Bowohalism

chopx2 · September 23, 2010, 03:31:00 PM

Is this a common disease with Trads? I can't think of a single compound shooter I know who has more than a couple bows. I can't think of a Trad who has fewer than 2.

(or is it just me... :eek: please tell me I'm not in the minority)

monkeyball · September 23, 2010, 03:36:00 PM

We do seriously need to start our own chapter of B.A. here. It is a serious illness,but what a way to go.....

Good Shooting,
Craig

Dave Bowers · September 23, 2010, 03:42:00 PM

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beemann · September 23, 2010, 04:03:00 PM

What are you guys talking about? Ive only got 6 widows 1 habu 1hawk oh never mind Im busted.

canopyboy · September 23, 2010, 04:08:00 PM

I just got started (in my adult life that includes a source of income) in June. There are four shootable bows hanging in my boiler room right now, and two partially completed bows in my shop. I didn't even make it home with the new Dorado last week before I was contemplating that I also needed a Hill longbow.

I can only imagine how bad it gets with more time. Right now I need to get some kid bows (all three daughters have the bug), and a wife bow (or two?)

xtrema312 · September 23, 2010, 04:10:00 PM

I only have three old bows I don't shoot on the wall and three shooters. It is the variety that makes it hard to stop at one. There is just way to many woods, lengths, take down options, and the draw weight options just make the possibilities endless.

I never had more than one compound. They just are not that different or nice to look at. I always saw them as a hunting tool. I only needed one real good shooter at a time.

I have 30 guns so it is not just trad bows. Now those come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, uses, and many have some nice wood.

saumensch · September 23, 2010, 04:33:00 PM

Im lucky, havent got the money for so many bows....wait i guess Im unlucky.

Crash · September 23, 2010, 04:46:00 PM

I have thought about seeking the opinion of a therapist to determine the source of my addiction but I realized that whatever I spent on therapy would take away from buying another bow. :D Seriously, I would like to know what causes it, as I am afflicted. Is it the lure of the "Magic Bow", the variety, the thrill of rushing home with a new one or is it more based on greed? Don't know but do know I have it.

Bowmania · September 23, 2010, 04:52:00 PM

You'd think a compound guy would have a half doz each, just to keep one running.

Bowmania

Bowwild · September 23, 2010, 05:01:00 PM

I hope my affliction for buying multiple recurves is due to my search for the right one. Or is the right ones?

I do like a great looking recurve with exotic woods and beautiful workmanship. I've bought several that fit this bill. But I don't give a hoot for the best looking one if I can't shoot or don't enjoy shooting it. Beginning with the last three bows I ordered (Rose Oak, The Stick, Schafer Silvertip), I have to "test-drive" the bow before I'll commit.

Frenchymanny · September 23, 2010, 05:31:00 PM

Hello my name is Manny and I am a bow...

Actually, I still live by the rule of only one bow a yer

And the doghouse gets comfier every year LOL

F-Manny

lpcjon2 · September 23, 2010, 05:53:00 PM

Bowoholism will lead to cirrhosis of the wallet.

mcgroundstalker · September 23, 2010, 06:05:00 PM

Who ever dies with the most toys wins! :D

... mike ...

FBB · September 23, 2010, 06:12:00 PM

It is a problem.

chopx2 · September 23, 2010, 07:22:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by lpcjon2:
Bowoholism will lead to cirrhosis of the wallet.

I laughed so hard I almost lost ocntrol of my bodily functions!

Oliverstacy · September 23, 2010, 07:40:00 PM

I seem to have caught that bug lately!

Just got a WhisperStik 62" Mojo over the weekend...way to good of a deal to pass up!

Josh

Mudd · September 23, 2010, 09:47:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by mcgroundstalker:
Who ever dies with the most toys wins! :D

... mike ...

I think a better version might be "Who ever dies with the most toys, still dies.. and his wife gets to sell all his bows and paaarrrtttyy!!!!!!..lol

God bless,Mudd

PS: I don't need another bow... I don't need another bow... really.. I don't need another bow!!

flycastr · September 23, 2010, 11:48:00 PM

When I was shooting compounds, I mean compound, there was only one. I converted back to traditional archery about three years ago, and suddenly there were two, then four, then six. And then I discovered longbows, and, oh, well. Still trying to figure out what happened. So is my wife.

Flt Rck Shtr · September 23, 2010, 11:58:00 PM

I like to have at least five or six on hand at all times and a few as trading material. I always have the want for the ones I haven't tried yet !!! This doesn't seem like much of a problem to me !! The wife on the other hand...... Well enough said !!!

September 24, 2010, 12:03:00 AM

I don't like being called names, I gave away ten bows last year. i only have eight active bows right now and my wife is down to four. but hey, I know a guy down the road that has it real bad. why don't we go down there and do his wife a favor and roll that sorry bowoholic and take his bows away. I heard that he had to sell his pickup to pay for a new bow, it's time for an intervention.