rybohunter

Just a little bit of advice from being down this road before. I got my GF a lightweight recurve to shoot & have fun with & learn on... well not hittingthe target was not fun for her at all. I think I messed up big time, I should have gotten her a compound and a release.

TeeJay

Real short it is the bow I bought for Jake (my 11 yr old).

drockw

That is the same bow i picked out for my G/F last year. Its a really nice bow that is very adjustable. The only problem i see with it is the ATA still being quite short. I really dont know what is too short for fingers but either way its a nice bow.

Derek

TeeJay

I would say anything under 38".

MeanV2

I told him 31" [8D]

Dan

NY/Al

Pretty much any compound these days made in fairly recent years will do her just fine as long as it fits her. Also, im with these guys when they tell ya to get her a release, it will be much more consistent and easier to shoot, thus, limiting frustration (You know how those women deal with frustration). If you want her to stick with it I would make sure to keep it as enjoyable as possible for her. Then it will be easier for you as well!

MeanV2

Length of the Bow really depends on her draw length. The shorter the draw length the shorter her Bow can be without finger pinch. I shot fingers for years.

I wish someone would have started me with a release when I started shooting compounds, but they didn't

I really think Trad bows are made for shooting fingers, and compounds were made to shoot with arelease, but that's just my opinion.[8D]

Dan

Schultzy

I talked with TeeJay on the phone this morning and thats exactly what he said as well. Thanks for the Info Ed, appreciate It.

Edcyclopedia

I wanted to mention the release thing, for the same reasons every one else did, but you seemed apposed?
If it makes a difference weather she likes it or not, it may be something to consider.

I think you have great intentions, but to keep the peace, ask her what she wants to do!!![]

Chit your rolling in the milk, buy her both!

Schultzy

I've never been a fan of releases period and never will I be. It's just my opinion and I don't mean anything bad by saying It. WE All have our ways of doing things, this Is my way and I won't be changing. Myself, my brother, my dad, my mother all started out shooting fingers and did just fine In doing so shooting compounds, It can be done. I just need the right set up for It. No one here Is going to change my opinion on this. This Isn't what this Is about anyway. I told everyone In the thread that a release was not an option. This Isn't a debate about releases, lets not go there.