After about 15 years away from the sport, I managed to get back into trad archery for $110.00. I did lots of research, lots of bargain hunting, and used a little bit of luck.
A few months back, I stumbled across a couple of old recurves at the flea market and not knowing much anymore I just kept looking for several weeks. Well one Sunday morning, my father (he never gave up archery) decided to join my son and I at the flea market. The bows were still there and my dad knew what they were. So after I did my magic and haggling, I scored a very nice conditon Browning Wasp for $40!
This was the first step. I found the proper fast flight string on a popular auction site for $11 shipped. Now I had a shootable bow, but nothing to shoot!
Lots of searching later, I managed to find a brand new company offering carbon arrows for a reasonable price per dozen. I won't name them here because they aren't an advertiser here, but if you email me I will let you know.
So, for $62.00 shipped I got a dozen 400 carbon arrows, cut to length, fletched and ready to shoot! I haven't been able to touch this price for a dozen arrows from anywhere, not even the Easton variety they make for pro shops to sell cheaply.
Now, that's a good buy for me! I've been working on my form, and drawing the bow daily trying to build my muscles back up before I ever decide to launch an arrow down range. Feeling good and getting comfortable with this poundage.
Here is my equipment...
This shot shows the chatoyance in the wood, it is very active and extremely handsome looking I think. I still need a rest installed, but haven't decided if I want to use a flipper or pad.
Thanx for checking this out and for being such a welcoming and helpful bunch!
Cheers!