I've got a lefty PSE Brute Force I bought in 2015. Can't recall but I believe it was a 2016 model. I've used it a season and a half. String is in good shape, limbs great, riser great. I was talking to one of my local bow shops(who doesnt take used bows) and he says he tries to get a new bow every season or wait no longer than 2 years. So what should I do? My guess is I could sell for 350-400?
Don't worry about what someone else does, if you're happy with it and it's still shooting good, replace it when you're ready to replace it.
All up to you on when you want a new bow or not. If you can afford it and want to, go for it. If you're happy with the bow you have now then stick with it. Don't let how someone else swaps bows every year influence your decisions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
There is a difference between buying a newer model bow and jumping a level in quality of a bow. I'd upgrade all my accessories before I bought a new bow personally
Amen to Wiscohunter. Bow shops want you to buy a new bow as often as they can get you to buy one ive had mine 3 hunting seasons going on 4.. But I've bought all new accessories for it this year!! From Lancaster archer supply. New custom string n cable, sight, and rest and custom match arrows. Sent from my SM-G955U using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Just had a new string put on my 2011 Z7 Etreme. None of the 5 animals I killed with it last year cared how old it was. Neither did the doe I shot with the 2003 Hoyt. Do what YOU want.
I put a new string on my bow this year. It's a 2012. I see no reason to get a new bow and don't foresee it going anywhere for a few more years either. But then I've never been one to need the latest and greatest stuff.
Agreed, trick out your current bow and then when you do get a new one you can transfer everything over.
Never say never, but I'll likely not buy a new bow ever again. Buy from the guy who wants that new bow every year or 2. Pay half what he paid and shoot it for 4 seasons and sell it for half what you paid. Rinse, repeat. In 10 years you'll spend thousands less than him and be just as deadly.
I change my strings and cables every two years. bought my bow three seasons ago and just this summer changed all the accessories. you only need a new bow if there is something seriously wrong with it or you want to upgrade to a faster lighter bow.
It's really nice to upgrade on a regular basis and a person should do so if they wish to spend their money that way but bow upgrades are not required to become or remain successful. Except for severe malfunction or mechanical failure, I can't think of any reason why a person would HAVE to buy a new bow ever. My first success was with a bow that was approximately 30 years old. I have a friend that shoots a bow that he bought new in 1996. He has no plans to replace it. The bow (and accessory) companies are very good at tricking people into believing that they can buy success with whatever new whiz - bang they've developed. It's why they sponsor a pro staff. The pro stands for promoting not professional. Although in some cases a person makes a profession out of promoting. That's called a salesperson, by the way and they will sell for whoever offers the best pay. Anything they say about their current product should be taken with a grain of salt. Pick a professional archer and look back at his / her career. You will find that they won tournaments regardless of what bow they were shooting. It's all about the archer, not the bow/equipment. Sent from my VS500 using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
My current setup is a 12 year old Hoyt Ultrasport. I only hunt whitetails from a stand and this thing is more than capable of driving tacks up to 40 yards because I've taken the time to properly tune my rig thanks to the help on this forum and my local shop. If the shop you frequent is pushing you to buy a new bow, I'd look for a new place to go. Give me a bow tech who's first inclination is to help me perfect my current setup vs someone who's a pushy salesman. If I plan on going out west after some speed goats or elk I'll upgrade to gain some more arrow speed. But until then my bow will do fine. Sent from my Pixel using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
get a new one when you are just plain bored with the one you have or can no longer find replacement parts for it. the older bows kill just the same as the new ones. often I wish I had my old martin back. as the old adage says "if it ain't broke don't fix it!" don't let the "keeping up with the jones'" get to you. sometimes it is just spending money you don't need to.
I buy a new bow when I feel like it, usually one or two a year. So I guess that wanting one is a good enough reason to get one. That said your not going to gain anything tangible by up grading a bow that is fairly new.
All the guys I know who sell cars drive current models!!!! So is this guy buying a new bow every year or two because of improved performance and features or simply because shooting a new bow helps him sell them. I suspect the latter. Hunting is a sport and if a new bow will help you enjoy it more and you can afford it, then why not. Or, if a few new accessories will scratch that itch, then go that route. But, as others have mentioned above, I would not make a buy decision based solely on the recommendation of the guy trying to sell it.
You buy a new bow or whatever you want whenever you want. We are all different, different financial situations, etc. Do what ever makes you happy!! The older I get, the less I stress about buying something!
I'll get a new one when I feel like it or when my current one quits killing stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
