Hello all, I am just starting to try trad. arch. aswell and I am interested in going with a recurve bow, and I am shooting a compound bow right now 68# @ 29" . could any of u give me help with the selection of decent bow, I am not really wanting to spend alot of money until I see if I like it. I was thinking of starting out with a 55# but not sure.

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Hello all, I am just starting to try trad. arch. aswell and I am interested in going with a recurve bow, and I am shooting a compound bow right now 68# @ 29" . could any of u give me help with the selection of decent bow, I am not really wanting to spend alot of money until I see if I like it. I was thinking of starting out with a 55# but not sure.

welcome to trad!

read my post above, then read this article ...

trad archery newbies

resist the urge to spend money until you're SURE of what you need, not what you want.  stick bows are very different from wheel bows.  enjoy the ride!    

Well if you are in Ames then you are pretty close the Barefoot Traditions.  Stop in and shoot some bows, see what you like and what weight you can handle to start out.  I am sure that the guys will help you out.  As far as groups, there are alot of ITBS members in your area.  They hold there annual Memorial weekend trad shoot right there in Ames.  Check out there website.

50# is what I started with in 92 no regrets.