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New Bow Purchase on Friday

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Germ, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. BowHuntingFool

    BowHuntingFool Grizzled Veteran

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    Double :eek::eek:
     
  2. KodiakArcher

    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Glad to see that you're staying away from Elite... I'd like my "lifetime" warranty to last a little longer. ;)

    Did you get to shoot a Matrix? That thing's really intriguing.
     
  3. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    No lefties:mad:
     
  4. KodiakArcher

    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Elite or the Matrix?
     
  5. GMMAT

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    I wouldn't let price stand in the way of me getting what I really wanted.......IF I thought I was gonna keep the bow for an extended period of time.

    I don't care who ya are or what you shoot.....this is kind of impressive.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HGG5d-hC8M

    I don't shoot barrels with BH's or run over my bows (like most of you). Doesn't mean this isn't impressive.....especially (only?) if you plan on holding onto it for a while. Otherwise, I wouldn't spend the $$.

    The problem with compounds is........by introducing new models every year, you never get to establish any history on re-sale. If I was going to look at them as expendable (trade every year), re-sale would definitely play a part in my choice.

    Also.....If I wasn't going to hold onto it forever.....I'd buy used...and let someone else eat the major part of the depreciation. I'd take a used Matrix over a new (_________). And, the $$ would likely be the same. No different (to me) in getting a used 4X4 Tundra with 10K miles on it for the same price as a new 2WD model.

    Good luck.
     
  6. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Great advice if you are not LH;)
     
  7. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Matrix Carbon, no dealer is going to carry one around me:mad:
     
  8. GMMAT

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    LOL....Gary...

    If they're not available....why are they on your list?
     
  9. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    They are new and LH;) I will have to order the Hoyt or Mathews in 27.5 DL

    I was refering to the buying used, supply and demand with LH bows. I sold my Elite for 50 dollars more than I bought for and a year later:cool:
     
  10. GMMAT

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    Somewhere out there.......lol

    There'll be a used LH model out there in short time. Just like women.....

    No matter how hot you might think she is.....there's always some guy out there who's happy as hell to be rid of her.
     
  11. Ben/PA

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    Germ, I can put you on my LH call list if you want. I have three guys I call when I am selling a bow, only problem is that I think I have my Air Raid sold and MGH has dibs on my '10 Sentinel.

    If Greg has an inside track, I'd guess you are going Stud. Good luck. I'll be interested to see what ya end up with.
     
  12. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Ben I can have no issue ordering one and waiting. ;)
     
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    Get the Bowtech, owning a Hoyt around here requires too much intestinal fortitude.
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Good advice RWK, Get the bowtech :D
     
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    Shoot them all and buy the one that fits you best and you are comfortable with...For me it was a Bowtech
     
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    Get the Hoyt...or not.:D
     
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    Greg only has an inside track because I offered to send Gary a couple days ago a brand new Ross hat and a cool-looking X-large T-shirt to go along with it... but he informed me he was moving away from Ross and told me what he was going to.

    So his decision was already made before we ever talked... so there! :D Does that help ya narrow it down any? LOL!
     
  18. OHbowhntr

    OHbowhntr Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm thinking he's gonna get HOYT Carbon Matrix because he's LOADED......:D....

    I'm a "Hoyt" guy, and I could NEVER imagine spending that kind of money on a bow!!! Then again, I did just buy an 82nd Airborne.... :confused:
     
  19. Germ

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    I have own 3 hoyts

    UltaTec with command cams

    Havotec Vera Cam

    VorTec with Versa Cam

    When I worked for Cabelas we could Pro-form them.
     
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    There is only one real choice....Mathews!
     

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