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Originally Posted by Normsky Wasn't sure wether or not this could be a poll - but here is my question.
As a beginner I have a Kap surprise which serves me well and has been cheap. I'm pretty sure I am hooked so I will no doubt invest further in the future.
Ignoring poundage - when would I normally expect to upgrade to a new riser and limbs? (and sight seeing as mine fell to bits yesterday)
Would it be when I have decided that my kit is the limiting factor? How will I know? Would other people be the ones to tell me?
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I think that part of the answer depends on what you want to achieve, how long you have been shooting, how often you shoot and your current set up, you dont tell us your limb weight, draw length and the type of arrows you use. It also depends on the state of your bank balance! If you want to shoot outdoors at the longer distances ( If you are male that means 100 yards, if female 80yards) then you are going to need limbs of around 32-34Lbs as a minimum depending on your draw length. You are also going to need carbon/ally arrows ranging from ACC's to Aces. If you have only been shooting for a couple of months and you shoot a couple or more times a week then it takes a few months to build up your muscles and develop your technique(takes longer if you shoot less frequently) so buying new limbs now would probably be a waste since you would be ready for heavier limbs in a few months. The same applys to arrows, if you buy carbon/ally arrows now and then change limbs in a few months you would probably have to change the arrows too since the spine would not be right. If you really want to spend some money ( and why not since owning nice gear brings pleasure) there are some things that you could buy right now, a good riser will last you a lifetime if you want it to, all you have to do is upgrade the limbs as you progress. A top quality sight is also a good investment since you can swap it over if you change bows. Dont forget that at this stage in your career the type of arrow you use is probably more important than anything else, the good news is that there is often lots of second hand arrows on the market suitable for lower draw weights.