by StickThrower » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:08 pm
If you can find someplace to let you test out a couple kinds of bows and actually take the time to fit you correctly, take complete advantage of it. I think it is really sad how some people choose the bow by what name is on it. As long as you are comfortable with it, and you can shoot consistantly, the name doesnt matter. I have tried alot of bows because I used to work as Bass Pro Shop so we got alot of chances to try out different stuff. I finally stuck to the one I still have which I have had for about 7 years now. I love it, I have heard alot of horror stories from other people but have yet to have any problems. I have a High Country all carbon 4Runner. It is super light which makes it easy to manipulate in a treestand which is one of the most important things I think. If you cant effectively function that bow properly while in a stand or even on the ground for that matter then you are working too hard. Its sad when someone is standing there struggling to pull a bow back because they want to be known as pulling 70 pounds back and the draw is way to far , all because they want the popular name brand. I have been still trying others and there a few that I like but keep getting back to my ol' faithful. Matthews has some very good bows out, Hoyt, PSE, it just matters what fits you the best.
May the hunting gods bring you luck.