I have a Parker now that I got when I was 16. I've always taken great care of it but now I'm thinking the strings need to be replaced since they are starting to fray more than I'm comfortable with. I'm undecided on whether I should spend the money on new strings and all the accessories that go with that or just go ahead and buy a new bow. Hopefully you all can help me make that decision.
You telling us that you got it when you were 16 doesn't tell us how old it is because we have no idea how old you are now. How many years since you were 16? This post made me remember those paragraph-style math problems in school. :D
In all reality when replacing the strings/cable, there aren't much for "accessories" that go with it. Basically just a d-loop but that isn't an accessory in my book. It comes down to cost, if you feel confident, and are happy with your bow. If not, maybe its time for some thing new. As mentioned, your post really doesn't give an idea as to how old this bow is either. New strings and cable will put you in the $100 range if you pay some one else to install them compared to several hundred dollars and up for a new bow.
Lol sorry I'm 28. Don't know why I didn't just say that it's 12 years old. I feel like the bow is pretty loud so by accessories I mean anything that would help silence strong noises and vibrations.
Personally speaking I would buy a new bow. However I don't know your financial situation so it's hard to say what you should do. A new set of strings and some dampening accessories may run you $250 or so. A new bow setup may very well run you $1,000 or more. Either way you go you'll be better off than where you sit today so there's no wrong answer.
Those were my thoughts as well. I've been wanting something quieter and faster but not sure what to get. It'll be after this season regardless so I'll have time to research. Thanks for your help. By the way, love the show. Watch it all day!
Don't be afraid to get a nice used bow that is only a year or two old. A ton of bows are traded in after just one year of use and are still in mint condition but you can save a few hundred dollars.
If you can hold out till the first of the year you should be able to get a used bow setup for about what it would have cost new that is a couple years old like kurveball said. If you have shops near by go there and shoot a few to find out what you like and how they fit. Then find one in your budget.
I'd definatly go with used bow...seems last 5y's they all about same. mine is a 2009 and they've not made any better IMO. don't know what type bow ya prefer single cam/ hybrid / binary etc...but 12y old is pretty old and new is alot smoother/faster etc...
Honestly I don't know what I prefer. I've only had the one bow and being left handed there's not many opportunities to try out different ones. Being left handed probably narrows my options on used bows a lot too.
I think if it was me id go with new and have that one restrung later for a backup. You can get a good bow without breaking the bank.
A friend of mine just picked up the PSE Stinger X from bass pro. That thing is literally half the weight of my bow and quiet. The price is very affordable too. Quest bows seem pretty good and affordable too. I'm just going to have to try a bunch out. Hopefully I can find a store with left handed demo bows.
Fellow lefty here too. Up until 3 years ago I was still shooting a pse vector (3fingers no release)from the early 80's. Killed plenty of deer with it. I only replaced it because the limbs cracked. What a difference with modern compounds!! Check out the lefty section of the classifieds on archery talk. Great lefty bows for low prices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I feel your "pain". Being a Southpaw myself has caused me to spend hundreds (thousands really) of trying to figure out what I like. I've shot several brands and models. The bow(s) I like the best to date are the Hoyt Spyder and Nitrum series and Matthews No Cam. Don't overlook Expedition Archery. They are a reputable up and coming line of bows.
Soooo many advances and advantages have been made on bows in that time....... Time to try a bunch out and see if you find one you fall in love with!! Cough....cough....Elite...cough.....
