Recurve Experience!!!

[Irishman]

I want to get into shooting a Recurve Bow! I like my compound, but just wanted a new challenge. I wanted to get the Green Screen advice on some questions I had.

What's a good bow to start out on?
What type of arrows should I start out on (aluminum or cedar)?
Any additional tips for things to look at when looking at used bows?
Shooting tips and practicing tips?
I am a Lefty so is it going to be hard to find a Left Recurve?

Thanks for the help!

[M-2]

I want to get into shooting a Recurve Bow! I like my compound, but just wanted a new challenge. I wanted to get the Green Screen advice on some questions I had.

What's a good bow to start out on?
What type of arrows should I start out on (aluminum or cedar)?
Any additional tips for things to look at when looking at used bows?
Shooting tips and practicing tips?
I am a Lefty so is it going to be hard to find a Left Recurve?

Thanks for the help!

Welcome to what us Traddies think is the Fun Side, Irishman
If I were you, I'd post over on the Trad forum to get the most views and advice.

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[Loreva13]

The Samick Sage is a great bow to start with. They only run between $129 to $149. I know at Lancaster Archery they are $129 plus shipping. THey also have a stock of left handed bows.

As for arrows I started with carbon because they will take a little more abuse.

Look for the book "Become the Arrow" by Byron Ferguson and try to hook up with some one that shoots trad to show you proper form and technique. Practice, practice, and practice some more. I can tell you that you can never get enough practice. Start shooting close, like 3 to 5 yards to help develop consistency and form then move back as you get more proficient. I am sure others with more trad experience will come in and give you more tips and advice. Good luck and work hard!!!

[glen]

Get a light weight bow that has straight limbs. I shot a 80 pound wheel bow and started on a 43 pound longbow. Shoot carbon or aluminum - wood is expensive and you will break plenty at first. Keep it simple and get ready to have fun shooting again. I stump shoot now like I'm a kid again

[Loreva13]

Get a light weight bow that has straight limbs. I shot a 80 pound wheel bow and started on a 43 pound longbow. Shoot carbon or aluminum - wood is expensive and you will break plenty at first. Keep it simple and get ready to have fun shooting again. I stump shoot now like I'm a kid again

X1000 This is important! Start light! I was shooting at 70 wheel bow and started with 40 lb limbs on my recurve.

[native_texan]

I want to get into shooting a Recurve Bow! I like my compound, but just wanted a new challenge. I wanted to get the Green Screen advice on some questions I had.

What's a good bow to start out on?
What type of arrows should I start out on (aluminum or cedar)?
Any additional tips for things to look at when looking at used bows?
Shooting tips and practicing tips?
I am a Lefty so is it going to be hard to find a Left Recurve?

Thanks for the help!

I'm a newbie in the traditional shooting sport. I don't know much but I can tell you that I feel the same as you. My left shoulder was giving me problems so I decided that since I'm right eye dominant, I would shoot a recurve right handed. More challenges keep us fresh. A new perspective, I will have.

BTW: I'm getting started with a Sage @ 40#. I should have my bow and arrows soon. Good luck and may God bless.

[Irishman]

The Samick Sage is a great bow to start with. They only run between $129 to $149. I know at Lancaster Archery they are $129 plus shipping. THey also have a stock of left handed bows.

As for arrows I started with carbon because they will take a little more abuse.

Look for the book "Become the Arrow" by Byron Ferguson and try to hook up with some one that shoots trad to show you proper form and technique. Practice, practice, and practice some more. I can tell you that you can never get enough practice. Start shooting close, like 3 to 5 yards to help develop consistency and form then move back as you get more proficient. I am sure others with more trad experience will come in and give you more tips and advice. Good luck and work hard!!!

Can I use the same carbons I shoot out of my compound?

[loco cacahuate]

Can I use the same carbons I shoot out of my compound?

They are probably too stiff spine. You can shoot them to get the feel of the bow, but don't expect accrucy out of them.

Trad is more about tuning the arrow than the bow.

[wes122984]

somebody had pm'd me about a lh sage for only 60 bucks, i ended up getting a couple of sarrels bows and gave my wife my sage. we are righties anyways. ill see if i can get you the guys info.

[wes122984]

found it-pm sent

[Irishman]

Thanks man! Just PM'ed him we'll see what he says! Thanks for the tip.