Thinking on getting a compound bow what is a good starter?
08-17-2009, 04:49 PM
#21
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yea..u need to to go to a pro shop, have them measure your draw length, teach you proper form, and shoot some bows bro
08-17-2009, 05:10 PM
#22
Spike
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it will cost me around 200$ too drive to where there is a bow shop, i did call them and they seem kinda steep for prices, $585 for the pse stinger ready to shoot package which cabelas.ca sells for $499, or even that link that other guy posted has some really great deals. I dunno if that 200$ is worth getting a half inch here or there on my draw.
08-17-2009, 06:01 PM
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it will cost me around 200$ too drive to where there is a bow shop, i did call them and they seem kinda steep for prices, $585 for the pse stinger ready to shoot package which cabelas.ca sells for $499, or even that link that other guy posted has some really great deals. I dunno if that 200$ is worth getting a half inch here or there on my draw.
08-17-2009, 07:24 PM
#25
Giant Nontypical
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Hoyt limbs are PROVEN,Barnsdale makes good limbs but they don't have the track record that Hoyt's do.
I would still advise going to a shop and letting them fix you up.A 1/2" here or there does make a difference and might even save you money in the long run.Not only draw length but poundage makes a huge difference as well.After you have gotten into the game and have some experience,then buying internet bows might be a great idea but for now,you need to get setup right to save HOURS of aggrivation.
08-17-2009, 07:27 PM
#26
Spike
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but isn't there some bows that you can change the draw length yourself with just a alan key/wrench? Wouldn't that be ideal for me so i could get it just right if i don't go to the pro shop?
08-17-2009, 07:31 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
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Check out the Diamond Stud. Great feel, nice grip, light, pretty quick, comes with string supressor, draw length adjusts 24"-30" by rotating the module, good price just over $500. Go to a proshop if you can and get it there.
08-17-2009, 08:18 PM
#28
Giant Nontypical
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If you don't go to a shop,you will probably be better served with a rotating module.
I understand your delimma.Most of us that are saying go to a shop have been doing this for YEARS and we went through lots of headaches getting where we are now.Atleast you have the internet where we can help when you do get your bow.
Good luck
08-17-2009, 09:23 PM
#29
Typical Buck
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I actually just shot some bows today and would consider myself almost a beginner(havent shot in years) the smoothest and easiest bows to shoot for me were the Mathews Drenalin, Switchback and Bowtech Admiral. I shot the switchback a couple years ago but it was the smoothest bow Ive ever shot. I would look into some "easy to shoot" bows like these. Go to the pro shop and try them and any other you see. The more bows you shoot the better the chances of finding the "perfect bow" are. Check ebay for some also. Good deals on top-end bows.