Recurve Bows
So, I started with a recurve as a kid about 35 years ago. A lot has changed since then.
That said, I’m really looking for a good competition recurve option for my daughter. She’s currently shooting NASP with school using a Genesis bow at the full draw weight. She does pretty well shooting a 253 in her last outing. While she’s shot bows off and on since she was 7, she just got into the school program this season.
She’s 16, and wants to do it again for her senior year. That said, she’s also taken interest in Olympic style competition recurve. Up to and including considering continuing with it in college.
That lead me here. I’d like to get her a good one to run with and from what I’m seeing, a Hoyt rcrv podium is a good option, and that’s what I’m looking at. I’m looking at pairing it with a set of medium wns delta limbs.
Now, draw weight is a point of contention. I’m really not sure what to get her. She’s 5,6 and can pick up me, bring 220 lbs. not a good point of reference but kind of the best I’ve got off hand.
I was considering a 30 lb draw weight but I’m also looking at 28 and open to other ideas.
I’d like to let her try some out but the issue is, I haven’t found any shops within 100 miles that actually stock recurves and allow trial, so online ordering is about my only option.
So, what do the more experienced folks think?
I’m also considering getting one for myself to go out and shoot with her. I currently have a Mathews v3 set at 75 lbs. it’s a nice bow but I’d like something else to head out for recreation with her. I’m 6, 1 220 lbs and was considering a similar setup as previously mentioned but with 40 lb draw weight. Would this be good for me?
Thank you in advance for any help.