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Let's see those traditional set ups

Ok fellas, I am on the fence of whether to venture into the trad world or not..... what initial set up would you suggest I get. 6'1" if that matters. Set being, bow, string, and arrows and what ever else I would need. Thanks

For you I would recommend a 62” Recurve or 64” minimum longbow. You will need a quiver for hunting, I like a bow quiver. For backyard shooting the back pocket works or a hip quiver. A glove or tab is needed. I strongly recommend a bracer or armguard. String slap can throw a guy off, especially when learning and finding your form. With trad bows, finding the right arrow is everything. It’s very difficult to make the wrong arrow fly good. Get a bow first then find the arrow to fit. 3rivers Archery sells kits with different spiced arrows that will help.
 
With trad bows, finding the right arrow is everything. It’s very difficult to make the wrong arrow fly good. Get a bow first then find the arrow to fit. 3rivers Archery sells kits with different spiced arrows that will help.

The amount the window is center cut will have a big influence on arrow selection. Bows that are cut to, or past center are much more forgiving on shaft selection and shooting form, too.

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And hopefully, you are not cross dominant (master eye, not the same as your right hand /left hand shooting.
It not easy to shoot instinctive if you are cross dominant. I do it, but it took me several years to compensate for it.
There are cross dominant shooters that struggled until they finally switch from one hand to the other. If you find you need to do that, then you'll need an even lighter starter bow.


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Cross dominance has been a struggle my whole life. I am right hand dominant, but SOLIDLY left eye dominant. Is it best to try first with your dominant hand? I grew up instinctive shooting bowfishing, but that is much closer ranges.


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The amount the window is center cut will have a big influence on arrow selection. Bows that are cut to, or past center are much more forgiving on shaft selection and shooting form, too.

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and they usually do better with a much stiffer arrow. My newest Caribow is 59 pounds at 27 inches - believe it or not, GT 400 )75/95 spine) arrows shoot best out of it. All my other bows in same weight range prefer 55/75s
 
Cross dominance has been a struggle my whole life. I am right hand dominant, but SOLIDLY left eye dominant. Is it best to try first with your dominant hand? I grew up instinctive shooting bowfishing, but that is much closer ranges.


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I think it's probably best to shoot the hand of your dominant eye. I'm like you...right handed with a solidly dominant left eye but even though I've overcome it and shoot right handed decent, I would probably shoot better if I switched to a left hand bow. I did try to switch years ago, but my right rotator cuff was torn and it really hurt to draw lefty. Since then, my RH shooting has improved quite a bit to the point I don't think it's worth switching to lefty.
But I've read many accounts from guys who have switched and they say it was the best thing they've done.

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Would this be a good place to start or is there a better way to spend $300?? I’m liking the package idea .....


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Jeff,

Thats an option but there may be better one. Not sure what arrows are included, and the bow kinda looks like the Sage it also go under different names.

If you were able to go to a Traditional 3D shoot where they have vendors you could discuss it with other trad shooter and try out the bows.

Not sure what state your in but there a great shoot coming up last weekend of this month. The Pre Spring Arrow Fling, Tannehill Ironworks State Park, McCalla, AL

I'm just leery of the kit set up you get a bow but the other item may or may not work for you.
 
Gotcha that’s why I am asking. I’m on NY and there are not many bow events locally. And I have never seen a traditional specific event. I will keep an eye out. Thanks. I am in no rush but I’m thinking I would like the summer months to shoot everyday and see if I am ready for October or need to wait another year to be confident enough to bring into the woods!

If any of you guys here if a friend selling a left handed recurve drop me a PM!
Thanks!

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The largest traditional archery shoot in the country is nearby in northern PA, the Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous. The event is held near then end of July at Denton Hill State Park just south of the NY state line. I've been there as a vendor in the past. Great shoot. If you can't find what you're looking for there, somethings wrong.

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Great advice there Jefferson, from ricky racer. You will be able to get just about any questions answered there, and test out all kinds of bows. It would ABSOLUTELY be worth the trip for you. Check out his link, maybe I will see you there.
 
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Would this be a good place to start or is there a better way to spend $300?? I’m liking the package idea .....


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It's an okay option but there's a few things in it that I wouldn't care about. The sight for one. You'll ether want to shoot instinctive or if you do choose to shoot a pin, then you'd want a hunting style sight.
The string keeper isn't really needed. I've never needed one. I have a tip protector on the bottom tip and it holds the string on, so no need for a keeper.
I assume that glove is junk. One thing you should spend a few dollars on is either a good glove or a good tab. I shoot a simple tab in cordovan leather. Its slick as goose poop and will literally never wear out. In fact, it gets better with use.
The back quiver? Not for my hunting style.
As mentioned, the arrows may or may not be what you want, but they should be okay to start with...IF they fly well for you.
And a stringer is a must IMO. The old step-thru method of stringing a bow can damage it. The type of stringer shown in the ad is the best style.
 
Thanks Tom appreciate the feedback and I responded to your PM


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I know the best advice I was given was to attend the closet event and one is In PA. I am not ignoring that just I am not the most patient buyer out there.


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I would pass on that one. I started nearly two years ago. Bought and sold 7 to figure out I much prefer a longbow. All second hand from AT or leatherwall classifieds. Settled on 50#@28" draw. Mid 40's a good starting point. I would look for the much recommend Samick Sage if you cannot wait for the event later this year. By far the best option is to go there and shoot several from the bowyer's who made them.

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Maybe consider an ILF set up. ILF stands for International Limb Fit and from what I understand, allows various ILF limbs to be attached to an ILF riser.
It sounds to me like a great system. I just received a Stalker Bow catalog in the mail. 39 pages of eye candy and tons of various combinations with a lot of ILF choices. It's not exactly budget equipment, but you can get a handle to your liking and then there's a wealth of limb choices.
I wish that I was in the market for a new trad bow, but my Allegheny Mountain Recurve is still perfect for me.

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2D73434C-593C-4F02-838B-F4D9BAA83580.jpeg Can anyone guess what bow this is?

This was a brand new bow when my wife gave it to me for Christmas 2015. It hung in my garage because I didn’t feel it was worthy of the bow rack. Yes I am (was) a bit of a bow snob. After a few months I took it out back and shot it and was surprised at how well it shot. It had a spot in the sight window that needed rounded out so out came the files and sandpaper. Then I noticed some grinding marks that needed smoothed out, a spot in the grip needed flattened out, and the edges needed to be smoothed out. I eventually had the entire riser shaped and sanded. To make it darker I applied 7 coats of ebony stain to the zebrawood and 3-4 coats of Spar. The limbs had deals and to did not want to sand on the limbs so I camo painted them and put 3 coats of Spar on them as well.

The wife bought the bow for a little over $100 on eBay brand new. I have about $25 in stuff for the makeover and a couple days time. She looks good and shoots awesome and nobody would guess it’s a China made Bear Sonoma Recurve that is now worthy of the rack.
 
With The Season coming up, lets revive this thread! I'll get mine up tonight-- So, how about some pics of your trad setups for this year? Lets see the eye candy!
 
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