Pro affiliation question

  • big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    January 26, 2010 at 12:08 am #206357

    As it has always been, our favorite hunters, endorse this or that brand, whether it be clothing, equipment, beef jerky or whatever. No doubt, learning the features it sure is helpful. My question is, how much of your thought process in making a purchase, is based on an endorsement from a pro hunter ???

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    January 26, 2010 at 12:27 am #75903

    Good question Big G. Today more than ever, there are endless products out there being endorsed by pro hunters. You really have to question the validity of the endorsement. Is the product really that good/necessary or is the pro hunter recommending it just because he/she gets paid to do so. I would like to say that hunters here on IDO have more influence on me versus any pro hunter endorsement.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    January 26, 2010 at 12:54 am #75905

    I am the same way Brad. Although, I will say, the pro’s typically can use ANY product they want, so they are gonna get the best deal they can, which doesn’t always equate to the best product. I too get alot of great feedback here, from guys I chat with everyday, it goes alot further for me. Of course, nothing beats being able to trial run a product before buying

    swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    January 26, 2010 at 12:54 am #75906

    Quote:

    Good question Big G. Today more than ever, there are endless products out there being endorsed by pro hunters. You really have to question the validity of the endorsement. Is the product really that good/necessary or is the pro hunter recommending it just because he/she gets paid to do so. I would like to say that hunters here on IDO have more influence on me versus any pro hunter endorsement.

    Well said!

    bassn7
    Bruce,WI
    Posts: 776
    January 26, 2010 at 4:40 am #75921

    x2 for me

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    January 26, 2010 at 12:56 pm #75929

    Ive found out just because it looks good on Tiff. Doesnt necessarily mean it will look good on me.

    corey_waller
    hastings mn
    Posts: 1525
    January 26, 2010 at 3:00 pm #75950

    I hope NOTHING that looks good on Tiff will also look good on you!!!

    smfrost
    Minneapolis
    Posts: 75
    January 26, 2010 at 6:55 pm #75989

    Quote:

    Ive found out just because it looks good on Tiff. Doesnt necessarily mean it will look good on me….

    Gut, so do you always try to wear woman’s clothes?

    Poor Lori…

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    January 26, 2010 at 6:59 pm #75990

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Ive found out just because it looks good on Tiff. Doesnt necessarily mean it will look good on me….

    Gut, so do you always try to wear woman’s clothes?

    Poor Lori…

    little_g
    durand WI
    Posts: 317
    January 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm #75991

    Good Burn

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    January 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm #75992

    protourbaits
    stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2466
    January 26, 2010 at 7:11 pm #75993

    i have to say that it depends on the product or type of equipment. For example, i would definitely be influenced by clothing such as Scent Lok, boots, bow vest, etc. However, when it comes to bows, broadheads, and arrows, i definitely don’t believe that just because THEY shoot it/use it that it will be the same for me. Bow grips, feel, shock, arrow spine, broadhead performance and the like are never the same for each person. So its important IMO to shoot what works for you and to keep an open mind about what other “average joes” experience rather than the pros

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    January 26, 2010 at 7:15 pm #75996

    Quote:

    Gut, so do you always try to wear woman’s clothes?

    Poor Lori…

    That explains a lot!

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