Getting started

wyrnutz · March 15, 2009, 12:42:00 PM

Looking to get started (entry level) in traditional archery. I would be crossing over from the other side. I have a 28 " 50# recurve that has the word Pinto on it. Any ideas ? It needs a new string and I am concerned about shooting it. Any help or comments would be appreciated.
Thanks
Brian

Andrew Wesley · March 15, 2009, 12:52:00 PM

as far as a new string goes any archery shop can make you one, just tell them how long your recurve is.

Killdeer · March 15, 2009, 01:02:00 PM

Is this a Ben Pearson bow? There should be an AMO length on the side of the riser, along with the weight and serial number. From that AMO length, any stringmaker would be able to make you a proper Flemish string. Make sure that it is made from B-50, and not the newer fast-flight materials.

Ask all the questions you can think of, and post pics so we can admire your new bow!

Killdeer

trapperDave · March 15, 2009, 01:10:00 PM

sounds like a Pearson

probably a 66" bow, get a 62or63" string actual length or 66"AMO length string.

I'd like to see some pics too

foxchef · March 15, 2009, 01:24:00 PM

Don't forget to pick up a a good bow stringer.

Frank V · March 15, 2009, 03:21:00 PM

Welcome to the trad side. Frank

Plumber · March 15, 2009, 05:52:00 PM

make sure the limbs arent twisted an no big cracks you should be fine

fido dog · March 15, 2009, 08:02:00 PM

I'm new as well. Ask lots of questions! They'll get answered!

Don't string that bow without a bowstringer.........right?

Welcome!

JOKER · March 16, 2009, 06:21:00 AM

Brian, What part of PA are you from. Mabe you can find someone close to help you get started. Steve

wyrnutz · March 16, 2009, 02:25:00 PM

wow and thanks, I will work on the pix. Joker I live in bucks county and have a shop tho work with and I quote "well Bri recurves are the real deal".Thanks to any one who posted and or PMed.
Brian

wyrnutz · March 19, 2009, 05:16:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by trapperDave:
sounds like a Pearson

probably a 66" bow, get a 62or63" string actual length or 66"AMO length string.

I'd like to see some pics too

I have confirmation and would like to thank you and killdeer it is a Pearson! Thanks to both of you

jbuck9 · March 19, 2009, 07:41:00 AM

Wyrnutz,
Iam from carbon county, you should be close too cabelas in hamburg, like already suggested check for any limb twist, cracks, good solid knock ends, and you shuld be good too go, and stick with B50 dacron.Have fun its the real deal deal.