"i'll never sell this bow" - Famous last words..

[DanielB89]

As many of you may know from following my posts I have a 60" Centaur Triple Carbon Elite that I absolutely LOVE!  I managed to kill a few animals with it this year and it is just something special.  I have told my wife and friend that "I will never sell this bow".  

Having a longer draw(29.5), I wanted to try out a 62" centaur.  Not because the 60" stacked, because it does not at all, but I thought the 62" would handle my draw better, and be more forgiving.  A few weeks ago I found a 62" bow for sell online and jumped on it.  When I got it, the bow was incredible, but the grip left a lot to be desired.  So she left the stable quickly..  


Last week a friend put up his centaur for sale, which was a 62" DARK MATTER, Centaur Elite and I managed to snag it.  Want to hear the best part, it has an almost identical grip as my, "i'll never sell this bow", bow.  To even sweeten the deal, my "old bow", which is actually newer than this one, is #52@29 and this one is #52@29.  This new bow is exactly what I wanted.  

So, I come to warn you to never say, "I will never sell this bow". lol.  

I will be posting some pics of both of them later today to shot the similarities in the grip, differences in colors,  and weight(physical).  

Overall, I think the 62" is awesome, but I do believe most of the stability comes from the dark matter riser.  It isn't a lot heavier, but when you're talking about a bow that weighs less than 2 pound with a quiver full of arrows on, a few ounces is a good bit.  

Before Crittergetter and others say, "it didn't happen without pics", that are on the way!  

[KentuckyTJ]

Great bow for sure. Glad you found another "Goodun"

[D. Key]

Daniel:

The best advice I could possibly give someone is this..."Never (and I mean NEVER) say Never".  It will happen, especially with Traditional Bows, much more than you wish or anticipate.  I have had numerous bows that I have said would never be sold and they have long since disappeared from my bow rack.

Best of luck.  I hope you are true to your own word.

God bless.

[BWallace10327]

Maybe that phrase could be amended to read I'll never sell this bow today."  I know just what you're talking about.

[Blackhawk]

Some honeymoons just last a little longer than others.

[dirtguy]

I know what you mean about those longer limbs! Its just a pleasure to draw that 62" (or 64") bow vs. the shorter ones...not that they are bad but smooth is good!

[tzolk]

I hear you on the grip part, it's very important. My newer bow sits in the closet because I prefer the longer skinnier grip on my older bow.

With both of your Centaurs being the same weight, does the 62" feel lighter at full draw?

[dirtguy]

Also, getting the same draw weight is a bonus!

[tracker12]

For me it all starts with a comfortable and repeatable grip.  When that happens my shots are just better.

[shoes]

Yep, learned that lesson. I once told my wife that if I could just get this one bow I'd be done buying bows forever. That was about 12 bows ago.....

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by tzolk:
I hear you on the grip part, it's very important. My newer bow sits in the closet because I prefer the longer skinnier grip on my older bow.

With both of your Centaurs being the same weight, does the 62" feel lighter at full draw?

Honestly, yes.  


This grip is a little narrower than the other one, but the palm area is the same and I think the skinnier one will be better in the long run.  I think the biggest difference is the grip on my old one has a larger thumb rest than the newer one, though i don't think it makes a lick of difference when shooting.

[1Longbow]

I think I've said that 30 times now! I agree about the grip ,for me if it does not feel good ,out it goes

[longbow fanatic 1]

The phrase, "I will never sell this bow" is right up there with, "I just bought this bow, and it's the best bow I've ever shot...It shoots right where I aim. (which is usually followed by the phrase, I will never sell this bow). Both of which I've been guilty of saying.    

[A.S.]

Daniel, I just sold one of my "Forever Bows"..... Things do happen.   :rolleyes:

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by longbow fanatic 1:
The phrase, "I will never sell this bow" is right up there with, "I just bought this bow, and it's the best bow I've ever shot...It shoots right where I aim. (which is usually followed by the phrase, I will never sell this bow). Both of which I've been guilty of saying.        

I have never said those 2 phrases..  

[nineworlds9]

LOL I empathize completely.  I never thought I would sell my 2pc Elkheart but I just had to have a 2pc Pika and honestly it's a tough call between the two, I feel the Elkheart was a bit more pointable and maybe a bit quicker but the Pika is quieter and I prefer the mini-D shape and super narrow limbs more to the radical hybrid shape of the Elk.  

One bow that I will not give up however, unless I have a brain seizure, and unless Dan comes up with something even better is my new 1pc Micarta riser 60" Chinook.  That is bow nirvana IMHO for a 1pc bow.  Dead sexy, obscenely quiet for a recurve and super forgiving.

[cacciatore]

Compare the 2 Bows before sell one, I am been said that the the 60" is a tad faster than the 62"     for sure Dark Matter makes some difference but a 60" Centaur is confortable Up To 31"! DL

[Bladepeek]

I own no bows that fall into that "I'll never sell this bow" category.

However, for one of the bows I own right now somebody is going to have to want it badly enough to make an offer that I can't afford to turn down. That might be a bit steep, but try me  

[Biathlonman]

I had a buddy that said the only things that weren't for sale was his bride and his blue tick hound.  But like Bladepeek, most of what I'm holding onto now will be pretty expensive!

[Bowwild]

I've sold more "forever bows" than I've kept.