Beginner bow

[wanderling]

Hi all,

I'm posting for advice on what to get as a person who is new to archery.

I want to get a recurve and do traditional/barebow archery (hunting).

I'm 21 yo, 5'11" and 170 lbs. Thanks!

I've heard Bear is good, I want to start cheap and buy a good second bow. Please give me your opinion on a good draw weight. How's this for the price?
 http://www.****.com/itm/Rolan-RH-Recurve-Bow-64-30-/380380038802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58906ac692

I know Samick Sage costs a bit more but you can buy heavier limbs.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you very much!

[lpcjon2]

First thing you should look for a cheap bow and learn good shooting form. I would look at Mike from Maddog archery he has some great bows and great prices.His website is in the sponsor banner up top just click maddog archery and you can even give him a call.

 And the top thread on Powwow is a newbie info thread for begginers in archery check it out.

[lpcjon2]

This is the thread
 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=082053

[gregk]

If your looking to learn, this site is the place. From your height, age and weight, I would guess to start around 50 lbs.

[wanderling]

Thanks for the maddog tip.

Really, 50#? I have a friend who is target archer he says no more than 30 to learn on so I don't ruin form.

[Night Wing]

wanderling,

Before you buy any bow, demo shoot a few at different poundages. This way, you won't buy a bow at a poundage you really can't handle well.....like having to strain to get to your anchor point and if you can get to your anchor point, to keep from "shaking like a leaf on a fuzzy tree" at full draw.

[David Yukon]

get into a club where you can borow a bow to shoot and practice with. And your friend is probably right on the 30# draw weight!

 As for a second bow, look into the classified here, you can find a great deal on used bows, that some time have never been shot.

look for well known bowyer, and don't go crazy on draw weight, I think, unless you plan on hunting in Africa, 45 to 55# would be planty, as long as you have arrows that fly thrue and are some what heavy. Get good form, and if you can some coaching, or at least some one that know how to shoot a bow. You can get a bunch of books and DVD's, I like the one writen by G Fred Asbel.

Good luck!

make it easy on yourself, find someone in your area that knows their stuff.  You can always start out with good used, but knowing how to set it all up and use it that way will help you to know where you are heading in this.  Used Bear bows can be good, once again it helps to put your faith in someone that can help you get started on the right track from the start. If you cannot find that in your area, you have come to the right place.  No one will intentionally rip you off or steer you wrong.  I am temporarily out of loaner start up bows.  something to start with that won't break the bank and that is light enough to learn how to shoot is important.  I always break out a 30 something bow with guys about your size, it makes teaching form a lot easier when the student is not struggling.

[bowless]

I agree with lpc.  Your size and age you'd be surely be better at 50#.  Target archers tend to hold at full draw quite a bit longer than the average guy, that's probably why your friend is suggesting such a low weight.

[Rob DiStefano]

welcome to trad archery/bowhunting and trad gang!

click on the first link of my sig line below - it will give you some realistic insight about trad gear.

good luck!

[dirtguy]

Wanderling,

Definitely read what Rob posted.  It is time tested proven info.  Also, it is difficult for anyone to give you a specific bow and draw weight recommendation because it really depends on what suits you, especially what weight you can comfortably learn good form with.  Personally, I think 50# is too high for most people that are just starting.

[Lamey]

IF I were just starting and wanted the most bow for the $,  I would go with a Great Northern Field bow.  They are $295, new, full warranty and always a few "in stock".

I dont know of a better quality "starter" value priced bow.