I'm up in Orange County and looking to get back into archery after about a 15+ year break. Back then, it was a compound with a glove ( no mechanical release).
Now days, I'm only interested in getting back in via a recurve and am an eager student, looking to learn whatever I can.
I called around to several of the archery shops by where I live and nobody was carrying any recurves in stock, much less the left hander I need. Did find "ONE" recurve at Gander Mt. in Middletown, a RH Bear Grizzly. Damn that was beautiful & sooooo light!
Anyway, I look forward to getting up to speed, proficient at ethical distances, and back in the woods to do some "whole foods" shopping! :goldtooth:
Welcome :thumbsup:
Welcome Genaro.
I have a bow you might be interested in. probably can deliver it too. I'll send you a message before I place it on the big auction.
There are a lot of great Trad Gangers in your area. I can think of a few of them off the top of my head. One of them is a lefty also.
It's a great place for deer hunting too.
again, Welcome!
Charlie
Welcome to the 'Gang! :campfire: :archer2:
Welcome to the tradgang family.
We're glad you're here.
Enjoy your journey along with the rest of us.
God bless,Mudd
Welcome. You have arrived at the right place. Many great folks here!
Gino,
Just like Charlie said, there are a few of us in your area. Im in Putnam county, across the river from West Point.
There is a archery shop in Carmel called flying arrow that has a fantastic tradtional selection. There are two locations for Flying arrow archery. Ensure you go to the one in Carmel. The other shop dosnet have much.
You came to the right place. looking forward to your stay.
Welcome to the 'gang!
Susan
welcome aboard!!!! i know the bow Charlie is talking about and it is a beautifull bow!!
Hi there-Hap
Howdy from Little Rhody.
Butch L
Gino, I live in Orange. I haven't seen many shops in our area that carry many traditional bows. never the less a left handed one. Someone gave me this advice when I started messing around with traditional archery and I'm going to pass it on too you. Go on e-bay, buy a cheap 40-45 pound recurve or long bow and start with that. Don't spend too much the cheaper the better to start with. Make sure to check your draw lenght because a 45 pound bow at 28 inches will be 51 ponds if your a 30 inch draw and vice versa. You want to be shooting light to start with. hope that helps. If you ever want to shoot send me an e-mail message...Andre! Bellaamore85@optonline.net
Thanks for the welcome and great suggestions! I look forward to getting out and meeting my fellow Empire Staters!
welcome , you are in good company :thumbsup:
Welcome to our campfire, My Friend!!!!!
Before you know it, you'll be one of the bunch!!!
:campfire: :archer: :archer:
Welcome from N.J., you came to the right place.
Hope to meet you someday. Plenty of us here in NY. Some nice shoots toimo. The Muzzy in August for one. The April stumpshoot in rockwood, johnstown area. Kens hunt which just took place. You are in the right place. I have a couple bows you may be interested in. PM me if you want more info.
Dan
I am also in orange county.I don't know of any remaining trad shopp in the area good luck in your search.
Welcome from a old orange county compound and trad bow hunter ( Walden NY ) now living in retirement in the wilds of central NY ( Oneonta NY )
Join a good club in the area Walden has a rod and gun club with a bow range. I am sure you will meet some guys to help you...
Thanks Folks!
Hey Bill,,,,,,, Parents Weekend at SUNY Oneonta this weekend & I'll be there to see my Freshman kid!
Small world I'm finding here!
Gino, welcome to the "Gang". I'm in Putnam County and belong to a club with an archery range if you ever want to fling a few.
Parents weekend? Bow opens Saturday! Maybe you can sneak out....I'm in Oneonta also......
You see Genaro,
You came to the right place.
Genaro is looking for a left handed bow. If anyone has anything laying around collecting dust, give him a shout.
I have a Black Locust Bow stave if you want to try carving your own, give me a shout, I can probably meet you somewher or give it to someone else in your area when they pass through mine (next weekend).
I'm a lefty too. ...
I've heard that the Samick Sage is a great bow from having read these sites for awhile. The darn thing sells for only $ 120. and replacement limbs for $ 70. over at 3 Rivers Archery. I've heard they're as good as many custom bows...
If I were starting out, that's how I'd go.
(So, being from "upstate" you're downstate from me).... Enjoy.