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Have shot some in the past, even fletched my own arrows. A friend give me one and have no idea what the brand is, but it got hot and warped, so I tossed it.
What is a good 35#ish recurve? I was looking at getting a Martin X-200, and I probably eventually will, but I want to start off right with a light draw.
Thanks
Edit: looking at a Galaxy/Samick Sage 35#. Has good reviews for beginner and intermediate.
 
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I have 2 of the Galaxy Bullseye risers and 3 sets of limbs. They are ok, but I had a couple of issues with both risers. The inserts for the sights fell out of both bows, so I filled the holes up with wood glue and stuck the inserts back in and put a board and clamp on them and they haven't feel back out yet. They shoot well for what the are though but my boys shoot a 700 spin target arrows. 35# limbs are now joke if you have a long draw.

Sites, if you want them, get aluminum, don't get plastic.
 
So would the Galaxy Sage be sufficient for an inexpensive entry into shooting? I'm sorry I don't know the right question to ask, but do they shoot pretty smoothly?
I'm 5'8" so don't have a long draw at all.
 
I've been looking at these. Seem to have decent reviews, although I don't know a lot about bows - just wanting to learn.

www.southwestarcheryusa.com

64" Spyder XL Takedown Recurve Bow | Takedown Bows | Southwest Archery

The Southwest Archery Spyder XL Takedown Recurve Bow is simply a stretched version of the original Spyder. With an overall length of 64” this bow is designed to accommodate archers with draw lengths that exceed 28”. The Spyder XL utilizes the exact same riser as the 62" Spyder but simply offers...
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Brawny said:
Have shot some in the past, even fletched my own arrows. A friend give me one and have no idea what the brand is, but it got hot and warped, so I tossed it.
What is a good 35#ish recurve? I was looking at getting a Martin X-200, and I probably eventually will, but I want to start off right with a light draw.
Thanks
Edit: looking at a Galaxy/Samick Sage 35#. Has good reviews for beginner and intermediate.
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Sammick is a good brand. My first was a Sammick Polaris. They have multiple levels. Takedown recurve definitely gives you flexibility was your skill and conditioning improves.
My personal favorite is my Bear Grizzle one piece recurve. Much lighter than typical takedowns. Takedowns that are as light as Bear are very expensive as they are made from carbon fiber.
A great source for arrows, Chief Jason turned me on to this one, https://jeffsspecialtysports.com/
 
fishgutzy said:
Sammick is a good brand. My first was a Sammick Polaris. They have multiple levels. Takedown recurve definitely gives you flexibility was your skill and conditioning improves.
My personal favorite is my Bear Grizzle one piece recurve. Much lighter than typical takedowns. Takedowns that are as light as Bear are very expensive as they are made from carbon fiber.
A great source for arrows, Chief Jason turned me on to this one, https://jeffsspecialtysports.com/
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I looked at Bear Grizzlies and new they're too expensive for my needs, aren't in 35# (as far as I know), and I have no idea what to look for as far as vintage. Is the Grizzly better than the x-200?
 
Personally, I have not shot a bow since we moved from Kernersville. Seriously considering selling. But I have a very limited target market. Left handed bowmen. :D
 
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A good beginner bow will be in the $100 dollar range.

As stated before, I would start with 26# limbs. Go with a take down and you can change the limbs once you get the correct form.

My 15 year old son is shooting a ILF bow with a aluminum riser. He's shooting 36# limbs but he's almost 6' tall and will go 320.
 
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