Why do you buy a new bow?
 

What motivates you to buy a new bow?

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

I would have to say for the newer technology. Granted I just got my first bow recently and I got it used (Bear Whitetail Legend) but when I get another it will be for the newer technology.
Brandon

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

Have not purchased a new one in about 7 years. My Hoyt Magnatech Intruder still works fine, but I'd love to have a new Trykon or BowTech. Guess I'll have to think about saving up some money.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

Why do women buy 10 pairs of black pumps when one will suffice? I'm thinking about a new Fred Bear Instinct, I don't need it, the Martin Jag I have is killing deer fine....but I would like to build something up and tweek it and play with it and stroke it and gaze at it......just part of the hobby and past time.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

There wasn't an option for me: Because someone steals your other one... :eek:[:-][:@]

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

For all the reasons above but for the first time in a long time I have 2 different bows that I don't see myself getting rid of for quite some time. I like the Apex 7's that much and will keep the 70lb'er for 3D next season, and the 56lb'er for indoors, field archery, and FITA. I will sell the XT though after hunting season is over and will get another hunting bow for next year. I will have to see what Darton and Mathews comes out with and compare them to decide what I want.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

Most of the time, it's just because I want to, or I see something in a new model that impresses me or I like. I usually only get a new compound about every 4 years or so. I get a new recurve much more often than that.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

I am going to set up a "New Bow Savings Account"...put away 50 bucks a month, and in 1 1/2 years you have almost a grand for a new bow.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

To keep up with Rob/PABowyer; actually it is for the latest and greatest in technology. HCH

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

Because I needed something that fit me better than the old bow.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

My old bow killed too many critters and had to be retired.:D

Actually, I shot a friends 'brand x' bow a couple years ago and fell in love with it. My old bow was longer and weighed a ton. One day the wife asked if I wanted a new bow, and knowing that it makes her happy when she buys me a nice gift, I said sure.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

I'll replace my bow only when the one I'm using is damaged to a point where it can't be repaired. My last hunting bow, an Oregon, lasted 15 years before one limb began to delaminate. Had Oregon Bow Co.not folded, I would still be shooting the same bow. A good reason to buy a bowwitha lifetime warranty from a manufacturer that will still be in businessshouldyou have problems.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

Where's the button for "Cuz The Mods Pushed it so hard I felt compelled to be with the in Crowd"! I type this as I sit in my engima underwear.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

I haven't bought a new bow in the last two years...I really like my Mathews Outback. I probably would get a new to keep up with the new technologies.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

I put to keep up with technology. My old bow was loud, heavy, slow, and not exactly pretty, but it killed deer just fine. A beginner bow that I bought 8 years ago for around $300.
The new Reflex I just bought for around $400 is a much better shooting and handling bow than what I had. Lighter, faster, quieter, and definately better looking.....hmmmm. Maybe I should think about these characteristics in a new WIFE!:eek:
Brian

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

I usually buy 1-2 a year-all recurves and longbows.So far this year I picked up 4 custom bows-3 longbows and a recurve.I buy them 'cause I like them and want to shoot them.Every year or so I'll sell 1 or 2 to make room for something else.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

There wasn't an option for my case...

*** My old bow broke, so I had to get a new one! [&:]

Yup, true story... I had an old classic PSE Edge 1000C (cousin of the legendary Thunderflite), round wheel dual cam style bow. Right there at full draw {Ka-POW!} the bow string breaks at the tear drop cable,the string whips around my wrist, the arrow rest got all messed up, and worse- the upper limb or limb pocket/riser got a slight twist!

Thank God I wasn't hurt, except for a slight whip mark around my wrist from the bow string!

So, I donated the parts/pieces to a bow shop, in case they needed anything, and then bought the new Reflex Highlander.

Butch A.

RE: Why do you buy a new bow?
 

I lost all faith in my old bow, and the new Hoyt Trykon is just a badaarse bow. :D