A finished Gear Kit, happy and sad

[Brianlocal3]

Well , im just kind of rambling actually….. Its a great feeling and also kinda anti-climatic.

One of the fun things about traditional archery is the never ending trying of new and different products. Mostly un neccasary , but curiosty gets us all.

A while ago I found my forever bow, it slowed my bow buying down real hard for a while and then…… Im done buying bows. It just kinda happened but I realized I dont have the draw to run out and pick one up ( I still need to try one more type and thats an aggressive R/D like an Elkheart or Thunder Child).
But my JD Berry Taipan is my do all be all bow. My Morningstar fullfills my desire for an ASL, and my Titan with longbow limbs meets my need for a bowfishing rig and 3pc longbow all in one. All three are perfect for me but my Taipan is what gets shot 98% of the time.

I always used the cheap $5 seats for hunting or 5gallon buckets but then I bough a Millinium seat and its like a very portable, adjustble recliner so my ground hunting is set.  My stand I flip floped on some cheap stuff, then i got a Millinium lock on and steps, but it was too cumbersom for the public land I hunt so I stuck with my noisy, slow and cumbersome cheap climber, untill I picked up a Summit Cobra SD and I found treestand heaven. So now I am covered for stand hunting, I have no need or desire to look any farther.

I have knives, my old Mora does almost all I need, then my leatherman wave takes up the rest. My buck 110 is my nostalgic piece and my GFA medium is on my hip during hunting season. Knives CHECK. I dont even look at them.

My estwing camp axe , well we have been friends for a LONG LONG time. I have a folding saw CHECK.

Arrows I have locked in and dont even consider something other than my 2016's, cx 150 and my woods.

Broadheads are easy, I like my simmons and razor heads so I dont even consider something else.

I shoot only a Bearpaw deerskin glove or a Bateman Eichler tab. Check.

I literally Have no desire to look for new stuff, now I just shoot and if I get a chance I hunt.

Its bitter sweet I tell ya, bitter sweet. Now, Im sure I will pick up another JD Berry, because well, im addicted to them, but my three current bows will stay forever.  And of course I need to own an Aggressive R/D for at least 3 months to give it an honest go.

My kit is complete and im happy and sad about it. LOL

[Paul/KS]

Be happy and enjoy what you have for as long as you can ...

[Orion]

You haven't mentioned clothes, particularly wool clothes, or boots, or hats, or or trucks, or tents, or sleeping bags, or ....... You're well on your way, but not done yet.

[katman]

Wowser, a cure for bow buying disease, don't tell me what it is, wait maybe my wife prefers you tell me, lol

Enjoy your chosen gear.

[KentuckyTJ]

Oh come on now that is crazy talk! I was in your shoes and thought I had found the best for me then Bill Dunn went and made a limb that out performs all others. Advancements will never end so snap out of it brother! Keep the search alive.

TJ

[Brianlocal3]

My therapist says I shouldn't talk to you guys

[Danny Rowan]

I hear ya Brian, I have more Schafers, custom Knives, arrows and broadheads than I will ever need. But it has been a fun quest, probably owned more than 350 bows in my life, down to 4 Schafers, one Cari-bow longbow and a Custom Huntsman recurve. Down to one particular type of broadhead cause I love em, 300 xtreme, mainly one type of arrow shaft, AD Trads, but have some Sweetlands stashed too. Most times it is my Dad's old Western knife on my belt, but love the Karl Andersons, Lin Rheas and Doug Campbells that I have also.

[Brianlocal3]

Orion
You are correct , I didn't mention clothing and boots etc.
I never did get too into that, thank goodness
I wear my old military BDUs Uncle Sam gave me, some mucks, which I love. My hat is an issued boonie. I guess I am lucky that way

[Sam McMichael]

Man, I'm not even looking for a cure!

[IndaTimber]

Very sad indeed, sad that my wife looked at this and said "See dear it is possible!"  Just Kidding.

Enjoy what you have and take care of it and it will typically outlast you.  Really don't "need" much to get out there and enjoy the outdoors.