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03-27-2007, 04:52 AM
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Archery
I am interested in picking archery up as a hobby. Are there any posters on here that either hunt or just go down to archery ranges that could answer some questions on online resources, safety, and good equipment for beginners that is affordable?
Thanks. 
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03-28-2007, 12:30 AM
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Re: Archery
I've been shooting for about 15 years. PM me or just ask in the thread.
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03-28-2007, 03:41 AM
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Re: Archery
what reflex bow would you recommend for a beginner and what arrows would go with the bow?
what safety equipment do i need? is there a training course required to obtain a license for archery ranges? any book i can pick up to learn more about archery or online webpage that you frequent? maybe a forum for archers that you like? are the costs low once you purchase your bow and other equipment? what else do i need to be concerned with? edit: what numbers do the numbers on bows mean? like what does weight refer to- the power behind the line or the difficulty of pulling it back? (i know it sounds kind of related but which is it?) i am 6ft tall and 160lbs if that helps for bow sizing. specific brands that you like as well as online distributors that have been good to you would be nice to know.
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#7
03-28-2007, 01:02 PM
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Re: Archery
i'm actually interested in doing this as well. i was good at it in high school, but never really did it, then by chance i just happened to get a ben pearson contender 35# recurve bow. i shot a recurve in high school, and didn't care much for the compound bows.
i'm in denver, and i have no idea if there is some kind of archery range i need to go to. do i need to take a lesson for safety? how does the shooting ranges work? how much does it usually cost to do this for an hour or so?
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#8
03-28-2007, 01:16 PM
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Re: Archery
[ QUOTE ]
i'm actually interested in doing this as well. i was good at it in high school, but never really did it, then by chance i just happened to get a ben pearson contender 35# recurve bow. i shot a recurve in high school, and didn't care much for the compound bows. i'm in denver, and i have no idea if there is some kind of archery range i need to go to. do i need to take a lesson for safety? how does the shooting ranges work? how much does it usually cost to do this for an hour or so? [/ QUOTE ] I've never gotten into archery, but in the town where i grew up there was a free archery range in one of the parks.
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#9
03-28-2007, 01:30 PM
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Re: Archery
[ QUOTE ]
i'm actually interested in doing this as well. i was good at it in high school, but never really did it, then by chance i just happened to get a ben pearson contender 35# recurve bow. i shot a recurve in high school, and didn't care much for the compound bows. i'm in denver, and i have no idea if there is some kind of archery range i need to go to. do i need to take a lesson for safety? how does the shooting ranges work? how much does it usually cost to do this for an hour or so? [/ QUOTE ] If you figure out a good place to go shoot archery in the Denver area (hopefully more like Littleton), let me know. I grew up bowhunting, but have not been able to keep up with it since college. I'd like to get back into archery if I can find the time/money and a good place to do it.
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#10
03-28-2007, 01:32 PM
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Re: Archery
Most archery shops have indoor ranges that charge per hour. Cost varies depending on the location, but if you don't need to rent any equipment, it's generally between 3 to 10 dollars an hour. The best thing to do is find a local target archery club (google)and let the members help you. Don't buy anything until you've messed around with the club's equipment and gotten some coaching. Attempting to become a self-taught archer will only lead to frustration. You want a club with both indoor and outdoor ranges.
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