Posted: 9/20/2015 3:54:56 PM EDT
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Just like the title says, but for my wife.
24th anniversary coming up and I cant think of a gift. She shot archery as a kid and has expressed interest in picking it up again. I would say she is a newbie, so am I. What do I need to know to pick one out for her? She is strong. I am thinking re-curve or long bow. Budget is around $150.00 I will take her out for a nice evening also. |
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Take her to a class or rent a bow at a range first before you buy the bow. $150 puts you in the throwaway category of bows.
She's also going to go from zero archery muscles to building it up pretty fast. Whatever you buy, she'll either not be able to draw or she'll need something new within two months if she shoots once a week. Have her do a few classes to see if the desire is still there, treat them like date nights, then you can buy from there. |
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Take her to a class or rent a bow at a range first before you buy the bow. $150 puts you in the throwaway category of bows. She's also going to go from zero archery muscles to building it up pretty fast. Whatever you buy, she'll either not be able to draw or she'll need something new within two months if she shoots once a week. Have her do a few classes to see if the desire is still there, treat them like date nights, then you can buy from there. I like this idea. The object is target, I wouldn't mind her hunting with me. A lighter bow would hopefully get passed on to our 1 year old daughter. |
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Before you buy the wrong one or get something she doesn't like or can't shoot find a pro shop. If they are a good shop (many of them out there) they will set her up with a few bows to try. Worth the time every time. I'm an avid bow hunter and if a new bow comes out I go to a pro shop to test it before I drop the cash on it. |
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I like this idea. The object is target, I wouldn't mind her hunting with me. A lighter bow would hopefully get passed on to our 1 year old daughter. Quoted:
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Take her to a class or rent a bow at a range first before you buy the bow. $150 puts you in the throwaway category of bows. She's also going to go from zero archery muscles to building it up pretty fast. Whatever you buy, she'll either not be able to draw or she'll need something new within two months if she shoots once a week. Have her do a few classes to see if the desire is still there, treat them like date nights, then you can buy from there. I like this idea. The object is target, I wouldn't mind her hunting with me. A lighter bow would hopefully get passed on to our 1 year old daughter. Take her to some local classes, let her shoot a bit, don't allude to the factor of buying her a bow.. just see what her interest level is first. I used to compete at national/international archery when I was younger. I've done some coaching. Buying a bow early is an expensive mistake. It's fun but it won't be enough bow in a couple months, or it will get put in the closet and forgotten. The lessons are a better idea, plus you can take her out to dinner after each of them. |