Which bow for a starter?

[jpcarlson]

#2739

Any ideas on good recurves for a friend who wants to go trad? It seems several have had a good experience with the Samick bows, and maybe the Great Tree bows. Any ideas where to lead him?

Jans

[James Harvey]

#12618

If the interest is a recurve then a Samick Sage is a great little bow. The difference in initial lay out means they can afford to get a couple sets of limbs so they can work on form with light limbs then have progress in weight. If they find a passion for it then they can lay out for a beautiful american made bow in a weight that will suit them long term. And the Sage can be turned into a full time fishing bow or a convenient back up bow 😀

You hear the phrase ‘beginner bow’ get thrown around, which I am not a fan of. I reckon there are ‘cheap bows’ and ‘beginner archers’ and the two are natural allies 😉

Jim

[Doc Nock]

#12800

I would agree that inexpensive is the key. But more critical I think is the draw weight. Too many think if they shot X# in a compound, they can draw that with a stick bow, too. Or are big strong boys and want to buy heavy bows.

NOT! Eventually, perhaps, but ego can be a terrible thing when starting out w/ stick bows. Go light! Work on form as Aussie said! Unlearning bad habits can take years!

Training those different draw/hold muscles is critical.

I tend to be one with very specific GRIP issues and can’t do like some who just pick up ANY bow and shoot well. Low wrist about kills me… each has to find what works.

A good used bow shop can be fun to go and shoot and shoot till you find something that feels best and then know what style grip and such… but always lighter draw to start!

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