Archery question? stores tips any help 10 POINTS for good advise?
I have an interest in Archery and wanted to see prices and Various equipment. I want a bow and a target oh and arrows of course! I live in New York but could you list any stores or websites that offer these things at a reasonable price. I don’t need a 5 star best brand bow here just something to practice with
and i don’t want a hunting bow either i just want a ‘regular’ bow i guess like the kind they let you use at the YMCA or gym class/sumemr camp. maybe.
any other tips you could tell me about archery would be appreciated also. I tried out archery one day and im actually pretty ok and i think if i refine my skills i could be really good.
thanks
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SkyPilot posted: 27 Oct at 1:00 am
The bow you are talking about is a “re-curve” as opposed to a “compound”. Do a search of Sporting goods retailers such as Big 5. They have decent supplies at reasonable prices.
travis s posted: 30 Oct at 11:21 am
Around here, most classes are taught with a Genesis bow. They work fairly well for what they are. They fit virtually anyone with no adjustments. Sportsman’s Warehouse has them. They also have a pretty knowledgeable staff. I wouldn’t buy one off of the internet as it sounds to me like you could use a little expert advice. They will take the time to get you the right bow, the right arrows, and a little advice on how to get it up and running. They even have a shooting lane so you can launch a few arrows down range and they will give you some pointers on shooting form, follow through, and such. If you don’t have a Sportsman’s Warehouse in your area, any archery shop would probably do. The Genesis isn’t the best bow out there, but it’s OK for a beginner that’s not interested in hunting. The real advantage is that it fits everyone. Anybody can pick it up and fling arrows with a little bit of practice.
targetbutt posted: 30 Oct at 5:12 pm
Most YMCA’s will use a recurve bow that is similar to a Bullseye by Internature. They’re cheap takedown recurves, quite versatile, decent, and did I mention cheap? Before going out and buying equipment however, you need to know certain things. You need to know what poundage you can handle well, and you also need to have your draw length measured. I’m sure there are plenty of clubs in New York, it’s a hotbed of archery activity in the US. Head over to to see where these ranges are. You’ll get some instruction at these ranges and also you can use their equipment until your form is set and then you can go out and buy your own stuff. Reason being, after about 6 months of practice, you’ll probably be much stronger than you are now. If you buy now you’ll probably toss out the bow for something else.
A range is also a good place for you to see what’s out there. You’ll get to know the local archery stores, which to order from, and which to stay away from. You’ll find out which form of archery is for you, barebow, olympic recurve, compound, or heck even kyudo.
For reference, here are the going prices for these bows, and stuff you need to shoot it.
Bullseye or its clones complete bow $100
Arrows, Easton Jazz/Blues $40/dozen
Arrows, Easton Platinum Plus $60/dozen
Finger tab, $7
Arm guard, $7
Quiver, $7
Sight, $10-$300
Arrow rest, $3 (Hoyt Super Rest)
String, $10 (Dacron)
Bow stringer, $15
Target face, $1
Backstop, $20-$144 (If you’re not shooting at a range you need a backstop to stop the arrows)
The best thing you can do for yourself if you want to be really good, is to get instruction from the beginning. Proper instruction from the start can mean the difference between getting good in 2 years or getting good in 10 years.