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Offline dougedwards

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New to Trad
« on: April 18, 2013, 12:01:00 PM »
Hello all.

I have been shooting compounds for the last 10 years and have an interest in shooting traditional bows.  I have received some good advise but am always ready to hear new ideas. Presently I am between the Samick Sage, which has replaceable limbs and my local shop carries the SKY line of recurve bows. Also, I can get a very good purchase of a 2011 Bear Grizzly for $200 but it is 45 lbs which may be too much for me to start. I have been shooting a compound @ 60 lbs with a holding weight of 13.75 lbs.

Any suggestions on bow choices?

 Doug
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Offline BOWMARKS

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2013, 12:05:00 PM »
Welcome to the Gang from Pa.   :campfire:  
Go to Denton at the end of July and try a bunch of different bow styles.
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Offline dougedwards

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2013, 12:06:00 PM »
Where is Denton?
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Offline FerretWYO

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2013, 12:58:00 PM »
The Sky line of bows are great. They give a slight weight adjustment. As mention going to an event like Denton Hill where you can try a lot of different bows and find the one that fit YOU the best will greatly benifit you.

I will someone else chime in with details as to location of Denton though I am not familiar.
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Offline Converml

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2013, 01:02:00 PM »
Welcome     :archer2:    you can also go to the events section if Denton doesn't work to your schedule for nice gatherings

  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=94  

Here is the link to Denton
 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=94;t=002808
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Offline BOWMARKS

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2013, 05:23:00 PM »
Denton Hill,  Coudersport,Pa.

Over 100 vendors and 8 - 3D courses to shoot.

Go to "Pa.Wilds Archery Festivals"
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Offline rbcorbitt

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2013, 06:39:00 PM »
Welcome from a fellow Virginian!  You will enjoy the ride, so hold on tight    :goldtooth:  

What part of the State are you from?

PM me with any questions that you have.

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2013, 06:49:00 PM »
Welcome to the world of traditional.
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Offline VictoryHunter

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2013, 07:35:00 PM »
Welcome! If you have been shooting sixty pounds then stepping down to forty five pounds should be just about right for you and plenty enough to hunt with.
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Offline RecurveRookie

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2013, 07:55:00 PM »
Be careful not to overbow yourself on your first bow.  Try different draw weights and see what you can really get a good, full, draw on and hold for a while.  I started on a 35# Samick Sage, it was plenty of weight for me at the time.    Welcome aboard from Texas!
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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2013, 08:40:00 PM »
Welcome    :campfire:
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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2013, 08:46:00 PM »
Welcome and glad to have you with us! Enjoy the journey.   :wavey:    :coffee:
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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2013, 08:46:00 PM »
Welcome from Maine.
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Offline dougedwards

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2013, 08:50:00 PM »
Hey rbcorbitt......I am from just east of Richmond near Williamsburg in New Kent Co.  

There is a local pro shop that only deals in the SKY line of traditional bows and I think that I should make a visit there and shoot some of the bows if that is allowed. The thought of a longbow appeals to me since it appears to be the most primitive looking but I can't imagine hunting out of a tree stand with one.

I really don't want to invest a large chunk of change into this at first until I am sure that I am not too old to pursue such a venture.  You know, tendonitus in my holding elbow,  bad shoulder and such and I don't think those things are going to get better as I increase the stress on them.  On the other hand I am the hard headed type who somehow feels that if somebody else is doing it then so can I.

Thanks a bunch for the warm welcome and great suggestions and advice.  I will keep a close watch on this forum to learn as much as I can about this very cool sport.

 Doug
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Offline Cyclic-Rivers

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2013, 09:05:00 PM »
Welcome to the Gang
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Offline Ed Frye

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2013, 09:42:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang Doug.   :wavey:   I am in Sandston just west of you. Send me a pm sometime and we can discuss shooting or maybe do some shooting if you want.   :archer2:
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Offline Richie

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2013, 11:12:00 PM »
Welcome   :campfire:
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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2013, 11:45:00 PM »
Welcome from WI. I'm sure you will enjoy!
If you enjoy good honest, respectful, helpful people, you'll like the majority of us...and OH YES...the shooting is fun too.
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Offline J.T.

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2013, 08:09:00 AM »
welcome shooting a variety of bows to decide what you like is a great idea but I would encourage you to go to a traditional gathering and try bows there most pro shops have very limited trad bow knowledge.  Also don't worry about about bow length and hunting out of tree stands I hunt out of trees with 70" longbows with no problems.  All things being equal longer bows are more forgiving but you should shoot a few different bows and you will find out what style and make you like best
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Offline Sirius Black

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #19 on: April 19, 2013, 06:29:00 PM »
Welcome!
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