RE: short recurve
 

Pass on the PSE. Their line of recurves are (in my opinion) JUNK. I think that JRW gave a good opinion on the bows you had listed. I've heard nothing but good about the Wing Presentation bows and as long as the weight isn't so high that you are overbowed, the 66" length will help to ensure that your long draw doesn't cause problems with finger pinch and the bow should be fairly forgiving.

Yep, I'd be willing to bet that the little Martin was stacking for you. You'd probably be better off buying a bow in the 30-40# @28" range so that you're not overbowed to start off with. It will allow you to build up the needed strength for accuracy and will also help to keep you from developing the bad habits that go along with being overbowed.


Make em sharp and shoot em straight, or leave em home.

Edited by - wahya on 01/31/2003 20:46:46

RE: short recurve
 

The best site Ive found for some really good bows is http://www.women-outdoors.com/traditional/bowyers1.htm then click on classifieds.

RE: short recurve
 

I'm new here..hope you don't mind my imput.

If you're wanting a short bow with your longer draw length I'd make a couple suggestions. First take notice of the riser/limb ratio. Some bows, even though they may be of longer length, will be difficult to shoot with your draw length. They have a rather lengthy riser section which results in a shorter limb length, that makes a longer draw uncomfortable. Of course, longer limbs and a shorter riser handles longer draw lengths much better. There are trade-offs involved that makes the next suggestion most important

Most importantly would be to shoot the bow, or one like it, prior to purchasing. But, I'm sure you already know that.

good luck

RE: short recurve
 

I had a nomad. It's smooth, but picky as heck. I've shot a recurve all my life, but I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with a nomad.

"Hey ya'll, watch this"

RE: short recurve
 

If you can find a Browning Explorer II, you will find its a nice looking good shooting bow. Try for one around #45.