Couple Newbie Questions

[SonOtheSouth]

#5847

Hey all, new to the forum and to archery. I’m itching to buy my first bow, and have a couple questions.

I want a good recurve, and Im thinking I would like a take down for ease of storage / transport. Not only that, but I would like the ability to change limbs should anything go wrong, or any other reason.

with that in mind, what would be a good choice ? Is there a certain brand, or something I should know about risers / interchangeable limbs ?

Also, is it the limbs alone that determine the #… or do risers play a part ? that may be a dumb Q, but I was thinking maybe the angle at witch the limb attaches to the riser may effect #.

Anyway, I know im missing some Qs, but Ill bug you all with them when I remember

Oh, my price range is about 500.00… or up to that. maybe a little more if its truly worth it. Thanks for any help…

[Dan Jackowiak]

#45225

First of all… Welcome!

As far as the bow goes, I would go ILF which is short for International Limb Fitting. ILF allows you to use limbs from any manufacturer that makes ilf limbs. You can get basic limbs to start for around 120 bucks and as time goes on, if you want, move on to static limbs, which is a high performance limb, foam cores, even longbow limbs or what have ya. You are not limited to the limbs that are offered by that manufacturer, every ilf limb will fit. I love the system myself.

The trick is though is to find a riser that you really like, that feels good in the hand and allows you to reproduce the same hold every time. I have a TradTech Black Oynx, love it, it is definitely the riser for me. Lancaster Archery offers this riser and many others

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/bows/ilf-traditional-bows/ilf-take-down-risers.html

and I think they still have a test drive program. Here is a limb selection

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ilf+limbs&x=0&y=0

there is a set of limbs there for 119.00.

However, not meant to confuse you but sometimes its best to go with something like the Samick Sage. A 130 dollar bow and get your feet wet first.

[SonOtheSouth]

#45287

Thanks for the info ! The ILF system sounds perfect.

Just curious… why would it be best to go with a sage first ? You’re not the first one to advise the same… wouldnt it be best to just get a good bow ?

[Dan Jackowiak]

#45342

SonOtheSouth wrote: Thanks for the info ! The ILF system sounds perfect.

Just curious… why would it be best to go with a sage first ? You’re not the first one to advise the same… wouldn’t it be best to just get a good bow ?

I said that because what if you decide this archery thing isn’t for you? With the Sage you won’t loose much. On the other hand, if you’ve made up your mind up for sure… go ilf and never look back. 😀

[Wexbow]

#46111

Search for first bow or new archer and you’ll find loads of advice on here. I can recommend the Sage as a starter bow, but that is what it is a good value starter bow. ILF is much versatile but you’ll need to stump up front and when you’re getting into that sort of money I’d go custom. Great recent thread here on that too!

[Jason Wesbrock]

#46118

I completely agree with the ILF suggestions.

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