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I have been shooting the Superior for about 4-6 weeks now almost exclusively, and I just dont know if its for me. The bow is comfortable, and shoots amazingly, there is just something about it that is not sitting with me. I dont know if its the weight, length, shelve...... Im just not sure. But im starting to wonder if I should let it go and look for a new bow. Maybe go back to Recurves for now? I really do like the quiteness of the Longbow, compared to the aggressive hybrids and recurves I have shot, but the bow just does not seem to be clicking?
I mean this bow is to my exact specs, that I wanted, from wood to glass, to poundage and length. Its like that girl in highschool you always wanted to date, and then when you did you realized she wasnt all you thought she would be, so you wanna go back to what you are comfortable with? Any thoughts or opinions friends, I really dont want to pay a shrink for this information!!! LOL
-------------------- JD Berry Misty Dawn 68" 50@27 JD Berry Vixen 68" 50@27 Fred Bear Bruin 68" 55@28 Posts: 2056 | From: IL | Registered: Mar 2012
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When in doubt, move it out! If you are not confident in a bow you will never shoot well with it.
-------------------- Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes! TGMM Family of the Bow Posts: 10081 | From: Brevard, NC. | Registered: Apr 2003
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I once ordered a new Blacktail without ever handling one. Waited almost a year to get it when it arrived. It was absolutely beautiful as they all are. As your's it shot great but I knew right off I just didn't care for the limbs being spongy or bouncy and I also didn't care for the long riser. I kept it about 4 months and finally realized it just wasn't for me and sold it. I bought and sold many bows in the classifieds for a few years and have found 5 bows that are just perfect for me.
My advice is don't wait do what you know you will do eventually. Thing is you can always buy another if need be. You hear it all the time but it is very true, go to a big rendezvous where there are many bowyers. Handle and shoot them all. It will quickly let you know what you like and don't like. Although I had a blast buying and selling.
-------------------- "Dog on Point" or "Deer on Ground?" Posts: 6453 | From: Kentucky | Registered: Jun 2007
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I can relate to what your going through. I love my long bow, it's just to heavy of a draw to have fun with it. Also just not consistant on target to much bow torque.
So with that said, I'm going back to my recurve which is about 10 lb lighter in draw. When I get some extra funds I'm going to order a lighter wheight long bow.
Posts: 481 | From: Ohio | Registered: Sep 2008
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I went through the same thing. If it just doesn't feel right to you, then you are never going to be happy with it. NOthing wrong with the bow. Sometimes it feels right, sometimes it dosn't. Send it down the road.
-------------------- Ken Thornhill Posts: 924 | From: wilton, n.y. | Registered: Mar 2006
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Guys I went through a ton of bows before I found the trail to "Sherwood".
It doesn't make you less a good person because something just doesn't feel right for you nor does it make the bow that doesn't work for you a bad bow.
It's your choice and you are the only one that has control over what you do or don't do.
I will say it is/was a fun part of my journey getting to own and shoot all of the fantastic bows.
There are a lot of bows that I've owned that were a pure pleasure to shoot and almost always hit exactly where I was looking but they didn't get my heart thumping on the path to "Sherwood".
I now am having a blast with my bows and so what if every shot made isn't perfect...I'm right where I want to be.
God's grace and peace to you all.
-------------------- Trying to make a difference Psalm 37:4 God's grace and love! Roy L "Mudd" Williams TGMM- Family Of The Bow Archery isn't something I do, it's who I am! Posts: 9836 | From: Mid-Missouri | Registered: Mar 2003
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I would say, keep it in the flock for now. Go get your next "perfect" bow and a couple of months after you get it reevaluate your decision. If the first bow still doesn't fit - move it out. Many of us are on a constant search for the perfect bow for us. What I have found is that as my form is more and more fine tuned my view of my bows changes. That said, I have had a couple that I felt like you do - they just don't fit - one is already gone and the other is on deck.
As an aside, I love the looks of your Superior - prettiest bow I have seen in quite awhile.
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This thread is for me.I just received this week a B-riser Green stripe Bear takedown.After falling in love with my Bob Lee short and light riser as my go-to bow for the last two years I cannot get use to the wgt. and looks of this bow.The takedown feature is genius but also is bulky and not for me.May have to sell it.Kip
Posts: 2007 | From: Ville Platte Louisiana | Registered: Mar 2004
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Used bow market is low right now. You may take a big hit on it if you don't keep it for awhile. However, you might find it great trade bait to try something else. It happens all the time, "had the bow a month, just not for me". Time to move and get in the groove, because there are bows out there that will "click" for you. Good luck.
-------------------- Advice from The Buck:"Only little girls shoot spikers!" Posts: 6321 | From: Hesperia, Mi | Registered: Dec 2005
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I think a guy can tell in short order if a bow is for him.
It is tough when you have a bow right in your specs and it just does not feel right, but you know. At that point it is up to you whether you want to put it on the rack and never shoot it, or move it on to someone who will find it a fit.
Posts: 1458 | From: Illinois | Registered: Apr 2003
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I have bought and sold lots of them...some I wish I would have given more of a chance but I usually knew within a few shots if the bow was for me or not. Like I said there were a few that I wish now I would have given a little more time to, but that's what I get.
I usually wait till the bow is tuned well and I tune an arrow to it before I decide completely, many bows shoot far better/different when tuned properly.
Normally though, the grip, or feel during the shot will make my mind up very soon after shooting a new bow for the first time.
-------------------- “Elk are not hard to hit....they're just easy to miss" Posts: 6210 | From: Colorado | Registered: Jan 2006
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