Hey, I could do with a recommendation.

[Alfie]

Hey, I'm new to the forum, and I was hoping for a little help in picking out my first bow.

Now, I've found this site. I believe that it corresponds to an Archery shop in Preston. Now, they make bow kits, and they're reasonably priced.

Here's the site: http://www.archeryworld.co.uk/acatal...urve_Kits.html

I was wondering if anyone could let me know what you think of the Kit 2 Recurve (W&W Evolution II), and whether it would be worth my buying.

I hope you can help.

Alfie.

[teknohippy]

Have you had any beginners lessons yet?

[Alfie]

Yes, I completed my Beginner's course two weeks ago.

[PaulT]

The kit you have found is a very good one, but if you are looking for a more local shop I believe that a shop have a branch nearer to you.

[Kae]

Ok, just my two peneth worth but;

1 - Bow Kits are a waste of time. They lump together kit that doesn't necessarily work for you, but easily gets rid of stock for the supplier. The only way you are going to enjoy archery is to get kit that suits you. This isn't saying that it should be expensive, but just the correct kit. For example, depending on the length of your bow arm depends on the length of bracer you need.

2 - I personally wouldn't touch Archery World with a barge pole. They are not a pleasant place to visit, and can be very difficult to deal with. There are much better places out there.
Custom Built is a much better place, although I personally haven't dealt with them, they have a much better reputation.

I'm not be patronising, but you don't know what you need! You need to have your arrow length measured and your bow weight. These are vital to getting the right kit. This is something that a shop can easily do for you, but not over the internet.

Just my two peneth,

Kae.

[vertek]

I agree with kae.If you want a kit for tha price I heard that merlin are pritty nice.
But you cannot beat an archery shop.Which sadly are few in ireland.

regards

Seb

[Alfie]

Mhm, I can see what you mean.

I'll have my coach check my arrow length and bow weight next time we have a meet, I swear I've seen some charts and such in the club cupboard.

Well, thanks for all your help.

Alfie.

[Snarkhunter]

Originally Posted by Kae

This is something that a shop can easily do for you, but not over the internet.

Totally agree Kae. I have just bought a new bow from Quicks - only my second (or third if you include the training bow). I spent 2½ hours trying out different bows and limbs, not to mention the correctly size and spined arrows. The staff were brilliant and patient - I could have taken even longer, but I needed to pick my children up from school!

Just have to wait till Christmas now! :smiley:

[Alfie]

Yeah, thanks again.

I've noticed that a shop have a branch just down in Guisborough, as Paul said. I'll try to convince my Dad to take me down one day.

[Munsterman]

At only 2 weeks post beginners course, I personally do not think that you should be buying a bow. Can you borrow kit from your club for a while? Your draw length and therefore bow weight will change over the next few weeks and months as you adapt to the movement/sport. If you must buy a bow, then I would say buy the best riser that you can afford, ensuring that it has international limb fittings. You can then change the limbs as necessary. Go for a limb upgrade package if you can. I would also go for aluminium arrows that are cut a bit too long as (a) ali,s have wider spine ranges and (b) the longer arrows will allow you to "grow in to" the bow. When you have plateaued then you can consider the carbon arrows.