Looking to get back to basics

[Huskysibe]

I am a compund bow hunter but feel a need to get back to some traditional basics. I want to try a recurve or a longbow but am overwhelmed at where to start. I am not looking to drop a bunch of money just in case its not for me. I am told Samick bows are a good starting point, such as the Sage or Red Stag. What are your guys thoughts on how to get started on the cheap?

Billy

[Ol Man]

Billy,

The Sage is a good started bow and it's not expensive. The Red Stag is a one piece design. The Sage is a takedown - thus you can start with a 40 lb. set of limbs and later buy a heavier set if you are so inclined. My vote is for the Sage.

[trad"Doc"53]

Great advice above!!

[meangene1969]

x3

[jerp]

Hey Billy -
I have a 40# Samick Sage that you are welcome to borrow for a while to see if you like the trad side. I have half dozen or so arrows tuned to that bow you could borrow as well. I live in the Aledo/Weatherford area and work off S. Hulen in Ft Worth so it should be easy for us to cross paths if you are interested.

[fletcherfor2]

See my post #64 last night in the Forum Question thread.

This is a case in point.

You guys rock.

[Trick]

Welcome to trad. I suspect youll be hooked in no time.

Thanks for your service,
Matt

[agtex42]

The Sage is a great bow and you can get completely outfitted (bow, arrows, rug rest, glove, stringer) for right around $200. I'd recommend getting a different string immediately as the string that comes with the bow is junk.

I shot mine for about 6 months before expanding the stable, lately it hasn't been getting as much use but it still performs very well when I do take it off the rack.

[LastHurrah]

I was just thinking the same thing you were Billy and this is actually my first time in the traditional section. Let me know if you like that bow.

[Huskysibe]

Hey Billy -
I have a 40# Samick Sage that you are welcome to borrow for a while to see if you like the trad side. I have half dozen or so arrows tuned to that bow you could borrow as well. I live in the Aledo/Weatherford area and work off S. Hulen in Ft Worth so it should be easy for us to cross paths if you are interested.

That would be great! I work on the Navy Base so we could cross paths very easily. Thanks for the offer, this board is so awesome!

Billy

[TWP]

Go for it!!! Listen to these folks or better yet, find some guys in your area and learn from them. It is a blast, humbling, but a blast.

[jerp]

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