Recurve archery ... one of those bow stablizers? What are they called? Where can I get one?
I'm looking for a 'starter' one as I am sure there are plenty of grades. I have a Blue Ridge Hunter that I got for around $150 maybe to $225, so I am looking for a comparable stabilizer to quiet things down a bit.
A stabilizer's main purpose is really not to quiet things down. If you want quiet, go for limb savers or string silencers, or play around with your tuning. The main use of a stabilizer is actually as a torque rod. Stabilizers are torque rods, they put weight far away from the bow to increase the bow's resistance to torque from your hand. The secondary use of a stabilizer is as a, well, stabilizer. You can arrange them in such a way that it balances the bow as you like it. If you ever look at tv cameramen on the field, they usually attach some weights to their camera, to keep it from shaking too much. The same works for bows, add some weight to it in the right places and you keep the motion of the bow very smooth and controlled.
Recurve Archery
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I have a 60" recurve bow and there are such options as 54", 58", 60", and 62" strings. Now I know that the bowstring is much shorter than the bow, so I would think I need a 60" string, but that would be equal length as the bow which wouldn't work.
What size do I need?
If the bow reads 60" on it, usually bows have markings on the riser somewhere, then you need a 57" string. The AMO measurement for string is bow length minus 3. Now, when you order though, I've seen many confusion, you need to be clear to either order a 57" string or to order a string for an AMO 60" bow. Some seller always go by bow length and say this is an AMO 60" string, what that means is if you take the string and measure it tip to tip it will measure about 57" but it is meant for a 60" bow.
planning on hunting a few rabbits... i heard a 20lb bow shoud do the trick... wondering wether a recurve or a compound would be better. i have had a look at 35+ bows and i cant really get one for christmas as there quite expencive... btw im only 14 so i probably couldnt manage too powerfull bows.
http://www.ronniesunshines.com/stealth-junior-archery-compound-p-589.html that is the bow i have my eye on... there is also a similar recurve bow. anyone see any better bows for me on this website... like i said ill be asking for a bow for christmas so maybe £110 is my limit... give or take a few pounds
cheers im sure "gizzard girl" will know the answer to this question! hehe thanks for your help on my other questions!
Robin
Hey Robin, I did look at the bow on the link you provided... I don't want to criticize your choice in anyway. So, I will just tell you my experience with one, well two, that were almost identical...
I bought something similar(actually 2, one for ea. of my youngest) from Wal-mart last Christmas. It was a last minute snap decision, that I regretted afterwords... At first glance it looked as though it might make a good 1st bow... Since they came out with the smaller/compact hunting bows, it is hard to judge a bow by it's size... My two youngest kids, age 14 & 16, had never really had much experience shooting a bow, as their father's & my bows are too hard for them. Like yourself, the expense has always been a major consideration...
Well these 2 cost about $90ea.& were just about the same setup, as the one you asked about... We opened one Christmas morn. & set it up, to try it out before we opened the other. Good thing, because the bow was way too small... the draw length seemed more for a 10-12 yr old... Yet it was still somewhat hard for them to draw & I had to turn it down a bit...
after which they could draw, but only about half of there natural arm length... it was very awkward. It was a big disappointment to all... Like this one, it was missing some of the key components you need to become a good shot... unless you want to shoot sighting off the tip of the arrow. Which is by the way, possible, but you need a lot of practice & arrows...
O.K. here were the cons.... There was no nock point set on the string... There was no peep site... The handle was too small for a comfortable grip... the cheap plastic sight pins, all broke, but one. The nocks on the arrows did not fit the string & let arrow slide up & down... It was a big disappointment to all! & I took the other one back. I will give you the one I have left!!!, but don't consider it much of a gift... as it's just not worth much!
You seem sooo keen on hunting that I would hate for you to have a setback in your progress. I love to encourage young hunters.
In fact my best hunting buddy, just a friend, is 18 & we have been hunting & shooting(guns & bow) together for 4 yrs... We have a blast! I love the enthusiasm of young hunters!!! & only hope to help you. While I know a little about bowhunting it is due to my own experiences & it took me a number of years to learn well... I could shoot great, but did not get anything my first couple years out. I still loved it & didn't give up.
I don't want to be sound like a "know it all", as I know I have a lot to learn & I appreciate all the other answerer's experience. I think they will agree that "really" learning to hunt is long process. It really helps to have an experienced person guide you, as was the case for me... I did not figure all this out on my own, but quite a bit of it. Please don't expect instant success. Be patient as it will take some time & just don't give up!
I do not know how big or strong you are. If you are petite this may work for a 1st bow to plink around with, but it is little more than a toy. So don't be discouraged if it seems too hard to use & think all bows are like it, because they're not...
Sorry, I would NOT recommend this bow. Unfortunately, I don't think you will find one for under a $100 to $200. It could be a great goal to set to work & save some $$$ for & maybe you could even get your parents to match your funds. If my daughter wanted to hunt as much as you, I know I would!!!
You can email me gizzardgirl@yahoo.com if you want to try this bow, just don't want you to expect too much.
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I hav recently bought a recurve bow secondhand, and I need arrows. I was wondering if I should go with alum. or wood?
As a new archer it is always best to begin with aluminum. Wood arrows (which I shoot) all have slightly different weights and different amount of flex. These variations cause each arrow to fly slightly different, a bit high, low, left, or right.
Aluminums will give you more consistency.
John
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What kind of string wood be good for a hand made recurve bow?
I'm making my own recurve and I have no clue what string would be good.
Artificial sinew.......you'll have to cord it though about 6 or 8 strands
I don't know how many lbs your bow is gonna be so just guessing.
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