So, what are you taking to trade ?

[moleman]

This is the question that my wife posed to me this evening since im off to the Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, way, way, before dawn tomorrow morning....my answer was " not a thing".
I guess ive reached a point where im pretty satisfied with the bows ive got, as well as the reality that any bow you choose is nothing more than what you put into it as far patience and practice, in combination with shafts that fly true and proper tuning.
Im slowly starting to believe that theres no such thing as a "BAD" bow, only bad form, improperly matched arrows, and poor tuning.
My philosophy may be way off, but if nothing else its food for thought.  
Think ill settle with the bows ive got and work a little harder on the little things that make any bow of choice, a "Great Bow" simply by taking the time to work on form, tuning and the little things that matter most when it comes to making  a bow perform to its full potential.

[awbowman]

I think with good form and tuned arrows you can shoot any bow well, but sooner or later that magic grip comes along and it goes from good to GREAT!

[ron w]

But it's so much fun working a trade or finding that special do-dad for your quiver.....lol!       Hope you have a great time!

[Chromebuck]

I like that moleman....

Another way someone once explained it to me is that we're all spoiled.  In a survial situation the worst bow you've ever shot would be like a long lost friend.  You just work out your differences.

As Ron states, working out a trade or selecting a riser wood or finding that special do-dad is my current reality...

Good shooting sir...

~CB

[SKITCH]

So I guess the question remains......

What are ya taking to trade?    

Must have something other than bows that could be fun to swap!!!

[Doc Nock]

Sorry, but I'm with Fred on this one.  Everyone's bone structure is different, and those of us who God built a bit "funny" may need some help to get proper alignment, thus good consistent form.

Till a bowyer videoed my shooting 3 different style grip bows, then went frame-by-frame to diagnose my "wrist rotation" difference from 80% of those who shoot sticks, I fought bow grips for 25 yrs to be consistent.

CORRECT grip, and like Fred said... go from ok to GREAT!