11-07-2005, 10:35 PM
From someone who loves to bowhunt and shoot a bow I think you need to shoot some bows before you buy. I would go to an archery shop or Cabellas and shoot SEVERAL different bows from SEVERAL different brands. You will feel and see a difference from the $200 to the $800 bows. Find out what you are willing to spend and how seriously you want to get into the sport. I can honestly say that with most archery equipment the extra money spent is worth it. I have had cheap sites and quivers in the past and they are more hassle than it was worth.
Shoot lots of bows to see what style you like and then look on e-bay or other archery sites and you will be amazed at how much you can save. My bow is a 2004 Hoyt that I bought for $275 and was valued at over $1200 at a local bow shop. In my opinion the best bows on the market are Hoyt, Matthews, and Bowtech. Cabellas has some other brands that looked great. If you are just starting out in the sport you need to do a lot of research. If you get good stuff you will love the game.
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Shoot lots of bows to see what style you like and then look on e-bay or other archery sites and you will be amazed at how much you can save. My bow is a 2004 Hoyt that I bought for $275 and was valued at over $1200 at a local bow shop. In my opinion the best bows on the market are Hoyt, Matthews, and Bowtech. Cabellas has some other brands that looked great. If you are just starting out in the sport you need to do a lot of research. If you get good stuff you will love the game.
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