckle:
Post by: RadSav on December 10, 2013, 06:23:51 PM
Kind of like high school girlfriends. My dad called them "practice girls" :chuckle:
Your dad is into high school girls :yike:
Post by: DoubleJ on December 10, 2013, 06:33:32 PM
Kind of like high school girlfriends. My dad called them "practice girls" :chuckle:
Your dad is into high school girls :yike:
He told me that when I was in high school. He always told me "You are not in love with the girl you date in high school. Those are practice girls. use them to get better." wise words as always from dad
Post by: troyspinetar on December 14, 2013, 07:33:45 AM
Post by: b0w_bender on December 28, 2013, 11:57:07 AM
Since this is a Washington forum and you are likely a Washington resident may I suggest Martin Archery bows. They have almost no plastic incorporated in their bows making them ultra durable and the factory is located in Walla Wall so any parts required are typically overnight shipping. They have traditionally offered fantastic customer support and warrantee service.
Having made my Martin pitch I will say that any of the top vendors make a quality bow so don't get too wrapped up in the manufacturer hype. They're all good. Martin, Hoyt, PSE, Masthews, G5, Dartin, Bear, Elite...
Post by: earlmarne on December 28, 2013, 12:05:27 PM
i just so happen to be selling mine.
pm me if interested.its bare bow as it sits but i could probably get it set up with some stuff layin around.