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11/7/09 at 7:58am
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Now I understand that "quiver" has become the in phrase for the skis you have to pick from on any given day on the slopes. But perhaps it has more in common with a pros golf bag. I'm not an archer (or golfer either!) but it seems to me that the arrows in a quiver would need to be all the same or the sights (if equipped) would have to have multiple settings for booth arrow type and distance. On the other hand the golf bags 14 clubs all are designed for a slightly different purpose (no overlap ).

Anyone following me here?

So who's carrying a full bag this season and who show's up with just a 7 iron?

The end of the "quiver" ?  

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11/7/09 at 8:19am
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Neither am I an archer or (much of) a golfer. I like your analogy except a golfer is only permitted to carry 13 clubs (legally). My bag would be overstuffed; I have lots of overlap in my bag.

I happened to go hunting with my buddy during archery season. He has problems walking and no use of his left arm so doesn't like to hunt alone. I'd never seen a bow up close and the sight has multiple pins. You sight on a different pins based on distance to target. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=product&cmCat=Related_IPL_416612&id=0020574418213a

Very cool, yet simple technology. He also had a peep site on the string so he sighted through the peep hole, and lined up the appropriate pin to the distance and twang!
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11/7/09 at 8:45am
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MR

Yes, I understand about the different pins used for the various distances with a bow. My point is that if the arrows were also different, those settings would only work with the arrow type they were sighted in with. Arrows therefore must all be as identical as possible to give repeated accuracy...

but I digress...

The golf bag has way more in common to our ski scenario than a quiver

You are of course allowed a modern or vintage bag, depending on the "course"

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11/7/09 at 3:54pm
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 As I see it, "quiver" is more of an artistic, visual reference.  Skis don't look much like golf clubs, but they look a lot like arrows, or at least they used to.

I slide.

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11/7/09 at 4:25pm
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Not all bows have modern sights with pins, nor are they necessary for accuracy.  Also, there are many variations of arrows and points for different applications.
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11/7/09 at 4:53pm
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My Salomon Scream 10s with the triple prong pro link gadgets kind of resemble the paraphernalia that hangs off of complex bows.

Smell that?  Winter's coming!
 

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11/7/09 at 5:27pm
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My golf bag has woods irons and wedges from 1 manufacturer,  that would be so boring with skis. 

Growing old is mandatory.  Growing up is optional.

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11/7/09 at 5:43pm
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11/7/09 at 5:57pm
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If we are after an image here, what does STABLE bring to mind? 

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11/7/09 at 6:09pm
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Quote:
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If we are after an image here, what does STABLE bring to mind? 



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11/7/09 at 6:16pm
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Anyone for ARSENAL ? 


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11/7/09 at 6:27pm
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Good analogy and it makes sense and all, but I hate golf so I'm sticking with quiver. Actually, I usually just call it "my skis".

Really, a quiver is the thing that holds the arrows - so it really makes no sense.Same with a bag. So I guess "arsenal" would be a better term.Then again, many times I have somewhat of an actual arsenal with me when I'm going skiing (I usually don't ski armed, but I always have one of the 9mm's in the truck in case I have to finish off a deer or something and I also like to shoot the AK after a nice day of skiing) so that's confusing as well. So I guess I'm right back to"my skis". I want to get a kind of modified biathalon thing going - like regular biathalon but with AT gear and high-powered scoped long range rifles.
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11/7/09 at 7:18pm
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'Skis' works for me. I have skis that all have personalities, a feel to them, and even if they are both 100mm, they have a completely differeent ride. so I pick the ride I'm stoked on that day. I see it like a 6 car garage with a full spectrum of wonderful machines, a 7 series BMW to a Ferrari, and a Cobra, and a......

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