Along the same line.  I went into an archery shop in Bossier City, LA.  I needed some inserts for 2016 aluminum arrowes.  I took a shaft with me to confirm sizes before I left.  The owner ask if he could help me.  I showed him the shaft and ask for the inserts.  He said that he did not have any and had not had any.  He then called over a younger employee and showed him what an aluminum arrow looked liked and told him about aluminum arrows.  Did i ever feel like I one eyed monster. Or one of "Those guys"

People who seek the satisfaction that traditional archery offers will find they are "one of those guys" in MANY aspects of our lives.

Archery is just one part of what makes us "one of those guys".

     

Yes, I am one of those guys and I can hit a running target with this thing. Get running...

You did the right thing, quietly left and didn't sink to his level. As above though, those "other" guys aren't all like that.

Some people don't get it at all.  I'm glad to be one of those too.....

Its all about technology today.
Rangefinding scopes,xbows and fart locking suits.
Kinda takes the fun out of it if you ask me.

Bow hunting to me is my skill and woodsman ship vs the critters, that's where it is exciting and why I choose trad gear. It makes you become a hunter.

I have tried to understand his thinking, why would you banter with a potential customer coming into your store. I think he was the owner, not a member of the staff.
I don't consider myself better than him because I have come back to traditional.
Heck, I don't agree with trapping, but I would never tell someone that they're wrong just because I don't like it.
I won't hunt Bear because they look too much like a dog to me, call me a freak if you want but I love dogs. But I wouldn't criticize someone else for hunting them, I would be happy for their success if they tagged one! It's just not for me.
Just because I don't use compound equipment any more doesn't mean I don't appreciate their love for the wheels, again, it just isn't for me anymore.

I'm one of those guys........most who question our sanity really have no idea of the dedication and commitment we have made to our endeavors.  It's their loss and it's a shame they fail to see that! But to each their own.........      

I seem to get more respect than when I started.  When asked why I shoot what do, I simply reply "Cause I can".

kbetts... Priceless!!