How many of you have a reputable pro shop nearby? I’ll be the first to admit (my wife will second it) I’m not the handiest do-it-yourself guy. We’re still fighting an upstairs toilet that refuses to flush with swirling passion. I thank God for my access to pro shops for archery advice and other specialized service technicians.
My good friend Al Kraus at Black Hills Archery in Rapid City, S.D. (605-394-9663), recently kicked off my fall preparation for bow season. He and his staff set up and fine tuned my new Mathews Reezon, and Monster bow. It’s not that I couldn’t do the job; it’s just that I depend on my equipment to work flawlessly and nonstop in the fall. I want things done right and permanently. That’s what I get from the folks at Black Hills Archery.
More importantly you get years of experience and field testing advice from qualified shops. They’ve heard it all or experienced it themselves. They know what works and what to avoid. Plus, because they are required by many companies, they attend workshops and seminars on the latest and greatest shortcuts to setting up a bow.
If you’re handy with a bow press and Allen wrenches; I’m jealous. If you’re background is more like mine, embrace a nearby pro shop and along with great service, you’ll make some great friends. Now if anyone has advice on how to get a cantankerous toilet back on the flushing fast track, pass along your advice.
Mark Kayser
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