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Old 01-08-2002 | 10:27 PM
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Hobbes
 
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From: Brookport IL now in Colorado
Default Thanks & Aluminum arrow selection

Thanks to all of you who have helped me choose a recurve. I chose a 60" CheckMate Falcon, 45#@28". I decided to work on my shooting abilities first with the 45#, and I liked having a reason to buy another bow later. I have decided to stick with aluminum arrows for now. Don't want to overload the amount I need to learn all at once. The bow should be here within 2wks. so I was hoping to be ready to shoot when it arrived.
I have a few dozen arrows of different sizes that I hope to use after having them refletched with feathers. What I have immediately available are 2413 and 2117. Both selections are 31" arrows. Both are listed within the range of the arrow chart I have for a recurve shooting 125gr. head @ 44 to 49#. The 2413 is listed for a 31" arrow showing raw wt. of 322gr. The 2117 is listed for a 30" arrow showing 361gr.
My first question is what length arrow can I expect to need, drawing the above mentioned bow to 29"? Should I expect one of my choices above to shoot well or should I expect to purchase more arrows? Any suggestion on arrows will be more than welcome.
I am having a flemish string made for the bow because it has been suggested by people with more knowledge than myself. What makes a string a "flemish string"?
Does anyone know the suggested brace height for the Falcon?

Normally by this time of year the last thing on my mind is shooting my bow. Now that I have a recurve coming, I can't hardly wait to start shooting. I hope I remain as pumped after I see the reality of learning to shoot instinctive.
Thanks again for all the help.
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