SuperMn106 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hey guys, I need some help. My girlfriend is wanting to get into bow hunting. I am happy with that, I love introducing new people to the outdoors and also getting to spend more time with her. I need help finding a womens bow for a beginer. We do not need anything expensive, just a good quality starter bow. I did figure out that her Draw Length is 27 inches. Where else should I start with? I was thinking a draw weight around 40-45 lbs. If someone could give me some leads that I could run with I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigalt78 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 um my buddy just got his girl a new bow ill have to ask him and post again but with the draw weight i'd say the more the better as long as she's comfortable with the weight. I shoot 84 pounds and i shoot the heaviest arrow out i believe so i have AWESOME kinetic energy but yeah if 40 pounds is all she can pull back it'll get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Here is an AWESOME plan! For the ladies and youth! http://www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/growup.html But maybe since your looking for 40-50 pound draw this wont work for you. Either way, not a bad bow for starters! http://www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/compounds.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringpicker Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 My fiancee's cousin(who is married to the owner of the archery shop in town and yes, that is a nice connection to have:D) shoots a Bowtech and she loves it. I believe the bow is called the "Equalizer". It is designed for people with smaller body frames. Draw weight goes from 29-40-50-60 lbs. Check it out at www.bowtecharchery.com James W. Is. 40:31 www.ronpaul2008.com '07 Bowtech Guardian Fuse Whisker Biscuit Rest Black Gold Radiant Sight Easton Epics Scott Archery Wildcat Release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwatsWife Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 For me bows are like shoes you have to try them on. When Donnie first took me bow shopping, I shot a Matthews and hated it. I didn't like the way it felt. They set me up a PSE and I loved the way it felt and shot. I am currently shooting a Renegade Alpha 1 and love it. I recommend taking her to an archery shop if possible and trying them out to see which one she likes. Good luck and keep us posted on her progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I recommend taking her to a proshop and shooting several bows from different companies. Everyone has their own shooting style and sometimes one bow that is good for one person, isn't comfortable for another to shoot, even if they shoot the same stats. There are a lot of nice bows out there from many companies that are good. I'd let her decide through testing which one she likes best! Some companies off the top of my head that make bows that could fit her stats are Fred Bear, Bowtech, Hoyt, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Think the browning micro adrenaline might be just what you are looking for. Think there may be one listed here in the classifieds currently now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Diamond makes a great bow called an Edge. It is a great beginners bow. You might want to give it a look. Cost isn't bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Think the browning micro adrenaline might be just what you are looking for. Think there may be one listed here in the classifieds currently now too. Great tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hey guys, Where else should I start with? I was thinking a draw weight around 40-45 lbs. Tiffany Lakosky has her Mathews set at 50 pounds. Can your girl pull that back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwampDog32 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Just a thought. You might want to check out the archerytalk.com under thier classified section to find some great deals. I am picking up a Hoyt Trykon for $450 fully loaded to my door. I plan on using this bow as my backup. But none the less. Awesome deals there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Here is an AWESOME plan! For the ladies and youth! http://www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/growup.html But maybe since your looking for 40-50 pound draw this wont work for you. Either way, not a bad bow for starters! http://www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/compounds.html When I read this post this was the first thing that popped into my mind. Little bro has the Buck Shot his is only 30 to 40 and its set on the lower end so don't shoot to fast but if you cranked one up to what you think she could shoot it you'll have a nice shooting bow. Hoyt has this bow out. May be a little more than what your wanting to put out I think just the bow retails around here for 550 maybe. Pulling that off the top of my head can't remember. Great bow tho. Going to be getting Katy one here in the next month or two. http://www.hoyt.com/compound_bows/hoyt_kobalt_compound_bow.php Another good option might be a Bear. They have some nice bows on the market right now and they aren't to badly priced. IMO you just need to let her get out there and shoot some different bows to see what she likes. Then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks for the help guys. I planned on taking her to a bow shop and try some out (a lady she teaches with, her husband owns a bow shop) but i was just trying to get pointed into the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RisingSunOutdoors Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks for the help guys. I planned on taking her to a bow shop and try some out (a lady she teaches with, her husband owns a bow shop) but i was just trying to get pointed into the right direction. That would be the best thing to do. My wife shoots 50#, but it took her a couple of years to get there. I think she started off at 36#, then worked her way up. If it is to difficult for her in the begining then she will lose intrest and that is not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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