By Steve Wall
As most hunting seasons are coming to a close and winter archery leagues are beginning, the same question pops into my mind every year. Do I get a new bow, do I update my existing bow or do I leave everything the way that it is? Bow manufacturers come out with new and improved bows almost every year making this decision even more difficult. It is almost in our nature to want the newest and best equipment. There are many different factors to consider when deciding whether or not to upgrade your equipment. Hopefully I can help you sort through these factors and decide if it is time for some new gear.
Obviously one of the biggest factors in deciding if you should get new equipment or not is money. Don’t have money set aside already for new equipment? Don’t worry, you have options. Hopefully you are thinking about new equipment right after hunting season has ended. You have plenty of time to start putting some money aside and save up for the purchase. Or perhaps you can sweet talk your significant other into using part of your tax refund for some new bow hunting equipment. Another option is selling some of your old equipment. There are many avenues available these days for selling your old equipment. Talk to your local dealer and see if they will sell your old bow on consignment. Craigslist and Ebay are other great places to sell your old equipment as well. Continue reading “Yearly Debate: New Bow or not?”
