What do you guys think? Do they loose their "pop" over the years?This will be the seventh season on my Mathews. I know its time for a new one either way.

Sounds like as good an excuse as any other for buying a new bow.

I'd go with Arthur's suggestion if I were you!

How old are your string and cable?

I hate to disappoint you, but it's probably fine. Though, no doubt the camo pattern is out of date - time for a new one.

I agree Arthur. Unless for some extreme circumstance like the limbs failing because of extensive use I cannot imagine the bow losing its efficiency.

Come on guys your killing me! I'm looking for an axcuse. The camo pattern thing is true,wink, wink. Treebark II. Strings and cables are good ole WinnersChoice.

Sure get ya a new one!

WhenI shoot my Old Z-light it amazes me how far archery HASN'T evolved sinceI bought it in ~96. Sure the new ones are a little better here and there, but nine years later this bow still smokes.

Last timeI chronied it it was shooting, 65#, 29" draw 425 grain arrow at 255fps and doing it quietly to boot. Not shabby at all seeing how my $650.00 Patriot does all the sameat about 10-15 fps faster. Sure it's quieter,faster and doesn't kick- but $650.00 better? I think not.

Get you a new one if you want, a new bow does make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside- but don't use your old one as an excuse- it's still the bow you bought7 years ago. Put some new strings and cables on it and it's good to go.