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Aaron
Joined: 30 Aug 2008
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Location: Rockland, Maine
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 Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:35 am Post subject: Samick Bows |
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You guys know anything about Samick Bows? Thye make the legend and viper longbows and are reasonable. Most web hits on a Google search say they are a decent value entry level bow, excellent for someone getting a "feel" for the sport (like me). Very well thought of on the Australian forums. Made in Korea.
Look at the bottom of this page:
http://www.archerywarehouse.com/recurve.htm
Aaron
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Canerod
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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Location: Carmel, Maine
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I have to admit I'm not familiar with them. Prices look good, but you could get a good, used bow from an American bowyer for not too much more, if you keep your eyes open.
Maybe someone else will chime in with an opinion. BTW, does anyone around carry them, so you could get a good look at them before you buy. |
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mtbr226
Joined: 19 Mar 2007
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Location: Appleton, ME
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Aaron,
Shoot me an email sometime (mtbr226@yahoo.com). I've got a few bows that are decent that you're welcome to try. I've been on a quest for the right bow for a long time and I've got a bow collection to back it up!! Hahaha! At this juncture, I've found the perfect bow (for me anyway) and will be thinning my collection. You're more than welcome to try them.... Also, I'm not implying you should buy any of the bows I'm parting with, but being able to try a few different styles may help define what you're looking for so when you do write the check, you're confident in your decision.
Cheers,
-jeff
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ellisriverarcher
Joined: 25 Aug 2008
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Location: rumford point, maine
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I was getting some arrows made down at Howells Archery Center down in Gray and I noticed they had a recurve for sale, I asked them what kind it was and they said it was a Korean made bow. I must admit that the craftsmanship did not seem to be as good as others I have seen, could have used some more sanding etc. My buddy had just purchased a Martin X-150 recurve and next to that the Korean one looked shoddy.
ERA
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Aaron
Joined: 30 Aug 2008
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Location: Rockland, Maine
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Jeff that sums up life ..the eternal quest for the perfect "" fill in the blank. With me the past couple years it has been the quest for the perfect scooter. I've had 4 and more come every year. Likely it will be the same with bows. Most all I've read tells me a recurve is more forgiving and a better choice for a beginner to learn with. My father in law gave me an old fiberglass 30# recurve he had hanging in the garage. It's a piece of crap and has kite string on it but it came with two cedar taget arrows so I can attempt to slaughter some hay bales. Might make a good bow for the kids to learn on. I went to the archery/gun shop in Northport yesterday and met a gentleman with many years of life and archery experience. He took a good deal of his time and talked to me about some basics. We talked of Howard Hill and recurve and longbow shooting, different arrow shaft materials, how and why each was different, realistic expectations for a bow, some ridiculously long shots he has made on pure chance, recurve bows, longbows, deflex<?> longbows, and more. They sell Martin bows. Had a very nice Martin XP200 50# but no longbows in stock. I went to the Rockland Public library and ordered a couple books from the inter-library exchange. And I surf the web. All that is great but I still as you all say need to shoot some bows and see what feels right to me. The male ego keeps telling me bigger is better but those far wiser that I say 45 pounds is more than enough to start with and target shoot. I am strong but the muscles required to confidently draw a bow can only be developed by doing so. Life is often better when the advise of those wiser that you is taken. Jeff I shall take you up on the offer and who know's you may just have a bow I absolutely must have. Canerod you are absolutely right. I can get one heck of a used bow built by a reputable Bowyer for far less than the cost of new. I just need to figure out what I want. Being new to anything is a challenge in and of itself. Thank you all for for your time and patience helping me.
Jeff an E-mail is forthcoming.
Aaron
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mtbr226
Joined: 19 Mar 2007
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Location: Appleton, ME
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Hey Aaron,
Excellent analysis!
Feel free to email me... we can setup some time to shoot... although expanded archery season's open, so it'll have to be after work some night that I'm not sneaking around the woods.
I picked up my new bow last night... so if it's possible to find perfection, I think I found it!
Talk soon--
-jeff
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Aaron
Joined: 30 Aug 2008
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Location: Rockland, Maine
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I've been offered a lightly used Martin Lynx 50# @ 28" takedown recurve with some aluminum arrows a quiver, glove, and arm guard for $100. (owner went compound). Kinda hard to say no. Gonna go for it as it will likely serve as a great learning bow for the $$. I'll get some practice and later make a move on a more traditional bow. It's the same as the black one on this link.
http://www.martinarchery.com/bows1997/l&r/lynxdown.html
Aaron
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Canerod
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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Location: Carmel, Maine
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Aaron,
For $100, I don't think you can go wrong with it, especially if it's the 62" version. |
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Aaron
Joined: 30 Aug 2008
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Well I bought the bow. I took it to Johnson's sporting goods so they could look it over and match or make a string up for it. (Didn't have one with it). I got six aluminum arrows, and six very pretty cedar arrows with it. Cedars have never been used, 3 of the aluminums need refletching. I got a three finger glove and a tab with knock spacer with it. Gonna have to play with both to see which I like. The bow is weird kinda. Johnsons said it is a compound riser that had recurve limbs attached to it. Martin made it that way and it can be a fine shooter but it is not asthetically pleasing or old school enough for me. They agreed it would make a fine learning bow though and muscle builder. Once I get it back I'll try it out and let you all know how I do. Gonna get a stringer and training on it's use as well.
Aaron
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