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."

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

Lisa still not letting you reload, huh?

Wait til she finds out he wants to spend money on archery equipment, he'll lose was little is left "down there"......

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Wait til she finds out he wants to spend money on archery equipment, he'll lose was little is left "down there"......

I told her, she asked how much. I responded with.... "cheaper than my firearms". She said, "whatever". That answer works for me!

[edgehill]

My wife and I have taken classes with Bob at Gator. Great facility.