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Title: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Curtis Haden on August 08, 2010, 04:07:00 PM
What a nice problem to have...  Two bows, one season.

I bought a Centaur from Mike (Yellow Dog) the other day.  Ostensibly, to replace a backup bow that I'd always had some problems shooting.  Never thought I'd find a bow that I could shoot as accurately and just felt as good as my Schafer...

Now I'm torn between which bow to focus on for hunting 2010.  The Schafer is soooo smooth and stable.  The Centaur is very smooth, quick, and light.  Such a joy to pack around after lugging the larger bow.

I think my greatest fear is that if I shoot the Centaur too much, I may get the itch to trade the Schafer for another Centaur...LOL!

Oh well, I'm not complaining too much.  Here's a few pics.

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/P7150177.jpg)

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/P7150176.jpg)

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/Lovers.jpg)

Sitting here thinking as I write this, I got the Schafer bloody last year.  May be time to give the new girl a chance.  It's a fine little pickle to be in.    :archer2:
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: 1bjd on August 08, 2010, 04:17:00 PM
No reason not to use both. Just set them up with matching arrows and use whatever you want.
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Tatersalad on August 08, 2010, 04:32:00 PM
They call that a Ménage à trois in France.

Happy hunitng.

Michael
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Hill Hunter on August 08, 2010, 04:32:00 PM
Awww I feel sorry for you.... no wait, no I don't. :archer:
Have fun and shoot straight.
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: stickbowhafe on August 08, 2010, 05:09:00 PM
join the club buddy! i am just glad you are suffering from the same thing i suffer from! my advice is don't sweat it...shoot 'em both and don't second guess yourself one minute. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Curveman on August 08, 2010, 05:46:00 PM
Ahhh, to have such choices! Both beauties and top performers. I'd shoot both, especially if you are not noticing a drop in performance when switching.
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Cal bow on August 08, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
I feel for you. If it would help you could send me the one you are least comfortable with. Just trying to help.
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: 4dogs on August 08, 2010, 06:42:00 PM
Alternate between tags filled if you have more than one, if not between days? Nice problem to have!
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Brian Krebs on August 08, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
argh - I am old enough to remember the song...

so shoot the one that sounds the best  :)
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: xtrema312 on August 08, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
If stand hunting, it would be the one that shoots best. Now if you plan to hike miles a day then light could be a factor.
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: browndown on August 08, 2010, 08:11:00 PM
I want the same problem, I have two Centaurs and want a Schafer. Let me know how how you make out.
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Sam McMichael on August 08, 2010, 08:53:00 PM
Don't feel like a fool. Feel like a Cassanova and love 'em both.
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: ArkyBob on August 08, 2010, 09:54:00 PM
Brian, that's the first thing that came to mind for me also.  Now I got that tune in my head. Yuck!!!!!

BOB
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: widow sax on August 08, 2010, 11:06:00 PM
For me there would be choice I would use the Schafer I am a Recurve kind of guy.  Widow
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Steve Clandinin on August 08, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
Nice thing about this Archery thing we're all so into.Listen to me! this isn't like marriage there is no problem loving two,three or however many bows you have,Do Not,I Repeat Do Not feal guilty take on as many as you can handle!All the best
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: pickaspot on August 09, 2010, 12:06:00 AM
What a fine problem...

Since they obviously know about each other and neither one has hit the road I say, humm that other tune and "Love the one you're with"!
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Yellow Dog on August 09, 2010, 06:18:00 AM
:goldtooth:    :goldtooth:    :goldtooth:  Another new Centaur fan. I guess there's no need to ask you if you like it!
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: buckeye_hunter on August 09, 2010, 10:52:00 AM
I can help! Just send me the Centaur and you will never have to see it again!
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Curtis Haden on August 09, 2010, 11:25:00 AM
Not a chance buckeye_hunter!!!    :saywhat:  

Mike, I likey -- a lot!  Thanks!  Also, I owe a big "thanks!" to 'pickaspot' for giving me a better tune to have stuck in my head.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Oh, and BTW, don't feel bad if you knew where the title came from.  It doesn't mean you're old   :campfire:
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Mojostick on August 09, 2010, 01:01:00 PM
Curtis,

Did you know that "torn between two lovers" is a constant on "worst songs of all time" lists? LOL

Now that awful song is stuck in my head! LOL

Thanks a lot.   ;)    :D  

Now I'll have to think of some awful Barry Manilow or Abba song to cleanse my brain of "torn between two lovers". LOL
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Danny Rowan on August 09, 2010, 01:11:00 PM
Curtis, you can send me the Schafer then you won't be torn, thanks for sticking that song in my head.  :banghead:    :banghead:    :banghead:    :banghead:
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: Earl Jeff on August 09, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
I would use the Centaur longbow. that other bow is broken the anyway the limbs are bent on the ends.  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Torn between two lovers... Feelin' like a fool
Post by: granitestatebowman on August 19, 2010, 12:47:00 AM
Tough problem.  Either way you win!  On days where a  few extra pounds matter, I would take the Centaur,then when you feel like the you won't break a sweat getting to that stand lugging that extra pound, I would take the Schafer.

Either way, when you make your decision and want to sell one or the other, call me!