Posted: 9/10/2020 5:30:46 PM EDT
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Title says it all I’ve had a desire to try learn how to competently shoot a traditional bow for a little while now I have zero archery experience Any good brand or models? I’m 5’10 so being generally average size can I just order online or will I have to be fitted? Is there a way to approximate the size of bow I need? What pull weight would you guys suggest? I had it in my head that I wanted a bow that was decently powerful but in doing some googling I’m having second thoughts on that, for reference if it even matters I’m 200lbs and while I’m no gym rat I can jack hammer and do physical labor at my job all day so I’m in reasonable shape Thanks guys |
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Pull weight depends on the animal hunted and state requirements. Seems like it is measured at 28” draw. Good average is 55-60. You need a lot more practice than with a compound or even a recurve. Been ages since I shot one, so take it with a grain of salt. When I started, I had a guy take me under his wings and he ran an archery shop. I graduated to a compound, archery tournaments, and then to a crossbow due to a shoulder injury. |
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Originally Posted By Oldgold: Pull weight depends on the animal hunted and state requirements. Seems like it is measured at 28” draw. Good average is 55-60. You need a lot more practice than with a compound or even a recurve. Been ages since I shot one, so take it with a grain of salt. When I started, I had a guy take me under his wings and he ran an archery shop. I graduated to a compound, archery tournaments, and then to a crossbow due to a shoulder injury. Thanks for the heads up I actually went way lighter with a 29lb Pioneer longbow if I gain a level of competency on that and my interest hasn’t faded I’ll go heavier |