Question For Widow Owners.

[bentpole]

I have a question for you folks that own Black Widows.There is a Bud of mine that is still shooting a Wheely Bow.He said that the only Traditional Bow he wants or would shoot is a Widow.Now the hard part: In your honest opinion which model do you think would be the easiest to tune,shoot,and shoot accurately? I told him most likely a PM or PS  What do you folks think? Your help is greatly appreciated Thanks.

[frassettor]

I just ordered a pma V take down recurve 64 length 54@28 in. Talk to rodger thats probaly your best bet, he told me that the longer the riser the more forgiving the bow.Hope this helps and good luck! :  

[jimneye]

I agree, talk to the crew at BW.

[BUFF]

My vote would be for a PSA

[mcgroundstalker]

I kinda like my TFV Ironwood 60" one piece recurve. That's why I have two of em'.  :D

... mike ...

[daveycrockett]

Ilike My PSA's.
David

[sswv]

PSA or SA would be my choice.

[Onestringer]

Oh Crap, just order one of everything to cover your basis.

[Onestringer]

Really, PSA or PMA 220-221 what ever it takes.

[dannyvp]

i have a psa in 58"

[Chuck Mullaley]

Fortunately Black Widow has a test drive program.  I'd suggest (your friend) trying out a PMA and a PSA.  Roger and the guys can advise him on bow weight, length etc.

Good shooting!

[Gordy]

My first question would be:  Has he even shot a trad bow yet ?

then: How does he know he wants a black widow ???

Sure they are fine bows. But start him off right with a 45-50 pound used bow to learn how to tune and shoot.

Fortunately I inherited my first trad bow. But my first purchase, I never realized until I took it out and shot it.... then made it mine !  

Just another perspective. I'd hate to see the guy spend a bunch of money on something he doesn't like. I'd like a widow or two myself, but it certainly wasn't an all or nothing choice. There's so many nice bows out there....

Maybe my pockets are still too tight, I dunno  

[wtpops]

If he has to buy one. I like the PSA

[bentpole]

Gordy, that's just the type of person he is.[If you get my drift]He could shoot anyone of my bows OR hunt with anyone of my bows he's welcome.Thanks for all the responses Folks I really appreciate it. I figured the PM/PS would be top choice.

[Rick McGowan]

I have both MA's PA'a or now PSA's. The easiest to shoot is the longest, the MA's give you a bit longer bow with the same length limbs or he can go with the PSA and get the longer limbs with a slightly shorter overall length bow, its not a huge difference either way, shooting truly instinctive, I don't notice the bow at all, so the shorter sight window of the PSA is fine with me.

[bentpole]

Thanks Rick!

[kawika b]

use BW's try-before-you-buy plan,,,,,,,, with that said i'd think the pma series would be a good place to start,,, if'n he wants a widder.