Trad Gang

Don't get me wrong I really enjoy trad gang ,but as of late I feel like I am looking at a bragging board about who got what bow and how it is the the best. I do like to look at a good pic of a bow here and there, but I see pics of bows arrows quivers broadheads whatever some shop built some guy bought and he is really proud of buying or building it for the masses. I am guilty here as well touting my favorite bows. talking ftps this and kinetic energy that. I think we are missing the point. Lets focus more on the trip than the car we use to get there. hunting tales are great, but few and far between we need more of them. Brag about great shots you made or big misses. Tell how you snuck that new bow home or whatever. I think we are grinding away a little bit to much on all the stuff.

I for one like the pics. of the bows, arrows, and other stuff. I also like to hear how the bows shoot, if you are satisfied etc.

Don't forget, without the bows and arrows, you wouldn't have the hunting.

The "look at my new this or that" threads remind me of the old days when someone would pull up with their new car. All the guys would file outside, walk around it, raise the hood and make polite comments about how great it looked to bolster the purchasers ego when we actually could care less. Just being polite.

I never look at the "check out my new bow" threads. Like the new car buyer, I guess the new bow owner wants positive reinforcement for spending an exorbitant amount of money on something he thinks he needs.

I guess I am not as polite as I once was.

Hmmm...tough question. As a "newb," I enjoy those threads because I never knew there were so many bowyers out there. I really thought a recurve was a recurve, and a longbow was a longbow.

I'm frugal by nature and don't see myself ever spending over $400 for any hunting bow. However, I still like to look at these bows.

Tim

I am relatively new to traditional archery and very new to Tradgang. I too appreciate the equipment type threads because they allow me to learn about many of the different companies that are out there and also get a review by someone who actually owns the product (not just what the manufacturers website has to say).  That being said I also enjoy reading the "Hunting Story" threads. I would like to see more threads on both topics.

When I got into trad back in the early 80's i did it for one reason. To go to asimpler place, one where all the techno BS. was left behind,just a stick,string, arrow and a man. Now all you hear are this bow has carbon lams,arrows made of carbon,this bowyer bows are for speed, that bowyers bows do this and that. Enough, damn where are we heading? This is starting to remind of my compound days. There is no difference if you use a $300 Quinn or atop of the line Widow, they can only do what the shooter is capable of. I think some people think your can buy trad and its meaning by buying a certain bow or showing everyone what you have. ENOUGH I say, I don't even look anymore.  :banghead:

I kind of like them all, we have a good mix and chioce to pick what we like to look at. I guess i have control over my finger as to what to click on and glad we have a good mix to choose from.

Show your new bow, show your new quiver, show your new hawk, I don't care, it doesn't worry me one bit.

People get excited about these things. That's why they're here.

I sometimes see a thread on here that bothers me a little. You know what I do.......go on to the next thread. Life would be pretty boring if we were all the same. JMO......Peace     :goldtooth:

Tyee, post a picture story about things you like
and are proud to have. Everybody likes a good picture story.

:confused:     :rolleyes:    :(    

"Can't get a grip when you're slippin' in all that stuff". Delbert McClenton

I like to look at them and their is nothing wrong in a guy being proud of his new equipment. If I could I would post pics of my new bows. I think it is part of what makes things interesting, I think most of us like to try new things. Otherwise life would get pretty boring

I opened this expecting to see pictures of stuff, stuff, and more stuff   :banghead:

Keep showing those pics and brag all you want! And if someone wants to be humble well that's OK too, just don't over do it.  :bigsmyl:

I work hard and save my money so that I could order a custom bow built the way I want it and with my name on it. Whats wrong with showing off something your proud of?? I have never read of anyone saying that thier bow was the best or better than anyone elses.

I like looking at everyones new toys.  You don't have to look at every thread if you don't want to.  I like the hunting stories w/pics too, lets hear some tyee.

QuoteOriginally posted by Eric Krewson:
I never look at the "check out my new bow" threads. Like the new car buyer, I guess the new bow owner wants positive reinforcement for spending an exorbitant amount of money on something he thinks he needs.

Or maybe they are just excited?

I think that these "we need to post this or post that" threads are more annoying than 3 pages of new bow threads.

BTW...without stuff, we would have nothing to talk about out of season.

QuoteOriginally posted by Irish Archer:
Show your new bow, show your new quiver, show your new hawk, I don't care, it doesn't worry me one bit.

People get excited about these things. That's why they're here.

I sometimes see a thread on here the bothers me a little. You know what I do.......go on to the next thread. Life would be pretty boring if we were all the same. JMO......Peace     :goldtooth:  

Well stated - I second that!

We seldom have ugly bow contests either.. btw I'm sure I have one that would win if we did...lol

I like to look at all sorts of things and if I get really bored I'll even read threads about skinny stings. They are like doing a crossword puzzle for me..lol

Read what you like... skip the rest. There's room for everyone.. within reason of course.

God bless,Mudd

PS I too opened this one fully expecting to see all kinds of neat stuff..lol It ended up being a "gottcha!".

I for one love the bow pictures--it's great fantasy material!

I enjoy seeing other's new or new to them, archery equipment. I also enjoy reading about people's hunts. I don't read what doesn't interest me. everyone should do the same. It's kind of silly to push your likes & dislikes onto other people. I even enjoy some tech stuff. You'll never learn anything new if you always do things one certain way. If it gets too techy, I'll just grab a stave & drawknife, cut me some shoots & have a good time. Just my take on things. Doesn't mean everybody need agree.

I say post what you want. If people don't want to look at it, it will be on page 8 tomorrow so who cares...

It's pretty much Supply and Demand if you think about it.

I can tell "Hunt'in Stories" all day long...It's the bragg'in rights I have a problem with.

Wouldn't be a Trad Gang if it wasn't for the stuff. Running this site isn't cheap and sponsors keep it "free" for everyone else. Plus I like seeing new stuff, just might see something I didn't know I couldn't live with out. LOL

I don't read every thread, like wtpops said click and choose. If a thread is not interesting it will die soon enough? I have a feeling that this thread will live awhile because it asks for an opinion and there is no shortage here (myself included).

I like hearing about different bows from there owner. Their opinions may not be without bias but I have gleaned the goodies for myself. I see nothing wrong with someone enjoying and sharing the joy of his new bow that probably took months to save for, choose bowyer, style and woods for, then months have to built.

I have found this site beyond value. It's been an emersion in Traditional Archery.

Keep it coming!!!!

I love this place!!

I think cabin fever is setting in here, and it is serious!

Respectfully, I gotta disagree...

I look at it this way:

Seeing that STAR, Denton Hill & Hawkeye are only once a year each, when the heck else do I get a chance to see: (1) something that may be a real piece of art - wood combinations to name one, (2) a new and possibly functional item, (3) something that just makes me laugh (to myself).

I'm here for fun, knowlege & company......

I can choose which thread to read.  Many times, I don't even open a single post.

I'm not much into "sensorship" of what I can choose to read "OR NOT".... I feel I have the choice to "Click as I see fit".  Keep those pictues coming.  

I especially like the pictures of things being made by the guys here that allow them to save a buck or two.   :scared:   I'm getting old and less healty every day   :wavey:      :coffee:   [ now bring on the pictures and post of the Good Stuff !!]

Everyone has the Right to be Proud of a New "Whatever"! I personally dont pay much attention to the "New Bow" Posts, but I Do Check out the New Quiver, New HomeMade Knife, Stuff. It is an "Idea Farm"!!  :readit:    :archer:

wow I am not calling for sensorship at all everyone should post what they want and read what they want I am just calling for more creativity from all including myself thats all

Like Shakes I get real intrested in the "I just made me a" threads. I haven't bought a bow since 1991 so store bought stuff is ho hum to me.

QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
Wouldn't be a Trad Gang if it wasn't for the stuff. Running this site isn't cheap and sponsors keep it "free" for everyone else. Plus I like seeing new stuff, just might see something I didn't know I couldn't live with out. LOL

What Dave said. I like pics of anything trad bowhunting/trad archery. Plus it educates me on how to better recognize the different brands/models of bows.   :)

QuoteOriginally posted by Chris Surtees:
I opened this expecting to see pictures of stuff, stuff, and more stuff    :banghead:  

Lol! That one cracked me up ^^

Reading some of these post I get the feeling most of you have a lot more money then I do. I do have a lot of stuff, but its stuff I made or made do with due to cost. One of these day I'll post some pictures of my man cave and show you how a poor man plays. As for post on bows and other stuff I read what catches my eye and the rest just slip in to no mans land.

When I first got on this site it was those new pics that got me to do better with what I had.And made me want to make my own arrows as good as the ones those guys bought.And I acquired all the knowledge from the input other threw out on those threads.Look past the pic and you will find knowledge and skill you can apply.How do you think the guys who made the stuff they bought got so good!

I rarely look at "new bow" threads, but I know somebody is enjoying them (else they wouldn't be on there!).

Each to his own, there's something for everyone and all kinds of things to talk about (as long as it has to do with bowhunting of course!) Heck, start your own thread, there's lots of room!

I love the "new bow" threads, especially the ones by non-professional bowyers. To me, the joy of traditional archery is half designing/crafting your own bow and half hunting with it.  I could really care less about the whole skinny string/speed/kenetic energy/momentum threads, but I will always check out the new bow threads.  I'm always thinking about what I should do for my next bow building project and "new bow" threads help feed the creative side of my brain.

There's nothing finer than the art these bowyers are putting out. It not only help's us tradgangers out to see it but it help's the guy's that build them. I'm sure it does them proud to see people bragging on there bow's. It's nice to have a pat on the back every now and then!! Bring on the pic's, I like'em!! Jason