How expensive is it to get into stick bows?

[76Chevy]

I got into archery just as a recreational thing a several years ago, I had a small compund then my father gave me his compound and truth be told I never really liked compounds to begin with. I have always been interested in more traditional archery (recurve,longbow etc) and now I havent shot my bow but once in a few years and would like to get back into as a hobby and was wondering if someone could give me a ball park estimate to what Id be looking at for a half decent setup. cause I will not touch a mechanical compund bow again, I just dont like them, I dont find them fun and I have a hard time shooting it it's almost like a chore. those wood bows with no fancy pullys and sights and whatever else are just a dream too shoot though.


76Chevy

[Bow Walker]

Here are a few sites to look at for prices and equipment. Good luck.

http://www.mllongbow.ca/index.shtml


http://www.3riversarchery.com/


http://www.archersnook.com/


http://www.ca.nationalarcherysupply.com/


http://www.herbsarchery.com/


http://www.git-r-donearchery.com/

[Sideofabarn]

My choice would be three rivers archery. These guys only deal with recurves and longbows. Last summer I was fortunate enough to be out in Indiana, and went to their store. I got lost, which is hard to do in Ashley, but somehow I managed it! They got me rigged up for about $500 US. I got a takedown recurve, 6 shafts, plus all the trinkets. They were very patient with all the dumb questions I asked, and I got to try out various bows before I made my purchases. They also have catalogues both online and hard copy. Now I just need some more time to practice... Have fun in your search Chevy.

[greybark]

Hey 76 , I would recomend Chek-Mate Recurve and Longbows . They are without a doubt the best value out there . Many suggest they are underpriced . New basic but a huntable bow - $475-500 , Very nice exotic woods -$600-700. There are many of these bows around as they are made in Abbotsford (soon Courtney) and are used but perfectly usable . They run $250-450 .
The Take Down Hunter 2 would be the one to look for .
Good luck !!

[76Chevy]

thanks alot guys I'll look into the sujestions.

[diggerpax]

See if you can borrow a bow and shoot it a lot first- then you'll have a better idea what you like when shopping for the right bow for you. I've found that I can shoot just about any new compound- they all are somewhat similar. Some stick bows I've had difficulty with- I think they vary a little more.

[J_T]

Yup, unless you just want to spend lots of money, go for the Chekmate. Great price, perfect function. As Greybark says, there are lots of good used ones around. The Take-Down Hunter II is a good choice. Selway Limb quiver, a dozen arrows, shooting tab and you're probably set for under $550 new and less if you go with a used bow.

Best part, Chekmate stand by their product for life.

[Bow Walker]

That's my next area of archery to enter.........

I'm thinking that this might be the one for me.

[Bigbear]

A Basic Checkmate Falcon Retails for $275.00, The Special , Kings Pawn, or the deluxe are $375.00. The Take downs Are $400.00 and more depending on woods , and Limbs.

[greybark]

Hey BigBear , I like the Chek-Mate Falcon , However I feel there are several advantages to the Take-Down models . Most of these advantages occurr when a newby takes to archery . One is the extra mass in the riser and the extra length in the limbs make for a more stable bow . One more is a newby`s ability to draw poundage quickly increases and soon they realize that a slight increase in poundage would help them . With a Take-Down ,Chek-Mate will take their limbs back in a generous trade up . The Falcon is a one piece bow and some like that simplicity and lesser price .
The Falcon is one of Chek-Mates more popular bows and i consider it their fastest but the TD 2 (even better than a TD1)is a lot easier to shoot and is a blessing to a newby . I like them both but the TD2 is my go to bow .