Archery equipment getting to expensive?

[ghost]

Yes, it is more expensive. But the advancements and durability of such gear is has increased 10 fold as well. The beautiful thing about this sport is that you can hunt with a 15 year bow and $100 worth of clothing and gear or a brand new bow and $5,000 worth of gear and still have the same fulfillment out of it. It's a very personal thing and I don't think the price of gear is relative to success on the field. It's all about what each of us make it.

 

[Kglacken]

I think the price to hunt is crazy and I feel bad for the people who are just starting out. I have a buddy who just bought his first rifle and when he told me the price I had to be honest with him and tell him that by the time he bought tags license, ammo, clothing, a pack, boots, and gas to get there, he would spend way more than the $500 he spent on a rifle.

 

[Montana_BackCountry]

Hunting gear is crazy expensive.  That's why it's important to get the best 2nd hand gear or and bargain deals you can find.  I hound the local pawn and bargain stores for gear, along with craigslist.  The positive aspect of gear costing as much as it does is that it holds its value well.  A used item will cost about half of a new one and if you put in the time the "steals" are out there waiting to be found. 
New gear at cost price is not something I even look at. Until that six figure income finds its way into my life I'll be in the bargain cave