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New kid. What do I get?
« on: April 02, 2015, 01:48:18 PM »
Hey guys, hoping to get drawn for multi season deer this year and if I do I'm going to take advantage of all seasons and try to introduce myself to some bow hunting. I have no idea where to start, I've done some reseach and I like the sounds of a 60-70lb draw weight and a 31-32" draw length. What I read was divide your wingspan by 2.5 to get your draw length and I'm right at a 79" wingspan. Anyways, if you guys could toss me any info or advice on what bows to look at and what kind of arrows/broadheads to get or anything else I would greatly appreciate it!! Thank you in advance.
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2015, 06:23:26 PM »
With a wingspan like that your gonna need to get a set up with a little bit longer ata(axel to axel) goldtip or beman arrows are great starters. & find a bow that fits & draws smooth for you! So the fun starts now go test drive some bows   

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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2015, 06:35:15 PM »
With a wingspan like that your gonna need to get a set up with a little bit longer ata(axel to axel) goldtip or beman arrows are great starters. & find a bow that fits & draws smooth for you! So the fun starts now go test drive some bows
Sweet! Thanks for the help!
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2015, 06:55:17 PM »
I also have some reading resources I'll post up later

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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2015, 08:39:19 PM »
Some of these articles have helped me out with some of my discrepancies I was having with my form   
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2015, 09:49:15 PM »
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2015, 10:24:30 AM »
Have you had your draw length confirmed by a bow shop? (not Big 5, Cabela's etc.)

Not trying to tell you your business but it could save you some headaches  :twocents:
Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with too many facts.

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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2015, 11:48:16 AM »
Have you had your draw length confirmed by a bow shop? (not Big 5, Cabela's etc.)

Not trying to tell you your business but it could save you some headaches  :twocents:
No I have not, I was just going by what that site had suggested! Any suggestions on bow shops? Or will any do?
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2015, 11:55:12 AM »
Hopefully some of these west-side guys can chime in about a good shop close to you. 
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2015, 10:57:10 AM »
Got a nice mathews solo cam bow ready to go listed in the classifieds on here would be a great starter bow for you. With a release you might be close to your draw lenght. Get some arrows and practice you'd be good to go !
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2015, 07:47:39 PM »
I just bought a nice Bowtech Carbon Icon 2015 from XxX archery in Rainier. Great guys to talk to for starters.

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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2015, 08:55:09 PM »
Lucky Shot in Chehalis has been an awesome shop for me. 
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Re: New kid. What do I get?
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2015, 12:03:30 AM »
I just bought a nice Bowtech Carbon Icon 2015 from XxX archery in Rainier. Great guys to talk to for starters.

Sweet! I'll have to check them out!

Lucky Shot in Chehalis has been an awesome shop for me. 

Just read a few reviews on them! will definitely be looking there!

Thanks guys.
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