Community
Bowhunting Talk about the passion that is bowhunting. Share in the stories, pictures, tips, tactics and learn how to be a better bowhunter.

Student Designing a New Bow

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-01-2010 | 08:40 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Spike
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Post Student Designing a New Bow

Hi my name is Chris I am an Industrial Design student at Kendall Institute of Art and Design and for my Industrial Design 3 project im planing on designing a new hunting bow. I have a few questions that I would like for you to answer if you have the time and it is much appreciated.


1) what is your gender?

2) how old are you?

3) what kind of bow hunting do you normally do?

4) what kind of bow do you prefure or use?

5) what are the advantages or disadvantages of the bow that you are currently using?

6) what would you like in the design of a new bow?

7) what features do you like on some bows that are not on or available on your bow?

8)how much are you willing to pay for a bow?

9) how much would your ideal bow weigh be?

10) do you prefure hunting on the ground or in a tree stand?

Last edited by Pegasus442; 02-01-2010 at 08:58 AM.
Pegasus442 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 10:13 AM
  #2  
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: central wi
Default

1-male
2-19
3-whitetail and turkey
4-compound-mathews
6-light, forgiving, very quiet!!
7-i think the bear has it. a sts like bar on top and bottom
8-500
10-treestand
cwanty03 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 10:27 AM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Spike
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by cwanty03
1-male
2-19
3-whitetail and turkey
4-compound-mathews
6-light, forgiving, very quiet!!
7-i think the bear has it. a sts like bar on top and bottom
8-500
10-treestand
thank you for answering the questions, they'll help me in my design that i will later pose back on the site
Pegasus442 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 11:56 AM
  #4  
solocamcan's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 0
From: Deer Country
Default

Just design a bow that has 80% let-off, shoots 490 fps, never has limb issues, and have it available in ANY camo pattern ever designed and you will own the world.
solocamcan is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 12:33 PM
  #5  
diamondrack's Avatar
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Default

1) Male

2) 25

3) Whitetail, Bear, Elk

4) Bowtech, Compound

5) advantages-Fast, smooth, accurate.. disadvantages-Expensive

6) Smooth, Fast, Forgiving, In-destructable.

7) None, as far as bows are concerned I feel very confident that my bow has it all.

8) Well my current/new bow $950ish out the door and I have put about $300 of additions on it.

9) It has to be under 4lbs. but under 3 would be great..

10) tree stand
diamondrack is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 02:41 PM
  #6  
WVCritter's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,087
Likes: 1
From: Almost Heaven,WV
Default

1) what is your gender?
Male

2) how old are you?
57

3) what kind of bow hunting do you normally do?
Whitetail

4) what kind of bow do you prefure or use?
Browning Vanguard LX or most anything in a solo cam

5) what are the advantages or disadvantages of the bow that you are currently using?
Advantage: I can set the draw length without the use of a bow press

6) what would you like in the design of a new bow?
One that could be re-cabled and re-strung without the use of a bow press, smooth draw, 80% let off, rugged, low brace height and available in all camo patterns.

7) what features do you like on some bows that are not on or available on your bow?
I'm not aware of any

8)how much are you willing to pay for a bow?
$400 or more depending on the warranty and the craftsmanship.

9) how much would your ideal bow weigh be?
3 to 4 lbs.

10) do you prefure hunting on the ground or in a tree stand?
I hunt mostly from a tree stand.
WVCritter is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 02:56 PM
  #7  
solocamcan's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 0
From: Deer Country
Default

This seems to be more of a census quiz about the age groups, what age groups spend money and what $$$ range people spend. Why would age, gender, and hunting on the ground or a tree have ANYTHING to do with the design of a bow?
solocamcan is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 04:34 PM
  #8  
dprsdhunter's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,221
Likes: 11
From: central Illinois
Default

Originally Posted by solocamcan
This seems to be more of a census quiz about the age groups, what age groups spend money and what $$$ range people spend. Why would age, gender, and hunting on the ground or a tree have ANYTHING to do with the design of a bow?

AGE--perhaps designing a beginner bow. Shorter draw lengths???? Lighter poundages. Less fancy to keep cost down for young shooters

Gender--Perhaps color choices(a few pink ones out now) Again shorter draw lenghths. Lighter poundages

Hunting off ground or tree stand---Axle to axle length.


Im guessing the questions/survey are part of the project/assignment. Aid in designing a bow that is the most marketable based on the answers .

Last edited by dprsdhunter; 02-01-2010 at 04:52 PM.
dprsdhunter is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 04:43 PM
  #9  
bigpapa's Avatar
Typical Buck
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 747
Likes: 0
From: Carrollton, GA
Default

1) what is your gender?
Male
2) how old are you?
36
3) what kind of bow hunting do you normally do?
white tail and turkey
4) what kind of bow do you prefure or use?
fast but effecient
5) what are the advantages or disadvantages of the bow that you are currently using?
I'm using an older 03' bowtech stalker which has served me well but I'm buying a 08' bowtech 101st to improve performance, speed, and feel
6) what would you like in the design of a new bow? I would be interested to see someone follow in the Limbsaver footsteps and design a bow which incorporates what they have produced but with a more mainstream look

7) what features do you like on some bows that are not on or available on your bow?
Speed
8)how much are you willing to pay for a bow?
$600
9) how much would your ideal bow weigh be?
I like a lighter bow but would not be opposed to a heavier bow as long as it shoots well.
10) do you prefure hunting on the ground or in a tree stand? Tree Stand
bigpapa is offline  
Reply
Old 02-01-2010 | 05:00 PM
  #10  
dprsdhunter's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,221
Likes: 11
From: central Illinois
Default

1) what is your gender?--male


2) how old are you?--41

3) what kind of bow hunting do you normally do? --whitetail

4) what kind of bow do you prefure or use? --compound

5) what are the advantages or disadvantages of the bow that you are currently using?
---Cost.


6) what would you like in the design of a new bow?
--smooth draw cycle. 80% letoff. wider selection of camo pattern

7) what features do you like on some bows that are not on or available on your bow?
Able to restring with out a press.


8)how much are you willing to pay for a bow?
$800. 00

9) how much would your ideal bow weigh be?
3.5 to 4 pounds

10) do you prefure hunting on the ground or in a tree stand?

Prefer treestand but do hunt off the ground at times
dprsdhunter is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.