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glenkans
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Keeping up with my Hunter
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July 27, 2007, 12:46:00 PM »
Guys, I'm not getting any younger at 54 and not a big guy(160 lbs.)I've got a purple heart Howatt Hunter@60 that just plain hauls ass.It shoots very fast and I can hit with it.My problem is age is catching up with me and I'm gonna look at some lighter weight bows.What recurve that doesn't break the bank would keep up with my hunter?Thanks,Glen
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Nook
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 900
Re: Keeping up with my Hunter
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July 27, 2007, 03:29:00 PM »
Hey Glen I just got my nephew a Checkmate Hunter II. 62" 50#@28. The grips a little stockier than I like, But she spits a arrow our pretty quick. They are priced just over four bills. Nice bow for the price. Talk to Chad at Checkmate bows in the sponser section above. He can help you out.
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"After all, it is not the killing that brings satisfaction; it is the contest of skill and cunning. The true hunter counts his achievement in proportion to the effort involved and the fairness of the sport." Dr. Saxton Pope
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Danny Rowan
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Re: Keeping up with my Hunter
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July 27, 2007, 06:16:00 PM »
Glen,
Why go lighter? I am a bit older than you(57) and shoot 60-65# and plan on shooting that as long as I am hunting which will be until the Good Lord decides it is my time to come home.If you are still comfortable with the weight and can control your shot, then shoot what ya can.
Danny
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sleepyhollow
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Re: Keeping up with my Hunter
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July 27, 2007, 08:21:00 PM »
Trade it or sell it and buy another hunter in a lighter weight?
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Bonebuster
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Re: Keeping up with my Hunter
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July 27, 2007, 08:35:00 PM »
I agree with Danny. Don`t let your age be your guide. Getting older just means wiser.
Don`t give up that easily. Keep the faith, walk the walk, talk the talk. Whatever it takes.
I`m 41, and remember when I was 18. I see alot of guys much younger than me that say they are "slowing down". Not me! If you even begin to think it, it may actually start to happen.
Be tough. Be wise. Demand more from yourself.
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thehaf2000
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Re: Keeping up with my Hunter
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July 30, 2007, 06:00:00 PM »
Also consider this is the best time to start a excercise program. The better shape you are in
the more seasons you can hunt. My Dad is 66 and is in great shape. He looks 50. If you like your hunter sell it and put the money toward another one.
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paddler
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September 17, 2007, 04:55:00 PM »
Don't go lighter. I'm a year older than you and shoot a 70# Hunter. Will until I can't. Which means either arthritis or injury. It won't be from lack of effort.
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