However, with too many, the pride factor has escalated to the level of being monotonously obnoxious and nose-in-the-air, believing and espousing that high-priced gear is a necessity for bowhunting and that anything less is used by those other people.
I deffinately have to agree with you there! Unfortunately I see it all the time.[:@] I actually enjoy watching someone come in with the old equipment , listening to the snickers , then watching the snickers turn to amazement when the guy starts shooting circles around them.
I hope you didn't take my reply to mean I was one who felt the new most expensive equipment is a must! I surely don't!
However , pertaining to the equipment I gave as scenarios for my definition of "outdated" , they do have obvious limitations when compared to new bows (not most expensive). The guys I mentioned both have 20 yard maximum limits when shooting at deer due to experiences with jumping the string. You have to admit , those older bows sound like cannons compared to new ones (not most expensive) and are much slower. They both have to aim a few inches lower than their intended target when shooting from treestands , I prefer to aim at what I expect to hit. The older equipment still gets the job done , I feel the newer equipment just reduces your limitations.
Now back to the topic , "The more expensive the bow the better"? In some of the scenarios given above , yes! Will the cheaper ones have the same end result? Yes! Will the cheaper ones have more limitations than the more expensive ones? In most cases , No!
Imo , bows cost way too much money! But , it is what it is. I made this years purchase (as I always do) based on my own personal comfort with the bow I choose. If I found one that fits my comfort zone for a few hundred bucks cheaper (dont care what name it has on the limbs) I'd be giggling all the way to the bank.
Btw , c903 you didn't answer my question.
Do you still wear a leisure suit?
