Traditional bow

[mooreman]

Hi I am looking to buy traditional bow does anyone have any tips on a good one for not that much moneyand also a good starter one. . Thanks in advance

[GWSmith]

Here is the one I'm looking at for my next Bow.

The Coyote made by PSE

http://www.pse-archery.com/prod.php?k=318326&sk=318326&u=999

Of course I'll probably be flamed for calling that a "Traditional Bow"...LOL

[TBow]

A trad bow can run anywhere from $10 (used) to $1000 for a quality bow and anywhere in between.

If you don't have a lot of expreience with traditional equipment, you'd be wise to stay away from cheap used bows unless you have a knowledgeable friend who can inspect them. Problems with used bows can include warped limbs, cracked limbs and risers, accesory holes drilled into the limbs or risers (may have been filled) and lamination separations just to name a few of the more obvious.

If you haven't shot trad before (or recently), then you'd be wise to get a bow of modest poundage in order to get used to the draw weight. Too many archers start out with a heavy bow thinking they'll build themselves up to it. Problem with that is, you tend to pick up a lot of poor shooting habits that are harder to loose than they are to acquire. Plus, you may become frustrated with shooting a bow that's too heavy for you at the time and give up the whole thing.

Rather than picking up a used bow of unknown status at a yard sale, you would be wise to go to a local and reputable archery lane / vendor. They will likely allow you to try out some used bows at the lane to get a feel for your likes and dislikes, and put you onto a reasonably priced bow as a starter, whether used or new. I would think even a modest new trad bow will run $150 to $250. Even some of the used bows I've seen on-line in classified sections, go for $300 to $900 depending on the brand, quality and condition.

Ebay has quite a few recurve and longbows listed, but again, they're all used and as a novice, you are throwing darts in the dark not knowing what you'll end up with...or what to reasonably bid! I've been on a couple of other sites with classifieds for trad equipment, but most of them were not cheap by any means. No, I think your best bet is to hit up a local archery shop/lane. The bows may be a little bit more expensive, but all the advice and instructions are generally free.

TBow

Edited December 17, 2009 by TBow

[HUNTINGMAN]

I can hook you up with a used left handed black widow.My dad gave it to me and im right handed,as far as I can tell its in good shape.I would like to sell it to buy me a recurve I can shoot.

[JimPic]

I'd buy a used bow off ebay..just ask alot of questions.There's plenty of vintage bows that are in great shape..Bear,Pearson,Wing,etc. Ask if the limbs are straight,any major nicks,delaminations,whatever.If you drop $40 on a bow and it's not what you want,you'll get your $40 back out of it. Drop a few hundred on a bow and you decide it's not what you want...you won't get your money back out of it.Think low poundage. #40lb is a fantastic starting weight...your form will definitely thank you down the road.

You also have to decide recurve or longbow. I shoot both but most of my hunting and shooting is with a recurve and most people starting out adapt to the recurve better

[coondog]

Bear makes a great recurve for the money Martin also has been around a long time. check out 3riversarchery.com

they are all about traditional archery.

[maytom]

Two choices come to mind, Bear and Howatt. Check Cabela's for prices.