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Title: Getting started
Post by: sabot92 on February 10, 2019, 10:38:50 AM
I really want to give archery a try but do not have a lot of knowledge on it. Should I start with a higher class now or stay on the cheaper side? Also beginner friendly accessories are appreciated.


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Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: h20hunter on February 10, 2019, 11:06:11 AM
Start with a budget in mind. Solid bow, three pin site, whisker biscuit,  standard arrows. Plenty of basic bows killing critters just as dead as 2k set ups.
Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on February 10, 2019, 11:29:35 AM
Start with a budget in mind. Solid bow, three pin site, whisker biscuit,  standard arrows. Plenty of basic bows killing critters just as dead as 2k set ups.
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Keep it simple starting out. EX- whisker biscuit as mentioned above, you will have enough to worry about when starting off that a lot of high end stuff will just be more complications. And 3 pin, or even a single adjustable pin is great for hunting. These 5 or 6 pin setups really cloud your vision which complicates things when your hearts pounding. Bows are so advanced these days I would highly recommend just getting a basic $500 package bow that you could upgrade down the road if need be; PSE, Bear or something similar is what I would be looking at. Just be weary of some the box stores that may not have the most knowledgeable employee or best advice. 
Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: Parasite on February 10, 2019, 12:24:14 PM
Get the best of both worlds and buy a used high-end 10 year old bow. I'm still using a 2007 Diamond Liberty that's 12 years old and one just sold on eBay for $99. It went for $600 12 years ago new.

Slap on a used QAD HDX rest, pick up a half dozen arrows, etc... You can do this pretty cheap and very well if some people help out with information.
Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: BB11b on February 12, 2019, 10:11:42 AM
Check out the forum archerytalk. You can find all kinds of killer deals on used bows either bare or with extras. I bought my no cam on there for 400 bucks last year.


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Title: Re: Getting started
Post by: Fl0und3rz on February 17, 2019, 07:11:11 PM
I bought a Damon Howatt Cavalier 26# on here a few years back. Just got a string and some arrows made up when I got my boy set up.  Initial outlay was probably about $150.

I have about 36 arrows down range now.  I think I am addicted.


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