Getting a bow.

2008-11-08 21:14:43

#1

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

I have wanted to get a bow for a while now and Christmas is coming up so no better time really. Thing is I don't know what I should get, it can't be too expensive but it needs to be comfortable. I am looking at getting this one:

http://www.abbeyarchery.com.au/p/BACB70 … Black.html

I am 180cm tall and about 60kgs, and I don't know what draw length and draw weight I should select. I have done target archery once and field archery a few times when I was ~12. Any help?

2008-11-08 21:23:25

#2

blademaster: I'm moving to Brazil; +2,075|7064

if I were you I would get a traditional looking bow kind of like a Hungarian bow or something along those lines

http://www.grozerarchery.com/htm/magyar/magyar_l.htm

2008-11-08 21:24:34

#3

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

I don't feel very comfortable with a recurve bow, I shoot fine with them but its just something about them.

2008-11-08 21:33:31

#4

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7126|67.222.138.85

Really? I mean really?

2008-11-08 21:33:57

#5

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Really? I mean really?

Depends on what you mean by really.

2008-11-08 21:34:43

#6

tazz.: oz.; +1,339|6593|Sydney | ♥

Adams_BJ wrote:
I don't feel very comfortable with a recurve bow, I shoot fine with them but its just something about them.

My mates one snapped in his face, just missed his eye,

it was old and weather worn to say the least, lol

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2008-11-08 21:37:02

#7

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

tazz. wrote:
Adams_BJ wrote:
I don't feel very comfortable with a recurve bow, I shoot fine with them but its just something about them.
My mates one snapped in his face, just missed his eye,

it was old and weather worn to say the least, lol

That could be the reason for my uncomfortable-ness

2008-11-08 21:41:59

#8

S3v3N: lolwut?; +685|6937|Montucky

I use a Mathews Switchback Xt..

http://mathewsinc.com/mathews-bows-Swit … t-1379.asp

2008-11-08 21:44:09

#9

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

Little out of my price range

EDIT: What specs would you recommend for me?

Last edited by Adams_BJ (2008-11-08 21:44:37)

2008-11-08 22:09:51

#10

trippy982: Member; +34|6817

Once you get a bow, you'll have to go to a shop to customize your bow with your draw weight and length. The Parker Hunter-Mag is an excellent choice for a entry-level to mid-level archers. You can read rave reviews all over the net. It is one solid compound bow. I wouldn't go cheap if I were you. Having a more expensive bow pays off in terms of sturdiness, maintenance, accuracy, and safety. You definitely don't want the bow to snap while you're drawing. In addition, you'll need accessories such as arm guards, stabilizers, upgraded sights, and a case (assuming you're bow does come with a sling and peep sights). You'll also want to get carbon fiber arrows, customized to your draw length.

If you're planning for this to be a hobby, its an expensive one. $700-1,000 for a entry setup. But it is definitely fun and you'll get to meet some real cool people at the ranges. Good luck.

2008-11-08 22:13:51

#11

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7126|67.222.138.85

Adams_BJ wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Really? I mean really?

Depends on what you mean by really.

I mean are you honestly looking for a bow, or are you making an incestual bastard child of the getting a gun threads.

2008-11-08 22:14:18

#12

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

Um, I'm actually looking for a bow lol.

2008-11-08 22:15:26

#13

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7126|67.222.138.85

intense coincidence then

apologies

2008-11-08 22:15:44

#14

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

Indeed

2008-11-08 22:19:02

#15

Eagle: Togs8896 is my evil alter ego; +567|7050|New Hampshire, USA

Seriously, what have I started?!?!?!?!

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2009-09-29 06:48:24

#16

Adams_BJ: Russian warship, go fuck yourself; +2,055|7041|Little Bentcock

Anyway, I ended up getting a PSE nova, going to nationals and winning in April. GG

2009-09-29 06:49:43

#17

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6919|so randum

AND MY AXE

Last edited by FatherTed (2009-09-29 06:50:04)

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Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2009-09-29 06:52:28

#18

Oisín<3: >rush.Irishpride; +139|5845|Dublin, Ireland

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
incestual bastard

ban

2009-09-29 07:04:16

#19

loubot: O' HAL naw!; +470|6997|Columbus, OH

Adams_BJ wrote:
Anyway, I ended up getting a PSE nova, going to nationals and winning in April. GG

Congrats n GG

Reminds me of my favorite bow "Jagged Bow of the Bear" in Diablo. It would knock creatures back considerably. It was unique because I found it only one time out of the hundreds times of playing Diablo.

Any way Good Job ;P

2009-09-29 07:28:15

#20

Sisco: grandmaster league revivalist; +493|6762

You weigh less than me with the same size. And I thought I was skinny.

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2009-09-29 07:29:47

#21

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7229|Nårvei

Archery is sexy

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2009-09-29 07:30:03

#22

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7155|Salt Lake City

PSE makes good stuff. I still have my PSE compound and it is still in perfect working order after 20 years.

2009-09-29 07:30:13

#23

aerodynamic: FOCKING HELL; +241|6172|Roma

Jezus, first time i'm seeing so many sexual innuendos in every replies.

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2009-09-29 07:30:57

#24

Bevo: Nah; +718|6940|Austin, Texas

Sisco10 wrote:
You weigh less than me with the same size. And I thought I was skinny.

I'm pretty much his height/weight, and I have a fair bit of muscle..

2009-09-29 07:39:00

#25

Sisco: grandmaster league revivalist; +493|6762

Bevo wrote:
Sisco10 wrote:
You weigh less than me with the same size. And I thought I was skinny.
I'm pretty much his height/weight, and I have a fair bit of muscle..

I got heavy bones then?

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