WTB Recurve in MSO Area

[grizzly63]

Starting too heavy is the downfall of many to be traditional archers. See if you can find a local archery club or range. Most members might have one sitting in a closet or garage rafters.

 

[Beignet]

Starting too heavy is the downfall of many to be traditional archers. See if you can find a local archery club or range. Most members might have one sitting in a closet or garage rafters.

Yup. I think my initial top end of 55# is a bit too robust. Especially with some nagging shoulder pains from a sport I play.

 

[Beignet]

You have to watch out for stacking in shorter bows as well. Good luck!

Good tip. I’d initially thought that a shorter bow would just be more maneuverable, perhaps at the expense of accuracy. There’s a bit more to it than that though. Glad I didn’t pull the trigger on the first pretty wood one piece I found on fleabay.

 

[grizzly63]

I've bought a lot of bows off fleabay(too many) unfortunately for you they are are all LH. If buying there, ask the seller point blank if they are functional and if the limbs are twisted. Refund insurance in case they are lying or do not know.

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Yup. I think my initial top end of 55# is a bit too robust. Especially with some nagging shoulder pains from a sport I play.

I started with a 55# recurve that was 65# at my draw length. Screwed me up for a good two decades. I wasted a lot of time that I could have spent shooting much better. I wouldn't start with more than 40#. Learn good technique and go chase some small game. If you can kill a squirrel or rabbit with a stickbow, you're ready to hunt big game. Until then, keep practicing.

 

[longbow51]

Just FYI my college roommate shot 10th in the nation in HS (junior, whatever) archery.

He and his Dad shot Wilson Brothers Black Widow recurves from 45-47# and killed everything that walked.

 

[Bighorner]

If you were my best friend. I would say get a samick sage or equivalent with 30-35# limbs and learn to shoot and form good habits. If it's for you, get some heavier limbs and maybe a custom once you have shot a little. Starting too heavy will only be a struggle and and worst jack up your shoulder. RMS in Denver is a great place to get used bows and if you can get some in person instruction there you will progress really fast. I still shoot my sage with 35# limbs and focus on the form. It's a no brainer to me.