what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
05-27-2008, 08:00 AM
#31
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Titusville Florida
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RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
ORIGINAL: mossbergman11
so ur saying get what??????
ORIGINAL: Centaur 1
Forget about the xbow for now, you'll get much more satisfaction out of a compound bow. I don't know about Ohio but most states still don't allow xbows during archery season. I was also limited as to how much I could spend and my shoulders wouldn't let me pull these new faster bows very easily. I wound up buying a Diamond Justice, they're affordable and the cams are silky smooth. My bow set to 70# is much easier to draw than my buddy's Vectrix set at 60#. Although I've never shot them the Martin bows are also reasonably priced and they have a 15# draw range, at 15 your arm strength will grow quickly and this large range might allow you to get something with a little higher poundage and you'll have it longer before you outgrow it.
Forget about the xbow for now, you'll get much more satisfaction out of a compound bow. I don't know about Ohio but most states still don't allow xbows during archery season. I was also limited as to how much I could spend and my shoulders wouldn't let me pull these new faster bows very easily. I wound up buying a Diamond Justice, they're affordable and the cams are silky smooth. My bow set to 70# is much easier to draw than my buddy's Vectrix set at 60#. Although I've never shot them the Martin bows are also reasonably priced and they have a 15# draw range, at 15 your arm strength will grow quickly and this large range might allow you to get something with a little higher poundage and you'll have it longer before you outgrow it.
How tall are you and what's your draw length? When my son was 15 he went from 5' 8" to about 6' 2" in one year, that's enough to outgrow the Edge.
05-27-2008, 10:21 AM
#32
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
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RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
Check out this deal at Hunters Friend on a Justice package. It even includes arrows, a release, a hard case, sight, rest, quiver, stabilizer,sling, peep, field tips and broadheads. Everything is installed, paper tuned and 20 yard pin sighted in, all for $589 to your door.
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05-27-2008, 10:59 AM
#33
Join Date: May 2006
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RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
You really need to go to a proshop where someone knows halfway what they're doing to help determine your drawlength and test out some bows. That's pretty generic advice, but it's really the best thing you do starting out.
Whatever your budget is, remember to factor in the cost of accessories as well. Your bow may set you back $450. But then add in a basic $60 sight, $40 quiver, $80 fall away rest, $50.00 for a decent release, and $100 for some mid grade arrows. Bingo an instant $330.00 has been tacked on.[&:]
Ebay and online archery equipment classifieds are my friends. You can, at times find some decent deals on those sites. Just be sure to double check your sellers ratings and feedback from other buyers.
But, I would buy the big ticket items at a proshop first. First, it ensures what your getting is correct and in working order. Secondly, you establish a working relationship with that shop. A good thing to have when a problem arises or you need advice.
In answer to your question about "good" bows. A good bow is the one that fits you and you can shoot comfortably. Doesn't matter what label is painted on the limbs.
Whatever your budget is, remember to factor in the cost of accessories as well. Your bow may set you back $450. But then add in a basic $60 sight, $40 quiver, $80 fall away rest, $50.00 for a decent release, and $100 for some mid grade arrows. Bingo an instant $330.00 has been tacked on.[&:]
Ebay and online archery equipment classifieds are my friends. You can, at times find some decent deals on those sites. Just be sure to double check your sellers ratings and feedback from other buyers.
But, I would buy the big ticket items at a proshop first. First, it ensures what your getting is correct and in working order. Secondly, you establish a working relationship with that shop. A good thing to have when a problem arises or you need advice.
In answer to your question about "good" bows. A good bow is the one that fits you and you can shoot comfortably. Doesn't matter what label is painted on the limbs.
05-27-2008, 02:08 PM
#34
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Millville, Ohio
Posts: 2,463
RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
ORIGINAL: Centaur 1
You have to try the bows before you buy to see what you like. I chose the Diamond Justice because it seemed like the best comprimise of of performance, price and shootability. It uses the same cams as the Liberty and gets similar performance but for a much cheaper price. The main difference is that I had to buy a front mount STS instead of a rear mount. The Justice doesn't have a rear mounting hole I guess that they had to "Justify" the price difference.
How tall are you and what's your draw length? When my son was 15 he went from 5' 8" to about 6' 2" in one year, that's enough to outgrow the Edge.
ORIGINAL: mossbergman11
so ur saying get what??????
ORIGINAL: Centaur 1
Forget about the xbow for now, you'll get much more satisfaction out of a compound bow. I don't know about Ohio but most states still don't allow xbows during archery season. I was also limited as to how much I could spend and my shoulders wouldn't let me pull these new faster bows very easily. I wound up buying a Diamond Justice, they're affordable and the cams are silky smooth. My bow set to 70# is much easier to draw than my buddy's Vectrix set at 60#. Although I've never shot them the Martin bows are also reasonably priced and they have a 15# draw range, at 15 your arm strength will grow quickly and this large range might allow you to get something with a little higher poundage and you'll have it longer before you outgrow it.
Forget about the xbow for now, you'll get much more satisfaction out of a compound bow. I don't know about Ohio but most states still don't allow xbows during archery season. I was also limited as to how much I could spend and my shoulders wouldn't let me pull these new faster bows very easily. I wound up buying a Diamond Justice, they're affordable and the cams are silky smooth. My bow set to 70# is much easier to draw than my buddy's Vectrix set at 60#. Although I've never shot them the Martin bows are also reasonably priced and they have a 15# draw range, at 15 your arm strength will grow quickly and this large range might allow you to get something with a little higher poundage and you'll have it longer before you outgrow it.
How tall are you and what's your draw length? When my son was 15 he went from 5' 8" to about 6' 2" in one year, that's enough to outgrow the Edge.
05-27-2008, 02:11 PM
#35
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Millville, Ohio
Posts: 2,463
RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
ORIGINAL: Doegirl75
You really need to go to a proshop where someone knows halfway what they're doing to help determine your drawlength and test out some bows. That's pretty generic advice, but it's really the best thing you do starting out.
Whatever your budget is, remember to factor in the cost of accessories as well. Your bow may set you back $450. But then add in a basic $60 sight, $40 quiver, $80 fall away rest, $50.00 for a decent release, and $100 for some mid grade arrows. Bingo an instant $330.00 has been tacked on.[&:]
Ebay and online archery equipment classifieds are my friends. You can, at times find some decent deals on those sites. Just be sure to double check your sellers ratings and feedback from other buyers.
But, I would buy the big ticket items at a proshop first. First, it ensures what your getting is correct and in working order. Secondly, you establish a working relationship with that shop. A good thing to have when a problem arises or you need advice.
In answer to your question about "good" bows. A good bow is the one that fits you and you can shoot comfortably. Doesn't matter what label is painted on the limbs.
You really need to go to a proshop where someone knows halfway what they're doing to help determine your drawlength and test out some bows. That's pretty generic advice, but it's really the best thing you do starting out.
Whatever your budget is, remember to factor in the cost of accessories as well. Your bow may set you back $450. But then add in a basic $60 sight, $40 quiver, $80 fall away rest, $50.00 for a decent release, and $100 for some mid grade arrows. Bingo an instant $330.00 has been tacked on.[&:]
Ebay and online archery equipment classifieds are my friends. You can, at times find some decent deals on those sites. Just be sure to double check your sellers ratings and feedback from other buyers.
But, I would buy the big ticket items at a proshop first. First, it ensures what your getting is correct and in working order. Secondly, you establish a working relationship with that shop. A good thing to have when a problem arises or you need advice.
In answer to your question about "good" bows. A good bow is the one that fits you and you can shoot comfortably. Doesn't matter what label is painted on the limbs.
05-27-2008, 02:27 PM
#36
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Salisbury, NC
Posts: 277
RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
At 5'8, I would stay away from the Diamond Edge if I were you. Look at the diamond rock and justice, Fred Bear showdown and lights out, PSE stinger, Parker Trailblazer just to name a few.
05-27-2008, 02:31 PM
#37
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 118
RE: what bow for 15 year old first time bow hunter?
Are you gonna grow still? If so I would reccomend buying used bows from an archery shop. They are cheap and a lot of the times you can find year old bows for about 1/4 what you pay for them new.