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Post by Buckshot06 on Aug 18, 2009 5:56:40 GMT -5
don't lie  Let the chips fall where they lay. Be subjective and honest and realize that although a product may not be the 'best" it may have a niche. Define the niche. If it fits you great and if not ... fine too. Don't get me wrong, I would give my honest opinion on their equipment and I wouldn't lie  . I was just saying if you HAVE to use their equipment and your not happy with it, you need to make a decision on do you need them as a sponsor or not. If you need them what are you going to do   You have a set up you really like and works great and hopefully their bow will work out great for you and the decision will be easy to shoot their bows. |
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Post by snoodslapper on Aug 18, 2009 8:54:42 GMT -5
My opinions are these. If you are going to accept the "free" stuff as Pro-Staffer, I think you owe it to them to give their equipment a fair shot and to make the very most out of it you can. If, then, you find you aren't happy with it or have issue, explain it to them and see where that leads you. I've never pro-staffed, but it seems to me if I were to start blurring the line by "weaving webs", it would diminish two things for me: 1. the enjoyment of archery, and 2. the enjoyment of my hunts.
But then, if being a Pro-Staffer were more important to me than those 2 things, none of what I just said would matter because hunting and archery would mean something completely different to me.
It also seems to me that going into a Pro-Staff situation for a particular product with pre-conceived notions or comparisons about that product without experience with it, whether good or bad, would put you at a disadvantage before you even started. My advice is to open your mind and let the chips fall.
I currently own a Pearson. I bought it a couple of years ago after not owning one for a very, VERY long time. I still love the bow and don't feel the need to replace it at all. I guess that says something for it. BUT, as BT says, I too, cannot vouch for Pearson at the moment. They were recently sold. I've heard that the new owner is highly interested in Archery and creating a solid, innovative company. Only time will tell. I do see the new owner as being very active on the Pearson web forum and he seems to be much more interested in feedback and opinions of Pearson shooters. JM2C.
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Post by mtshooter on Aug 18, 2009 20:10:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the honesty, that is why I posed the question here. I have and always will be honest, my biggest issue is the confidence in my current equipment and I know that is a very large part of archery. I will keep an open mind in regards to the new eqipment and will give it an honest chance. They do want my feed back and I am hoping that as a company they will be receptive to Women and drawlength challenged archers. I will not recieve my bow until Oct. sometime so my archery season this year will be with my BowTech. I wil keep you all posted |
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Post by BT on Aug 18, 2009 21:05:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the honesty, that is why I posed the question here. They do want my feed back and I am hoping that as a company they will be receptive to Women and drawlength challenged archers. Well, you know how I feel about the subject of women not having a big enough roll in the sport (IMO) because of the manufactures neglectful attitude....so....If they do listen and are serious about really having you as a learning tool for their product.....then they will have my utmost respect and support. IF......  |
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Post by snoodslapper on Aug 18, 2009 22:03:03 GMT -5
I hope you have time to keep us posted as to how things go with the Pro Staffing and your season. You sound like a level headed and unpretentious person, and I would love to hear your experiences with this whole journey since I've never attempted to do what you are doing.
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Post by CopperHead on Sept 2, 2009 20:58:39 GMT -5
mtshooter,
Sponsorship is always a sticky subject. But like the others said give the Pearson a fair shake. I dont remember your specs but I think we both are in the same boat. With a 26 inch draw its hard to find a bow for me that fits and still has some speed to it. But if the Pearson fits you and you still get the same or close to the same performance out of it by all means use it and endorse it. If not send it back an tell them why you like the other brand better but thats easy for me to say as I'm not looking for a sponsor.
One thing that get me is these guys and gals that say hey this thing is the best product since sliced bread and then the next year when the sponsor chances their tune changes? And thats no duff. That just seems so fake to me.
Either way you seem to have a good sense of judgement and will do the right thing I do have faith in that!! Good luck and let me knwo how that Pearson shoots. :-)
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Let the chips fall where they lay. Be subjective and honest and realize that although a product may not be the 'best" it may have a niche. Define the niche. If it fits you great and if not ... fine too. 
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