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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 5, 2018 8:10:28 GMT -5
Btw, those shops i listed very well may have a summit in stock right now since it was released last year. Might be worth giving them a call. Guess I didnt realize it was last year. Was on the 4 bow picture they posted on their page release for 2019. Sweet wonder if prices down touch due to that! I will always choose a small ATA over longer any day for hunting. The summit was new for 2018, so they kept it for 2019. If you find one and the price isn't what you can get it for on the website, you can have one delivered straight to your house by ordering online (tax free and free shipping).
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 5, 2018 5:25:10 GMT -5
The Summit is the one in the new line up catching my eye.....I love smaller ATA for mobility, blind hunting and just "less of a bow" to worry about all around. I hope I don't like it, so I save money but love the price point if I do! Btw, those shops i listed very well may have a summit in stock right now since it was released last year. Might be worth giving them a call.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 4, 2018 20:51:57 GMT -5
The Summit is the one in the new line up catching my eye.....I love smaller ATA for mobility, blind hunting and just "less of a bow" to worry about all around. I hope I don't like it, so I save money but love the price point if I do! If you don't want to love it, don't shoot it, lol....I think the same way about size....my Summit performed flawlessly this year...
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 4, 2018 20:25:55 GMT -5
Thank you kind sir. I am still unsure if I'm switching but I have decided I won't choose without the short trip to find out about Athens. Sounds good. Feel free to send any questions my way.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 4, 2018 19:56:31 GMT -5
The 10-round limit would not be in effect for the PCR's, right? I thought it was only for the "HPR's".
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 4, 2018 19:47:32 GMT -5
Alright I'm literally too close to Rochester, IN not to come try them out...what range in the area has them available for testing??? These folks are a dealer and may be getting some in. Bows are nearing finishing, so I would expect dealers to start getting them by Jan 1. Timberwolf Trading Post 1297 West 18th Street Rochester IN 46975 Here are a few more, nearby... Marshall County Discount 303 E Walnut Street Argos IN 46501 Grizzly Bear Archery 12609 N 800 W, Silver Lake Silver Lake IN 46982 Bass and Bucks Inc. 5000 W. Lot 1 Millcreek Pike Wabash IN 46992
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 4, 2018 19:13:22 GMT -5
Some limbs getting ready for finishing...(I designed the logo)
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 3, 2018 13:41:37 GMT -5
arlowe - I'm not in the market right now, but my son is starting to press me to get a new bow, so I can hand down my current Mission to him. I love the idea of an Indiana made bow, and I've got a few questions: 1) The specs on the Summit indicates that it has a draw length from 25.5 to 30.5"; however, the drop down order box has options from 25 to 30.5". Which is correct? 2) Can Athens bows draw lengths be adjusted without a bow press? 3) Are there any dealers in the Indianapolis area? It doesn't look like based on the info on Athen's website. Thanks! 1)Thank you for pointing that out (the website is brand new)...The minimum is 25.5 (I will fix the website) 2)Whole new cams are required for DL adjustments, which will require a press. 3)Our dealer network is slowly growing, but the website is up-to-date. I am from Indy and travel there often. I have a Summit and will have a Ridge 32 by the end of the year. I would be willing to meet up with you for you to check them out.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 1, 2018 18:09:19 GMT -5
Another pic
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 1, 2018 17:39:56 GMT -5
My new brother in law just put down his first buck.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 1, 2018 17:39:16 GMT -5
Athens are great bows, I have been shooting an Affliction since 2012. Compared all bows and this was the best fit for me, being an Indiana company made it even better. When I was looking I called the factory and they invited me up for a tour and to shoot any bow of theirs I wanted. Have not had any problems with mine since 2012. I LOVED my Afflixtion, still probably the 1 bow that just "fit" me.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 1, 2018 17:38:40 GMT -5
I hope so, too! I am quite close to those involved and they are great people.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 1, 2018 17:38:11 GMT -5
Are these made in Athens Indiana, near Rochester? Yes
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Post by arlowe13 on Nov 30, 2018 7:35:03 GMT -5
We had one...for about 2 minutes, but never made it to production. It was pretty sweet! Why wasn't the apocalypse ever produced. I followed the thread on crossbow talk, but it never came to be. It was a good looking bow. The owners simply didn't want to invest in it. Their shop is very small so big changes are costly.
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Post by arlowe13 on Nov 29, 2018 20:56:28 GMT -5
I read Athens is no longer owned by Hoosiers, did it sell? That is awesome if so and congrats to the original owners, because that means they built a reputation and enough respect for a solid product that someone saw tremendous value in and future. I will be honest I am gonna try to get down to Rochester sometime soon as I live close to come shoot one sometime...curious for sure! They did sell, to another couple out of NY. Manufacturing is still at the plant in Athens, IN.
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Post by arlowe13 on Nov 29, 2018 20:31:03 GMT -5
Nice but most of us are old guys who shoot crossbows now. LOL I thought we was going to see a crossbow from Athens,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,still waiting. We had one...for about 2 minutes, but never made it to production. It was pretty sweet!
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Post by arlowe13 on Nov 29, 2018 13:25:29 GMT -5
Woody, delete if not allowed. Hey folks, some of you may know already, but I've been a rep for Athens Archery since 2010. I joined their team because of the Indiana roots, the attention to detail and the "small company feel". Their customer service is the best in the industry (and their warranty is too). Being a small company with not a lot of marketing budget, the company relies on me to get the word out about our bows. We just released our two new bows for 2019. Some highlights of this year's offerings: - $799 MSRP! The quality of our bows fair exceeds this price point, as you will see the ridiculous bow prices out there right now. - Direct Online Sales! You can now purchase right on our website, www.AthensArchery.com- Kolorfusion coating! The toughest camo coating in the industry, nearly indestructible. - New camo offerings! We will be offering our bows in Realtree Edge, Kuiu Vias and Kuiu Verde 2.0 If you're interested in purchasing a new bow, let me know and I can get you a referral code. Thanks, guys! The two new bows: Ridge 34ATA: 34” Brace Height: 6 ¾” IBO: 335fps Draw lengths from 25-32” Draw weights from 40-70lbs 80-90% let-off Mass Weight: 4.3lbs Ridge 32ATA: 32” Brace Height: 6 ¾” IBO: 340fps Draw lengths from 25-30” Draw weights from 40-70lbs 80-90% let off Mass Weight: 4.3lbs
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Post by arlowe13 on Nov 20, 2018 19:07:00 GMT -5
I have not forgot about the pictures I promised yesterday I just can not get photobucket to load. Assuming the sight is having trouble. Will post as soon as I can log in. Onebentarrow Switch to www.postimages.org ...works so much better and is 100x faster to use.
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Post by arlowe13 on Nov 20, 2018 13:15:12 GMT -5
From what I can gather, the DNR was not going to allow White Buffalo to do the hunt unless they worked with a CHAP coordinator to conduct the hunt. My dad was approached to coordinate the hunt, but was not able to due to timing (my sister decided to get married in November, ugh). My guess is that no CHAP coordinator was able to work with White Buffalo and thus, the hunt was not able to be conducted. The CHAP program offers $25,000 per year to conduct the hunt, which tells me the neighborhood might have put up another $7.5k to pay for White Buffalo to do the hunt (this is speculation). My bet is that White Buffalo is hoping the neighborhood will just give in and pay the whole $32.5k to White Buffalo and not use the CHAP program.
What I am wondering, is how WB is getting around game laws to conduct the hunt at night and with baiting. The DNR would have to approve this, no? If so, the DNR could essentially block WB from doing the night hunt (which is basically what the CHAP program was supposed to accomplish).
It's all muddled and probably some back-door dealings that we're all not aware of, but the CHAP program is doomed to fail if the DNR isn't willing to bend a bit to help the neighborhoods/communities come around to the idea.
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Post by arlowe13 on Nov 20, 2018 10:03:16 GMT -5
I'm trying to figure out how White Buffalo was able to get a contract for the CHAP program, as the owner is not a resident and not a CHAP coordinator, as far as I know.
It would be no wonder White Buffalo would put little effort into recruiting local hunters because night hunting sniper-style with their buddies is their thing.
Gonna do a little asking....
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