I am wanting to buy a recurve for the first time and am asking a little help. I currently shoot a 65lb. compound bow with a 29" draw. I am looking to buy a used Zipper extreme 60" 58# 28" draw asking $550 or a Hummingbird King fisher 60" 48# 27" draw asking $550. Opinions on which bow would be better to purchase, I like the way both of them look. I am kind of thinking the 58# might be a little heavy for a beginner. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
If that's the way you're thinking, you're probably right. The Hummingbird is a great bow, and at the lower draw weight you're less likely to develop bad habits...Welcome! :wavey:
I agree that the 58 may be a little heavy for just starting with a curve. You need a bow that will not cause you to struggle with the weight.
To heavy a draw will cause many bad habits and poor form when learning.
The Kingfisher at 48# @ 27" will be about 51# at 28" which is about what your draw length will be if you drew 29" with a compound, would be my choice.
Good luck
John
A bowyer once told me it is common to drop 20% or more from you compound weight to a traditional bow. That would put you at 52#. My experience with customers has been very similar to what the bowyer recommended. That said, the 58# is well over what I would recommend. The 48# is nice but I wouldn't shy away from 50#.
Buy the 48#. It will be a good task getting into that much weight at first. You can always build up to a heavier weight if that's what you decide. Ben Graham can then make you a set of limbs...I'm assuming that Kingfisher is a t/d?
I went with the Hummingbird Kingfisher 60" 48# 27" bow and can't wait to shoot it. Thank you guys for the input.