I don't know much about bows, but this is a present for a friend. If someone has one or could recommend what to get, I'd appreciate it.

Also, I'm willing to buy arrows w/it.

5/3/2007 6:49:27 PM

You really ought to have him/her go to an archery shop and get "fitted".
Hight really plays a factor on draw length... It's not one-size fits all kinda thing...
Took some time to find the right one, and then of course there is tuning...

5/3/2007 8:41:43 PM

gander mtn ftw

5/3/2007 8:49:40 PM

just for the record, I read this as "WTB: A good blow"

5/3/2007 8:51:46 PM

Does he want a compound or recurve or, if he's going to a ren fair, a longbow?

What will he be using it for?

5/3/2007 8:53:29 PM

people are bringing up good points:

1.) what does s/he want it for? actually to use (and then, hunting or target) or for looks (ren faire costume or something)
2.) if s/he is planning on using it, without a doubt you should at least go to a store and get fitted for it...height (and draw) determine weight and that's very important...you don't need to buy it there, but you should at least get a professional (or, at least, someone knowledgeable) to fit them
3.) once s/he is fitted, and if they are going to use it (i would assume for targets, at least at first), i would STRONGLY suggest KAP archery products (w&w)

http://kap-archery.com/e_main.html
http://www.win-archery.com/

KAP is korean, but, in my opinion, make some of the best value equipment out there...PSE (http://www.pse-archery.com/) is also very good in terms of value...PSE is a lot easier to buy in the states, but there are a couple of places online that sell KAP (it's sold largely in europe)

i've bought stuff from lancaster archery before (http://www.lancasterarchery.com/) as they sell KAP/w&w

i would imagine that if you're looking for something to start out with without spending $texas, you're going to want to get a recurve for targets...here, for example is one that is a GREAT starter bow with limbs if you're just starting out (http://www.lancasterarchery.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_24_32&products_id=6570)...it's $100 (and i linked to the 68" one)...granted, it has a polymer riser, which i would not suggest for anyone but those wondering if they're even going to like archery, but it's a solid entry setup

check out that site once you know what you're looking for...i've seen so many people want to do archery, spend the money, and then let it sit in their closet for me to suggest spending $200+ on even an entry-level setup

5/3/2007 11:17:58 PM

Looking for a composite, and I guess, it's for target practice. I don't really ask.

5/4/2007 1:23:03 PM