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in reply to: New To Traditional-Bow Advice #26873

Perhaps I’m putting too much emphasis on draw length. It’s not like compounds where you have to know your exact draw length, there’s no in between. On a traditional 28 seems to be the standard and you either draw a little longer and a few more pounds or the opposite. I think if I can find a good BW that is at least 60″, preferably 62″, and around 50lbs at 28, I will be in good shape. If I end up drawing 29 with a 60 or 62 incher, I shouldn’t have to worry about stacking or pinch. What do you think.

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in reply to: New To Traditional-Bow Advice #26475

Steve and others thanks for the advice. I am definitely going Black Widow takedown, and it’s just a matter of time before I find the right used one. Ideally, I want a min of 60″ and 62″ if I can get it for comfort and the ability to go with heavier limbs down the road. I’d like to find a fifty pounder at 28″ or high 40s, that’s my goal. As far as draw length, again I’ll say I’m 6′ 1″. My draw length on my Mathews is 29 with a loop. Measuring draw length for compounds I’m right at 29-29.5. Measuring per one of the posts here with my back against the wall and from my chest to fingertips I’m at 27″. I’ve been told that my draw length will be shorter on a traditional but what is the 27″ number supposed to tell me? Is 27″ my ideal draw length for a traditional, a full 2 inches shorter than my Mathews? Or is 28 going to be perfect for me. AGain, any help is appreciated. Thanks for all of the good advice.

[prewar70]

in reply to: New To Traditional-Bow Advice #21632

Draw weight on my Mathews is 68 and is very comfortable. The 55lb bow is at 28.5 inch draw.

[prewar70]

in reply to: New To Traditional-Bow Advice #20749

Got a line on a used BW. What do you think about a PMA, 55 at 28″, and 60in. Is 55 too much starting out and if I pull a little longer than 28 it will go up by a few pounds. I’m I better off finding a 50 pounder.

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in reply to: New To Traditional-Bow Advice #19133

Ok, somebody sell me their Black Widow!

[prewar70]

in reply to: New To Traditional-Bow Advice #18553

A few questions. Let’s just assume I’m getting a BW because I found a bag of money. Can someone address my questions about draw length, poundage, overall length, etc.

Next, if I don’t get a BW. What’s another custom bow maker that would be worth checking out in the 400-700 range.

Finally, I am totally open to a used bow, especially a BW! I am faithfully watching ebay and they do sell quite often there. But I don’t want to buy one until I’m sure of my specs, hence my first question. I’m amazed that you can spend 1,000 on a new Ironwood and sell it many years later on ebay and they still fetch 700+. Not bad.

I live in the Minneapolis area, would love to know a good traditional shop not far from here. A good friend of mine had a custom long bow made by a guy up in Brainerd, can’t remember the makers name now, but it was a nice bow.

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