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Getting into archery / lessons
Posted on 8/1/16 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 8/1/16 at 3:46 pm
I'm thinking of trying out archery as a hobby. Maybe more down the road, but let's see if I like it first.
That being said, I'd like to start with a recurve bow versus a compound one.
Aside from looking around for an archery range that offers lessons, any other advice?
TIA.
That being said, I'd like to start with a recurve bow versus a compound one.
Aside from looking around for an archery range that offers lessons, any other advice?
TIA.
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Posted on 8/1/16 at 4:11 pm to ElJefe686
Look up a fellow by the name Jeff Kavanaugh on you tube. His vids have helped me tons. I've been shooting since 2001 and his vids have given me new fire.
Posted on 8/1/16 at 4:27 pm to ElJefe686
You tube and a phone stand so u can be hands free while practicing in the yard
Posted on 8/1/16 at 6:25 pm to ElJefe686
Get a longbow.
Draw the bow with your shoulder muscles.
Cant the bow. Keep the elbow high and develop a good release.
Use heavy arrows with lots of FOC.
Draw the bow with your shoulder muscles.
Cant the bow. Keep the elbow high and develop a good release.
Use heavy arrows with lots of FOC.
Posted on 8/1/16 at 7:51 pm to ElJefe686
I've been involved with both stick & string bows and wheel bows for 35 yrs, my words of wisdom and free advice
- get fitted properly as it's pretty important in archery ; every change in inch drawn +/- will change draw weight up/down. Bow limbs are tuned for a specific draw length and weight.... i.e. 27" at 48 lbs. If you're a 29" draw the pull weight will be around 54-55 lbs.
- shooting form & technique in traditional is very different from compound archery. Start off with a 35-40 # bow (recurve or longbow) first. This will teach your upper torso muscle memory. Arrows are shot "instinctive" as you do not aim with a traditional bow, there is no rear peep or front sight. Draw smoothly, anchor, and release
- arrows also have to be properly spined or they will fish-tail and fly all over the place. Port orford cedar and douglas fir are the industry standards although some people have gravitated to carbon arrows for increased speed. Heavy arrows are more forgiving and have more Kinetic Energy.
You can spend $100 to $1500+ on a traditional bow depending on options, limb materials, and manufacturer. I recommend a simple beginner bow priced under $150 as you will have to buy arrows, arm guard, and a leather shooting glove
here is a very good deal on a Samick Sage beginner bow although it's only 35 lbs. If you buy this bow now, learn the sport to see if you like it , and then sell for same price 6 months from now and upgrade. Or keep it and let your son/daughter use it so they can shoot with you
Samick Sage recurve bow
if you need more help or questions answered, contact me as I'll help you any way I can brother
.
- get fitted properly as it's pretty important in archery ; every change in inch drawn +/- will change draw weight up/down. Bow limbs are tuned for a specific draw length and weight.... i.e. 27" at 48 lbs. If you're a 29" draw the pull weight will be around 54-55 lbs.
- shooting form & technique in traditional is very different from compound archery. Start off with a 35-40 # bow (recurve or longbow) first. This will teach your upper torso muscle memory. Arrows are shot "instinctive" as you do not aim with a traditional bow, there is no rear peep or front sight. Draw smoothly, anchor, and release
- arrows also have to be properly spined or they will fish-tail and fly all over the place. Port orford cedar and douglas fir are the industry standards although some people have gravitated to carbon arrows for increased speed. Heavy arrows are more forgiving and have more Kinetic Energy.
You can spend $100 to $1500+ on a traditional bow depending on options, limb materials, and manufacturer. I recommend a simple beginner bow priced under $150 as you will have to buy arrows, arm guard, and a leather shooting glove
here is a very good deal on a Samick Sage beginner bow although it's only 35 lbs. If you buy this bow now, learn the sport to see if you like it , and then sell for same price 6 months from now and upgrade. Or keep it and let your son/daughter use it so they can shoot with you
Samick Sage recurve bow
if you need more help or questions answered, contact me as I'll help you any way I can brother
.
This post was edited on 8/1/16 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 8/1/16 at 8:25 pm to Got Blaze
Man, thanks! Good advice and thanks for taking the time to type it all out.
Much appreciated.
Much appreciated.
Posted on 8/1/16 at 8:35 pm to ElJefe686
quote:
Man, thanks! Good advice and thanks for taking the time to type it all out.
Much appreciated.
no problem brother , we take care of our own on the OB
someone took the time to help me out when I was first getting started, the least I could do is pass it on and help a newbie. If you're not taught the proper mechanics, you'll get easily frustrated and may quit
your location .. H-town = Houston ??
This post was edited on 8/1/16 at 8:38 pm
Posted on 8/1/16 at 9:10 pm to Got Blaze
Pay it forward is one of the best mantras there is.
Yes, I'm in Houston.
Yes, I'm in Houston.
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