SECOND HAND NEWS
Most archers love brand-new shiny kit, and manufacturers know how to keep us looking forward to the next release with teasers about the most accurate, comfortable, stylish bows ever. However, unless you’re seriously loaded, buying brand-new equipment every year will be an expensive proposition.
Fortunately, there is a thriving secondhand market for archery gear out there, and you can get yourself some serious bargains in it if you know what to look out for. But second-hand gear is also a bit of a minefield, especially if you don’t have years of experience or you want to try something new.
Most people are now familiar with buying online, but archery often requires specialist advice. For this reason, pro shops are actually a good place to find second-hand gear. Major items like risers (or whole bows, in the case of compounds) are good to look out for second-hand in pro shops, as they will have had the benefit of an examination from the shop staff to confirm their condition.
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