are you attached to your bow?

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  1. ShaneB22

    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I was just changing my accessories on my bow to sell it for a bowtech destroyer 350 le and I couldn't do it. I guess I'm really attached to it for some reason but I'm not sure why. Has this ever happened to any of you guys?
     
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    I have an "untune-able" 2011 K&K VENGEANCE,

    that so many people pooh poohed and hated,

    even though I have a couple of newer bows, for some reason, it is still my go to bow.
     
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    No. To me it's nothing more than a tool.
     
  4. cls74

    cls74 Legendary Woodsman

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    Never had one long enough to get that attached.

    Sold my last bow to recoup the price on a crossbow after a shoulder injury.

    Generally have a bow for about 3 years then opt for a new one. Mainly to keep it fresh but also to keep the value in case of something happening like injury this year.
     
  5. ShaneB22

    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I haven't had this one that long, maybe six months at most. I'm guessing it could be because I killed my first deer with it but I'm not really sure.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    I wast thinking about a new bow my Destroyer is 3 or 4 years old, with the new limbs I think I may wait another 2-3 to get a new one.
     
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    racewayking Grizzled Veteran

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    I still have every bow I have ever bought. Two are on loan and I might give them both to the people using them since they don't have the cash to buy a decent rig.
     
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    like elkguide said - it is easy to get attached to a certain bow
     
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    cwarta Weekend Warrior

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    Yeah my son won't sleep without making sure his diamond infinite edge is ok in the garage.


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  10. Mo_bowhnter

    Mo_bowhnter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I've been shooting my 06 Bowtech Allegiance for about 7 years now. I don't see any reason to trade up. Sure new bows are more refined but it still kills lots of animals and hasn't done me wrong.
     
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    I know what you're saying. I never trade them in if I upgrade. Kids use them or they just hang out in the attic. For some reason I just don't part ways with old bows. Hell..... we spend an awful lot of time together when you think about it lol.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    So you gentlemen that grow attached to your bows, tell me that you don't name them. That may be another rant.:rant:
     
  13. MnHunterr

    MnHunterr Legendary Woodsman

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    Nope. Haven't had one long enough to get attached.
     
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    I suppose I'm some sort of horder, but I really don't ever sell much of anything.
     
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    Nope. I'm a lefty so I'm constantly looking for bows to buy, shoot, then sell if I don't like them.
     
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    ybohunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    In a way,yes I sorta am attached to my bow.Dont know why but I just am.
     
  17. ShaneB22

    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    No I don't name mine :lol: I'm not quite that attached to it. I just can't give it up.
     
  18. ybohunt

    ybohunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My brother named his bow...He calls it The Slayer.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    I want you to flick him in the ear and tell him to quit being a jack ***, you don't name things that do not have the ability to come or acknowledge when called by the given name.
     
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    ybohunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    He seems to think differntly.I would flick him in the ear except he is at work.
     

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