How many of you keep your older bow as a backup bow?
 

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!

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I have 6 standbyes

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i do

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Hell cardeer at your age I thought you would have at least 50.[8D]

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I still have my Martin Jaguar Magnum as a backup bow. The resale value on used bows is complete poop, so I choose to hang onto it. I've never shot the Martin since I bought the Bowtech. I think the real reason I hung onto the Martin was so I can have an extra bow to lend to non-Hunters/Archers to try and introduce them into the sport.

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I wish I had kept a few of my old bows for backup. I am almost embarrassed to say that as of right now I only have once bow! Soon it will be my backup though;)

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I do...usually. I always like to have at least one bow in reserve should something happen to my #1. It has not happened yet but I like to be prepared. Come to think of it, I tend to have two of just about everything....cept for my wife. ;)

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Since it's hard to sell a bow with a 33"+ draw length, I've got plenty of old backup bows.[&:]

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I have my old one as a backup, but only because I haven't sold it, not much of a backup when I don't bother bringing it on hunting trips.

--Bob

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Count me in...I have kept my first bow as well. Just can't part with it. ;)

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Nah, I will just borrow one from Trushot_archer :D

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I always keep my most recently used bow as a backup and try to get rid of older ones. Problem is I have had to give them alway (literally) since the market is so bad for older bows. I'd rather give them to someone who will use them than watch them gather dust for years.

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My thunderflight is still tuned and ready to go. I let my dad shoot it but I've got access if need be.

For what they give you for a used bow I don't know why anyone would trade one in.