New bow
01-17-2007, 07:18 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 43
New bow
Might be the wrong forum but I needed help answering a question. I am new to bow hunting and recently purchased a used PSE Baby G Force. I have begun shooting it and I am learning but it was used. Being used I can't know what it has been through but everything appears to working fine. There are some new PSE pro series stingrays for sale cheap and I was wondering if I should buy a new bow and sell the one I haveor keep shooting the other one I got and save my money and get something nicer later once I get better. Any help would be greatly appreciated
01-17-2007, 07:57 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: North Lima Ohio & Clarion Pa
Posts: 6,453
RE: New bow
Honestly I think you should take it to a quality pro-shop and have it gone over. They will make sure everything is square, lined-up and tuned properly. They can assess it in person much better than we can on-line. It won't cost much and the peace of mind and shooting tips will be well worth it.
We have several Pro Shop guys on here they can probably ring in with..what they'd do and costs associated.
We have several Pro Shop guys on here they can probably ring in with..what they'd do and costs associated.
01-17-2007, 08:03 AM
#3
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Posts: 148
RE: New bow
I got a used bow and im saving up to get me a new one once i get the money
it wouldnt be a bad idea to take it some were to get it checked out to make shore everything is in working order
just keep it in good condition so you can get a good price out of it latter
good luck
it wouldnt be a bad idea to take it some were to get it checked out to make shore everything is in working order
just keep it in good condition so you can get a good price out of it latter
good luck
01-17-2007, 08:21 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 3,073
RE: New bow
Making sure a used bow is in good shape is an excellent idea. Those limbs are under alot of pressure, if the string or other componentsaren't ingood condition it could be a dangerous situation. Also, If you just bought a bow with no idea of whether or not it fits you, you should get your draw length measured and make sure that your bow fits right. It will make a world of difference in your form and how well you shoot. Using a bow that doesn't fit is possible, but can start you off with some bad hard-to-break habits and limit your abilities. If the bow fits you right, if you like the way it feels, and if its in good shape, then by all means use it. If not, go to a pro shop, get measured, and shoot as many bows as you can in your price range to see what shoots best FOR YOU. Used bows are good too, just dont get whats cheapest. If it isn't right for you it isn't worth getting.
