| From: EODArcher
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| Date: 08-Oct-17 |
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I haven't posted in quite a while,and I've gone back and forth on the last few wounded warrior games invitations I've got, but I've committed to competing in the Olympic style shoot, and I've never shot that style in my life.
I have a few questions, I need any input as to an entry level bow I could get on a budget, teenage kids are expensive...are there any brands or models that could fit my needs other than the normal big name brands? Is there anywhere I should pursue any sponsorship opportunities or discounts? None of my Panama City bow shops seem the slightest bit interested.
Lastly, if by some miracle, there's is anyone with experience with Olympic style shooting anywhere in the FL panhandle, I'd be happy to travel for pointers.
Thanks for reading!
Jeff
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| From: Spookinelk
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| Date: 08-Oct-17 |
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Jeff, you need a 25"ILF riser, a set of weight appropriate ILF limbs, a recurve sight, a stabilizer/v-bar setup and a coach. New you are looking at around a grand a grand. I have a set of 40# SF limbs if you think they will work for you PM me. Hopefully you'll be able to find some used stuff or donations to get set up. It'll be a blast!
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| From: JustinB
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| Date: 08-Oct-17 |
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Rick McKinney's book is one of the best on the subject. It's a good way to get started but also has advanced material also. Some like coach Lee's books require a base and aren't recommended for beginners.
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| From: JustinB
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| Date: 08-Oct-17 |
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You can get a cheap 25" riser for around $100 and limbs for about the same. Start lightweight- 40# otf or less. What round will you be shooting? A 70m olympic? You may want victory vaps for outdoor but they'll work for indoor too. Don't forget the most important piece of gear- the clicker! Good ones can be had for $15. A used sight is fine. You'll want something like a shibuya dual click. They can be found for reasonable prices on the used market. Oh and a $2.50 hoyt super rest will do you just fine but you'll want a decent plunger. The shibuya dx is proven. Check out alt services. Update us here. I'm excited for you. You'll learn a lot. Good luck!
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| From: Pa Steve
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| Date: 08-Oct-17 |
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Don't know anything about Olympic Archery but I wish you the best of luck.
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| From: Viper
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| Date: 08-Oct-17 |
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Jeff -
You'll get better answers on Archery Talk's FITA forum.
The equipment you choose will depend on your budget and physical specs. SF (Win/Win) will give you the most bang for your buck. High quality equipment in all price ranges. Riser and limb length depend on your draw length and 40#, unless you're very experienced, is out of the question for a new Olympic shooter, as is a clicker.
I don't know your shooting history, so can't make any further suggestions without that info.
Viper out.
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| From: Ishi
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| Date: 08-Oct-17 |
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PM sent.
Good luck w/ your competition and thank you for your service.
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| From: EODArcher
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| Date: 09-Oct-17 |
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Thank you all for the quick responses! I will do my best to answer the questions in order of posting!
JustinB, I'll add that book to my wish list, should have it ordered by this week! For the WW games the course is only an indoor course and due to physical limitations of some competitors, they keep draw weight a max 30#
Viper, budget is relatively tight as with most people, especially this time of year, but it's something I can build piece by piece! I have zero experience with the Olympic style, have shot traditional since I was 8 and still shoot wheel bows. These days my go to is a Holmes Kingfisher at 44#. My draw length is 29"
Thanks again everyone for the replies!
Jeff
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| From: Viper
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| Date: 09-Oct-17 |
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Jeff -
This is a new forum on Archerytalk, it might help: http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=434
And yes, you should be doing it "piece by piece". The second biggest mistake most people make is getting too much too soon. Ya have to start somewhere.
At 29", if physically possible, a 70" bow would be appropriate. Olympic will require much more physical control than the Kingfisher - even at 20 yards.
Viper out.
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| From: The Whittler
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| Date: 09-Oct-17 |
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Tradtalk is a good site also for your questions. From watching some videos and what people say you are going to shoot a lot of arrows to get really good like hundreds of arrows a day.
You want to be able to shoot the last arrow as good/easy as the first. I would go with something in the 30# range to start. Good luck and have fun.
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