Author Topic: How many bows does one person need? (Read 2722 times)

larry · « **Reply #40 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:42:00 PM »

As of right now a person needs three. :D

creekwood · « **Reply #41 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:44:00 PM »

Topic: How many bows does one person need?

If you were to ask me how long I can hold my breath, I would answer, "for an undetermined length of time, but I would eventually NEED a breath". It seems to be the same with bows.

damascusdave · « **Reply #42 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:56:00 PM »

I only need one but tend to keep about 15 more around that I merely want

DDave

sj_lutz · « **Reply #43 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:57:00 PM »

I outgrew my bowholder this week. Get rid of a bow or two? Nope. Find a bigger rack.

Sean B · « **Reply #44 on:** February 14, 2014, 06:07:00 PM »

The one who dies with the most toys wins!!!! I love'em all, I never met a bow I didn't like!!!

Hamishhog · « **Reply #45 on:** February 14, 2014, 06:53:00 PM »

It's simple. A blind bow (for me 58"), an all-around hunting/3D bow (for me 62"), and a target bow (for me 68"). One each in recurve and longbow. Then one each in takedown and one-piece. Then the in-between lengths. Then some in different woods. Then some metal ones...

rick7 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 14, 2014, 07:04:00 PM »

all that you want

Stumpkiller · « **Reply #47 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:35:00 PM »

Don't need any. Though if you want to bow hunt one would be very helpful.

Would like to have one or two of each production model ever made . . . so that's like 200,000 bows.

The balance of what you can own is somewhere in between.

I shot nothing but my Dream Catcher for 10 years; so obviously one bow can do it all. Or at least all that you can do with one bow.

It's nice to have some variety and to try several to see what you do like. Bow tastes vary considerably. During deer season and for three months before I shoot just one bow so it is familiar to me and the first shot counts.

ron w · « **Reply #48 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:41:00 PM »

Golfers need more than one club......right! I don't golf so I have a bunch of bows......I'm happy, are you!

Bowwild · « **Reply #49 on:** February 14, 2014, 09:45:00 PM »

Currently it is 10 more than the one I need. Looks like it will be 12 more than the one I need by May.

I'm doing "better" though. A year ago it was about 15-17 more than the 1 I need.

Steve Martin got it sort of right when he was moving out of the house in the movie "The Jerk". " I need this and nothing else, except this, oh and this, and that...." I know how he felt.

longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 14, 2014, 10:33:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Sean B:
The one who dies with the most toys wins!!!! I love'em all, I never met a bow I didn't like!!!

pamike · « **Reply #51 on:** February 14, 2014, 10:44:00 PM »

well i said it was 5, then 8, then 10, now at 11 and i keep justifying why i need another…….so bottom line is i have no idea but i do know it seems to be more every year...

YORNOC · « **Reply #52 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:33:00 AM »

Just enough that you are satisfied,. In my sorry case....never.

Son of Rooster · « **Reply #53 on:** February 15, 2014, 11:14:00 AM »

IMHO, much like firearms....more than you can carry.

Sam McMichael · « **Reply #54 on:** February 15, 2014, 05:28:00 PM »

It is all a matter of space. How big is your house? Can you afford a storage unit? How about a warehouse?

britt · « **Reply #55 on:** February 15, 2014, 07:54:00 PM »

One is to many and thousands never enough. Keeping coming back, works if you work it.

GreyGoose · « **Reply #56 on:** February 15, 2014, 08:24:00 PM »

I have been keeping it at three; I like to have a range of draw weights depending on my conditioning, intended quarry, and weather. Right now I have bows of 45, 50 and 55 pounds (all @ 28"); sold a nice 40 # Super D to buy a Holm LB at 55. Now I'd like to add one at 60#, but I can afford to be patient (more accurately, I can't afford NOT to be patient). Can't imagine not having a back-up.

Bear Heart · « **Reply #57 on:** February 15, 2014, 08:28:00 PM »

I like having 3. Primary, backup, and should rehab.

Hermon · « **Reply #58 on:** February 16, 2014, 07:43:00 AM »

Need? To be an archer, just one. I have 10 bows in the rack right now. Three of them get shot on a regular basis. One is my first custom that I bought back for sentimental reasons, one was purchased for my appreciation of the unique construction of it. One was gifted to my by my old boss as he is unable to shoot anymore. One is older than me and was made by a company owned by a man from Michigan whom I admire. It has a shelf on both sides and is used for guests that want to try archery. One is a kids bow, also for guests (or when grand kids come along). One is my Wife's and another is a take-down in case I ever need (want) to travel with a bow. The last is my feeble attempt at making a self bow.

Need 1, want all 10 of them.

You said "I think I need some therapy"
Archery IS my therapy.

PICKNGRIN · « **Reply #59 on:** February 16, 2014, 07:47:00 AM »

Was weaned back to 3 at one time, back up to 21.


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