I am looking for a starter recurve and more than a little overwhelmed by the offerings on Ebay and other classifieds. There seems to be a concensus that Wings are hard to beat for the price. The Bears seem to command a premium for their collector appeal. I'm looking for 45lbs, 58-62". There are Red Wings, Hawks, and Falcons. Would one of these be a better choice for a beginner than the others? I've noticed that the Red Wings are sometimes listed @ 52", but reference 58" in the model numbers. Are they listing the strungth length as opposed to unstrung, or did they make them that short? What would be a fair price for one of these? It seems that all the bidding takes place at the last minute on Ebay and I don't know if I want to stick around. What would a fair price be on the Martin Super Diablos and Hatfields? I might consider those if they aren't too much more, as they seem to be at the upper end of the factory offerings. All feedback is appreciated.
olddogrib
Red Wing Hunter's were made in 52" and 58" lengths. The Hawk looks very similar to the Red Wing, the Falcon is longer. Longer draw lengths usually prefer longer bows. I think longer limbs are better for longer shots. Wing's seem to draw and shoot smoother than similar Bear models. The Martin's are probably alright too. The SD sells for a little under $300 and the Hat for a little under $400 new. I always figure about half for used. A 58" Red Wing is a bow you could shoot a long time before you find anything you like better.
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