I know we covered how often do you buy a new bow with Wolf killers post "New bow every year?" But I want to know do any of you keep your older bow as a back up bow in case there is a emergencey wtih your current bow. I do because I like to have the confedence and knowledge that I can kill an animal with my backup bow because I have done it before. I still practice and shoot my older bow as well, just in case there is a unforseen accident, and I have to use it during my hunt. I have a friend that when he buys a new bow he just buys two of the same, I guess that works to if you have the money and want to. I know I have heard many stories about hunts gone bad or ruened because of bow equipment malfunction. It would suck if you were a long way from home or a pro-shop and that happened. Thats why I like a backup!