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Title: getting back into it
Post by: brohymn2 on June 24, 2015, 02:24:00 PM
Hey guys

As my signature says all my trad bows were either stolen or sold in a moment of stupidity

Anyways I was shooting compounds for the last year and I just don't get the enjoyment I got from recurve and long bows. Anyways I happened to find a Kodiak magnum made roughly in the 60s for sale and bought it for 100 bucks. I know lighter is better but do you think it would be a problem to use this bow for getting back into it. I'm not a small pr weak person (6'2" 240 athletic build) I drew the bow back a few times and wasn't shaking at all.

Thanks
Title: Re: getting back into it
Post by: brohymn2 on June 24, 2015, 03:24:00 PM
Forgot to mention  the bow is 45 lbs at 28 and I draw 28
Title: Re: getting back into it
Post by: joe skipp on June 24, 2015, 03:51:00 PM
A great bow to start out with for small game, roving and stump shooting...even deer hunting. Find the right arrows, sharp broadheads and hit the woods.
Title: Re: getting back into it
Post by: shreffler on June 24, 2015, 03:57:00 PM
That shouldn't be a huge problem if you've shot trad before. Lighter than 45 lbs will definitely help you get back into it a little easier and find your form quicker, but with an athletic body type you shouldn't have too much trouble! Have fun shooting again!
Title: Re: getting back into it
Post by: dnurk on June 24, 2015, 04:22:00 PM
For some great refresher ideas on proper form I'd recommend some YouTube videos.  Lots of good ones out there but I personally like the way Arne visualizes them.

And FWIW I think 45# would be just great for you.  Love those old Bears too!

 Arne Moe youtube channel.  (https://m.youtube.com/user/TheMoebow1)
Title: Re: getting back into it
Post by: brohymn2 on June 24, 2015, 04:23:00 PM
Thanks guys just waiting on a new string and then it's stick flinging time
Title: Re: getting back into it
Post by: Stump73 on June 24, 2015, 10:22:00 PM
45 lbs is a good starting weight. You are in good shape.
Title: Re: getting back into it
Post by: Babbling Bob on June 26, 2015, 07:21:00 AM
Same situation as many of us. Great weight to get back into it.