How Do You Choose An Archery Bow?
• Join a club and learn the basics, and figure out what type of archery you like (hunting, target, 3D, etc). • Choose what type bow to start with (compound, recurve, longbow, etc). You will get all this information when you start to take lessons. • Plan out what you want to buy and set a budget. As a beginner you probably will need to purchase only the basics, and will likely upgrade as you improve. You can always add what you need as you learn more. • Buy used. Ask people at your local archery organization/club if anyone is selling equipment; since you will probably upgrade your equipment later, save your money now while you’re still learning. • Bring someone with you/talk to someone who understands archery equipment. Ask others for second/third opinions – their expertise is invaluable! • Try before you buy. Any archery shop will have a range in the building. If you’re buying online, ask archers in your area if you could try their equipment (know at least basic technique so you don’t
• Join a club and learn the basics, and figure out what type of archery you like (hunting, target, 3D, etc). Loading… • Choose what type bow to start with (compound, recurve, longbow, etc). You will get all this information when you start to take lessons. • Plan out what you want to buy and set a budget. As a beginner you probably will need to purchase only the basics, and will likely upgrade as you improve. You can always add what you need as you learn more. • Buy used. Ask people at your local archery organization/club if anyone is selling equipment; since you will probably upgrade your equipment later, save your money now while you’re still learning. • Bring someone with you/talk to someone who understands archery equipment. Ask others for second/third opinions – their expertise is invaluable! • Try before you buy. Any archery shop will have a range in the building. If you’re buying online, ask archers in your area if you could try their equipment (know at least basic technique so
