Beginner Bow

[jab91864]

I'd like some suggestions on which bows I should be looking at for a beginner. I'd like something for quality and performance but on a level I can handle.
I am a woman and imagine that will have some impact on my choices.
Appreciate any advice and thankyou ahead of time.

~Julie

[Michihunter]

I'd suggest looking into the new Bowtech Equalizer. It was designd with the smaller person in mind.

[DTrain]

You could also look at the '06 Hoyt Selena. Designed for women. Try as many as you can and get the one that you like and feels best to you (but make sure the draw lenght and draw weight are set properly when you try them).

http://www.hoyt.com/products/selena.tpl

[Joe Archer]

Hey Julie,

Any luck with the bows?
I have always been a Darton fan and they make some very nice women/youth bows as well.
Where abouts are you on the sunrise side? I just got back from a week long hunting vacation in Alpena.
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[jab91864]

I appreciate the suggestions everyone !! I made a couple notes and have been looking up the suggested brands online.

**JoeArcher** I'm in Mikado, it's between Oscoda and Harrisville, just about 40 min south of Alpena. Hope you had a good hunting trip !!!

~Julie =0)

[hartman886]

Julie,

As a fellow female archer, I would suggest the parker challenger. I'm petite and this one allows shorter draw lengths and has lower poundages (but will still get the job done).

The main thing I love about it is how light weight it is. loaded it's less than 3 lbs. The first one I tried in the store was heavy as a cinder block! (or so it seemed). When I've been sitting there holding the bow up for 5 mins waiting to get a shot, I've been super grateful for the lightweightness of my bow! When I shot it the first time, it just felt right (which many will say is the key factor when selecting a bow)

The only issue I have with my 'little bow' as it's called in our house is I can't shoot a bazillion FPS like some of the men. Can I still get the job done? YES! but can I be a showoff and say I shoot 80 lbs at 1000 fps? no. but I don't want to or need to!


and they even offer it in purple :D

Best wishes,
Robin

[ST.PATRICK]

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[jab91864]

Thankyou Robin, I'll look into that. I'm only 5'1 on a good day and so far am finding the draw length is an issue. I'll add it to my list of what to look at. I'm waiting till after the holidays before I start searching with intent...lol.

Have a great Thanksgiving !!!

~Julie =0)

[jab91864]

I had noticed the Spyder while doing an online search for smaller draw lengths. Glad to hear she's happy and successful with it. I had it at the bottom of list because I hadn't really heard it mentioned. Good reviews by users mean a LOT more to me than all the advertising quotes I read.

I had also looked at the Bowtech Miranda online. I figure if I have a list of what I want to look at in person I'll be a little bit ahead of the game.

Thanks for the tip !! Have a great Thanksgiving !!

~Julie =0)

[HunterZ]

My 12 year old son is shooting a spyder also. Is is a hand me down from his older brother. The older brother killed 2 deer with it and the 12 year old killed one this year. They shoot very well and consistant.

I,m sure that by next year he will not fit this bow and I will be looking for a good home for it???

P.S. the 12 year old is 5' 10" with a size 12 shoe. I have a feeling he will get bigger.:yikes:

Good luck