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Recurve Help Please!!!!
Hi,
I am new to the forum and i hate to ask this question, I think i have decided on the PSE takedowns. My choices are either the Impala or Coyote, or Kudu, I understand Martin is the better choice and for about the same price but most are on piece. Also, I have a short draw, 28 # and I want a 45# in RH, I hate to throw this in this mix,but Ragim has a nice takedown from Lost Nation archery which looks good and the price is less than two hundred bucks and is backed by a three year warranty. Thanks for any and all help. May God Bless and HH. Joey |
RE: Recurve Help Please!!!!
Well, wish I could help, but at this point its a personal choice. I like the one piece martins because its more traditional and vain to me. They are just pretty. I don't like the PSE or hoyts because they don't have that traditional feel I was looking for. I knoweven the martinsare vastly different than selfbows or real "traditions", but just find what your looking for.
I was looking for resale also. Something to consider if you decide to upgrade. You gotta love the looks and feel of the dreamcatcher by martin. Its awesome. I like zipper bows too for takedowns. Another to look at I was impressed is chek mates, and pretty affordable, seems to be a good name. You can go to chads website to see em. www.recurves.com |
RE: Recurve Help Please!!!!
I know Martin bows and you couldn't make a better choice for your first bow. Here's a couple if features I generally look for in a bow:
I stay away from bows that advertise having "hardwood limbs" as opposed to "Maple" or "Red Elm".I don't know whatI'm are getting. I Look for a bow with a low, radiused shelf. This putsmy arrow right on top ofmy hand. Unless you plan to use an elevated rest, this makes shooting off the shelf easier. A radiused shelf makes a better launch pad for an arrow. My personal preferance is for a short riser on a bow. This givesme longer limbs on the same length bow and, I think, a smoother draw and better cast. I also look for longer hooks on the recurves. This makes for minimal stacking at the end of the draw. |
RE: Recurve Help Please!!!!
Also, I have a short draw, 28 # and I want a 45# in RH, I hate to throw this in this mix,but Ragim has a nice takedown from Lost Nation archery which looks good and the price is less than two hundred bucks and is backed by a three year warranty. Another option to consider is to look into a used bow. |
RE: Recurve Help Please!!!!
ORIGINAL: Wingbone I know Martin bows and you couldn't make a better choice for your first bow. Here's a couple if features I generally look for in a bow: I stay away from bows that advertise having "hardwood limbs" as opposed to "Maple" or "Red Elm".I don't know whatI'm are getting. I Look for a bow with a low, radiused shelf. This putsmy arrow right on top ofmy hand. Unless you plan to use an elevated rest, this makes shooting off the shelf easier. A radiused shelf makes a better launch pad for an arrow. My personal preferance is for a short riser on a bow. This givesme longer limbs on the same length bow and, I think, a smoother draw and better cast. I also look for longer hooks on the recurves. This makes for minimal stacking at the end of the draw. |
RE: Recurve Help Please!!!!
I found a nice homemade recurve off ebayfor less than $200. It shoots smoother and more accurate than 2 Bears that 0wn. Just make sure they show the entire bow in pictures, tips, limbs, etc. and ask questions. It was actually my first bow. I'll see if I can post a pic.
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RE: Recurve Help Please!!!!
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You're right. Thats exactly what I meant. The bow won't stack until those long hooks are unfurled and the string starts to pull away from the limb tip. |
RE: Recurve Help Please!!!!
ORIGINAL: Wingbone Here's a couple if features I generally look for in a bow: I stay away from bows that advertise having "hardwood limbs" as opposed to "Maple" or "Red Elm". I don't know what I'm are getting. I Look for a bow with a low, radiused shelf. This puts my arrow right on top of my hand. Unless you plan to use an elevated rest, this makes shooting off the shelf easier. A radiused shelf makes a better launch pad for an arrow. My personal preferance is for a short riser on a bow. This gives me longer limbs on the same length bow and, I think, a smoother draw and better cast. I also look for longer hooks on the recurves. This makes for minimal stacking at the end of the draw. |
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