How many bows does one person need?

longbow fanatic 1 · February 14, 2014, 09:53:00 AM

Currently, I have two. My third is being built and due to be delivered by May. Now, I'm considering ordering a Robertson Primal Stykbow. I think I need some therapy

Butchie · February 14, 2014, 09:55:00 AM

Just one more...

Paul Shirek · February 14, 2014, 09:56:00 AM

I know it's a rhetorical question but I like to have at least two. I would hate to have a problem with one and not have a back up. That being said, it's a lot of fun to have more bows. For me though, it is also a shooting distraction. I can seem to shoot only one bow really well and I am always wanting to shoot the other one. I know some people can shoot multiple bows but I can only be really good with one bow and I don't like to shoot a bow poorly... Have fun!

pukwana · February 14, 2014, 09:58:00 AM

I believe thats a question only the wife can answer. She'll let you know when you hit the limit!

Gator1 · February 14, 2014, 10:05:00 AM

Great question, which I'm struggling with right now.

I've come across my ideal hunting bow, a 58" STatic Tip take down recurve. My bowyer is going to be limiting availability, and I'm considering ordereing two. I too struggle to switch bows/styles constantly. And am going to focus on (1) bow...

It is tough though

jmahma · February 14, 2014, 10:06:00 AM

1 but I have over 40 on the rack!

Tom · February 14, 2014, 10:07:00 AM

Want or need ??????

limbolt · February 14, 2014, 10:10:00 AM

Thats the same question my wife ask's every time a long tube comes in the mail.

longbow fanatic 1 · February 14, 2014, 10:10:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by jmahma:
1 but I have over 40 on the rack!

It's like collecting fine art!

Flatshooter · February 14, 2014, 10:17:00 AM

I've had several over the years and as many as five at one time. Now I only feel the need to have two, a take-down for travel and my favorite single piece, a Hornes Traditionalist 64".

Alexander Traditional · February 14, 2014, 10:19:00 AM

Like Clint Eastwood said in one of his movies "need ain't got nothing to do with it"

longbow fanatic 1 · February 14, 2014, 10:24:00 AM

Here are my justifications:

(1) #45 longbow for 3-D's and bowhunting during really cold weather when I may need less poundage.

(1) take-down bow for travel and ground blind turkey/deer bow.

(2) #50 bows, one being a back-up, for hunting game where the minimum draw weight is 50 pounds.

I'm sure in the future I'll come up with more justifications, err I mean excuses!

mike g · February 14, 2014, 10:25:00 AM

I have a Big Five now and I would like a no Shelf Tembo....

February 14, 2014, 11:00:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Butchie:
Just one more...

I think this is the perfect answer to your question!

Bisch

akbowbender · February 14, 2014, 11:03:00 AM

All you can get, plus 1!

Paul WA · February 14, 2014, 11:03:00 AM

one good one.

rraming · February 14, 2014, 11:20:00 AM

Need one - good to have a backup but I have 4 - four seems to work for me, any more and I sell one. Soon the kids will be bigger and that will hopefully spread them out.
I have been down to two before and couldn't handle it!

Rufus · February 14, 2014, 11:21:00 AM

Too many's not enough?

I have quite a few that I've gathered over the years, bought on whims, acquired for gifts, traded for or to give away now and then, but I only shoot two of the longbows and one of the recurves.
Some I have outgrew me in the last 10 years. I have no desire or need to shoot 55# and higher poundage bows anymore. 45#-50# plenty for this old man. Probably was all along if I'd been a bit smarter about the whole deal.

Orion · February 14, 2014, 12:02:00 PM

I find I can get along quite well with about 20 bows. Less than that is somewhat of a hardship.

Jack Shanks · February 14, 2014, 12:04:00 PM

I'd want to have a spare even if one never gets used so for most two would be enough. I guess I would fall in line as a Doomsday Prepper though as I have a couple hundred spares.