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I currently have a 1977 Bear Alaskan compound that my dad bought for me years ago, my brother and I shot compounds growing up. But after years of just shooting and not feeling that thrill which I used to love ever time we all practiced, I decided it was time to try something different.
Which prompted me to buy my first recurve (actually the first bow I’ve ever bought myself), the Hoyt Dorado with a black riser and 50 lb camo limbs. After half an hour, my arms were sore and I was in love with archery again. This last season was my first time bow hunting, my dad and I were not fortunate enough to bag any game, but I wouldn’t trade that first hunt for anything. Learning how to stalk game, read tracks, practice with distance by stump shooting and other fond memories I will cherish with my dad!
Two weeks ago I started a new job, working with my dads best friend as a roofer and on the third day, he gave me his fathers old recurve. I held in my hands a 1953 Bear Tigercat set at 53 lbs, which was still strung and doesn’t look as if it’s been unstrung in awhile. I want to try shooting it, but I’m afraid the string might snap, I waxed it the day I brought it home and was wondering if I could use my stringer to take the old bow down, any ideas? I appreciate it!