New guy choices

burch · December 09, 2011, 09:16:00 PM

I have a buddy that wants a longbow. He has never shot before and I need some good advice for getting him started. He`s 6` tall so the right length bow is first. I told him to start off with a 45lb. bow. Any advice is appreciated.

Many Thanks,
Burch

hookster · December 10, 2011, 03:01:00 AM

64" would good for starters.

burch · December 10, 2011, 11:40:00 AM

I also could use some recomendations for a production bow under $500. I`ve read some good reports on the Montana. The Savannah would`ve been my choice for him but their too short. If it came 64" or 66" i`d sell him on that.

centerpunch · December 10, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

Check the "Traditional Bows" for sale. I have a Custom Bighorn Longbow there at an affordable price.

Ron

michaelschwister · December 10, 2011, 11:56:00 AM

I am 6' and prefer 64" in a R/D bow and 66 or 68 in ahill style

don_h · December 10, 2011, 11:57:00 AM

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stujay · December 10, 2011, 11:58:00 AM

64-68"

30coupe · December 10, 2011, 11:58:00 AM

Rather than a production bow for that price, I'd watch the classified section here for a quality used bow.

Also, his height has less to do with the length of the bow than does his draw length.

My first recommendation would be to have him read the Howard Hill bug thread here. It will take him several days, but he will be much wiser in terms of longbow does and don'ts. Lots and lots of great advice there.

It will also give both him and you insight into the types of "longbows" available: D shaped, Hill style, flat bows, reflex/deflex longbows, string follow longbows, and hybrids. Each has its own characteristics, pluses and minuses. It would be wise to have him make an informed decision. Then he will be more likely to stay with the longbow and traditional archery.

cbCrow · December 10, 2011, 01:21:00 PM

I don't have a Montana but several friends do. As far as I'm concerned they are truly a great value for the money and will shoot right there with 90% of the customs. Remember the cost of a bow does not mean a darn thing,its the fella shootin it.

Zradix · December 10, 2011, 01:33:00 PM

Hey Burch,

I'm 6'2".
I shoot a 45# Savannah.
I draw 29.5"

I shoot the bow well.
I have had finger pinch issues with OTHER bows.

No issues with this one at all.

kestimator · December 10, 2011, 01:40:00 PM

I'd recommend 40#s for draw and 64" minimum length. He won't be over bowed and he can work on good form and basics.