Parker Extreme Hunter Mag Experiences?

[svana]

I'm looking to get into archery, and have been looking into buying a used bow to at least get my feet wet before getting into anything serious. I have come across a Parker Extreme Hunter bow from someone who's asking $200 for it. It doesn't look to have accessories with it, but I'd mainly like to hear from anybody who's had any experiences with it.

 

[quickdraw17]

I don't have that model, but I do have a Parker Wildfire that I purchased new back in 2008, and I don't have anything bad to say about it. It's held up great despite being dropped out of a treestand a time or two.

 

[PIT BULL]

Make sure the bow fits you before committing to buy. Draw length and weight vary. It maybe in your best interest to get fitted/measured and draw weight checked by someone knowledgeable before buying a bow that may or may not work for you.

 

[Shinny]

Make sure the bow fits you before committing to buy. Draw length and weight vary. It maybe in your best interest to get fitted/measured and draw weight checked by someone knowledgeable before buying a bow that may or may not work for you.

great advice.

 

[outrider58]

Parker makes a decent bow. As long as it fits you, you should have no problems.

 

[svana]

Right, I had planned on getting measured beforehand. I just haven't had any experiences with a Parker. Thanks for the advice.

 

[budman93]

I have a Parker Buckhunter. It's not fancy but it works fine.

 

[Mt Airy]

Make sure the bow fits you before committing to buy. Draw length and weight vary. It maybe in your best interest to get fitted/measured and draw weight checked by someone knowledgeable before buying a bow that may or may not work for you.

So waist a pro shops time 1hour + when they could be working with someone they could sell a bow to and than don't buy a thing and buy a used bow .
GREAT ADVICE !!

 

[outrider58]

So waist a pro shops time 1hour + when they could be working with someone they could sell a bow to and than don't buy a thing and buy a used bow .
GREAT ADVICE !!

It's called customer relations.
You walk in. Explain your reason for being there. They tell you to get lost...lost a future customer.
You treat people right, they'll remember and come back and give you some business.
This is where Dickhead Gun Shop Owner Syndrome comes from.

 

[svana]

I was looking at something along THESE lines. I understand the concept of buy once cry once, but I'd really like to get something that I can get into minimally before I commit to a major purchase. Obviously it doesn't have all the gadgets on it and needs to be restrung, but I figured it might be a good solid base? I'd welcome anybody's opinion. How much would it cost to restring? Anything else I'd need to be weary of?

 

[outrider58]

Well, to be honest, if you put $200 into it...you'd have a $200 bow. You could do better if you went into a bow shop and looked at their used/consignment bows. A bow like the one in your pic is not trust worthy from a safety standpoint. At least from a pro shop, the used bows have been looked over by staff and can answer any questions you may have and, be able to shoot before you buy.

 

[Shinny]

I agree with Outrider. If you don't know what to look for in a used bow, I would avoid it. There may be small cracks in the limbs, bent cams etc. A shop won't sell something that's unsafe. Strings are $45-$85, depending on the material and number of colors. Putting them on, is about $5-$10 or free in a shop that gets to know you.
My best advice is go to a shop and talk to them. They can help you in every way. They may not have a used bow for you, but may know a customer who wants to sell one. I thought the same way you are now. I went to a local shop and I'm very glad I did. They didn't charge me to put my new strings on, that I bought from someone else. A shop will get you set-up and you will enjoy your experience a lot more, again that's just my opinion.

 

[svana]

It's not a bad idea, can't hurt to at least walk in and talk to them. I'll look into some shops around here.