Samick outlander as first bow?

[kevshin21]

So I have been to some lessons and can't wait to get a bow of my own but have only shot recurves. I have found a really good deal on Lancaster archery that sells the Samick Outlander for a really good price. Does anyone have experience with this bow? I have been googling it but I only see it for sale on the classifieds. I want to get a longbow as my first bow but have never shot one (tried several places but archery shops won't even let me check out their longbows since they go up 500-1k range). Also is 50# too much for a beginner? I am currently working out with one of my friends 3 times a week if that affects the input.

Here is the link

 http://www.lancasterarchery.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=14&products_id=7255

[kevshin21]

Oh and one more question. Is it true that you can only use wooden arrows for longbows? or can you use other materials?

[inthere10x]

The price is for a Left Handed bow, are you left handed? I bought a Samick 48" LB for a friend of my son, shoots good.
As for what poundage, what is the poundage and draw lenght of the bow your using for your lesson? DO Not over bow (poundage) yourself! It will lead to bad form and frustration. What is your draw lenght?
Without knowing the above information but if I were to assume you are of average build and strenght w/ 28" draw lenght. I would start w/ 40lbs @28" but no more then 45lbs @28".
If your not left handed have you tried the classified here? How about Maddog archey (sponsor) has the "Mutt" LB for  around $225. My son has Maddog midsize LB excellent bow and price ($150-200). Great Northern Bows has a "Field" LB in stock 40 poundish for around $295. I haven't shoot the "Field" LB but the Great Northern I shot was a "shooter".

[inthere10x]

You can use other material arrows with either a long bow and/or recurve.

[kevshin21]

yes I am left handed but right eye dominant. my draw is 26.4 and the heaviest bow I have drawn is a 30lb with ease. I have not used anything more than that since beginner lessons only have light bows.

[Mike Vines]

yes, you can use all 3 types of arrows out of a longbow.  I myself shoot wood and carbons.

[Shifting Shadow]

kevshin21, if you like Samick bows I would try the Verna longbow. Heard good things about it.

[Boesman]

I think most people who get into traditional archery and then give up after a couple of months do so because they find it too difficult to "control" their bows because they are overbowed. Remember, drawing and even holding the bow is the easy part. Its keeping the bow hand dead still throughout the shot, thats difficult when the bow's just a tad too heavy. 3Rivers has a Samick Sage TD recurve for the same price you're looking at. You may want to consider getting a bow like that with lighter, say40#, limbs and then buying an extra set of heavier limbs when you are ready. In a year's time you'll know what poundage you're comfortable with and then you can get that longbow you want and have a recurve that comfortably travels along as back-up.