Help with a first bow

[got-the-point]

Hello all. New to the bow-world. I've decided I wanna give it a shot
What I need is some advice on a first bow. I want to buy a used bow from craigslist or ebay that already has most everything I need on it. This way I can get it all for relatively inexpensive and I'm not into it for several hundred dollars if I decide it's not for me. The problem with this is that I'm 5'11"and I don't know my draw length or what draw weight I should use. If I go to a bow shop, I kinda hate to pump them for info and then not buy anything there. Any ideas/suggestions? Should I just buy a quality bow and have it fitted to me?

[pate3191]

yes go to the pro shop because you dont know what you getting online. i know that a TBHer wouldnt sell you anything bad, but online you dont know if its been dry fired which could lead to alot of problems. You dont want to get a bow with cracked limbs and shoot it and you not know they are cracked

[Devil Dog]

go to the pro shop and shoot everything you can afford and everything one step out of your range that you could save up for and let the bow choose you!!!!

[Lonebowyer]

What Devil Dog said.

[haas0311]

go to the pro shop and shoot everything you can afford and everything one step out of your range that you could save up for and let the bow choose you!!!!

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[05 gray ghost]

go to the pro shop and shoot everything you can afford and everything one step out of your range that you could save up for and let the bow choose you!!!!

what dog said

[got-the-point]

Alright guys. So if I'm gonna do it, then do it right, 10-4?

[got-the-point]

Anybody have any experience with triple edge archery in Dayton? They're pretty close to me. Any other bow shops that are good would help too. I can travel wherever I need to.

[Mudslinger]

If you do not do it right the first time, you probably will not enjoy shooting the bow and it will end up in the closet or garage and we will not have you in our sport. Follow the above advice.

Also, Welcome to the Green Screen!

[dangerous dan]

Your draw length should be 28-29" If you have average to above average upper body strength then get a 60-70 pound draw weight bow. I am 5'11" 180lbs and have a 29" draw and pull 74# with ease on my hunting bow and 58 pounds on my 3D bow

[vinnie44]

Triple egde has gone out of their way to help me and my son with our bows and accessories I wouldnt go anywhere else

[Devil Dog]

Outdoor proshops in garland has gone way out of thier way for my whole family.

[bigwestees]

I went to triple edge and i have nothing but great things to say about those guys. They definately will have my business for a long time. They got me all set up with everything i needed plus more with my Z7. Good luck got-the-point.

[Primal Sniper]

As an archery tech/ salesman, I have to agree with everyone and their recomendations... Definatly look at your price range and one step up and let the bow choose you. There are a lot of bow manufacturers to choose from, some mid-range like Martin, Fred Bear, Diamond by Botech and Mission by Mathews and PSE. They can range from $400 to $700 for a full (basic) package. And then your higher-end bows like Mathews, Hyot, Botech, Ross, and Quest. It isn't just the name on the bow , it is also about what feels good to you and what gives you the most range of use. Used bows are not always a good way to go, unless you know what you are looking for. Just my opinion...

As far as draw length goes... a quick way to get you close to what you will be drawing is by taking a tape measure and getting the overall length from finger tip to finger tip while your arms are raised outward to the side ( wingspan ) with your palms open and faceing front. Take that number and and devide it by 2.5, and that should get you pretty **** close.

I hope that you find one that suits you.