1 ST. BOW NEED HELP

MATHEWS2005 · November 27, 2010, 09:37:00 PM

WELL, I'M LOOKING TO BUY MY FIRST TRAD. BOW. I HAVE FOUND 3 BOW I'M INTERESTED IN FOR THE MONEY I GOT TO SPEND. 1. BEN PEARSON KM. 2. BROWNING NOMAD. 3. BEAR ALASKAN. THERE ALL BETWEEN 40- 45 LBS. OUT OF THESE BOWS WICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE. HAS ANYONE EVER SHOT THE OLD BEAR ALASKAN?

Zradix · November 27, 2010, 10:16:00 PM

Have you been able to shoot any of the bows listed?
If so I'd go with whichever felt the best.
I haven't shot any of the above bows.
It looks like you are most likely looking at the right weight range.
Sorry I can't be of more help.

PAPA BEAR · November 27, 2010, 10:22:00 PM

whats your spending limit? you can score some pretty sweet customs on here very reasonably priced.

MATHEWS2005 · November 27, 2010, 10:23:00 PM

ONLY AROUND $100

longbowben · November 27, 2010, 10:24:00 PM

Look at the classifieds there are great deals up all the time.

arrowslinger22 · November 27, 2010, 10:36:00 PM

To try and answer your question, the Pearson's and Browning's are generally good bows, depends some on the model though. I've had all 3 at one time or the other. I'm fond of the alaskan, just because of the double shelf. Bit touchy about arrow spine because it's far from center cut.

PEARL DRUMS · November 28, 2010, 08:12:00 AM

Your draw length should be considered. You have quite a range of bow lengths you mentioned. Good rule of thumb is to have a bow no less than twice your draw length. There are a MILLION exceptions to this, but its a good starting point to consider. Dont use your compound draw length or any formula therein, get an accurate draw measurement and go from there, have fun!

Rob DiStefano · November 28, 2010, 08:32:00 AM

asking opinions about "what bow is best" is like asking what ice cream flavor is "best".

without trying before buying, yer in for a crap shoot - feeling lucky?

this is one reason why the bow classifieds are chock full of new ads every day.

click on the "new to trad archery?" link in my sig line below.

Possum Head · November 30, 2010, 07:01:00 PM

Does me good to see a first timer going used.A lot of good 2nd handers out there.Never shot either of those models myself.I know it's hard but go as slow as possible and try a few of comparable length and weight.Good luck and shoot often.

Mr.Vic · November 30, 2010, 10:05:00 PM

Mathews2005 My first bow in the 60's was a Bear Alaskan and served me well. Nice shooting bow until i gave it away on here. Where you at in Iowa? As i have a nice Browning wasp 45# I would treat ya right on and throw in some free arrows to match. Send me a pm if your interested..? Vic