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Can You Believe This

Started by 30pointbuck, February 17, 2011, 04:51:00 PM

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30pointbuck

I stopped by a major outdoor supply co. on my way home from work to pick up some fletching tape, and when i asked the guy on the floor in the archery dept for some fletching tape he said WHAT IS THAT NEVER HEARD OF IT. i looked at him in shock i said OMG, are you kidding me, i looked at him and walked out. Now he has been with the co for awhile so i know he's experianced, But so he asked another sales person on the floor if he knew what fletching tape was and he too said no. I told them forget it, I won't mention the co, name i don't believe in online bashing, but you would think they would know about the tape.
Dale





IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM.

GO Rogers

Good man, for not bashing the uninformed!
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. TGMM ♥

magnus

Good for you! It's only been around for like 20 years. Well maybe 15 years.
Keeping the Faith!
Matt
TGMM Family of the bow
Turkey Flite Traditional  
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JRY309

Most of those bigger shops and the guys that work there are wheel bow guys.Those guys probably use vanes only and have never heard or use fletching tape for vanes.

30pointbuck

Your right, that would be my guess.
Dale





IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM.

Swinestalker

None of the bigger archery shops around here have any clue about it either. The local traditional archery shop, however, knows all about it.
Having done so much, with so little, for so long, I can now do anything with nothing.

SveinD

Educate them then  :)  It's a great product, so it in their interest!
Centaur 58" Glass XTL 40@28

~Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand~ Kurt Vonnegut

Bonebuster

I`ll second what SveinD said.

Take in a really nice arrow that you have made up with fletch tape, and SHOW them.

Make their experience with a trad archer one they remember in a positive way...  :archer2:

30pointbuck

QuoteOriginally posted by SveinD:
Educate them then   :)   It's a great product, so it in their interest!
Good idea SveinD, I'll do that tomorrow, and have them order it.
Dale





IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM.

Cyclic-Rivers

I have been tolarge sporting good chains, they are a lost cause. I stopped at 2 different stores (different chains) and neither archery department knew what bowfishing was. You can assume they didnt sell the gear either.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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Green

Just another reason to plan ahead and deal with the great vendors that help sponsor this site.
ASL's, Selfbows, and Wood Arra's
Just because you are passionate about something, doesn't mean you don't suck at it.

dan d

QuoteOriginally posted by Green:
Just another reason to plan ahead and deal with the great vendors that help sponsor this site.
Agreed !
Dan
Compton member & Michigan Traditional Bowhunter member.

Jake Fr

I would call mike at the nocing point or if you are close to hutchinson get it at the kba next weekend

30pointbuck

QuoteOriginally posted by Jake Fr:
I would call mike at the nocing point or if you are close to hutchinson get it at the kba next weekend
I think the knocking point is in correct me if im wrong, in winchester ks. im about an hour E of there. but worth a try.
Dale





IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM.

recurvericky

I had the same experience at one of the big outdoor stores. Most of the guys in there are clueless to traditional archery, although there is one guy that does shoot traditional. About two years ago I went in with a long bow that I made looking for something that I could not remember and the young guys in there almost wet their pass when they saw my bow. There exact words were, "Dude he is old school". I just laughed. I agee check with Mike at the Nocking Point. Mike is a great guy.
Recurvericky
Richmond, Ks

Traditionalist have more fun!

BSBD

Did you really say "OMG" and walk out?

Most big sporting goods stores stock items that will sell and fletch tape probably isn't one of them. Next time explain what it's for and that you're willing to buy it. It will probably make a better impression than what you did before.

vtmtnman

Big box stores are of no use to me anymore as a re most local shops.The only thing I buy at them anymore are some wheel bows or recurves(New bear TD) shafts ammo fishing stuff or scents.Most of my shopping is done online now since I require specilized stuff.Hate to not buy local but that's the way it is.
>>>>--TGMM family of the bow--->

YORNOC

I say the heck with the big stores when it comes to trad stuff anyway. We dont need them, plenty of Mom and Pop places Id rather do business with.
David M. Conroy

PSUBowhunter

In all honesty, if I hadnt switched over to traditional a few years ago, I would not have any clue what it is either.

SEMO_HUNTER

I ordered mine from 3Rivers, and I agree with what Svein said. Just a couple of clicks on the web will show them what they are missing. I'm sure their supplier has it and all they have to do is order a half dozen rolls and see how quickly they disappear.

I've ran into this same problem before with some of my locals, one place in particular didn't know what Duco cement was. So I had the guy look it up and he said they would start carrying it for me. Well it ended up being a 2 headed snake because they priced the stuff so high that it's cheaper for me to order it off the internet and pay the shipping. I don't have the heart to tell the guy after he decided to start carrying it, but I guess that's how it goes? At least I know he has it in case I need some right away.
~Varitas Vos Liberabit~ John 8:32


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