Which Bow is better for a newbie
07-31-2004, 04:04 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,616
RE: Which Bow is better for a newbie
i think its a personal thing really, i shoot a mathews LX but my next bow will be a bowtech for sure. for a newbie id say a high country, parker, or archery research are all good bows.
07-31-2004, 04:25 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 3,215
RE: Which Bow is better for a newbie
There is no way anyone can recommend an exact bow model for you. The only way to get setup for your first bow is through a knowledgeable pro shop.
If you are still looking, or are even looking to upgrade again in a short time after you know you like it, and wish to pass dwon the bow, the browning's with the rage cams are great since they allow adjustment of 10".
PS, I think we need to come up with a response to the "which bow fits me best" and put it on top.
If you are still looking, or are even looking to upgrade again in a short time after you know you like it, and wish to pass dwon the bow, the browning's with the rage cams are great since they allow adjustment of 10".
PS, I think we need to come up with a response to the "which bow fits me best" and put it on top.
07-31-2004, 04:29 PM
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: Which Bow is better for a newbie
Certainly not the BABY-G. It has a very short brace height and a very reflexed riser that will be much harder to shoot accurately. Most expers hoooters even stay away from this bow. It is just much harder to shoot well than most any other bow on the market today.
Of the other two I would definetly pick the Fire Flight L3. It has a very generous brace height, single cam is easier to keep in tune than dual cams for the novice archer, and it has a much better grip than the Marauder does too.
As far a brands are concerned it is a total personal thing. They are all good. Some designs are better than others for sertain people and others prefer the designs of other brands.
Of the other two I would definetly pick the Fire Flight L3. It has a very generous brace height, single cam is easier to keep in tune than dual cams for the novice archer, and it has a much better grip than the Marauder does too.
As far a brands are concerned it is a total personal thing. They are all good. Some designs are better than others for sertain people and others prefer the designs of other brands.
08-03-2004, 02:34 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Norman OK USA
Posts: 3,318
RE: Which Bow is better for a newbie
Which ever one feels and shoots the best for you (as stated above). I love my hoyt, one thing that I found important also was looking at bows that hold their resale value. Mainly these are mathews, hoyt and bowtech. Good luck.
08-03-2004, 07:54 PM
#8
Join Date: Aug 2004
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RE: Which Bow is better for a newbie
i agree with the other PSE Fire Flight is a good bow & so are the other PSE bows, i have a PSE Nova & it shoots well for a second year starter like me but im goin to sell it & get something better tho but the PSE Fire Flight is a good one but on the other hand is which one you feel most comfortable with.
08-04-2004, 07:37 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Virginia / West Virginia
Posts: 4,906
RE: Which Bow is better for a newbie
For the $... a PSE Nova kit is hard to beat. IMO it would be a better choice than the bows you listed, and you could be all set up including arrows and broadheads for not a whole lot of $.