Reddit reviews WOARCHERY Combat Archery Takedown Right-Left Handed 25LBS Recurve Bow (Black)

Recurve. 25-30lb. They look like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/WOARCHERY-Archery-Takedown-Right-Left-Recurve/dp/B06XWCR46S/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1511049621&sr=8-10&keywords=recurve+bow

I suggest you do your own research as I didn't do much before I made my purchase and I think I should have spent more and bought something a bit better. I've heard Bass Pro Shops has great service when trying to pick a bow.

If you are buying, I recommend the accessories. This gets pricey but they are worth it. I don't know all the terms but there's a forearm protector as well as a little thing you can put on your fingers to protect those. I skipped them at first and ended up buying after going out a few times. My forearm was raw and my fingers hurt. As for arrows, buying a bunch in bulk on Amazon will lead to crappy arrows that don't fly well. I've tried a few. All junk. The $7 Eastons are the only arrows I've liked. Be prepared to destroy and lose a few :) Especially if you are taking your kids...

Sorry for the late reply, I had to rush out shortly after you posted.

> Thank you again. I actually like the idea of a hunting bow because I enjoy the challenge and I’m quite a stronger teenager so I’m sure I could handle the weight increase.

> I have also been to the archery store twice and used the 20# recurves there and they were quite light for me.

Having an easy time with a bow at a shop is quite normal, it was the same when I bought my first recurve. It'll be a completely different story after you've shot it for an hour or two. Speaking as a 25 y/o man who is built like a bear, it's best not to underestimate the physical strain of taking repeated shots over a long period of time; the machismo isn't worth it. Unless you actively go to the gym and include thorough back and shoulder exercises in your routine, you're probably going to be sore as shit after shooting a 20+# recurve for a good while, assuming you don't have to stop early. If you're not careful, overbowing can even lead to injury. To put it into perspective, I've seen a number of grown men, who clearly hit the gym several times a week, rubbing their sore arms after just 90 minutes of shooting a 20# recurve. Good back conditioning and shooting form are critical for not only accuracy but safely and comfortably shooting a bow, and those take practice to develop. I'll refer you to one of Nusensei's videos on the topic, he has some of the best archery related resources on the internet, including on many of the topics I've explained here. Whatever draw weight you ultimately choose, and I do recommend starting low, make sure to pay attention to your body and form, pace yourself, and don't shoot to the point of injury.

You can get higher poundage with a full size target recurve too, it's not just a hunting recurve thing, and there are more important points to consider when choosing a bow. If you want a challenge, traditional shooting and barebow take a lot of practice to get decent results (I actually shoot barebow myself), but every form of archery is difficult as you'll take more difficult shots appropriate for your accuracy. Archery is a sport about overcoming yourself, you can always make it harder.

> WOARCHERY Combat Archery Takedown Right-Left Handed 25LBS Recurve Bow (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWCR46S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tOfOAb8KSZ6TN

That WOARCHERY bow appears to be functionally equivalent to most fiberglass youth bows, albeit a little prettier. It's the sort of thing you'd find in camps or similar situations where the #1 priority is price with an utter disregard for performance. For the price you'd be better off with a Mandarin Duck Windrunner or Phantom, as those will perform how a real bow should, rather than being a glorified toy in a bow-like form.

Keep in mind that you're going to need arrows to match your bow, as well as an armguard and finger tab if you don't already own one. Recurves are more prone to string slapping your forearm when your form is bad as compared to compounds, and with the full draw weight on your fingers, damage is a very real possibility without protection; you can get away without a tab using light bows, but it's more comfortable to use one, and past 25# you can consider it mandatory.

Cheap brand name arrows cost a few dollars each, those will be perfectly adequate, and since you're just shooting in your backyard you won't need to get a full set. As for the armguard and finger tab, go for the el cheapo's here as well, a couple of dollars will get you something adequate; if you're the DIY sort you could even make your own.

WOARCHERY Combat Archery Takedown Right-Left Handed 25LBS Recurve Bow (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWCR46S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tOfOAb8KSZ6TN