I Don't Buy Ugly Bows

[WildmanSC]

I was in The Archery Shop after work yesterday evening getting my new string set up for shooting, i.e., nock point and string silencers.  A fella who was in the shop said "Is that a new bow?"  I told him I'd had it 3 or 4 months.  He said "That bow is too pretty to take in the woods!"  I responded, "I have to take pretty bows in the woods because I don't buy any ugly bows!"

Bill

[Ragnarok Forge]

I know what you mean.  I don't own any ugly bows.  As for not hunting them. That would be like not driving a Ferrari or not touching your smoking hot woman.  Just plain silly either way you look at it.

[Ringneck]

I buy pretty bows so when I am sitting there for hours while hunting I have something to look at if it's slow. Life's too short to shoot ugly bows!

[Keith Zimmerman]

EXACTLY RIGHT!  Good post!  I have a hard time deciding which beauty to take with me when I shoot or hunt.  Usually 2 or 3.  Felix and I are discussing that right now in PMs.

[JL]

OK, I have to admit, I have a ugly bow and she is named Ugly Betty. Found her kicked to the curb at a bow meet/swap for $200 (with a leather selway quiver). She's a all ash Big East TD with dings/marks all over her. She ain't much to look at but she sure can dance! First time I tried her, she gave me a 4 arrow 6" group at 25 yards. One of the fastest, smoothest bows I have ever held.

Just remember, ugly bows try harder to impress...    

JL

[KentuckyTJ]

Originally posted by Ringneck:
I buy pretty bows so when I am sitting there for hours while hunting I have something to look at if it's slow. Life's too short to shoot ugly bows!

X2 Ringneck.

[Zradix]

I like looking at pretty bows.

I have a strong liking for "Rat Rods" too.

An Old bow that looks beat to death that just plain shoots great is pretty cool too.

[cacciatore]

I can't only immagine to buy a bow that I don't find it pretty,and everytime I try to improve the look of the next one and push the bowyer to make something special.Modern custom are really works of art and bowyers are really talented.
The only exception is for the vintage ones that,where pretty on their times,but not comparison with the newer ones.Only 15-18 years ago it was impossible to find just a clear glass lam.for the limbs!

[J-dog]

That is an awesome reply - I have schafers and while beautiful they are tools -

I do not think I have seen an ugly custom?

[YORNOC]

They are ALL pretty to somebody!

[Mike Vines]

Not only are my finer than a frog's hair, I like to admire other fine bows.  They are truely funtional works of art.

[Stumpkiller]

Closest I have to ugly is my Bear Kodiak Hunter.  The shape is lovely but the green Futurewood and glass is, shall we say, an acquired taste.

A friend used to call it my "Bear Formica"

[Caleb the bow breaker]

Ugly bows need love to. LOL

C

[BCD]

Good post Bill. I won't own a black widow either  

[nybowman]

Hey JL, your right "Betty" is real ugly. She does shoot good though. lol

[Legois]

hate ugly bows either. the bow must shoot great and look awesome.

[Sixby]

I don't use my bows for walking sticks or throw them over fences or out of tree stands. I can hunt several years and hunt hard with a bow in extremely rough country before it gets scratches. I try to always hit the ground first and protect the bow. LOL. God Bless you all with beautiful bows . Steve

 

[Bowwild]

I too am a fan of fancy bows. I do have two that are metal risers and completely camoflauged but I wouldn't call them ugly. But, they don't compare to the exotic wood recurves.

I've always been careful with my bows, even during the 34 years of compound shooting. I never could understand some folks who would simplly drop their bows on the ground, especially with bow quivers full of arrows. I'm even more careful with my arrows. Quiver hood up when hauling in the stand and quiver hood down when the bow goes down. The haul line is tied just short (loop at the end through string and over limb tip)of the ground.

One of the best shooting bows I ever shot wasn't purdy on the outside because it was really beat up. It a leftie's "carp" bow from out Montana way. This demo bow did convince me to order a beautiful version of the same bow though!

[Rank Bull]

Can't say I like ugly bows, but I don't really get into all the nice woods, veneers, accents,and such.

I like my bows graceful and functional. That said my go to bows are my Kanati and my Pronghorn. I think they are plenty pretty.

[coaster500]

I have to admit I am addicted to good lookin bows...I do have one that's not though and can't bring myself to sell it. It just shoots to good  :(