Used or Cheap?

[Snacks]

I want to get into trad shooting but I only have about $150 to spend. Would it be better to buy a cheaper bow or buy a good used bow? I don't know anything about traditional shooting so bare with me!! Thanks, Sam

[Deb]

I'm not sure there is a "right" answer to that one, Sam. You want to start out with a light weight bow until you get your trad form down. You are young and strong, so this won't take very long. Since money is such an issue for a person your age, you might consider getting an excercise thingy from 3 Rivers (can't remember what they are called, they have a handle and bands of different weights) and hold on to your money until you are ready to invest in a good bow that will last years. I'd take a good used bow over a cheap bow any day, but it won't be long before you are ready to go up in weight.

[Snacks]

How much would a qaulity bow be?

[muddydog]

I bought a brand new Greatree takedown recurve from an ebay dealer for about your price range. It shoots and looks as good as some of the high dollar bows Ive owned. PM me if you need more info.

[Deb]

Don't be in a hurry, others will have more info. Have you looked in the classifieds? How much? I couldn't say as I have only bought bows from Bob Sarrels.

[trad"Doc"53]

Sam, read the " what's a good starter recurve", just above your thread, has some excellent info in it.

[Snacks]

So what would be the better option. #1: I buy a samick recurve at #40 or option #2: I work my muscles more and keep saving and buy a real nice recurve or long bow. So which option is better? Thanks, Sam.

[hammackc]

I have a Diamonback Venom longbow for sale, 48 at 28, 62 inch, I can let you have it at 175.00 FTF Austin area, good shootin bow, 5126267628

[fishycatfish]

Hey man, I think I talked to you for awhile over on AT. Anyway I don't think you can go wrong with an old Bear recurve. I've bought a few and most have been in your price range. They shoot good and as long as they have been taken care of they look almost brand new.

[Deb]

I think 48# is to heavy for a starter.

[Deb]

Sam, we have a very nice old Wing recurve that we will let you have for $60. Its 45#.

[Snacks]

pm sent deb

[Deb]

Pm returned, Sam. Sent you some info on a couple different things.

[Deb]

Don't skimp on arrows. Make sure they are quality shafts and talk with the arrow gurus on here about weight, spine, point weight and so forth. You have a good bow and string, we can offer a lot of help regarding form, but if you slop your arrow selection it will slow everthing down big time and waste a lot of money.

[muley4x4]

don't skimp on arrows. Make sure they are quality shafts and talk with the arrow gurus on here about weight, spine, point weight and so forth. You have a good bow and string, we can offer a lot of help regarding form, but if you slop you arrow selection it will slow everthing down big time and waste a lot of money.

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