What are some of the cheaper bows (compound, I am not good enough for Trad yet) and are they comparable to the higher end models. I am in the process of buying a house and land, plus my bank roll ain't all that big to begin with, but would like to get a new setup soon. I went to Triple Edge a couple weeks ago and was told my draw length is 31 1/5- 32". The bows that I have been using are 29". They were all hand me downs and free or very cheap, so I have been making do with what I had. I would like to get my own setup soon, and just thought I would draw off the wellspring of knowledge that is TBH. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Take in everyone's advice then go take a trip through the TBH classifieds. I've gotten 3 great deals off of there. -
You do NOT want cheap. You want inexpensive. Take a walk through the classified here. TBH sellers do not buy junk and do not pass on junk. For the most part
. But seriously. There are quite a few folks here selling bows that would fit your price range. Good Luck.
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Best bet is to just pick up one here on TBH maybe a few years old. Lots of good bows out there now days.Comment
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your hardest thing is going to be finding a bow that can go to that draw length, there is not a lot of bows that do, so good luck finding one usedComment
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Yeah, I have kept my eyes open on the classifieds, but I want to make sure to get one that can support my drawlength. That has been a problem, the guy at Triple Edge told me he had one new that he could get me for about $300 or $400, but that it wasn't a well known brandComment
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GB, if your draw length is TRULY 31.5 to 32", you must be one huge man! lol Never heard of anyone needing one that long. I think mine goes to 31" (diamond outlaw, by bowtech). 330 fps and is smoooooooth. LOVE IT! $550 brand new. My brother just bought a PSE (310 fps I think) for around $350-$400 brand new. Shot it yesterday and it's pretty smooth and shoots well too. Good luck and let us know what you decide on.Comment
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Agreed with buying quality used over cheap new. Bows seem to lose their value faster than cars, $20k will buy you a 2011 F-150 or new Kia Optima, which would you prefer?
For $400 here you can probably find a 3 year old bow that was $800 new, with $400 worth of accessories, case, arrows included with it.
I would have your draw length double checked, most guys up to 6'6" only shoot 30" draw, keep in mind your release will effectively shorten it as well.Comment
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The diamond infinite edge is 349.99 at bass pro or cabelas adjustable from 5lb to 70lb and 13" to 30" so it's extremely versatile. Also at gander mountainComment
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Mission made by Mathews.Comment
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Maybe a longer D loop for your draw length also of you're having problems finding one that long.Comment
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I am 76" from wing tip to wing tip. I am 6'5" tall, but a knuckle dragger
I agree on the quality used over cheap new, I was just concerned about getting the right draw length on a used bow. I have a Hoyt and a Mathews, but both are too small. I have the Hoyt in for new strings right now, and the Mathews needs new limbs. I may try the longer loop when I get the Hoyt back, maybe it will get me through this season and I can save enough to get something quality in my size.
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Cheap Bows
I was perusing through the forums and came across this thread.
I'd just finished posting the pics you wanted Gatorbait. Let me know if you need moreLast edited by Pushbutton2; 09-09-2014, 11:25 AM.Comment
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