Lets start with i am new to traditional bows and hunting. I shoot a compound now but want to get back to roots first bow i ever shot was a recurve many years ago.i have thought about it for awhile and decided to go back so i went to a shop top shoot some bows butwould like some help getting started i would like advice on a decent starter bow and anything else i need to get going. I can shoot a 45-50 pound draw and have a 30" draw length. I prefer to shoot using a glove so need a decent glove. I would like to thank you all in advance for any help that you give and am looking forward to being around here more often.


Terry

well if you ur on a tight budget I would go check out sipsey river, great bows great prices, hey may carry some one of a kinds so you show gow checke'm out, but honestly I think you shout try a common brand like a fred bear bow, you wont be dissapointed starting with that line

I too am looking for a glove that protects from the bite of fast flight strings. I use a damascus glove now; but I am thinking seriously about the 3rs glove with neoprene inserts on the finger stalls.
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Try the Skookum glove from Alaska bowhunting supplies.Awesome glove.

I think the above advice on a started bow is right on. I wouldn't spend a ton of money until you figure out what you like. I personally like the Damascus glove. You can actually "feel" the string better once you get a few calluses on the fingers its hard to beat.

Juniper mountain Longbows builds custom Longbows for about $525.00 one man one boy at a time. he is in Oregon and usually not more than a couple three weeks to get one done. I doubt you would draw 30 shooting a long bow if you do it the traditional way. 541-473-3812 Juniper Mountain Longbows.

B.J.

there is a traditional archery show in kalamazoo, mi  the last weekend in january  if you want to shoot a bunch of different bows and listen to some great speakers!!

pm me and I will give you more info!!

I would recommend a American Leathers big shot glove.  Also, I would recommend buying a used bow from the classified here. If you knew what kind of bow you are looking for...post a "want to buy" ad and I'm sure someone will have what your looking for.

I have a Kohanna Flatbow 62" 50#@28,great shape, with new string will sell for $300 TYD CONUS.
It was bought 2 years ago, and was my first Traditional Bow                        



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Terry,

Where in Illinois are you at is the first question.  You may lose an inch or two of draw length with a stick bow also. When I was shooting wheels I drew a good 29" but with a longbow or recurve it's 28" or a little shorter depending on how my form is at that point.  Shoot me a PM with your info and I would guess I could get you in touch with someone near you that could give you some help.  Also look online for the United Bowhunters of Illinois, I am a moderator on the forms, resgister and post your info there as well.  

Shane