The Bow Shop

Reviews 4

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Christina

Went to The Bow Shop 2 years ago to have some arrows fletched, and thought they did a great job, and quick enough turnaround (within a week). Decided that when it came time to buy a new bow, I would use them. Fast forward to this year when I was in the market, I stopped by and they set up a new Halon and Ballistic for me to shoot side by side and see which one i liked. Unfortunately I didnt love either of them and asked if they ever had any used Z7Xtremes or Creed XSs come in from someone who upgrades every few years. Was told that they get a few like that but they sell usually within the day when advertised (sounds pretty fair to me). Was told the Creed XS only came in 50-60 lb limbs and was made for women which had me second guessing buying a friends bow. I really liked the shorter ATA bows checked out my friends again, and sure enough it had 70 lb limbs so I bought it. I wanted to get a cam changed out and get the bow set up and tuned for me, as well as get some arrows fletched. I was questioned about where I purchased my bow and when I said from a friend, they said "thats what they told you to say" in a pretty rude tone acting like I had gone and purchased from another bow shop. (I was priced around $1,400 for a new Halon totally set up ready to hunt. My 2 year old Mathews I bought for $600, totally set up to hunt, so buying used saved me $800). While working on my bow he commented on the cheap set up of my bow (Axion stablizer, AXT one-pin sight) and overall didnt seem really interested in working on my bow. However, within an hour I was set up, took a few shots through paper. Was told my grip was wrong, release was too long, anchor point wrong, etc... but I shot through paper perfectly as I figured I would. I am not a competition shooter and dont have competition shooter form , but have killed 20 big game animals with a bow in the past 5 years with this "bad form". Ill take it as a compliment. Overall, setup was pretty quick and at a decent price ($45). I mentioned getting my arrows fletched and was told "youll be doing that" rudely, and I asked if they still did work on arrows, and they said not during hunting season, it takes too much time, etc. After paying and about to walk out, they asked if I needed them done soon, and I said no I can get them in a week or two, so they went back on their statement and said if they can get to them they will. Sounded great. Picked up my arrows a week later thinking okay, maybe they were just having a bad day when I went in. Took my arrows home and within 20 shots, my peep had flown off and fletching on all three arrows I used were coming off. I did not have this problem on my first batch of arrows several years ago but this time around they did not do a very quality job at all. And it cost $50+ for fletching a dozen arrows which I though was very steep, seemed like it was only $30 a few years ago. Guess they were right, Ill be buying my own jig and fletching my own arrows as well as investing in a press. They seem to be willing to get you set up, and tweak things when you need them, but I live 100 miles away and it doesnt make sense to make a special trip to town to install a new peep, put on a new string, fletch arrows, etc. Overall not a bad shop, they are pretty quick on turnaround and can get you set up correctly, which is why i think they are above average. You will probably love them if you live in SA and have plenty of time to drop by the shop and like to B.S. Seem like good people.

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Jermain Sterling

So i walk into The Bow Shop today and wow, what a great place. For starters I have never shot a bow in my life and a buddy owed me a few bucks. So we settled on a bow. A right-handed "PSE FIRE FLIGHT 33" aka an ancient item. Fred and his wife identified it off the bat. Mind you I have no bow hunting experience..AR...and Sniper Rifles yeah...Howitzers yeah..bow...umm "NO". Fred gave me the honest run down of the bow and i asked what he would recommend for a newbie. and he was honest its a preference so he strapped me in..gave me a Chill to fire and boom a little left of the bulls eye at 60lb draw...Now Im a left eye dominant shooter i can shoot right but left eye shooting is money for me..."Ask my confirms lol" Then he let me fire the highly adjustable "Mission Ballistic"..OMG what a new hobby this will be. A few arrows in (3) and one adjustment and boom arrow on the bulls eye. Needless to say i purchased the new bow..and Im having all the accessories swapped over. Im stoked....Another gentleman their was just as knowledgeable and he new my specs of the bat as well. Great place to do business. and i can see my self back in the shop soon for more toys... Now to find a hunting lease...lol and then bag my first trophy buck....

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J Clark

I was the first one in line a few weeks ago showing up a few minutes before they opened. I was greeted by being told there were others in line before me and it might be a while before they could get to me even though I was there before anyone else. After sitting there for about 30 minutes I was asked what I needed. I explained that I had just purchased my first bow and needed it set up to fit me. Fred looked at me like I was completely incompetent and wasnt good enough to be in his shop. He reluctantly agreed to work on my bow and said he could have it ready in a few days. I called back 2 days later and he told me he had "more important customers" and he wouldnt have time to even look at it for a few weeks. I picked it up that day and took my business elsewhere. I run a small business, too and can promise you that you dont tell a customer that you have more important customers... needless to say I will never be going back and can guarantee that I wont be referring any business to them. Completely unprofessional. Oh, and it is a hole in the wall, and not the good kind.

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clubkidcarlos

A+++ Being the MAIN GUIDE at 2 BOW HUNTING ranches west of San Antonio, I can tell you there is no other shop in SA I would send my clients to. I have had clients have issues with their bows and equipment and I turn them right to Fred to seek repairs and amendments. His attention to detail, customer service, knowledge and straight shooting demeanor are all qualities that far exceed the other shops here in town. Even when I had to purchase a NEW BOW for my trip to AFRICA last season - He swayed my convictions from throwing down MAJOR CASH for a top model I had in mind to another brand that paper tunes and was just as fast, accurate, and enjoyable for 1/2 the price ! Now that is awesome ! THE BOW SHOP ----------------------------> A+++++++ -carlos

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