Archery Competion bow? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Kllr Wolf · 01-02-2004, 10:54 PM

My stepdad wants to get into archery competition locally. The local places dont have a selection of bows to shoose from. He wants a compound bow with a draw of 45-55 lbs. He is new to the sport and I have no clue about it either. He is looking to spend up to $400 for everthing he needs to shoot and maintain the equipment. Advice twards brands and equipment would be helpful. Thanks

seizei · 01-19-2004, 07:54 PM

Go to archery pro shop in another city that has a decent stock of equipment. and get set up with a beginner's package. They should be around the price you mentioned.

That should include a bow, some arrows, shooting glove, and a forearm guard.

Don't try to mix and match stuff, or pick it on your own. When you buy a bow, it has to be tailored to you. The draw length needs to be matched to your arm length and body size. The arrows must match the draw length and draw weight.

If you want to do your own maintenance, the bow should come with an instruction manual and the tool (few allens keys usually) to make adjustments to it. For repairing arrows (arrows get damaged ALOT when you are first learning to shoot, especially if you are shooting outside) you'll need glue to reattach nocks, vanes, and point threads, and a bunch of extra vanes, nocks, and points. You can eyeball putting the vanes on, but it is recommended to use a fletching jig to do a good consistent job.

I'm sure you will meet people at local clubs and competetions that can help you with fletching.

There aren't too many brands that you should 'stay away from' ... as long as you buy it from a reputable dealer, and in person, you should be alright.

Browning and Martin are the bows that I have used.

cuervo · 01-20-2004, 12:01 PM

It's been a while since I've priced things, but $400 would be about the bow price only for anything good. Figure at least $3 per arrow for aluminum and higher for CF.

A big key is what do you mean by competition? Shooting with people at deer targets for a six-pack or Oympics-type (which don't allow compounds)?

If you're anywhere around Columbia, SC, [edit--I didn't see the "Lubbock,TX"] look up and call Jeffery Archery. He can give you some great advice.

01-02-2004, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kllr Wolf Psycho Location: Lubbock, TX	Archery Competion bow? My stepdad wants to get into archery competition locally. The local places dont have a selection of bows to shoose from. He wants a compound bow with a draw of 45-55 lbs. He is new to the sport and I have no clue about it either. He is looking to spend up to $400 for everthing he needs to shoot and maintain the equipment. Advice twards brands and equipment would be helpful. Thanks __________________ Caffeine - the molecule of life.

01-19-2004, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
seizei Purple Monkey Dishwasher Location: CFB Gagetown, NB, CANADA	Go to archery pro shop in another city that has a decent stock of equipment. and get set up with a beginner's package. They should be around the price you mentioned. That should include a bow, some arrows, shooting glove, and a forearm guard. Don't try to mix and match stuff, or pick it on your own. When you buy a bow, it has to be tailored to you. The draw length needs to be matched to your arm length and body size. The arrows must match the draw length and draw weight. If you want to do your own maintenance, the bow should come with an instruction manual and the tool (few allens keys usually) to make adjustments to it. For repairing arrows (arrows get damaged ALOT when you are first learning to shoot, especially if you are shooting outside) you'll need glue to reattach nocks, vanes, and point threads, and a bunch of extra vanes, nocks, and points. You can eyeball putting the vanes on, but it is recommended to use a fletching jig to do a good consistent job. I'm sure you will meet people at local clubs and competetions that can help you with fletching. There aren't too many brands that you should 'stay away from' ... as long as you buy it from a reputable dealer, and in person, you should be alright. Browning and Martin are the bows that I have used. __________________ "If you're not weird, you're not interesting". I'm very interesting ... seizei; (adv - Japanese) at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much (far) as possible. (pronounced - say-zay)

01-20-2004, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
cuervo Tilted Location: NC	It's been a while since I've priced things, but $400 would be about the bow price only for anything good. Figure at least $3 per arrow for aluminum and higher for CF. A big key is what do you mean by competition? Shooting with people at deer targets for a six-pack or Oympics-type (which don't allow compounds)? If you're anywhere around Columbia, SC, [edit--I didn't see the "Lubbock,TX"] look up and call Jeffery Archery. He can give you some great advice. Last edited by cuervo; 01-23-2004 at 09:59 PM..