looking for a long bow for my daughter.

[Boar]

my daughters wants a long bow,cool! dont knw where to start, thinking around that 40-60 lb draw weight. going to scheels wensday and will have try a few out for size. any direction would be helpfull.

[Archerysniper]

I would stick with about a 45# draw

[Scoot]

Boar, Sniper is right- be certain to not overbow her! 40-45 is likely all most people should shoot. If I were to get one today I'd get a 45 lber. Scheels is a good option- talk with Brandon or Al. Also, Tom Wilson at the Outdoorsman is a great choice. If I were going to get a longbow, I'd talk with Tom first.

[Boar]

Cool thanks guys.kinda thought that after i typed it. Ive pulld a65 lb g bow my cousn made and was like, no way..ill.see if i can track down tom. outdoorsman?????

[Cheetah]

45# is hard enough for me, and I shoot 60# with my compound. My uncle shoots 60#+ recurves and I can just barely pull them back, but it is hard and hurts my shoulder.

[delcecchi]

Back in the day, before compounds when I bow hunted, I shot a 45 pound recurve. That was about all I could handle well. Remember, unlike a compound, you are holding the maximum at full draw while aiming. It can be hard to hold it steady if you are using a weight that is uncomfortably high.

[sticknstring]

Yep, these guys are right! I'd start her off with no more than 40#. I pull my recurve right around 46#. Shot a 70# compound before that. Need proper form and backtension to shoot well. Can't do that if you're overbowed!

[mainbutter]

I was in the market for a longbow, with very little experience. I didn't like what I found when it came to commercial bows in my price range, and I took a risk buying a bow I'd never shot before.

Based on reviews from traditional archery related websites, I asked Kegan @ omega longbows about the custom bows that he makes. My wife and the inlaws got one for me for xmas. It's more of a reflex-deflex longbow than a true D longbow, but that's what I was looking for anyways.

I'm 150% satisfied, and it sure as heck didn't break the bank. I got the 1 piece original omega, 40lb draw @ 27 inches. Practicing on weekends only, maybe 20-60 shots per weekend, I was able to get consistency hitting my block with a solid hunting-worthy grouping up to 25ish yards. 30+ yards is where I start to see things get less consistent, but I have done some longer distance shooting with good hits.

There are lots of options and price ranges out there, as usual the good idea is to get her hands on a few to find one that fits her well. I can't guarantee everyone will get as lucky as me buying an unshot bow off the web.

[stckthrwr]

I don't know on his prices compared to other places, but check out The Naked Bow. I saw some of his bows and he does awesome work. He does different woods and things.

I have also made my own. My last bow was 46 lbs at 28".

[tazimna]

As a longbow shooter, unless your daughter is built like Xena the warrior princess, she'll have issues pulling anything over 42#. Bemidji bowshop offers some traditional bows that you could try before buy. You can find them on-line. Also on-line is Lancaster archery. they offer lots of longbows that would fit your needs. I have several of their samick longbows for winter league. You can get them in 5# increments from 15# on up. GREAT bow for the money. IMO, you'll find a D shaped bow will be best for a new shooter. Easier to shoot, easier to pull, more forgiving for poor shooting form. Best advice I'd give her is don't let her aim at anything until she's shot atleast a couple hundred arrows. Pull the string back, close your eyes and feel the shot. Until you get that down, aiming at a target is pointless. Good luck. Taz

[Boar]

thanks guys, lots of good info.

[delcecchi]

There are classic longbows and there are recurves. Does she have a preference?

[Meat-Run]

Boar

If you haven't pulled the trigger yet look up Holmes Archery or Traditional bows. His name is Chad Holmes out of Brainerd he makes curve and long bows and they are down right beautiful. He'll take the time to fit, teach and practice w her until she's comfortable. I may be wrong but I think he guarantees them for the life of the bow and a a supper nice guy. He teaches up in Pequot Lakes during the day and bows at night.

MR