Just Curious - First Bow... I'm sure it's a repeat, sorry...
02-09-2010, 09:20 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 30
Just Curious - First Bow... I'm sure it's a repeat, sorry...
What would you say is the best bow for a beginner?
Not sure what it would be used for exactly, so something versatile would be nice.
Just assume that I don't know anything about bows and I don't have anybody at the moment who has one I could borrow or whatever.
Not sure what it would be used for exactly, so something versatile would be nice.
Just assume that I don't know anything about bows and I don't have anybody at the moment who has one I could borrow or whatever.
02-10-2010, 03:35 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Posts: 7,367
There are So many Good bows for a Beginner it would be impossible to name them all. BowTech/Diamond both have Bow packages that are a good place to start. Also Bear offers some nice bows for the money.
Decide what you can/want to spend then shoot some bows and Look at your options. After a while there will be a clear winner emerge that is Best for YOU!
Dan
Decide what you can/want to spend then shoot some bows and Look at your options. After a while there will be a clear winner emerge that is Best for YOU!
Dan
02-10-2010, 06:02 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 1,559
There are So many Good bows for a Beginner it would be impossible to name them all. BowTech/Diamond both have Bow packages that are a good place to start. Also Bear offers some nice bows for the money.
Decide what you can/want to spend then shoot some bows and Look at your options. After a while there will be a clear winner emerge that is Best for YOU!
Dan
Decide what you can/want to spend then shoot some bows and Look at your options. After a while there will be a clear winner emerge that is Best for YOU!
Dan
All kidding aside, shooting a bunch of different bows in your price range is the ONLY way to find the perfect bow for you. I can tell you what I like, but it really does not matter if you don't like it.
02-10-2010, 06:42 AM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 275
I got my son a Diamond Razor Edge and he is 9yrs old/almost 10.. It is set at 27 lbs right now until he gets more comfortable shooting the bow and gets his form down.. The thing I like about this bow is he should be able to shoot it for a few years.. The bow has different limbs that allow for you to turn up the poundage (i'm hoping he get 3-4 years out of it before he is ready to upgrade).. Its a great kids/youth/ladies bow..
02-10-2010, 06:55 AM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 10
i am 15 years old and i just bought a martin cheetah its really nice smoothe quite and fast. the poundage goes from 55 to 70lb and the draw length from 25 to 30 i like it alot and i could group really good with it the first day a shot it.
02-11-2010, 03:44 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
Not are all the same
I went to a beginners bow at first. I wasn't sure I'd shoot for long. It was years since I shot last and I had some shoulder problems, previously. I wasn't for wasting a lot of money in the investment.
My next bow, I fit the bow to my price, as a bowhunter and not a 3D shooter.
I wanted a good enough bow; didn't need the finest bow on the market and the added money. In fact, I don't charge my hobby costs. It's either cash or a payment on a credit card within the month.
My bow shoots as good as I'll shoot, and I practice enough. I have my own practice lot; a small one lane shooting place.
On my last bow, the one major criteria I had wasn't the bow. It was making sure, in my area, I had a place to practice. In my mind, the practice place was more critical than getting a better bow.
My next bow, I fit the bow to my price, as a bowhunter and not a 3D shooter.
I wanted a good enough bow; didn't need the finest bow on the market and the added money. In fact, I don't charge my hobby costs. It's either cash or a payment on a credit card within the month.
My bow shoots as good as I'll shoot, and I practice enough. I have my own practice lot; a small one lane shooting place.
On my last bow, the one major criteria I had wasn't the bow. It was making sure, in my area, I had a place to practice. In my mind, the practice place was more critical than getting a better bow.
