Hay there guys and gals. I have been sitting back and reading posts for a while. As some on here know I have been a stay at home dad since April 2012,but that's another story. I have gotten some counseling for my mood swings and the Doctor said I need to find an outlet. I had been to the gun range a few times but alas the pawn monster has now a acquired my 38. Plus it was getting expensive. So I am reaching out to get some help or advise or both.
When I was a lad, I had a fiberglass recurve that I would target practice with. Now being 35 and much bigger I am considering archery again. My problem is that my fiberglass recurve was not kept up to par and snapped on my first draw. I realized a couple things. First the fiberglass got brittle and when I drew back on the string my 28 inch draw was more than that 30# bow could handle. Second I obviously need a greater pound bow. I was considering another fiberglass now but keep finding that I may be a little too big for that. I was wondering about longbows as you can get them in lengths exceeding 70 inch lengths and depending on the wood can have much upgraded poundage. I have found that these are not cheep and am asking for help with this. Before I jump out and drop 200+ on a bow I would like to try one out for a bit. I know this is asking a lot. As an alternative I was wondering if there is any reputable bowyers that I could get with. I did find a guy on the bay. He makes hickory longbows unfinished or trucked out, his price is reasonable but I have no experience with the different wood types. Please help.
When I was a lad, I had a fiberglass recurve that I would target practice with. Now being 35 and much bigger I am considering archery again. My problem is that my fiberglass recurve was not kept up to par and snapped on my first draw. I realized a couple things. First the fiberglass got brittle and when I drew back on the string my 28 inch draw was more than that 30# bow could handle. Second I obviously need a greater pound bow. I was considering another fiberglass now but keep finding that I may be a little too big for that. I was wondering about longbows as you can get them in lengths exceeding 70 inch lengths and depending on the wood can have much upgraded poundage. I have found that these are not cheep and am asking for help with this. Before I jump out and drop 200+ on a bow I would like to try one out for a bit. I know this is asking a lot. As an alternative I was wondering if there is any reputable bowyers that I could get with. I did find a guy on the bay. He makes hickory longbows unfinished or trucked out, his price is reasonable but I have no experience with the different wood types. Please help.