Ravin R10 man Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Bow season will be upon us before we know it. What equipment are you planning on replacing /fixing/or getting to improve safety? Andy, Ash, and I are replacing a few stands, for better comfort seat wise, and screw in steps are being replaced by climbing sticks, rather than relying on a branch, or using too few steps. Plus we are installing Lifelines on our sets also, along with our HSS vests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm already in the process, lol. My bow is down to a guy in PA for a new set of strings and a tune, having a QAD HDX rest installed also that I good for a good deal on AT. I also picked up a Kodak Playsport for a great deal off AT with a bow mount to boot so going to work on trying to video my hunts. Got a 1/2 doz. Beman ICS Hunter arrows for hunting season. Won a set of climbing sticks at a 3D banquet so will make use of those;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 i'm good with harness, stands, steps, and climbing sticks. i've got a double lineman's belt i use but... i have picked up a life line for use in a new setup that won't be easy to use a lineman's belt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 ... one more thing. i picked up a Muddy micro camera mount to attached to a tree step or bow hanger, so i can self film hunts to share with family and friends. it complicates things and should keep the deer safer if that counts. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I will be replacing one of my stands. I have an API that's about 15 years old that is starting to look a little rough. Thinking about a new Gorrilla or Millennium. I also need to get a ground blind so I can take the kids a few times this season. I need one more pack of Slick Tricks, and should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Im getting more stands already working on that. I need another pack of g5 tekkan broadheads. I just put on a ultra rest so i should be good to go for this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Forgot to mention picked up a Kodak Playsport, already with a bowmount, to try and self film my hunts...we'll see, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Haven't really thought much about it yet except I'll get 4 or 5 more hang on stands & stick sets. Might get another New Millennium 21' ladder or 2. After closing on another 457 ac. in MO this past Dec., we knew we'd need some more stands for the additional land we have there. Need to get another 100' to 200' of drag rope to pull deer out of some of the deeper bottoms with the Polaris EV from high ground. Found out the 200' we already had wasn't enough last year. Other than that no other plans yet. Most of our stands in MO were new last year so no safety concerns with them. Already got rid of some older stands in MS and I have 2 HSS too. Bought a new Bowtech Invasion last year & backed off to 63# pull. Still good to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 What are you replacing or upgrading this year? I always add a few cameras each year. They are my most important tool for hunting. Without those I would waste a great deal of time trying to locate and pattern my deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm replacing my rifle with a pink PSE this fall I took a 10-year hiatus from bow hunting, but I'm really excited to get back to it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 won a couple brush saw & limb cutters at local WTU Banquet....no excuse for deflected shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hoping to try out a Rip Cord Rest or a QAD Rest if I can get the money thing in order .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Bought a new hang on stand at the end of last season that I will put up for this fall. Probably won't be much if anything else for bowhunting for this year. I would like to get a newer bow, just don't see the money for it at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I suspect I'll be using a single pin HHA this fall, and need a new rest. Prob another lock-on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Every year I swear I'm getting a new quiver but I can never make up my mind. I'm going to Cabelas this summer, hopefully I will find something I like. I have a new piece to bow hunt on and I'm giddy as heck about it. Will be setting up some stands this summer. My biggest project this summer however will be my daughter. She will turn the legal age to bow hunt in October. I will be investing her new rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Every year I say I need or want to replace this or that, but I never end up doing it. I have wanted a new rest for my bow for a while now, since I got it in 2010, but I have yet to make the purchase. Other than that, I don't think there is anything I really need. Lots of WANTS though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 For the first time in decades (I'm not telling how many) I am going to make some major changes. I am at the point where I need to supplement my arrow supply and will be switching from my old standard Easton aluminum to Easton's new carbon injection arrows (mail-in rebate brings the cost down to $59.99 per half dozen), but will stick with the three blade Muzzy broadheads. I will replace the string and add a string loop, which means there will be a change in my release from a bearing style to a Tru-Fire Hardcore Buckle Fold-back. The final change will be to dump the Whisker Biscuit and go with a QAD Ultra-Rest HD. By the September 7th archery opener I should be ready to sling arrows with precision. The only downside is that it will be some costly changes, but then it's only money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Still waiting on my bow to come back, was suppose to be shipped this week, looks like maybe next week I'll have it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Other than maybe a couple more cameras.......... nothing I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I pretty much am just going to try to get some new boots and a pack or two of ramcat broadheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I need new arrows. I'm open to suggestions. I don't know how much time I'll have to hunt again this year as I will still be in school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I need a new string and was thinking about upgrading the camera I take with me. Other than that there is not a whole lot I need. Maybe a new quiver if I can't fix the one I have. I'm hunting more and more on the ground and looking to unload some of the loc ons I have. I'm going to do a yard sale more than likely. Anything left I'll put for sale online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I recently picked up a set of ILF recurve limbs for one of my risers, a new longbow, and a doz. Easton Lightspeed 500 shafts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe cocker Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Last week I received the newest Bowhunter magazine. They featured the latest and greatest equipment for 2013. From bows to boots and everything in between. My first thought was how can any of us afford to hunt. Bows over $1000, arrows at $50-60 a HALF dozen, trail cameras $250 or more. I own a great bow that I just love to shot and hunt with that I WON in a contest on this site several years ago. Would not own this bow if I had to pay for it; could not have afforded it. Know these manufacturers have a lot of R & D money tied up in their products but when are they going to realize not all of us are company CEOs? Thats my rant for today. Enjoy life in the woods and be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Hey Joe..Are you" feeling alright"...since your" Crying a River"..you could use" A little help from your freinds"....and dont throw it since you are steamed, but please..."leave your hat on"......ok so much for Joe Cocker tunes..lol yup it aint evryday you can afford to go out and buy a top end bow Edited May 30, 2013 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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