[tjones96761]

I've searched the better part of the evening trying to find out exactly how much weight difference there is between different reel seats, spinners, retrievers, etc. I've found that it simply isn't available for most items. I've hit all the site sponsors that sell the products (and even some that don't), most of the manufacturers that make the products, and even forum and youtube reviews about the products. What I can find is wildly varied, so it's all basically worthless. This is one of the more critical specs in bowfishing equipment, I can't believe the information isn't more readily available.
So I'm offering up my services here. I have a very nice digital scale accurate within 0.01 gram. You guys send me 1 of everything and I'll weigh it very accurately, catalog it very neatly and post it up for the betterment of all humanity. This is a very selfless act on my part, so pony up guys...
And before anyone is like "my Ti20 weighs 16oz" it would be inaccurate if all pieces weren't weighed on the same scale. I mean, we're talking about the betterment of humanity here, half-a$$ing it simply won't do...
And before anyone is like "it's only a few ounces different, it doesn't really matter" consider this. Average rigged bow is 5lbs (80oz). 4oz would be 5% weight loss. If I lost 5% of my body weight my wife would think I was sexier than a new pair of shoes. Think about that!

 

[garpwacker]

???? Then how do I get my stuff back ???? I also have a digital scale the does pounds and grams as well as other people on here, not gonna be on same scale or necessarily with same same amount of line, most bows weigh between 3.3-4 lbs acessories 1 1/4-2 lbs , complete bows 4 1/2-5 lbs normally. All this talk about heavy this bow and that accessory is a game of oz's anyway not lb's...

 

[MarkinMissouri]

I understand what you're trying to do and it does matter. I just guess I don't want to take all the ******* out of the sport. It just is or isn't too heavy. For example my old Oneida was too heavy, my Bear recurve was light but too long. My Discovery is a great compromise. I'm sure the hardcore tourney guys have a different take as a few ounces here and there can amount to not have the bow in hand on the 8th hour of a tourney when that monster grass carp busts out. Best of luck!

 

[tjones96761]

Well you don't get your stuff back. Its for the benefit of humanity, don't be greedy Garpwacker...

 

[water snake 2]

some of this weight problem can be distribution [where and how its mounted on the bow] ran into that when i was working out the penn 8000 reel set up. i could mount a much lighter reel where i have the penn mounted and drop the weight and feel of the bow dramaticly. but the reel wouldn,t be as fast and tough. i can see your reasoning about finding the lightest attachments out there and with some of the more exotic building materials things could be made much lighter. just my .02

 

[garpwacker]

But would be to easy for mfg's to post the weights of their products in the spec's or description of their products

 

[tjones96761]

But would be to easy for mfg's to post the weights of their products in the spec's or description of their products

Yeah, can't believe they don't. Further to that, cant believe that Bowfishingextreme, Backwater, Bowfishing Shack, and similar retailers don't weigh the items themselves and post in the item descriptions regardless of if it comes in the manufacturer specs. They would get my business.

 

[Hoythntr96]

A couple ounces dont matter. There i said it, if youre a man about it you shoot what you like because it works not because its easier on your arm. You just get used to it. I shoot a black eagle rigged up with a muzzy, seat, rod... Its not a light bow. I shot a tournament last summer from 5:30am till 2 or 3 in the afternoon. I held my bow the whole time and was shooting it constantly. I never once noticed any fatigue, because that bow is what im used to now. And id take it any day over a lighter bow rigged with lighter accessories. I can only speak for myself here, but when it comes to accessories, i dont need weights advertised. I buy and shoot what i do because i like it and it works and continues working through my abuse.

 

[water snake 2]

A couple ounces dont matter. There i said it, if youre a man about it you shoot what you like because it works not because its easier on your arm. You just get used to it. I shoot a black eagle rigged up with a muzzy, seat, rod... Its not a light bow. I shot a tournament last summer from 5:30am till 2 or 3 in the afternoon. I held my bow the whole time and was shooting it constantly. I never once noticed any fatigue, because that bow is what im used to now. And id take it any day over a lighter bow rigged with lighter accessories. I can only speak for myself here, but when it comes to accessories, i dont need weights advertised. I buy and shoot what i do because i like it and it works and continues working through my abuse.

well said! we will only get lighter when someone starts using lighter materials and they will.

 

[Hunthard]

Man some of you guys might benefit from hitting the gym a little more!!!!

 

[WBG444]

I don't give a chit how much "she weighs" or it weighed...get a bigger boat, motor, truck, or muscles

 

[WBG444]

My snuff can, two pocket knives, "leather man", full beer can, sunglasses, steel toe boots and the belt and belt buckle around my waist weigh more then three of my bows...hell my belt and buckle are heavier then my bow...

 

[WBG444]

I usually have a screw driver and a extra beer in my pockets too...

 

[WBG444]

If I'm wearing a hoodie or shirt with pockets..Sun screen and a hand full of t&t two barbs...

 

[WBG444]

I've been known to have a pistol in my boot and a few extra rounds on my pocket also...lol....I like to have a tool for every job.

 

[crfishhunter]

Brady you are one f--ked up individual. LOL

 

[WBG444]

Brady you are one f--ked up individual. LOL

I was just thinking about what I posted, and you know your right...I ain't right...because I hate how heavy the older Oneida bows are. Not enough wood to float not enough iron to sink a trotline..

 

[whiteriverrambo]

if you want light weight stuff get ya one of them tiny H2O vortex's and put on a plastic reel and a plastic rest. then when it breaks you'll bieotch it aint build strong enough. you need to find the right balance between quaility and weight if you want you dollar to go far.

 

[whiteriverrambo]

Brady you are one f--ked up individual. LOL

yea but you know he makes a good point. a serverly leathal outdoorsman is prepared for everthing. he/she is able to make best of a scetchy situation and go the extra mile to be successful. improvise adapt and overcome. anyone who is that serious about what he does isnt gonna take a chance by putting light weight acc. on a weapon or in thier boat.

 

[Bull-73]

I've searched the better part of the evening trying to find out exactly how much weight difference there is between different reel seats, spinners, retrievers, etc. I've found that it simply isn't available for most items. I've hit all the site sponsors that sell the products (and even some that don't), most of the manufacturers that make the products, and even forum and youtube reviews about the products. What I can find is wildly varied, so it's all basically worthless. This is one of the more critical specs in bowfishing equipment, I can't believe the information isn't more readily available.
So I'm offering up my services here. I have a very nice digital scale accurate within 0.01 gram. You guys send me 1 of everything and I'll weigh it very accurately, catalog it very neatly and post it up for the betterment of all humanity. This is a very selfless act on my part, so pony up guys...
And before anyone is like "my Ti20 weighs 16oz" it would be inaccurate if all pieces weren't weighed on the same scale. I mean, we're talking about the betterment of humanity here, half-a$$ing it simply won't do...
And before anyone is like "it's only a few ounces different, it doesn't really matter" consider this. Average rigged bow is 5lbs (80oz). 4oz would be 5% weight loss. If I lost 5% of my body weight my wife would think I was sexier than a new pair of shoes. Think about that!

I'd be careful asking people on here to send you free stuff so u can weigh it...you start giving out your address these guys may start sending you dog chit in a box to weigh