How long do you hold on to a bow?

[OL_JR]

Just a question purely out of curiousity. Wondering how often others replace their bow set ups with a new one and why? This will be around year number 10 with my current set up. I replace strings every couple of years but other than that I've held off getting a new one as it seems do the job just fine, it feels like a glove, and frankly new ones aren't cheap.

I've kicked around getting into something newer but will probably run this one until I'm forced to get another however I'm interested in hearing others opinions.

[Ithaca Dog]

Bought my last bow in 2009. Still shoot it well with new string etc.

I will shoot it until it breaks or I stop hitting the target.

Fun to shoot new stuff though. I save that for the shotgun games however.

[58thecat]

Hmmmm you do the math...1994....Jennings Sonic XLR.....moose, deer, yotes,rabbits......etc.....can't count how many new strings....30 yards and under...as Doug would say.....your bow sir....it will kill!

[Boundless_84]

Still shooting my Hoyt VTEC that I purchased, if I remember correctly, in 2005. Still shoots well, so why change it? I love how it looks and shoots, and has journeyed hundreds - maybe thousands - of miles and hours through the wilderness with me. Sometimes I think of getting something new, but I see no real need, other than maybe gain a few more FPS.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Things have changed quite a bit n 10 yrs... will be like playing a new game now.

LC

[freeride]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Things have changed quite a bit n 10 yrs... will be like playing a new game now.

LC

I had a bow I held onto since 2004 and I just upgraded last year. All I can say I wow things have changed. The new one is so fast, solid backstop, and super easy for me to shoot. I get groups at 80 and 100 with it (practicing) that I couldnt get at 50 with the old trusty proven one.

I still dont see changing every year, but I sure wont wait 15 years again! Maybe every 5 at the most.

[snowman160]

Not to de rail the thread but how often does one change strings on their bow?i bought my Z7 in 2006 an only changed The string once..and I shoot a lot.makes me wonder now..

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by snowman160

Not to de rail the thread but how often does one change strings on their bow?i bought my Z7 in 2006 an only changed The string once..and I shoot a lot.makes me wonder now..

Like oil... if it’s been 2-3 years, change it... if you shoot a lot (hunt and 3D) change after 1yr. Inspect serving and “roll over” points for wear. If it’s a hunting bow and it sees the elements, every season... 2 years tops.

LC

[Stinky Buffalo]

I held on to my first bow for 13 years; it was an old one to start with!

Mixed feelings when I sold it.

[Kurt505]

Sold a few bows I wish I would have kept, I’m not convinced the new ones are any better than the old ones.

[b_doornenbal]

I usually go in and shoot the flagship bows from the majors every couple of years to see. That said I haven’t upgraded in about 6 yrs because not enough has changed.

[NCC]

Hi Lefty; what could I expect to be different and better if I traded up from my 2007 Vulcan to a new bow? The last bow tech I dealt with said that bows were nearing what the laws of physics will allow a string and stick to achieve, and I wouldn’t see much improvement over my current set up. Thx in advance for the info.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by NCC

Hi Lefty; what could I expect to be different and better if I traded up from my 2007 Vulcan to a new bow? The last bow tech I dealt with said that bows were nearing what the laws of physics will allow a string and stick to achieve, and I wouldn’t see much improvement over my current set up. Thx in advance for the info.

Go check out the Revolt series bows, they are incredible to tune. Nice draw cycle and solid back wall, also very forgiving. What are you shooting now? Go to one of the Jimbows locations and demo them.

LC

[Outbound]

I'm getting back into archery again, using the Bowtech Equalizer I bought back in 2007 or 2008. I'll probably shoot a couple new bows for giggles while getting mine checked out and tuned up, but I don't really see much reason to upgrade at this point. Mine still works and and I can still hit what I'm aiming at.

[NCC]

I’m shooting a 2007 Hoyt Vulcan at about 65 lbs.

[bobtodrick]

With everything...bows, firearms, cars, cameras....I replace when there is a real need or a substantial improvement.
Never been one to upgrade just to have something new.

[birdseye]

I purchased a Bowtech RPM 360 about 5 years ago and will use it until it’s worn out,just fits and shoots very good still

[nicodeemus1]

Originally Posted by snowman160

Not to de rail the thread but how often does one change strings on their bow?i bought my Z7 in 2006 an only changed The string once..and I shoot a lot.makes me wonder now..

Unless there's another company that makes a Z7 I think your year is a bit off. I've owned my Mathews Z7 since new when they first came out in 2010. I don't shoot all that often. Daily a month before hunting season starts, then only on and off after hunting season. I'm only on my second string change. Probably should change more often, but she still shoots great.

As to how often do I change bows. I guess I'm going on 10 years now with the same bow. Shot the new VXR at Jim Bow's the other day and it looks like I might be buying a new hat soon

[muzzy]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Like oil... if it’s been 2-3 years, change it...

LC

Like fine wine if it tastes great/ shoots great enjoy and savour it.Im shooting a 2001 Reflex tundra was a division of Hoyt at the time. It shoots great, is really light and very quiet I don't need any thing more plus I shoot fingers and all the mini me bows are useless to me

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by muzzy

Like fine wine if it tastes great/ shoots great enjoy and savour it.Im shooting a 2001 Reflex tundra was a division of Hoyt at the time. It shoots great, is really light and very quiet I don't need any thing more plus I shoot fingers and all the mini me bows are useless to me

Original strings?

[OL_JR]

Surprised at the amount of folks piping up with "old" bows like me. With some of the ages stated maybe I'll shoot this thing for another 10 years lol.

Mines an old Hoyt Turbohawk. Middle of the road bow for the time but from what I understood very similar to the flagship but the riser is cast metal vs machined. Still shoots good, I can put 5 arrows in minute of heart consistently at 60 yards.

With that said some of the groups friends talk about up to and exceeding 100 yards with newer bows has had me wondering what I am missing. I don't plan to ever shoot that far though.

[Lornce]

I have a Damon Howatt Hunter that was my Dad's. Believe it was bought in the early '60s. He took a lot of deer with it and I've certainly harvested over 30 and one Moose, love the way it shoots, very forgiving. Still going strong. And by the way, the doe I took last year was with a Fred Bear traditional Broadhead, still have a good supply although I do own a lot of other heads.

Also, have an old 2 wheeler from the '80s Can't remember who built it in southern Alberta. The Archery factory comes to mind. Still can touch arrow groups at 30 yards.

[Stinky Buffalo]

My new-to-me bow is nine years old...

Leaps and bounds better than my old one.