Any bow hunters?
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beak81champ
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My buddies 14 yo boy just started pulling 40 lbs, so you may want to start her around that draw weight. If it's your first compound, you should start there too. That way you can get used to the let off, peep sight, kisser button, etc, while you are aiming and holding. Usually, you can find a bow that pulls from 40-55, which you can give to her once you get the hang of it, and you can move to a bow pulling 55-70. Maybe try craigslist, or a local archery range will normally have trade-ins, plus they usually have an indoor range to test before you buy. Also a good place to check out on league nights, as she can meet like minded women who shoot, and may keep her interest!
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BSchrowang
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Thanks man good to know. I had figured start with a 30lb draw. Shes not very big or strong lol. Any brands to look for or are they all pretty good?
By far the best thing to do is to take her to Bass Pro Shops, Cabellas, or even Wal-Mart. Anywhere they sell bows for her to try in person. She will be able to choose the draw length and weight that's comfortable to her. I have a PSE at the moment.
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Okay thanks. I was kinda thinking about picking up one for her for Christmas but it would probably be better to take her with and see what works best for her
Boomin_tahoe
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Bows aren't cheap. Think I've seen them for 500 plus or take a little. They can get up there in [price. Slo ride has a good idea. Then after that, see if you can find a used one in good shape. Unless you feel like spending lots of $$ then a new one is for ya.
Your not gonna turn into Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games, played by Jennifer Lawrence) or Rambo are ya?!
Your not gonna turn into Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games, played by Jennifer Lawrence) or Rambo are ya?!
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No no i would never do that *cough cough*
And ive been looking at prices locally for used stuff but theres only like professional grade bows. Im looking for the harbor freight special with a cam thats about to fall off. I dont want to spend much because after she tries it for a while she might just give up and then it wont get used.
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craigslist has lots of good options. So do pawn shops
fixinit
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If my memory hasn't failed, I remember "Bear" being a top brand back in the day (mid 90s-early 2000s). My first and only new compound was about $100 flat so I can't imagine a beginner bow being more than $69.99 today. If there's a ****'s in your area, shop online and find a match then bring it to the store. They'll price match. Or find a beginner bow on amazon, see if Walmart carries it, then have them price match it. 30-40lb sounds like a good starter. If you want to be cheeky, you could get into longbows for $15 but that might be tough. No broadhead arrows. Keep it simple for now //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/santa.gif.e1ec9cf2e0a0dd232ad35aa594a126d0.gif
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Alright guys thanks for the help. Ive singled it down to a SAS Scorpii. Its 30-55 lb draw and a 19-29" draw length. It comes with nice sights and i think it should have everything im looking for.
fixinit
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260 FPS, nice. Be on your guard if you make her mad. :hides
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But i think im gonna wait til after Christmas and take her to bass pro shops and see what size and draw weight she needs.
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