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worthvillehunter
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New Here - Need Input
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January 03, 2009, 10:32:00 PM »
I have a chance to buy this bow new for $200.....should I? 55# draw....it will be my first recurve.
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NoCams
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Re: New Here - Need Input
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January 03, 2009, 10:42:00 PM »
I bought some Bear Grizzlies getting started for less than $100. Hard to beat a classic bow for less than $100. JMHO
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Fletcher
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January 03, 2009, 11:45:00 PM »
The Martin should be a good bow, esp at $200, but 55 lb is pretty heavy for a first bow. If you have to strain at all to draw and hold for several seconds, I'd suggest trying to find a lighter bow, like 40-45 lb. Heavy bows easily lead to bad form habits.
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elkbow
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Re: New Here - Need Input
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January 04, 2009, 07:23:00 AM »
i agree with fletcher,i'd stay between 40-50lb.keep your eye on this sites used bows and that way you can better match poundage with draw lenght.don't get in a hurry.
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January 04, 2009, 09:37:00 AM »
55# is pretty heavy - do you draw 28" if so I'd look at a lower poundage. 45-50#
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Lechwe
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January 04, 2009, 09:49:00 AM »
I shot a 73# compound so when I went traditional I started with a 60# recurve. Big mistake. I couldn't shoot it well at all. I finally borrowed a 53# bow and have since had 2 pass throughs on deer. I am way more comfortable at that weight and obviously don't need additional at least for me.
Good luck
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