Bigfoot522
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I been wanting to post this for awhile and couldn't help laughing when I saw a post with a picture of what appeared to be crocs with claws for climbing. Too funny.
I'm not looking for debate really as I understand each one of us has their preferences.
Recurves and Hybrid LB have come a long way and the days of the heavy bows are pretty much behind us. If you wanted more power you increased the bow weight but the further up you went the less benefit you gained and traded shootabilty, comfort and accuracy. You had reached the point of diminishing returns.
We have the best ever bows out there now.
After a lifetime of using blinds and stands and going thru thick brush, swamp and marsh carrying these cumbersome, heavier devices, saddle hunting is like a V8 moment.
I wish I would of done it long ago. Granted that in Rhinelander I had no computer and smart phones didn't exist, only the business guys had cell phones and then only near town. I was in a world without hunting saddles. I had stopped reading Outdoor mags long ago.
Anyhow, I get the benefit of traveling light and being able to accomplish your mission.
It's good sense.
We have greatly reduced the size and weight of our gear to the point that we now talk of shaving ounces, and it begins to seem a little extreme to me.
In the scheme of things plus or minus two pounds is not a deal breaker for me. I would have no problem using just about any combo of gear available to us these days.
I personally would prefer mfgs to develope their products for ease of use and affordability and not be fixated on the next ounce. Is it really practical?
Don't discard great ideas because of one lousy pound.
Don't shoot the messenger.
I'm not looking for debate really as I understand each one of us has their preferences.
Recurves and Hybrid LB have come a long way and the days of the heavy bows are pretty much behind us. If you wanted more power you increased the bow weight but the further up you went the less benefit you gained and traded shootabilty, comfort and accuracy. You had reached the point of diminishing returns.
We have the best ever bows out there now.
After a lifetime of using blinds and stands and going thru thick brush, swamp and marsh carrying these cumbersome, heavier devices, saddle hunting is like a V8 moment.
I wish I would of done it long ago. Granted that in Rhinelander I had no computer and smart phones didn't exist, only the business guys had cell phones and then only near town. I was in a world without hunting saddles. I had stopped reading Outdoor mags long ago.
Anyhow, I get the benefit of traveling light and being able to accomplish your mission.
It's good sense.
We have greatly reduced the size and weight of our gear to the point that we now talk of shaving ounces, and it begins to seem a little extreme to me.
In the scheme of things plus or minus two pounds is not a deal breaker for me. I would have no problem using just about any combo of gear available to us these days.
I personally would prefer mfgs to develope their products for ease of use and affordability and not be fixated on the next ounce. Is it really practical?
Don't discard great ideas because of one lousy pound.
Don't shoot the messenger.