Novice archer

[zaixanar]

Hello everyone! First time posting here and I have been only shooting modern recurve for 7 months and I was tempted to go towards traditional recurve after trying to shoot a Bear Grizzly. I won't be abandoning my lovely recurve any time soon but I sorely miss the lightness and the instinctive aspect of traditional shooting. Any opinion or recommendation for starter traditional bow other than the Bear Grizzly? I'm thinking of starting with quite a low poundage since my current draw weight with the recurve is 37 lbs and I'm only pulling it at 26 inch.  

[Mntmaniac]

I started with a Samik Sage Recurve @ 35#($130.00), moved up to 45#, then 55#. I feel comfortable with that weight and now have a Robertson on the way, 55 @ 27...

[zaixanar]

I was given a recommendation on Samick Sage, but it's practically non-existent in UK at the moment ever since the company went down...    :(

[JAG]

Mad Dog Bows

[karrow]

not sure what your budget is. but id check out the classifieds or you might find somthn on the st judes auction. id say 40 to 45# would  be a good start.. dont get to fancey with your first. good  luck  

[sagebrush]

I would look at used Martin/Howatt bows. They are pretty good bows and some of them are priced right. Gary

[GRINCH]

For a new bow that fits you I would recommend Mad dog bows,he'll work with you to get the fit just right.

[The Whittler]

Welcome to the gang from Maine.

[RecurveRookie]

Welcome from central Texas!
   Maybe don't get a high dollar bow until you settle on what draw weight you want.  I steadily moved up in draw weight my first 2 years of archery, now I know I'm staying here.......ok, just 3 more pounds and that's it! Lol (I got a custom Maddog bow on the way, so you bet I'm stopping at 62#).  

  Oh yeah, get your form squared away now and don't do it all wrong for 2 years like me.  Study proper form and do yourself a huge favor for health and accuracy sake.  Lots of resources on this site alone.   Cheers

[Brock]

welcome and good plan to not get overbowed or spend a bunch of money at first.....

get some help on form and i have to recommend Masters of the Barebow Vol 3 as one of the best for that....I have them all but that one spoke to me the most.

[Sam McMichael]

Welcome to Trad Gang. You will get lots of good advice about great performing equipment from the members here. Also, study the classifieds, and you just may find a good deal on a very nice bow here on this site.

[Friend]

We were all newbs once and possibly others are like me are newbs for life. The long-time passion has effected me that each day I am fortunate to shoot is new untamed experience.

Welcome!!!