Archery

[Caleb]

Do we have any COTEP archers in the house?

I have an itch that needs scratching. I want to learn how to shoot a bow. So, looking for advice on gear and equipment for a total newb to the sport. I don't "plan" on hunting with it, just mainly backyard fun. What bow (type) should I look at to learn? I know I need to get "fitted" for the right size. Is that something I can do or should I seek professional assistance? Any advice will be appreciated.

[Riverpigusmc]

Lisa still not letting you reload, huh?

[Caleb]

Nah, I have a to hunt .

[sdmc530]

I realize this is not help but I tried long bow a few years back because I was given one. Couldn't hit crap with it. Tried my brothers big boy bow and was actually worse...terrible. I gave up. Sold the long bow and never looked back. I wish I would have stuck with it or gotten some pro help or something though. Would like have the ability to shoot in back yard......

lesson learned...

[BlackKnight]

Not a hunter, yet, but I have a recurve and a compound that I got about 30 or more years ago.
I wound up being ok with them. While not a professional, nor can give you any good advice, it was a lot of fun.
So much so that I recently looked into getting back into it with my daughters.

[LittleGator]

No one has answered his question. He wants our opinion on whether he needs "professional help."

[sdmc530]

Talk to , she has/had a daughter in arrow flinging!

[TLE2]

I have a compound and a crossbow. I have the crossbow because with the bow, the deer have an outstanding chance to live.

I like huntersfriend.com and the Diamond Infinity bow. It's very adjustable, so you can start at low weight and move up to hunting poundage over time, without a bow vise. Unfortunately, my granddaughter liked it too, so now she has it.

There are "better" bows, but the deer won't care.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

I realize this is not help but I tried long bow a few years back because I was given one. Couldn't hit crap with it. Tried my brothers big boy bow and was actually worse...terrible. I gave up. Sold the long bow and never looked back. I wish I would have stuck with it or gotten some pro help or something though. Would like have the ability to shoot in back yard......

lesson learned...

This is why I'm doing my research and trying to get hands on training. If I just go and buy something (most likely the wrong one for my skill level) and just start trying to use it, I know I'll get frustrated and give it up. I'd like to give it/myself a fair chance.

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

Not a hunter, yet, but I have a recurve and a compound that I got about 30 or more years ago.
I wound up being ok with them. While not a professional, nor can give you any good advice, it was a lot of fun.
So much so that I recently looked into getting back into it with my daughters.

Looks like a ton of fun! Been wanting to try it for a long time.

Originally Posted by LittleGator

No one has answered his question. He wants our opinion on whether he needs "professional help."

That answer is easy, YES.

Originally Posted by sdmc530

Talk to , she has/had a daughter in arrow flinging!

Ah, good call. I'll shoot her a pm, thanks.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by TLE2

I have a compound and a crossbow. I have the crossbow because with the bow, the deer have an outstanding chance to live.

I like huntersfriend.com and the Diamond Infinity bow. It's very adjustable, so you can start at low weight and move up to hunting poundage over time, without a bow vise. Unfortunately, my granddaughter liked it too, so now she has it.

There are "better" bows, but the deer won't care.

The hay bails won't care either, lol.

I'm leaning towards a crossbow but, which one do you think is more user friendly for a beginner?