WHy doesnt anyone ever talk about.....
 

why doesnt anyone ever talk about Parker bows these are also great bow and i dont think ive heard one person say anything about them

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Never shot one so that is why I don't talk about them. Thats my reason.

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my son has a Parker Buck Hunter and it is a really solid bow in my opinion. So far we have been very satisfied with its performance. Ours came set up in a kit with a Trophy ridge 3 pin w/LED, a drop zone rest, quiver, and balance.........we are happy........got it all for around $370.00 at Dicks.........Bow has surprised me with its speed and son loves it.......good luck

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Not that many people know about Parker, since they are a small bow company. Problem is after you buy one, and then down the road comes time to sell it. The re-sale is going to kill you. Personally, I'd stick with a "big name" bow company, because when it come time to sell/trade, your not going to loose as much!! Just a tip.

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My pro shop USED to sell them. He no longer does because of what he calls "Quality issued." I have seen 2 brought into the shop with busted limbs.

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i wasnt interested in buying one i was just wonering...whatsw resale on browning

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I previously shot a Parker Huntermag and it was a great bow. I now shoot a Parker Phoenix 36 and it is also a great bow. I agree, the resale on Parkers isn't the best. However, why would you buy a bow that you plan on selling. If taken care of, my bow purchases like my guns are lifelong purchases. If anything, I would just buy another bow to have another one, not replace one.
Nate

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my brother has a Parker Premier Mag, it is a really really nice bow in my opinion. We both have been very impressed with the speed, my brother shoots it a lot and and hasnt had any problems with it. I have a Matthews and dont really see any advantages. Around this area most every sport shop sells parkerssoto me they are a well known company, i am sure it is different in other areas.

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I will tell you that they are one of the most supportive companies I have ever dealt with. I had some initial problems with my phoenix wearing through cables rather quickly. Parker simply replaced the bow with a brand new one, even though I bought the bow used and am not technically covered by their warranty as a second owner. That's a company that has my business and my respect.
Nate

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i shot a couple of the cheaper models at gander mountain, nice bow but for me a soild back wall was priority 1 and the parkers didnt have it. the more expensive ones might but the ones i shot (not over $450) were very squishy and could be stretched an extra 1/2 inch.

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Parker I have heard is a good bow. Someone also told me they use the same or similar cam as Mathews. The only reason I am not fond of them is a local owner gets irrate with Mathews users, so I said I don't need that!

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But I have been told, that you can get a Parker, fully outfitted for about the same price as a Mathews bare!

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Nothing wrong w/ Parker in my book. I shot two;the HunterMag and the PremierMag for awhile w/ no problems. My little sis shoots the Parker Challenger that my brother passed down to her. Great little shooter!!

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NICE MID RANGE BOWS. MY FRIEND HAS NO COMPLANTS.

JLMOOR1956 THANKS FOR SERVING

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no need to thank me, proud to defend us all!

And I think if the Mathews ever goes kaput i might look at a parker too......

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anyone know how resale is on Browning Bows

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the resale isn't as good because they don't cost as much to begin with

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Well I guess it is like the man told me a long, long time ago about cars. If the engine runs it's worth a $100.00. Guess the same for bows, guns. Certain ones will always command a top price. Others are just used bows, and if it slings arrows, it is worth a $100.00. So it may have value and you know what you paid for any bow, but even with Mathews, again like new cars, the next year there is a new model to take last year place, so the value of the one you bought lost $$$. So say I will be selling an old York Bow when I get back home, never used, but it is old, if I get $100.00 I will be happy but don't even expect that.

Guess I would look at it this with with Parker or mid-range. Buy it new, use it, kill deer and then if you sell it, take what you can get. Me though, it is like cars again, I will drive them till they wont drive no more and then get a new one.......... so with my Mathews I will use it till it falls apart or till the God Lord calls me yonder........ it works, it kills deer, and I am told it is quieter then the new cars, I mean Mathews coming off the line, so why sell it? :D[8D]

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In the last week I had Parker put the new Phoenix cam on my 2005 Phoenix 36. This new cam has roller bearings instead of bushings and they also did some cool machine cut outs that look really good on the cam and idler wheel. They also recut the groove for the cables this year and the cable wear is pretty much gone as far as I can tell. This upgrade has easily doubled the quality of the bow. I recently put one of Gibblet's sets on this bow and it is absolutely a dream to shoot now.
Nate

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super sweeet nater and i'm glad to hear it. now get back to keeping them kids in line.