I live in Illinois, and have an old college roommate visiting from California. His 12 year old daughter has been interested in starting in trad archery for a while, and yesterday I had a chance to let her shoot for a while during their stay.
I have a 20# laminated longbow that I used in teaching my kids, and we shot judo points at tennis balls in my country back yard. She had a great time, and did quite well for someone that had only held a bow twice previously. She has been saving for a bow, and is completely hooked after two short shooting sessions here.
The good trad shops we had nearby are long closed as the sport headed to "mechanical" equipment, but the is a Bass Pro we may check if there is time before they leave. I understand they have a very limited amount of trad gear, and perhaps a beginner's bow or two. Had hoped to help her pick enough to get started and show her how to set it up safely and properly. But... time is running out.
I wondered if, on the outside chance, there was anyone here who might know of a knowledgeable trad shop in their home area- Sacramento/Folsom, CA???
I know the odds are long, but figured it was worth asking. I am hoping to get here started with an inexpensive ~25# recurve and the necessities to shoot it.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Daryl