Post by: croix on November 19, 2008, 10:01:07 AM
I've read quite a bit and done a lot of research, so I know better than to ask "which bow should I get". What I am looking for is a bow shop that has a good variety of bows that I can shoot and decide which one feels right for me.
I live on the west side (kitsap county) but will make the drive for the right shop. I would like to stay on this side of the Cascades if I can help it.
Thanks.
Post by: alecvg on November 19, 2008, 10:06:02 AM
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Post by: Happy Gilmore on November 19, 2008, 12:23:42 PM
knockpoint in shoreline-
both shops have been good to me for repairs....
Check on ebay....got my Mathews set up for a little over $300 for a year old Legacy. Some people switch bows so often they will take a $400 dollar hit re-selling a bow.....
Post by: EastWaViking on November 19, 2008, 12:25:28 PM
Check on ebay..... Some people switch bows so often they will take a $400 dollar hit re-selling a bow.....
Yep! Got my year old bowtech on ebay for half the price!!!!
Post by: croix on November 19, 2008, 12:29:22 PM
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Post by: bucklucky on November 19, 2008, 01:52:52 PM
Chehalis (a bit of a drive) Lucky Shot archery. Ted and Lonnie will take the time and effort to set you up right, and they have a beautiful range. David
They carry Bowtech and Mathews also, along with a few other brands.
Post by: wackmaster on November 19, 2008, 05:48:42 PM
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Post by: bullcanyon on November 20, 2008, 05:20:25 AM
Have fun
Kris
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on November 20, 2008, 01:12:39 PM
Post by: croix on November 20, 2008, 02:08:56 PM
I saw Spokane Valley and nearly dismissed it due to distance, but I've had too much good advice here to let any of it go. I've gotta say, based on what I saw on their website it may be worth the trip. Turns out a flight from Seatac to Spokane is only $50 (and that particular airline is on time a full %30 of the time). Then all I would need is someone local willing to pick me up and endure the torture of spending the day at SVA.
On the website they list virtually every bow brand available but they are really just links to the man. web sites. Does SVA actually carry all of those brands?
Post by: Wenatcheejay on November 20, 2008, 08:15:22 PM
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Post by: General Disarray on December 01, 2008, 06:44:37 AM
If you're going to spend the time and travel to different pro-shops, shoot their demo bows and work them for all their knowledge, why not spend your money with the one who earns your business? Don't go onto Craigslist or Ebay and buy a bow identical to the one the pro shop was going to sell you just so you can save the money. There's many other reasons to avoid a used bow unless you can physically look at it before handing over your money.
I know buddies that have dry fired their bows only to rebuild them(new strings, cables, cams and limbs) and dump them on the internet.
This is probably the most important reason to stick with a pro shop. This is your first bow, buying one online and trying to figure out how to tune it, set it up and get it shooting isn't easy. Do you think a pro shop is going to treat you like a valued customer when you show up with a bow after demo'ing all their stuff and buying elsewhere? You're paying extra for that new bow because it comes with SERVICE!!! and good service in an archery shop is dang near priceless!
Post by: croix on December 01, 2008, 07:09:30 AM
You make an excellent point, and since I started this thread I have pretty much reached the same conclusion. It originally seemed to me that I could find a virtually new bow on EB or CL and save some coin, but after talking to others it appears to be a crap shoot on whether or not I actually get a good deal.
I don't make enough money to drop that kind of cash on a crap shoot. I'm certain that I will end up buying my bow from a pro-shop. I may take a chance on some of the accessories but only a NEW bow from a reputable shop will give me piece of mind that my money was well spent.
Thank you all for your input. As always, this site has been a great help. I will let you know what I end up with (and which shop I get it from).
Post by: Charlie on December 01, 2008, 07:45:04 AM
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