ShaneB Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well i convinced my girlfriend to go bowhunting and i was wondering what bow should i buy for her to start with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hmmm...How deep are her/your pockets? I would start out with something on the low end 1st to see if she really likes it. Depending on her draw weight, Browning makes the Micro Midas which comes in 30-40lb and 40-50lb draw weight. The draw length(18-28") is adjustable without a bow press, you just need a hex key. My son Joe killed his 1st 2 deer with the 30-40lb model. They run about $225. If she don't like bowhunting/shooting, the bow is more appealing to others to buy it from you with the adjustable draw. If there is no doubt that she is into it, she can get a Mathews Mustang which will be on the high end price wise. Hoyt, Martin and PSE make good bows also. The best way would be to see what she wants to spend, and go to a pro shop and shoot as many bows as she can. A bow is a personal item that needs to be fitted to the archer. The Browning is a good bow to set up yourself without spending a lot of money. Good Luck and I hope she likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Bear looked like they make a lot of good beginner bows. I saw a ton of them today at the local Bass pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Tons of choices out there you can go with. Parker Sidekick the Buck Shot and a couple others. Bear makes a good line of bows but I don't really like my thoughts. Bought my girl a Mission great bow if your pretty sure her drawlength won't be changing and not to badly priced I think I payed 2 something or maybe 3 to be honest I can't remember. Then whatever you have setting up the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well i convinced my girlfriend to go bowhunting and i was wondering what bow should i buy for her to start with Doesn't matter as long as it is fastened to her hair tightly. You don't want it coming undone as she pulls back on a big buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Dang....I go to the woods to get away from women...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 We bought and sold a Browning and an Alpine before my wife fell in love with the Parker "women's bow" she has now. It shoots very well and she loves it. We shoot field archery together and she beats me occasionally.:rolleyes: Girls can shoot, so get your fragile male ego ready!:eek::eek: Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I got my girlfriend into bowhunting with an '08 Diamond Edge it's got good let-off comes with a hostage rest that's user friendly. It's very adjustable, in terms of draw length and draw weight. She's got 40-50 pound limbs and it seems to be good for her. It performs alright too at 50 lbs it's IBO speed is fast than the 4 year old bow I had set to 70 lbs. It doesn't need a bow press to do a lot of the stuff too. The new version is probably just as good. Also, one more thing; the package bow ready to shoot was $300. Hope this gives you another option, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 We bought and sold a Browning and an Alpine before my wife fell in love with the Parker "women's bow" she has now. It shoots very well and she loves it. We shoot field archery together and she beats me occasionally.:rolleyes: Girls can shoot, so get your fragile male ego ready!:eek::eek: Mark This is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I just looked into it and I guess the '09 model (now called the Diamond Razor Edge) only comes with 20-30 lb limbs or 50-60 lb limbs now. I think 40-50 lb limbs are a good bet. They do have another model called the Rock though. I suppose you could check that out. If you can find a leftover '08 Edge with 40-50 lb limbs then I'd highly recommend it. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 We were going to get my dad a razor edge for christmas (he suffered a spinal cord injury a few years back and has less strength than he used to) My understanding of it is that it has way more adjustment than just 10 lbs: c/p With two peak draw weight versions available and the ability to back down 50%, the Razor Edge can cover a range from 15 to 60 pounds. Such flexibility makes the Razor Edge the only bow that can accommodate an archer from first-time shooter to successful big game hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 yea that's nice. it must be new for '09. the '08 edge had a ton of limb options i remember and i thought each had a 10 lb range. hard to think it's even more versatile now. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleben Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 my wife has a hoyt trykon sport. i'm a bowtech guy, but i gotta give hoyt credit its a sweet little bow for women or kids just starting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I got my woman a MATHEWS mission...its a fast flyin, quiet, accurate and forgiving bow. The main thing is, the fact that its affordable, and well worth the price...right around the $360 mark. You can't go wrong with that bow...everytime we shoot together, my jaw hits the ground because i still cant believe what a great bow that is, especially for new hutners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I got my woman a MATHEWS mission...its a fast flyin, quiet, accurate and forgiving bow. The main thing is, the fact that its affordable, and well worth the price...right around the $360 mark. You can't go wrong with that bow...everytime we shoot together, my jaw hits the ground because i still cant believe what a great bow that is, especially for new hutners. And that's the exact bow I'm planning on getting as soon as I get the money for it! I shot that one today, as a matter of fact, got 8 arrows in a 6" diameter circle on a GlenDel buck! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 You gotta let her find the bow that fits her. Don't go by what everyone suggests. There great people here with solid info, but you still need to go out and let your girlfriend shoot all kinds of bows to see which one fits her the best. You don't want her to shoot a bow that is awkward. Tell us what she decides on and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy916 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 i got my girlfriend browning micro adrenaline, it didnt cost alot comletly set up, you have a 10in range for draw lenght, its light weight, and an easy starting bow for both you and your wife. She wanted the parker bow but when she seen the browning she fell in love with it. but all in all find one that she is comfortable and she likes, let her shoot it before you buy one. If she is hunting with it make sure she is happy with her bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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