looking at buying a recurve

[tomshaw]

for christmas im going to buy myself a recurve. id like to buy a one peice bow and was looking at spending around $400-$500, and for starters would like something around 45lb-50lb. Can anyone give me a few pointers on a good bow i could get. and also if my draw length for the compound is 27" will it be the same for the recurve?

cheers....Tom

[windknot]

Hey Tom, I'd check these out, the ones down at the bottom of the post appeal to me more than the first ones. From what I understand a recurve rated 50lb@28 will drop 3-5lb per inch, ie you drawing that bow to 27in would equal 45-47 lb, but don't take my word as gospel on that, there will be others on here who will tell you more accuratley.

http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=5663

Cheers Wal

[ed]

those or the Samick Equis which are good cheap recurves aswell. Not seen the Internature yet but they look ok at first glance. Seen the Equis shoot a few times and a very nice bow for the money.

[fox hunter]

When going from compound to trad you should get a bow that has about 25% less draw weight than your compound and your draw length is a bit shorter with trad gear.I have a 70# compound and my recurve is 55# @28''.This is good for me.I draw 28'' with my compound and my recurve is about 26'', 27''.I hope this helps.

[Clinglish]

If you have the choice and a budget of $400 to $500 you may consider buying a second hand bow from the states. You can generaly get a better bow for your money and the resale is better if you decide that trad isn't your thing. I shoot longbows and recurves all around 55-60# and find them to be ample for hunting. checkout www.ozbow.net , www.tradgang.com and www.stickbow.com as these are all great trad sites ,and there are alot of bows for sale in the US at the moment coz their hunting season is finished.

[Clinglish]

check this out it may be what you are after
http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=6042

[tomshaw]

thanks for the help guys. hopefully soon ill get my first bow. ill let u guys know how i go.