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Offline wyrnutz

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Getting started
« on: March 15, 2009, 12:42:00 PM »
Looking to get started (entry level) in traditional archery. I would be crossing over from the other side. I have a 28 " 50# recurve that has the word Pinto on it. Any ideas ? It needs a new string and I am concerned about shooting it. Any help or comments would be appreciated.
Thanks
Brian
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Offline Andrew Wesley

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2009, 12:52:00 PM »
as far as a new string goes any archery shop can make you one, just tell them how long your recurve is.
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Offline Killdeer

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2009, 01:02:00 PM »
Is this a Ben Pearson bow? There should be an AMO length on the side of the riser, along with the weight and serial number. From that AMO length, any stringmaker would be able to make you a proper Flemish string. Make sure that it is made from B-50, and not the newer fast-flight materials.

Ask all the questions you can think of, and post pics so we can admire your new bow!

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Offline trapperDave

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2009, 01:10:00 PM »
sounds like a Pearson   :thumbsup:  

probably a 66" bow, get a 62or63" string actual length or 66"AMO length string.

I'd like to see some pics too  ;)

Offline foxchef

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2009, 01:24:00 PM »
Don't forget to pick up a a good bow stringer.
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Offline Frank V

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2009, 03:21:00 PM »
Welcome to the trad side. Frank
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Offline Plumber

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2009, 05:52:00 PM »
make sure the limbs arent twisted an no big cracks you should be fine

Offline fido dog

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2009, 08:02:00 PM »
I'm new as well. Ask lots of questions! They'll get answered!

Don't string that bow without a bowstringer.........right?

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Offline JOKER

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2009, 06:21:00 AM »
Brian, What part of PA are you from. Mabe you can find someone close to help you get started. Steve

Offline wyrnutz

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2009, 02:25:00 PM »
wow and thanks, I will work on the pix. Joker I live in bucks county and have a shop tho work with and I quote "well Bri recurves are the real deal".Thanks to any one who posted and or PMed.
Brian
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Ben Pearson Pinto 50#@28
Unknown brand 50#@28
"Funny how time takes people places though people stay pretty much the same"

Offline wyrnutz

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2009, 05:16:00 AM »
Quote
Originally posted by trapperDave:
sounds like a Pearson    :thumbsup:  

probably a 66" bow, get a 62or63" string actual length or 66"AMO length string.

I'd like to see some pics too   ;)  
:)    :)  I have confirmation and would like to thank you and killdeer it is a Pearson! Thanks to both of you
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Ben Pearson Pinto 50#@28
Unknown brand 50#@28
"Funny how time takes people places though people stay pretty much the same"

Offline jbuck9

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Re: Getting started
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2009, 07:41:00 AM »
Wyrnutz,
Iam from carbon county, you should be close too cabelas in hamburg, like already suggested check for any limb twist, cracks, good solid knock ends, and you shuld be good too go, and stick with B50 dacron.Have fun its the real deal deal.

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