QuoteOriginally posted by Ground Hunter:
I don't mind paying for the artisanship to build a bow - or is some cases the tech. in its construction - ie Widow.  Some folks buy cheap then end up having to buy again.  How does that save money?  H

Kinda like good boots, huh?

Custom offers choices, length, weight, tiller, grip. A person can get a bow that really works well for them, they might shoot that bow better that a factory bow. To me a bow that shoots better is a better performing bow, faster or not.

A Bear takedown is $1300, 60" only, #50 or #55 only (for a lefty).

Shot a Hoyt Dorado once, or I tried to, at 28.5" I had to quit drawing and start PULLING.

Bear makes 6 different recurves, I want a T/D, low wrist grip, 56" bow...Bear cant do that...but I know who can. AND it dont have to cost a fortune.

And frankly, I'd rather support a bowyer trying to make a living than a big company that could really careless.

Eric

bows are like a woman some have beauty some speed and some are comfortable, and then there is the one that fits. Only thing different between the two is it is all your fault and you can not argue the point

Anything is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I think every bowyer earns what they charge and probably more.  I don't want anyone telling me my job is not worth what I get paid.

I just like purty bows with soul!  How can you get one of a kind if it is made in production. Ymmv.

QuoteOriginally posted by HATCHCHASER:
Anything is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I think every bowyer earns what they charge and probably more.  I don't want anyone telling me my job is not worth what I get paid.

I just like purty bows with soul!  How can you get one of a kind if it is made in production. Ymmv.

That isn't the jist of the topic.