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Post by larryhagmansliver on Aug 28, 2008 15:15:46 GMT -5
First of all let me just preface that I love archery. It is one of my favorite things to do. I work at a pro shop part time, shoot league, sometimes 3D, and bowhunt. Having said all that, I just can't get into talking about archery equipment, or shoots on the internet. I went to Archery Talk today just to see in I would change my mind. I go to the ATA show in January and see most of the new stuff and really don't feel like talking about it after that. Am I alone?
Larry
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Post by rivrbottmstalkr on Aug 28, 2008 16:13:05 GMT -5
I think I see were you are comin from. I love to bowhunt and talk about bowhunting. But as far as the actual equipment, not so much. It can all get real redundant. I mean all the bows are right up there in performance, they are super fast nowadays, the sights well, they are sights. I mean, it all boiles down to personal preference on gear. Any test can be spun to make any one product look better than any other. It can get outta hand. So I see what you are sayin. But I must say, every year that I've left the ATA show I've had a lot to talk about for quite a while.
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Post by Decatur on Aug 28, 2008 16:32:51 GMT -5
I agree with you two. I also work in a pro shop, and some of the yahoos that hang out in there and actually worry if their arrow weight goes up 3 grains, drive me nuts! Competitive shooting brings out a lot of jealousy and backstabbing.
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Post by huxbux on Aug 28, 2008 16:50:51 GMT -5
Not near as boring as reading about it.
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 28, 2008 17:04:12 GMT -5
I like to talk about it. How different things affect performance, different ways of tuning,
choosing arrows, etc. I like it all.
I think what bothers a lot of us is that there are few who can talk about equipment without getting into "Ford vs Chevy" type arguments.
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Post by Hawkeye on Aug 28, 2008 17:22:52 GMT -5
Wow,When did Ford and Chevy start making bows?.I guess Chrysler will be next.
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Post by hoosier on Aug 28, 2008 18:07:27 GMT -5
[quote author=henderson
I think what bothers a lot of us is that there are few who can talk about equipment without getting into "Ford vs Chevy" type arguments. [/quote]
This is a big rub with me! Reminds me of my teenage days, only now it is 30 and 40 year olds babbling nonsense. ;D
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Post by dbd870 on Aug 29, 2008 7:12:11 GMT -5
I don't mind talking archery but, I can't take archerytalk, look in on it from time to time (not so much anymore) but no desire to register. Seem's there's plenty of fanboys, ethics police, etc.
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Post by trapperdave on Aug 29, 2008 9:05:58 GMT -5
I became bored with all the "gadget mania" awhile back. I find it to be MUCH more enjoyable to take on the challenge of traditional. I was caught up in the speed craze for years, done the leagues and 3-d circuits in the 80's-90's( remember when overdraws were the rage?) I can knock the dust off my Martin wheelie bow, take one arrow, and put it in the bull out top 40 yd no problem. Then put it all back in the case for another 6 months. Try that with a recurve barebow. I remember shooting the ORIGINAL drop away rest, the Barner st-1-11, on my Martin Firecat that I shot spots with in the late 80's...thats where a dopaway shines-target shooting.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Sept 2, 2008 13:44:42 GMT -5
I am not real big into talking about all the gadgets and gizmos either. I just know I can put an arrow on my string and shoot it accurately on a consistent basis, and that is all I need to know.
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Post by Blackstick on Sept 4, 2008 17:47:09 GMT -5
I’m like trapperdave.
I went from being bored with archery, not bowhunting, to becoming overjoyed with Traditional. Now, I can’t wait to pick up one of my bows and put about 60 arrows thru it. The bad part is, if I do want to talk about it, I only have my boy to talk to. He knows no other kind of archery. I guess that’s not a bad thing, and I usually get on the Trad sites for most of my questions.
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Post by Hawkeye on Sept 5, 2008 13:50:15 GMT -5
I think talking Archery being boring depends on who is doing the talking.
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