New Bow & set of arrows

The process you're describing sounds very similar to what the arrowsmith told me he did to make my arrows. :thumbup:
 
A good arrowsmith will have you close in spine just by giving him the draw length and weight of the bow.Still you can do a lot of fine tuneing.When you are tuned perfect any variation you make in draw and release won't make as much difference to arrow impact.
 
great looking bow and arrows dan.....:thumbup:

let me know if you need any other goods..... i would totally be willing to trade......:D i have some other bows too.....:)
 
That's a sweet setup!:thumbup::thumbup: I love stickbows, especially recurves. But longbows are o.k., I guess.:p
 
LOL!!! :thumbup:


mtnfolk mike - I am a tradin' fool...!!!
Email what archery supplies you got...thanks!
 
This bow is around 50# at 30"

Thanks!

Dan
 
p.s. I am also looking for a good 20-25# bow for my son. ;)
 
Daniel
For your son take a look at Black Rhino or Mahaska I think makes a youth model longbow.There are a few other options in a recurve.Let me know if you need some names.
 
I definitely need some names/suggestions, Bro. :thumbup:

I want something a little nicer than the black plastic Walmart stuff...and I've got 4 sons...so it'll see plenty of use. Oldest is 7...I want a bow they can all learn on. Which is also why I don't want an all-out custom.
 
Daniel
I don't know your price range but I'll give you a few suggestions.I hope it is ok to list sites, if not,forgive me.

Go to tradgang and look in their sponsor links under Git-R Done archery and you will see Check Mate recurves in the clearence section.They have some light ones for $200 also some other brands for $125-150.I can't say enough good about the Check Mates.They are adult bows in kid weights.The listed weight is at a 28 inch draw.You can take off or add about 2 1/2 pounds per inch for shorter or longer draws.

Black Rhino makes nice child and youth longbows from $65 for bows for 3-4 year olds to $220 for a legal hunting weight for a youth or woman with several models in between.www.bows.net is their site.They are all made just like your new longbow, not a piece of fiberglass junk,

Quinn sells target recurves in about the same price range with limbs in a lot of weight ranges.You can take a look but I think the 3 pound aluminum risers might be a little heavy unless your oldest is big for his age.

Over on tradgang I know Doug that builds Turkey Creek longbows if a knife freak.I can't speak for him but you might give him a call and see if he might do a trade.He is on the sponsor links.

Lancaster Archery Supply sells some youth recurves for around $100.Don't know anything about them.

On the cheap just cut a hickory tree or get a piece of Red Oak from Home Depot and make a bow.With a little help on the bow forums it is easy to make something much better than anything traditional you could buy at Walmart or such.Making a bow with dad would be something neither of you would forget.If you choose to try one I'll list you a book or two and web site to help or make myself available for any questions.I'm no expert but have made a dozen or so good adult bows from Hickory and a bunch of adult bows that turned to kid bows while I was trying to learn.

Good luck and let me know if I can help.
 
My price range is somewhere above "dirt cheap" and below "entry level custom"...how's that for vague?

:D :p


I wouldn't mind spending $100 on a kids bow - for something nice. But would prefer less - especially considering it will probably get beat up quite a bit.

I'll check out your recommendations - thanks!

Dan
 
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