This Is not for me, I'll stick with my recurve's. The g/f surprised the hell out of me a few days ago and asked me what a bow, arrows, camo would cost her If she was to get Into bow hunting? I told her It wouldn't cost her anything If she was Interested In getting Into It and that I would pick up the tab. I can tell you this that I'm not going to be buying a 700.00 dollar bow for her. A 300.00 to 400.00 dollar bow will kill them just as much! The compound I'm going to get her will not be shot with a release, It will be fingers only. I plan on getting her bow for her birthday which Is March 11th so I've got plenty of time to do some looking. I figured I'd ask you all for opinions and see what you all think and say on what I should possibly go with. I'm a recurve shooter so I've been out of the compound scene for about 13 years. The compound I plan on getting her will have to be a little longer then what you all shoot to avoid the finger pinch when shooting fingers. What you all think? Thanks In advance!
I saw the title and was a little shocked! Personally, I know women that shoot the Diamond Edge, Diamond Rock, and Hoyt Trykon Jr. They have had good experiences with all of them. I believe they all fall into the $300-$400 dollar range. I don't think the Edge is in production anymore, but I'm sure there are some used ones out there. I'm not saying those are the three best bows out there for a woman, those are just the ones I have experience with. All seem to be good bows.
the edge is still in prod just under a different name The Razor Edge... and yes, its a nice bow... my oldest boy shoots one of the 40lb guys dialed back to 36 right now... its light, smooth drawing and fairly quick for a small bow and very quiet... only thing I'd suggest is to get a better sight, the one that comes on the Edge kinda sucks... but its got a hostage rest... my only gripe about the edge would be the soft backwall...
Be sure to check out the Mission line of bows. They are very reasonable, and they shot well. When I was looking two years ago, I shot them quite a bit. My wife ended up getting a Drenalin so we had the same set-up. A word of caution... shooting and hunting with your wife is awesome! However, be prepared to be the 2nd best shot in the house!
How tall is she? Any indication of what her draw length is? If you don't know these things and are not comfortable in sizing her up yourself, I can't recommend enough to get her into the shop to get her sized correctly. It's so much easier to hit what your aiming at if the bow fits, and it's a lot more fun if you are hitting what you aim at. I'd recommend something with an ATA range of 36-40" if she is shooting fingers, depending on her DL. If she is super short, 36 may work well and not produce a string angle that's gonna pinch her fingers. It's gonna be really difficult to find a longer ATA bow like this in the price range your thinking of though, just an FYI.
I almost fell out of my computer chair Steve. You could look into the new lower end Hoyts, they look pretty sweet.
Check this and see if you can beat it. http://www.huntersfriend.com/2009_Diamond_Razor_Edge/youth_kids_bows_compound.htm SB
My thoughts exactly!!! Steve, MOST bows made today aren't really designed for "finger shooters." If you get her a bow, heed the above advice, it may save you from the misery of her deciding she doesn't like it afterall. I just gotta ask though, why NOT a release???
Thanks RJ for the help. She's In that 5'5" to 5'6" range. Yesterday I had her put her arms out like a bird and measured from the fingertips of her one hand accross to the fingertips on her other hand. It came out to 66" and If I'm doing this right that would come out to about a 26" to 27" draw length correct? I guess If I'm going to have to spend the extra money to get a longer ATA bow I'll do It.
First off, lets answer a question. Is she going to be using for shooting at targets or for killing deer. If she's using it for targets, then I would suggest Matthews. If she is going to use if for killing deer, then I would definitely stay away from Matthews :evil:, and go to the Bowtech Edges. It has a very smooth draw, and can increase in poundage. If she does change poundage, by getting the limbs changed for $50, she also gets a new string for the price.
:uzi: :evil: Is a Bowtttech really that much better than a Mathews? I certainly haven't any problems killing deer
I've hear that, them thar Mathews arrows just bounce off deer, while the Bowtech are so smoking fast, the arrows cauterize as they go thru!:d
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