I am new to the forum and i hate to ask this question, I think i have decided on the PSE takedowns. My choices are either the Impala or Coyote, or Kudu, I understand Martin is the better choice and for about the same price but most are on piece. Also, I have a short draw, 28 # and I want a 45# in RH, I hate to throw this in this mix,but Ragim has a nice takedown from Lost Nation archery which looks good and the price is less than two hundred bucks and is backed by a three year warranty. Thanks for any and all help. May God Bless and HH.
Well, wish I could help, but at this point its a personal choice. I like the one piece martins because its more traditional and vain to me. They are just pretty. I don't like the PSE or hoyts because they don't have that traditional feel I was looking for. I knoweven the martinsare vastly different than selfbows or real "traditions", but just find what your looking for.
I was looking for resale also. Something to consider if you decide to upgrade. You gotta love the looks and feel of the dreamcatcher by martin. Its awesome. I like zipper bows too for takedowns. Another to look at I was impressed is chek mates, and pretty affordable, seems to be a good name. You can go to chads website to see em. www.recurves.com
I know Martin bows and you couldn't make a better choice for your first bow. Here's a couple if features I generally look for in a bow:
I stay away from bows that advertise having "hardwood limbs" as opposed to "Maple" or "Red Elm".I don't know whatI'm are getting.
I Look for a bow with a low, radiused shelf. This putsmy arrow right on top ofmy hand. Unless you plan to use an elevated rest, this makes shooting off the shelf easier. A radiused shelf makes a better launch pad for an arrow. My personal preferance is for a short riser on a bow. This givesme longer limbs on the same length bow and, I think, a smoother draw and better cast. I also look for longer hooks on the recurves. This makes for minimal stacking at the end of the draw.
Also, I have a short draw, 28 # and I want a 45# in RH, I hate to throw this in this mix,but Ragim has a nice takedown from Lost Nation archery which looks good and the price is less than two hundred bucks and is backed by a three year warranty.
Are you 28" with a compound? If yes, you may find yourself about 1-2" shorter with a recurve.
Another option to consider is to look into a used bow.
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I know Martin bows and you couldn't make a better choice for your first bow. Here's a couple if features I generally look for in a bow:
I stay away from bows that advertise having "hardwood limbs" as opposed to "Maple" or "Red Elm".I don't know whatI'm are getting.
I Look for a bow with a low, radiused shelf. This putsmy arrow right on top ofmy hand. Unless you plan to use an elevated rest, this makes shooting off the shelf easier. A radiused shelf makes a better launch pad for an arrow. My personal preferance is for a short riser on a bow. This givesme longer limbs on the same length bow and, I think, a smoother draw and better cast. I also look for longer hooks on the recurves. This makes for minimal stacking at the end of the draw.
When you say longer hooks, I guess you mean actual longer, not sharper? I always wonder why you see some boes with really curly hooks and some not. My savannah is like a semi recurve. The string does not touch the limb but a definate reflex/deflex.
I found a nice homemade recurve off ebayfor less than $200. It shoots smoother and more accurate than 2 Bears that 0wn. Just make sure they show the entire bow in pictures, tips, limbs, etc. and ask questions. It was actually my first bow. I'll see if I can post a pic.
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You're right. Thats exactly what I meant. The bow won't stack until those long hooks are unfurled and the string starts to pull away from the limb tip.
Here's a couple if features I generally look for in a bow:
I stay away from bows that advertise having "hardwood limbs" as opposed to "Maple" or "Red Elm".Â*I don't know whatÂ*I'm are getting.
I Look for a bow with a low, radiused shelf. This putsÂ*my arrow right on top ofÂ*my hand. Unless you plan to use an elevated rest, this makes shooting off the shelf easier. A radiused shelf makes a better launch pad for an arrow. My personal preferance is for a short riser on a bow. This givesÂ*me longer limbs on the same length bow and, I think, a smoother draw and better cast. I also look for longer hooks on the recurves. This makes for minimal stacking at the end of the draw.
I have a 50# PSE Kudu , it has all these features and is a very forgiving and sweet bow to shoot . I've added a Sims Modular stabilizer , 4 Limb Savers , and string whiskers , so it's very quiet and powerful enough to pass through a square bale at 15 yards with a field point and carry over another 30 . I paid $250 for it at Cabela's , and I'm fairly certain that they still have it for that price . The Impala was my second choice .
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