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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: Fishhunt223 on September 02, 2009, 06:18:42 PM

Title: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: Fishhunt223 on September 02, 2009, 06:18:42 PM: I saw this in an ad and am wondering if it would be a good buy. I have never shot a compound before so I just want something to learn with and see if I even like archery or not. Probably wont be hunting with it just want to get a feel for it. Its only $35, what do you guys think?

Compound Bow. This bow manufacture is no longer in business so I guess you could say it is a collectors item. The original manufacturer was from Neenah, WI.
This is a right handed dexterity bow with a draw length of 30in and draw weight of 60-65#. This bow is very reliable and has taken many a creature to the grave.
Asking $35 obo.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi772.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy8%2Fvater06%2FIMG_0019.jpg&hash=32defc4a432e032da8ef824787456ffac38baa1d)
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: DeKuma on September 02, 2009, 06:28:45 PM: You could get a good bow that you can hunt with for years to come for more money. I would be pretty leary of a bow as old as the design of that one shows.........
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: colockumelk on September 03, 2009, 11:00:32 AM: I would save up some more money and buy a bow no older than 3 years old. That bow is ancient. Do not buy that bow.
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: Intruder on September 03, 2009, 03:16:27 PM: Offer em 10 bucks and hang it on your wall.
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: mossback91 on September 03, 2009, 03:33:00 PM: give me that guys number I want that thing
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: Fishhunt223 on September 03, 2009, 05:57:03 PM: Thanks guys. Are there any inexpensive brands of bows out there that are alright? I dont have a problem with spending money to get quality things but I have never even shot one so I dont want to get into the big money stuff and then not like it. I dont know if the misses would appreciate that. :dunno:

Quote from: mossback91 on September 03, 2009, 03:33:00 PM
give me that guys number I want that thing
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/spo/1355704591.html
There ya go.
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: grousetracker on September 03, 2009, 05:59:41 PM: i shot a bow very similar to that years ago. if that bow was good enough then ,it is good enough today. just inspect it for cracks in limbs or other damage. if you want it and it will fit you, buy it. enjoy.
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: Kain on September 04, 2009, 09:09:48 AM: Quote from: Fishhunt223 on September 03, 2009, 05:57:03 PM
Thanks guys. Are there any inexpensive brands of bows out there that are alright? I dont have a problem with spending money to get quality things but I have never even shot one so I dont want to get into the big money stuff and then not like it. I dont know if the misses would appreciate that. :dunno:

I would go to your local bow shop. Most will let you shoot the bows and give you a crash course on bows, shooting techniques and bow safety. The shop near me has plenty of used bows for sale also. I have never felt pressured by an archery shop to buy anything (except for Sportsmans Warehouse). Old bows can be dangerous depending on how they have been treated.
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: Old Dog on September 05, 2009, 07:48:45 AM: Those older wood limbed bows often have lost poundage because the wood has become fatigued. I'd look for something newer.
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: CoryTDF on September 05, 2009, 07:56:08 AM: Two words for you "Carp Bow" other than that i would let the guy keep. it is best suited for an archeology class, that bow is a fossil.
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: Ray on September 05, 2009, 08:00:13 AM: I don't know. The wood limbs might be just fine. Contrary to previous posts. Especially if they are laminated with fiberglass. The issue I would be most concerned with is maintenance. As in - if something breaks like those wheels. I guess at that price who cares though?

If it shoots straight it's worth that cash. Offer him 25 bucks and take it. If you want it...
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: Fishhunt223 on September 05, 2009, 08:26:04 AM: Thanks guys. The bow was sold to someone else. What is the consensus on browning bows? Or how about proline?
Title: Re: Cheetah compound bow
Post by: xXx Archery on September 07, 2009, 06:51:13 PM: I would go with the Browning