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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2019, 10:02:52 AM »
I was going to recommend the Diamond Infinite Edge Pro as well when I first saw the title of this thread. Great beginner bow. The SB-1 is also another option.
Yes the SB 1 is a good choice also I bought my oldest daughter 1 last year shoots great.
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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2019, 12:50:05 PM »
I picked up a Switchback XT and son got an EZ7, both off ebay for much less than new stuff.......I had to swap the cam on the EZ7 and put a new string on it while I had it broke down and the Switchback was bare with new string........Either of these used bows are as good as it gets for bow hunting.

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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2019, 02:32:20 PM »
Don't go infinite edge for an adult.  It's great for its purpose, which is a bow that grows with you.  I have one for my daughter.  Seriously, look at the Bowtech Experience.   Switchback is a decent bow, but nowhere close to the experience.  :sry:

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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2019, 04:03:12 PM »
Diamond infinite edge is a child’s bow. Go to a pro shop and shoot some bows and see what brand you prefer, make sure you know your draw length and then search for a used bow.

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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2019, 05:27:52 PM »
Diamond infinite edge is a child’s bow. Go to a pro shop and shoot some bows and see what brand you prefer, make sure you know your draw length and then search for a used bow.
Infinite edge is not a kids bow 
I know adults that have shot elk with theirs.
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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2019, 06:00:16 PM »
Diamond infinite edge is a child’s bow. Go to a pro shop and shoot some bows and see what brand you prefer, make sure you know your draw length and then search for a used bow.
Infinite edge is not a kids bow 
I know adults that have shot elk with theirs.

It is a child's bow.  It's also an adult's bow.  Ideal to grow with someone, but I would never choose it for someone that's already an adult.  Will it work?  Sure!  Others will work much better.   :twocents:

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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2019, 08:48:12 PM »
Try different bows before you buy - find the one that you can draw, hold and let down comfortably. I'm a Mathews guy but there are a lot of quality manufacturers so in my experience finding the bow that fits you and feels good in your hands is more important than who made it.
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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #22 on: May 22, 2019, 09:00:36 AM »
I just got a Diamond SB-1 this march as my first bow and I am loving it. have spent a lot of time at the local archery ship in Sportsmans picking their brains and getting information. it's been a successful process for me so far. 

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Re: What bow for adult beginner?
« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2019, 11:15:20 AM »
My recommendation is buy the best bow you can afford that you will enjoy to shoot. Or a used bow. Most people who buy a cheap bow just end up replacing all the bottom of the line attachments and getting a better bow the next year anyway. My girlfriend owns a diamond sbe-1. It shoots fine bow for a growing kids bow but she just ended up upgrading the following year.

 


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