I own/use a PSE Buckmaster. Bought it used for about $200Cnd about 4 years ago. Dropped a few deer with it. I will be using it this year as well. Maybe invest in something newer next year.

there is no doubt in my mind that new equipment makes you shoot better. not because its new but if i went out and spent 1000$ on a new rig im gonna shoot the wheels right off of it.a new bow will bring new interest and more practice means tighter groups. they do shoot alot flatter wich will make you not even flintch about taking a 35yard broadside shot at a deer.. they are better in that respect

I still use my vintage 1996 Proline Mountain Bow. I've taken many deer with it.

I had a PSE Baby G When they first came out but didn't like it and sold it.

I know what you mean about getting that itch for something new. I've been looking at new bows too but I am having a hard time trying to justify that kind of money.

I haven't shot any of the new bows and I'm afraid if I do I'll want one even more. Things are kinda tight right now, so I'll be putting the idea of a new bow, on the back shelf for now. By the time I'm ready to buy, there'll be even new models out with later and even greater advances.

Shooting the new bows is what hooked me. They are just superior to the older bow I have. So smooth and fast! I love the trykon, switchback, and tribute. Especially the tribute

You don't mean this little toy do you?????
http://libertyarchery.com/

I gotta agree with David. I love the feel of the darton maverick and it's a sweet shooter.I bought a used Bowtech patriot 2 years ago and let my son shoot it.I'm gonna make myself shoot the patriot this year,it is a little faster but I think I prefer the cam and a 1/2 draw cycle and feel.dartons are highly under rated.But guess who has the patent on the cam and 1/2 and the binary cam

I had a high country supreme "back in the day" that was a speed demon for it's time.Killed aton of deer with it.


CB

Does anybody know how old a wooden(yes wooden) compound bow would be. I believe it is by martin. My dad has one and was just wondering

THanks david
im pretty sure thats the bow hes talkin about. Is there any other company besides liberty making bows like this?

Granted I didn't read all the replies, so what I've got to say may have already been mentioned somewhere along the lines.

Your question, are the $1000 bows (fully rigged) worth it? Simply put, yes. As you've noticed, we've come a long way in just the last few years as far as technological improvements go. Compared to the bows of yester-year, we're a very spoiled group of hunters. Are they worth the money? Absolutely.

Now, as to which company to go with and which models to check out. The best advice anyone can give you is to just bite the bullet and go to a pro shop and try as many different bows out as you can. I've mentioned it in several threads recently, but as far as manufacturers and their products go these days, its all personal preference. Bowtech, Mathews, Hoyt, Martin, Darton, PSE, High Country... They all make great equipment and I would be more than happy to own a bow from any of those companies. I shoot a Martin right now because at the time I bought it, it fit in my price range and felt the best to me. You need to just go try out some bows in your price range and go with what feels best to you.

Maybe he's talking about the"Bladerunner ISO-Force"? Ithas a 26" A2A