Thread: Bow Advice

+1 for Advanced Archery.
I am in the South Island, worked out my draw length and they set up everything I needed to get going. It is not an expensive setup (less than $1000 for bow, quiver, arrows and release aid) but enough to get me out shooting at stuff. I agree with your "buy once, cry once" but archery and bows are a very complex and until you have a bit of experience shooting one I think it is difficult to know exactly what would suit you best in the long term. One thing not to skimp on though is a good release aid. It is the most important part of getting a good shot away and you can keep it through a succession of bows. My 2c.

I too shoot trad bows, so can't comment on compound choices, but can put in another plus for Advanced Archery. Top service, and very snappy on shipping. You can always give them a call, the main operator running the show always has plenty of time for Q&A.

Hmmmm not sure buying a fixed module bow for your first bow would be my choice . I shoot semi regular on 2 & 3d ranges and would say your bow needs/ ideas can change quite rapidly over the first 1-4 years . Most quality USA branded bows in the last 8 or so years have only seen small improvements in design . Nothing in speed! just ease of draw cycle , bow/ limb noise, handshock and cable line let off, making up to 90%letoff @ full draw super easy. If you are just going small to medium game hunting with 2 & 3d targets for fun and practice Id go second hand for starters. A real good alrounder that always come up on trade me for under $700 ready to shoot would be a PSE stinger. This type of single cam bow muilt adjustable draw lenght ,with 60lbs- 70lbs limbs are Ideal to begin with. Most of us will spend a small fortune on release aids before we settle on the( ONE) . Quality sights , arrow rests all come into play over time . Concentrate on learning basic and repeatable form, buy quailty arrows! beleive me its the only part of archery you should never go cheap on. ( MANY DO) I use sika stoppers great shalfs execellent quailty/service @ fair price. Build into archery! its a journey , after a year or so that pse stinger will get traded and your knowedge base will be much broader for your NXT bow. My thoughts anyway good luck & practice practice practice