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cnorth
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Trad Bowhunter
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New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 11:23:00 AM »
I am wanting to get into tradtional archery. My father in law gave me an old Browing wasp 56ata 45# to play around with. I was thinking that I would like to have somethiung a little longer, I am 6' 1". However I dont want to drop an arm in a leg on a bow right away incase I decide to go back to the compound. So some bow brands would be apperciated. Thanks for your time, GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
CHAD
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Trust in the Lord with all of thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3: 5
TOELKE WHIP HS 48 @28, 60"
TOELKE WHIP 50 @ 28, 64"
BROWNING WASP 45 @ 28
BLACK WIDOW PMA III 51 @ 28, 62"
Stew
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 54
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 11:28:00 AM »
Ya, that's a pretty short bow to start with, but for free you gotta like that. Check on the classifieds on this site. A lot of nice bows to choose from. A 62" or more bow length at 45 lbs would be a great starter.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=5
Wish the best of luck and stay with it. trad archery takes some time to get comfortable with but, it's worth every second of practice.
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Stew
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 54
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 11:33:00 AM »
This would be a fantastic bow to learn on.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=027575
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Gordy
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Posts: 645
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 12:21:00 PM »
Chad, there are plenty of very nice bows you can purchase on a budget.
One of my favorites is Chek-mate. The Falcon is a basic, great performing recurve that won't break the bank. AND you get nice woods and clear glass limbs to enjoy. These are a 60" bow and plenty long for us longer draw guys.
Price brand new is less than $300.
The classifieds here are also a great resource but you gotta keep your eyes peeled cuz the good deals go FAST !
Good luck and have fun.
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30coupe
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3114
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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Reply #4 on:
December 13, 2008, 12:29:00 PM »
Whoa, Stew, that second one is a 60# bow. Don't you think that's a bit heavy for learning? :eek:
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Kanati 58" 44# @ 28" Green glass on a green riser
Bear Kodiak Magnum 52" 45# @ 28"
Bodnik Slick Stick longbow 58" 40# @ 28"
Bodnik Kiowa 52" 45# @ 28"
Kanati 58" 46# @ 28" R.I.P (2007-2015)
Self-made Silk backed Hickory Board bow 67" 49# @ 28"
Bear Black Bear 60" 45# @28"
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Stew
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 54
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 12:33:00 PM »
It is? I thought it read 40# range??? Oops, that's what the seller is looking for. My mistake.
Well, if you can find a Northern Mist in the mid 40's, you would find a great bow to learn on.
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cnorth
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 381
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 01:59:00 PM »
Thanks for all the input
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Trust in the Lord with all of thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3: 5
TOELKE WHIP HS 48 @28, 60"
TOELKE WHIP 50 @ 28, 64"
BROWNING WASP 45 @ 28
BLACK WIDOW PMA III 51 @ 28, 62"
Killdeer
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Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 04:42:00 PM »
Didn't I see like a '74 Super Kodiak 45# in the classifieds? :confused:
Killdeer
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BSBD
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Posts: 109
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 05:24:00 PM »
I have a 62" 45# Ben Pearson Sovereign, white glass, zebra and rosewood riser that I've been thinking about selling.
It's in excellent condition, easily a 9 out of 10.
$145.00 shipped.
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KY..Rob
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Posts: 354
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 07:37:00 PM »
There's a super sweet 65 Tigercat in the classifieds for $165 and I think in the 40's pound range.
Rob
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30coupe
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3114
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 08:20:00 PM »
Any of the older Bears would be hard to beat for a starter bow. I like the Black Bear because it's 60" so you get no finger pinch or stack. Mine is pretty ugly. It has that nasty turquoise limb lams. I did a rattle can camo job on it. It still shoot good and isn't so hard to look at. I use if for bowfishing.
My daughter has a Black Bear with tan glass and a walnut riser. It's pretty and a sweet shooter. The best thing is they are usually pretty inexpensive. I think I gave $125 for Laura's. Mine was under a hundred. I can't recall just how much, maybe $75 or so. I got both on the auction site.
There are lots of good '60's and '70's bows around that would make great starter bows.
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Kanati 58" 44# @ 28" Green glass on a green riser
Bear Kodiak Magnum 52" 45# @ 28"
Bodnik Slick Stick longbow 58" 40# @ 28"
Bodnik Kiowa 52" 45# @ 28"
Kanati 58" 46# @ 28" R.I.P (2007-2015)
Self-made Silk backed Hickory Board bow 67" 49# @ 28"
Bear Black Bear 60" 45# @28"
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Squirrelbane
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 120
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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Reply #11 on:
December 13, 2008, 09:19:00 PM »
what he said.
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tradwannabe
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 140
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 13, 2008, 09:39:00 PM »
if you can find a 35# Howatt hunter, that would be pretty good. You will draw closer to 40#. DO NOT over bow. It is not the same as compounds. Remember that you will draw more than 28" so take that into consideration.
R
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freefeet
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 381
Re: New to traditional, need bow
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December 14, 2008, 05:41:00 AM »
Quote
Originally posted by tradwannabe:
if you can find a 35# Howatt hunter, that would be pretty good.
The new Hunters only start at 40#. I bought an 35# X200 instead. Well nice bow!
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