Hi guys, Ive always shot a compound and I'm thinking of going to recurve!!What recurve is the best out there? What should i look for in a bow when i buy? My DL is 30!! Any extra info would help!
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Do a search on here, but you came to the right place. I got one as a whim last spring, and haven't shot my compound since July. First, there is no BEST, just like with a compound, you need to shoot several different makes/bowyers before buying. Your DL will change when you go to trad. Hopefully not shorten much, but each person is a bit different. If you're shooting a loop & release, and anchor to the same place, you should lengthen a bit.
Couple general pointers:
1) To start, get a light weight bow, and don't spend too much on it. You'll want to start playing right away, but it'll take you a while to figure out what you really like. If you go too heavy to start, it's really easy to develop some bad habits. It's a waste of $$ to go by the 'best' bow available or have one made until you get the basics down, figure out a comfortable weight, and find out what you like in a bow.
2) If your DL stays @ 30 or grows a bit, you'll want to generally look at bows 62 inches or longer.
3) Weights are usually marked at 28inches draw, and the general rule is about 3lbs per inch past that. TO A POINT. At some lenght a bow will start to stack - meaning the next inch may gain 5lbs, and 7lbs after that.
4) Go to a shoot or chat with someone on here near you that has a number of bows, you'll shorten the learning curve significantly.
5)Once you've done this, and figured out what you want, go talk to Bob Sarrels in Austin.
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Originally posted by Txnrog View PostDo a search on here, but you came to the right place. I got one as a whim last spring, and haven't shot my compound since July. First, there is no BEST, just like with a compound, you need to shoot several different makes/bowyers before buying. Your DL will change when you go to trad. Hopefully not shorten much, but each person is a bit different. If you're shooting a loop & release, and anchor to the same place, you should lengthen a bit.
Couple general pointers:
1) To start, get a light weight bow, and don't spend too much on it. You'll want to start playing right away, but it'll take you a while to figure out what you really like. If you go too heavy to start, it's really easy to develop some bad habits. It's a waste of $$ to go by the 'best' bow available or have one made until you get the basics down, figure out a comfortable weight, and find out what you like in a bow.
2) If your DL stays @ 30 or grows a bit, you'll want to generally look at bows 62 inches or longer.
3) Weights are usually marked at 28inches draw, and the general rule is about 3lbs per inch past that. TO A POINT. At some lenght a bow will start to stack - meaning the next inch may gain 5lbs, and 7lbs after that.
4) Go to a shoot or chat with someone on here near you that has a number of bows, you'll shorten the learning curve significantly.
5)Once you've done this, and figured out what you want, go talk to Bob Sarrels in Austin.
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Originally posted by Deb View PostThis is all great stuff. We can never tell you enough--don't over bow yourself starting out--the bad habits this causes a very hard to break. Some people never break them. Go to Bob's and shoot everything he has.
Matt
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I can't add a lot to what is said, except start out with carbon or aluminum arrows. Wood is great once you get your technique down, but carbon or aluminum will take some issues out of the mix for a beginner.
Check out www.savagebows.com Tim is up in your neck of the woods and makes some really beautiful takedown recurves.
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I would recommend going to a TBOT or traditional shoot to look at all the models you can get your hands on.....The Glen Parker Memorial Shoot/Chester Shoot is coming up the weekend after Mothers day, (I think that is right, if not someone will chime in to get the right date). You will probably lose an inch or so on draw length from a compound. As someone said, don't go over on poundage....stay around 45-50 pounds to learn the ropes right.
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stickinpigs, what part of town do you live in? I have several bows that I would be happy to let you try out just to get the feel for what everyone has been telling you here.
I am a member at Collin County Bowhunters and have access to the range all the time. Be happy to take you out for a round of practice just about anytime.
Wayne
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