Buying Your First Bow #1: How to Choose A Bow

Looking to getting into archery and buying your first bow, and not sure where to begin? This presentation will look at different bow types and factors that will influence your choice so that you get the right bow for you.
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[@FataFolterer]

Advise for beginners in archery. Don't "test out" your new bow that isn't sighted in in your flat with a small target. You might miss and hit a metal cupboard which you then have to cut open in order to get the arrow out which is now effectively blocking a door. Totally didn't happen to me. Just wanted to give a good basic advise.

[@rezinatebasshead]

probably shouldn't be using your bow in your flat at all, whether its sighted in or not.... lmao

[@tobiasbrunner4720]

@@rezinatebasshead didn't you read? it didn't actually happen, it was just basic advice.

[@Gadaffi313]

😂😂😂

[@jessemacaspac443]

Sounds like an oddly specific scenario...

[@loganweersing1955]

Another piece of advice, don’t set up your eight year old sons target with the house behind it to avoid the neighbors houses, go outback and risk the fence. I aswell, certainly did not do that😂

[@jess_8602]

My parents: Why do you want a bow, to shoot your brother? Me who just wants to do archery but considers their suggestion: *Well yes, but actually no.*

[@iliannakalbfeld4364]

MY PARENTS SAID THE SAME THING

[@dakotawright2811]

I love that pirate movie

[@jess_8602]

@@dakotawright2811 The Pirates? Yeah, it’s so good

[@AndyBarkerBee]

Hah hah! Hilarious. "I dream of being an Olympian... but firing at Apples atop my brothers head is a good way to practice"

[@atalia4274]

MY MOM ACTUALLY SAID THATTT😭😭😩

[@hiyafriends4972]

I just want to do something with my life and do something that would benefit me for once. I thought archery seems awesome so now I’m here

[@elana6558]

How do you think it'd benefit you?

[@TheKritter91]

They'll learn how to hit targets they set for themself. Its a great skill to take up. I took up playing the violin myself to replace smoking cigarettes. Used to smoke a pack a day, but havent smoked since i started playing violin, praise God!

[@fteambjj]

Also do brazilian jiujitsu 💪🤩

[@privatejr2702]

Elana super interesting video on the benefits of archery kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJKaiaeirpqonKM

[@arnab6408]

@@TheKritter91 Same. I stopped smoking up

[@harveth4900]

I'm inspired by the fact that it's fucking awesome

[@jewelslightbourne703]

Facts

[@raileymaclang6451]

i was inspired by princess merida😌

[@aleenahassan5849]

Same

[@nanthini6898]

Yeah

[@integrity1004]

Lol me too 🤣

[@jess_8602]

I’m exactly like Merida. Scottish female, interested in archery (and horse riding at that)

[@sky_thesora662]

Yes

[@alexgotv6985]

I like traditional and basic bows over expensive modern bows, who thinks the same?

[@hedgehatchet3578]

ALEXGO TV I mean, I the beauty in all bows. Traditional bows are pretty cool.

[@acecrim6641]

I prefer wooden bows over those high techy flashy metal bows.

[@elicain8263]

ALEXGO TV me

[@pluto6047]

Me

[@Guy117.]

Nah fam

[@meh2521]

Anyone else just want to prepare for the collapse/apocalypse?

[@TheSinnerReloaded]

Literally why im watching these videos along with survival tutorials and tools i might need.

[@MissesHappyPunk]

In this case, practice should be what you do. Also, lern how to do knots, thats one of the most powerful skills you can have!

[@burnt.norton]

@@MissesHappyPunk a lot of people think that tying knots sounds dumb and useless but it's actually pretty useful

[@brakefree6434]

Same here

[@johnschofield3418]

Glad it's not just me then Some friends think I am mad but better to have a skill and never use it than to be up sh1t creak without a bow or a paddle

[@casualrenegade8442]

I'll admit it, it's because I was inspired by Oliver Queen

[@colinlaw3261]

Same

[@rubes1148]

Saaaaaaaame

[@vanquishingrace5043]

Saaammeeee. Plus I want to start hunting.

[@tonycelestro1959]

LOZ OOT and Far cry

[@marstaxxs2k364]

Same

[@godservant90]

What got you into Archery? Well... I play A LOT of Far Cry...

[@txbuzzkill6276]

Kingdom Come Deliverance, FTW!!!

[@ferristrap7053]

Skyrim

[@experiment54]

I play that game too 😂😆 I dont know why im here but KZbin decided to drag me here.

[@yahirortiz4951]

Bro same here

[@vishwas.8780]

Legend of Zelda BOTW LMAO

[@positiveegg2827]

Used to shoot when I was 12, but didn’t have a place to practice anymore. I’m almost 18 now, and getting back in the game.

[@---nk3kc]

kinda like me aswell. I stopped at 11 and I'm starting again on 15 :D

[@ssabr6268]

I’ve wanted to learn archery since I was little, but never got the chance. I want to start now, but I have no place to practice

[@ZanesFacebook]

Shot my first bow at 10. Also fired a shotgun the same day. The bow felt better. It felt like an extension of my body, like my breath moving as a projectile through the air towards my target. The shotgun felt like a force I had to fight against. I still remember that. I still remember the bruise across my chest. I'm 32 now. I've played off and on with bows since then. Every time I pick one up it feels amazing. Don't let that interest go away. In my twenties I had nowhere to shoot except vacant lots near my apartments. Now I have a house with a yard that's sufficient for regular target shooting. Nothing relaxes me more than drawing back that string

[@CaptTerrific]

you mean the answer isn't going to the Lancaster site, sorting to the highest price, and buying the most expensive kit possible? but that'll be a sure bet to impress all the ladies at the archery club!!

[@NUSensei]

The bow at 0:15 might be better for it.

[@SpitvalvetheClown]

Ouch! :-)

[@centripetal25]

Depends on the lady = P

[@skepticalmechanic]

Higgins2001 I doubt any bow would impress any woman....

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

@@skepticalmechanic clearly you've never been to an anime con.

[@mondomendez5165]

Friend: What got you into Archery? Me: Rambo Friend: 'Nuff said.

[@johnsimos8395]

Me too. Lol.

[@Tennouseijin]

How many helicopters have you shot down so far?

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

@@Tennouseijin honestly I'm far more concerned with a grid down scenario which is why I personally I would go with a wooden recurve you're not going to have a press or anything to make mints or fix a compound bow when you're on your own

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

@@Tennouseijin cute hats by the way exactly where you going for with that outfit?

[@oplawlz]

All the 20-somethings working in your office - "Who?"

[@rageoftheredphoenix]

Legolas from lord of the rings is an excellent archer. Although he is not really human his archery skills are great.

[@misharuzov2753]

Fernand Herrera he has un-human archery skills 😂

[@wk3818]

Legolas was over 2900 years old by the time of the ring wars, so, you know,.. Lots of practice.

[@definitiveentertainment1658]

Was looking for this comment! Katniss?? Arrow?? I wanna be freaking Legolas, duh!!!

[@Elvira27]

Yes, Legolas is definitely inspiring. Even if we can never live up to his skill being the imperfect mortals that we are. 😂😘

[@scepta101]

My favorite archery seen in fiction is Legolas in the woods at the end of Fellowship rapid-fire shooting down the Uruk-hai. His shooting is great, and he even anchors his hand and everything

[@fredhugard7444]

I was inspired to get into archery by Ramsay Bolton...lol

[@Leo-ip3yx]

LOL same!

[@amb2388]

LOL

[@_arpheus]

Not arya or ygritte☹️

[@easyr5303]

I just wanted to buy a bow and scream "YOU HAVE FAILED THIS CITY" really loud and in a deep voice

[@jjake1991]

Haha same here

[@michelle-yz9ss]

LMAO SAME-

[@profearoum]

Skyrim

[@thatweirdbwah_]

firdaus bin abd muttalib YES!

[@chug_dat_estus5763]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@guts2044]

I knew I wasn't the only one

[@elisifer]

if you're not playing as an archer in skyrim then you're not playing it right.

[@michaeldschutte]

S T E A L T H A R C H E R

[@memistcentral2044]

I like archery cuz of stealth setups in games

[@mangomadness8635]

What games

[@anielad8721]

@@mangomadness8635 many games

[@nutanagrawal3821]

I, for one, was inspired by John Flanagan's Rangers Apprentice. Great series by a great author.

[@JGHFunRun]

Yea me too, good series, and of course one must start on the glorious *RECURVE BOW* if they want to be a ranger Edit: he mentioned them pretty quickly lol

[@pozthedude8900]

samee

[@isaiah3735]

Didn't realize it was that popular, then again the book covers say over 2 million copies sold. I'd love to chat with anyone about the series, as it was the reason I got back into archery.

[@isaiah3735]

@@JGHFunRun might add that both Halt, Will, and I assume Gilan, all shoot longbows. Will did use a steel takedown recurve in the Castle Macindaw arc.

[@JGHFunRun]

@@isaiah3735 there’s the r/RangersApprentice subreddit, they also have a Discord which you can find me in. Ping me if you join And as for the fact that basically all the rangers use longbows: I said start, which my understanding is what most rangers do start on recurve bus but then transition to the longbow once they have the strength

[@vernonroche7067]

I guess recurve is for me I wanna naturally be able to hit a target and long range ☺️

[@Agm1995gamer]

I got into archery because it looks fun and being a sportive person in general. Same reason i liked going to the ranges in the army or throw basketball and kick a football.

[@jimf1964]

Though I’m starting my bow experience with a traditional long bow, I recognize there is a great advantage to take down recurve for beginners. One thing you missed is it’s cheap to get replacement limbs, so you can work up in weight, or use one for competing, and one for hunting, for example, and not drop a ton of money.

[@claireoost9267]

so a recurve is a good beginners bow? I want to do archery as a hobby, so would that be a good option??

[@krishnachoubey8648]

@@claireoost9267 well according to the video, YES

[@NoRockinMansLand]

But a traditional longbow is WAY cooler than a recurve. It's badass wielding a heavy long bow

[@jimf1964]

@@claireoost9267 There are some recurves out there that are cheap, and supposed to be fairly good. You can get different limbs as you go up in strength and skill, which is a good thing. Only problem with that idea is the arrows need to be tuned to each bow for best accuracy. Since I wrote my comment last year, I’ve learned a lot, and it’s definitely a sport you can go down the proverbial rabbit hole. If you want to get started, and not get too frustrated (and if you can afford it) go to an archery store or hunting store with archery, and get set up with something about your strength and arrows that are good for it. Or do some research about tuning arrows and make a good guess. The problem is that arrows for a 20lb bow won’t work well with a 40lb, and if you feel comfortable with. 20lb bow at first, you’ll pretty quickly be able to shoot a 40.. Check out some videos from different people, then make a guess. Finding a club, or someone more experienced, would make the process way more enjoyable too.

[@JackBlack-qn7us]

I guess noone was inspired to take up archery by Hawk-eye :D

[@ballinbalgruuf8198]

Hawk who?

[@koffieverslaafde627]

Ballin Balgruuf hawk blind

[@ballinbalgruuf8198]

I was playing along with the joke -_-

[@evilace1956]

Jack Black i was inspired by robin hood the real one not that shitty fox

[@kev7207]

Meeeeee I love hawk-eye inspire to do archery by him

[@Mx._Jess]

nice job on the editing man, looks like you put lots of work into this one.

[@chrishausheer2385]

it's a Prezi you can do one too but they do take a lot of work

[@sobad1542]

Wanted to be black robin hood

[@Savage00712]

jesus christ man

[@treveltownsel7736]

Same here man

[@williamfordham8081]

Robin'g in the hood!

[@Kingmokhtarabdulkarim]

Richard Cherry 😂😂

[@tachyon95]

Me too, do you film?

[@MsStormcrow]

Wish I had someone like you in my town. I've never shot a bow, but am going to buy a recurve this week. I've wanted to try archery for years. I am tired of putting it off, but it is a big expense & I'm a little scared of making a stupid mistake. There is one gentleman at the store who is fairly helpful, so hopefully I can talk to him about it for a bit. I'm not ordering my bow online so the choices at the store are limited, But buying from a store does have its benefits, they help you set it up the first time etc.. & the return policies are a bit better.

[@experiment54]

How did it go?

[@beaglegod1]

@@experiment54 we may never know.,🥺

[@experiment54]

beaglegod1 shot himself in the leg no doubt

[@kadeloblack4774]

It was going good until we took an arrow in the knee.. but I did a backflip snap the arrow out now we’re good as new.. lol jokes aside I’m really looking forward to getting my first real bow this weekend.... hope the class works out..

[@keriboehm740]

I was inspired by pop culture (Merida, Georgie from Heartland, and pleny more), but also because traditional archery just sounds like a fun hobby to get into, especially for someone who is Pagan in spiritual practice. Learning archery could help me in other ways than it just being physical skill to learn.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

You are correct.." getting the calling, " to become an Archer...in your Pagan life is significant...I was called to become one in 1957! Have not looked back n been very satisfied on so many levels! Good Choice! 👍! 👍🏹🧙‍♂️🏹👍!!!

[@claireoost9267]

I want to do archery as a hobby, so what bow would be a good option??

[@Milan_chz]

Hai Nu, just wanted to thank you and all. Tbh I discovered your channel quite randomly some monthes ago and you made me like archery without even trying it. So thanks to you I started archery with uni. And I think you've been a better teacher than my current one actually is, I've learnt more from you and your content (think to watch the bones alignment, and other advices you give in your videos). I've discovered one of my passions via your channel basically. It's worth what it's worth, but I rarely see ppl thanking or encouraging you in the comments. Then keep going bud ! (don't mind my english)

[@Nephilim27]

Just ordered my first bow. Samick Sage Takedown and oh man, it shoots amazingly. Can't wait to take it out in the field! Handles well, feels great too. Really happy I found your channel.

[@claireoost9267]

I want to do archery as a hobby, so would that be a good option for me too??

[@erosionhead420]

@@claireoost9267 : You can’t go wrong with a Samick bow. Just don’t get one with a heavy draw weight to start. 35 pounds would be a good start in my opinion. I bought a 45 pound and it wore me out until I got used to the heavy draw weight.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

I had my second beginner archery lesson this past Sunday (recurve bow @20lbs draw weight). Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@JustAnotherAccount8]

still doing archery?

[@heidisuleiman8719]

What got you into archery ? Me: ............. Hunters of Artemis !!....

[@zz.synccc]

Apollooooooo

[@kirboba]

Love this!

[@anvakathazit1102]

Idk, my mom tells me since I was a little kid I wanted a bow because I thought they were cool

[@tjroberts5439]

Okay i see you Percy Jackson Fan💙

[@anielad8721]

Bruh i love how people think that it’s a PJ reference 😩✋🏻 i have read PJ and i love it, but please, you should know something about the Greek myths

[@dcobbism]

Great video! I've watched many of your other videos as well, as always great information! My daughter and I are both doing a 101, 6 week class using basic take down target bows which they provide during the classes (mostly Hoyt's), we plan to complete the 101 and then move onto the 102 class (another 6 week class) where they introduce compounds and such. After that point we'll revisit what we might want to buy It's been very fun so far and I consider your videos to be a great at adding perspective as well as depth. Thanks very much!

[@VanillanSapphire]

I just had a natural eye for archery, it caught my attention and I loved the idea. Plus I want to be skilled in a useful area like the rest of my family

[@thatweirdbwah_]

0:28 i was inspired by Katniss Everdeen and Cheryl Blossom, but I've always thought it was cool.

[@TonberryShuffle]

"What kind of bow? An archery bow."

[@donrowe8044]

Ryan Brennan was

[@jackr1465]

bich

[@mustafaalwaheed1628]

Bow and arrow bow

[@kkhalifah1019]

**hic** A STRONGBOW!! **hic**

[@coileymarche4449]

This was really helpful! I am researching Bow hunting and where to go with my first bow and your guide really helped me learn the differences between different types! Very Informative! Thank you!

[@monkyh6of6]

I just need to thank you for your videos I wasn't new to archery but I hadn't done it in years just got back into it late last year your videos helped me incredibly thank you very much you are a true teacher

[@SullenSwordsman]

As someone largely inspired by Renaissance faires and the Fate series (which ironically has very few “true” archers, lol), I’m a sucker for more traditional bow designs. While I’ll most likely be stuck with just shooting targets, I like the practicality of archery for hunting and find an appeal in having a hobby that can be used for both survival and sport (depending on the situation of course).

[@lucashansen7131]

I am the exact same, except because of Ranger's Apprentice 😄

[@flumenx]

​@@lucashansen7131omg yess those books are so good!

[@any14817]

​@@lucashansen7131Me too! I've read the entire series like 7 times!

[@Masumasubugs]

“These bows are safe choices. They look good, handle well and feel like you’re really doing archery.” 😂😂😂😂

[@parabellum_1049]

"100 bucks is a far too low budget" Me who was looking at a 50 dollars bow from Decathlon: ...

[@parabellum_1049]

@@hahmann Yeah, I sorted it out at the end. Found a course that will get me into archery and that provides low end recurves to start, and ultimately I will buy a decent bow and some good arrows. As for the target, when I'm not in the archery range, I think I can make a homemade target with some wood and/or foam. I'll be happy to spend that amount if I get really hooked!

[@joey_ramone_96]

@@hahmann at least two dozens? sounds like you break a lot of arrows when you start you barely need a bow, 10 arrows (and that's already enough), a target, a bracer and that's it. leave those comments for who's trying to be at a medium level, not to begginers

[@pipsqueek6551]

@@joey_ramone_96 man when I started I was using a 55 lbs recurve that belonged to my boyfriends dad and 3 aluminum arrows. Now I use my boyfriends old hunting compound bow set around 45 lbs and 3 carbon arrows. I use a trigger release and the targets they have around their property. I hardly use arm guards or anything. You barely need all of that. Just a bow a few arrows and a target.

[@andrebenoit404]

Love my compound bow and pimping it out with new sights, rests etc. Recently bought a high end drop away rest and am loving it. Plus, you need to love the absolute accuracy of a compound.

[@yeehawhomie5749]

I kind of got into Archery in boyscouts as a kid. They gave us cheap little fiberglass bows and I guess I was pretty good at it, being only 9 years old. I want to revisit Archery now, but just turning 16 and just getting a job, I think I can try to fit it in with my other couple hobbies.

[@Dankboi420]

Who inspired by the legend of zelda

[@txea5445]

*me.*

[@shelby4475]

Definitely me 100%

[@elicain8263]

William Peng kind of

[@PhatMon920]

Hell yeah!

[@val-jm7oy]

was looking for this comment

[@andreanilsen7960]

Amazing video. It answered every question I had, as I thought them. I really appreciate this. On to the next!

[@MichaelBenninger]

I have been shooting for 50 years and this is a great KZbin to explain thank you. I love my Pro Tech . More deer more fun.

[@then00brathalos]

Sensei : are you inspired by movies ? Or you want to go bowhunting or you like Olympic archery. Me who is interested on bowhunting and target shooting and a big fan of daryl dickson :Y E S

[@horrido666]

Even though I love the look of wood, and am a woodworker, I vastly prefer a compound bow. I cut my teeth on a one piece recurve that I regret selling. I love the pinpoint accuracy of a compound bow.

[@susanscandles]

Excellent video and information. You cover any questions and cover every option and reasons why and why not. Thank you.

[@owaindavies9971]

Bought myself a 30 lb recurve bow to get started. I'm now looking at the spyder. Only beenshooting for 3 weeks and I'm addicted. I'm looking at making my own bowand maybe starting a forge to make my own heads. Loving it.

[@bazza259]

I was inspired by Oliver queen arrow

[@amb2388]

samee

[@beawee298]

Thank you for this video. I went to one of my local archery clubs and was not allowed to shoot because I hadn't purchased a compound bow and was talked down to. It was frustrating to experience such hostility when trying out a hobby.

[@iamalanavery]

This was amazing! I feel much more confident about making a decision to buy my first bow

[@alekseyyefremov2413]

thanks, this is exactly the kind of short and informative video i was looking for.

[@erincurtis2755]

I was inspired by Oliver Queen

[@c00l132]

lol me too

[@carloszepeda8341]

YOU HAVE FAILED THIS CITY

[@andresame3007]

Same

[@colinlaw3261]

Same

[@amb2388]

SAAAMEEEE

[@TheeManWIthNoLife]

I was inspired by Matt Fractions 2012 Hawkeye comics and I just wanted a bow for my Hawkeye halloween costume this year... but now I'm totally into doing this archery thing!

[@archer8096]

Great video! I have my beginners course this weekend and have watched quite a few of your uploads - many thanks!

[@ardentlyyearning]

recently just decided to start on learning archery so I'm researching infos about it and this video is very insightful on the purchase I'm planning ☺️

[@clokogames4978]

Nobody inspired by the books: Ranger's aprentice? Only me? Ok

[@connorwill9916]

CloKo Games NO WAY ME TOO JUST STARTED READING IT ITS SO GOOD OMG

[@clokogames4978]

@@connorwill9916 Haha ikr?! I am already reading book 11. But there's some GREAT stuff coming!

[@meganjohnson998]

Omg yes I read that ages ago and it really got me started on the badass-ness of bows!!

[@connorwill9916]

CloKo Games I just started the 2nd book haha 😂 but I’m loving it so far

[@mikalerow2188]

Read all 12 a few years ago... Honestly one of my favorite series, even to this day.

[@krykkatorix]

I always wanted to begin with archery since I was a kid. My inspiration was Robin Hood by Kevin Costner.

[@T1cT4cGamingChannel]

Well timed, having spent the last 6 months using club bows I am just starting to think about getting my own bow. Your video was very insightful, thank you.

[@BiggerThenKingKong]

Great video... I actually just purchased my first 54-inch recurve 40lb and I'm just loving it... I also bought myself 150 lb SAS hunting crossbow and loving that too. But all around great video, lots of tips and tricks that honestly I feel will make me a better shooter just from watching your video. Thanks again dude.

[@aqilaaivi9280]

I just wanted something to Look forward to in the day, just something to focus on...

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

Well, guns are banned for the average person so some kind of weapon may be needed in the future. Plus it's a bit of fun.

[@chris00nj]

'Merica!

[@7ylerD]

We can choose to eat healthy or not, as can basically any country. We also can choose to own a firearm or not, unlike many countries.

[@7ylerD]

@Clench Chad Man Nope, we don’t. Be it with knife, gun, bomb, vehicle, or a bottle of petrol and a lit rag, people have a tremendous capacity to do great violence to innocent bystanders and we only ever have so much control over it. You are correct.

[@bobbyrayvictory6905]

@Cult of DECC Right. But we could choose to make sure theres armed guards in every pre- school. But thats besides the point. What we really need to do is make crime illegal. Making things illegal solves everything

[@bobbyrayvictory6905]

@Cult of DECC Have you ever bought a firearm in the US? The background check is such a pain in the arse I prefer buying my guns from private sellers and not from stores that issue background checks. The last time I bought a shotgun from a sporting goods store like dunhams it took me almost an hour to get through the process. Screw that. I'll go to my local drug dealer and be done with the purchase in five minutes. Four of thise minites being treated to a joint. There are already severe regulations and frankly its to the point that if they continue we'll be looming like a European country and frankly we arent having that. The problem isnt that we have to many firearms in circulation. All of our mass shootings are performed by people with pre diagnosed mental health issues. Not by standard law abiding citizens. Mass shootings dont count for even 5 percent of our gun crimes. The majority are gang related with the second majority being crimes of passion in arguments. With all that said. Melee weapons and knives kill more people than firearms and firearms are used defensively yo save about a million lives a year. America is already hyper regulated as far as we can be with our constitution (regulated more than what our constitution allows even). Guns arent the problem. As I said. Make crime illegal and maybe people wont murder. If its already illegal to kill people how are preventing law abiding citizens from defending themselves going to help anyone? As ive also said. Its much easier to buy a gun of the streets than from the government controlled system. As it is in every country around the world.

[@BobcatPride78]

Thank you so much for the help! Just getting into archery and this was so helpful!

[@FreshCoffeeParts]

Good reasoning and good logic in your choice system, especially for a parent looking for equipment.

[@ARMYStrongHOOAH17]

0:36 Damn, I'm busted.

[@stey70]

Totally forgot I sent you a pic to use. What a surprise to see myself in the video :-)

[@lunafox5571]

Which one are you?

[@Adskie]

I was inspired by history. Connecting back with thousands of years of the human experience ... and also Link ... badass man

[@steelwingstudios-brettalle3473]

this is a VERY well-done & useful video for people at this stage. nicely done, sir. thank you for taking the time to do this

[@thegirlsinapt3042]

Legolas inspired me lmao

[@cameronward9443]

Hahahaha... Samick Sage is my first bow and I LOVE IT. I had used a couple of different recurve bows a bunch prior to getting it... but honestly if you're going for a traditional bow you can't really go wrong with a Samick Sage Take Down... Just make sure to order the proper limbs for your strength.

[@charlenegutierrez3385]

I watched this with the intention of getting a Samick sage and left it wanting to buy a Samick sage 😂. Glad you love it!

[@xleaflettex]

So glad I found this video and series! Thank you!

[@McGraw77777]

I recemtly bought a bow this guy is really good letting us know the difference in bow types and uses very educational

[@sahhull]

Awesome... You used my pic :-) I used the club beginner bows, and was loaned a bow while I waited for mine to arrive. My bow: Kaya K7 KAP Winstorm II Limbs Fast flight plus string Shibuya plunger SF Velocity sight MAC Triad stabiliser set Backpack and arrows Spent £700 Very happy with it.

[@tlsargeson]

and I took the pic 😀

[@itsabouteverything2715]

Northy I have that plunger it's a bit stiff to start with but they get better

[@1Flyingfist]

700 quid! 😥 I could go snowboarding with that... I wish I could learn archery and go into competitions. 🤔😔

[@anastasiapoe7133]

I'm 13 and bought a youth compound bow because Christmas is 3months away and that gives me time to learn and maintain interest

[@lonenexus959]

Anastasia Poe This is high above the level of thinking I would expect from a 13 year old. To give time to learn and maintain interest. Smart kid.

[@DMAneoth]

Deliverance All the bow action scenes were just incredible.

[@randomhater4035]

Already bought the bow, it's gonna come in couple days and now I'm watching this

[@rachedbchennaty7775]

you haven't mentioned the horse bows in detail, would you also make a video for those ones too? please?

[@chrisw7188]

should i choose the ak-47 bow or the m4 bow? lol great video btw, i learned a lot from it

[@_yellow]

Chris W AUG A2

[@lubey111]

both are too entry level, you need to skip straight to the GAU-8 bow to save money in the long run

[@joerimk8177]

Chris W I think that’s not dangerous enough, I would prefer to go to the local toy store and buy the mini toy bow, this will lead to more damage and explosions.

[@carver6794]

Chris W any black assault style bow should do

[@James-jc4xn]

Guys i'm a beginner i have actually 0% of experience in this field ... but i like the shape of a compound bow ... is it a good choice for a beginner? I know that it depends as Nusensei said

[@harplyong]

Thank you for making to tutorial video! It makes it easier for entrey level archers to learn😊

[@Patrick-lu2fy]

Great vid Nu. Thank you for your advice.

[@blackheavymetalman]

So in short. Fiberglass bow is the superior choice and thus the only worth buying,

[@ModernBladesmith]

pretty much

[@dithermoreno6965]

Yeah I mean people who have those compound bows are just cheap little shits

[@chrisven899]

@@dithermoreno6965 And who are you to judge them?

[@bubblytea2522]

@@chrisven899 Can't tell if you missed the joke or not

[@colbyd.5044]

He did 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@joshuatynes9247]

You should put all the beginner videos in one play list for easier veiwing

[@jean-marcrocher1463]

I don't know why this series was in my recommendations list, but it's gotten me interested. I looked up an archery club near my home that offers beginner lessons, and I may just give it a try.

[@marthaanderson2656]

Bravo. Highly professional. Look forward to the next two.

[@tianstn2891]

Reason for archery: my anime 1st crush, kikyo from Inuyasha...

[@Sile93nce]

Lol 1 of my inspirations.

[@tailormarshall1818]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@oianony7098]

inuyasha~!!

[@slatehood4840]

Die Inuyasha!!! -Kikyo

[@kadeloblack4774]

Not gone flex when she shot my guy I was like nah... no more bows... 21 years later... bows are neat why did I not get into archery when I was younger... sees comment and remembers lol

[@isabellevdhg4395]

Haha lol i was really inspired by Katniss Everdeen from the hunger games 😂

[@GuroJeromeTeague]

I got the Diamond SB-1 as my first bow. $400. Set at 70lb and 29" draw. Took a few days of tinkering around on the archery calculators, but I have gotten my arrow selection to 405 grains and I am getting 288fps and 74ftlbs of KE. I am very happy with it. After all is said and done, I got into archery for $500. I can hunt and precision shoot with the SB-1. The other perk with SB-1 is that it is adjustable by the shooter and does not require a bow tech. I did all my set up and took it in to my bass pro to have him give it the once over. He installed a peep sight and adjusted my arrow rest by about a quarter centimeter. and then boom I was pulling consistent 10s.

[@ericwycoff1399]

This is a really great video and goes over so many different types of bows, thank you for making this

[@sovernsectwarren]

You forgot about longbows, still used in competition, exhibition shooting, and hunting.

[@NUSensei]

I specifically mentioned them in two segments (referring to traditional bows). Longbows are not mainstream and people who want to shoot them will look for different things compared to the more dominant recurve/compound market.

[@TheGreenSmooth]

Very nice vid. Can You make a specific video about longbows? My first bow will be the "Compact Folding Survival Bow" from Primal Gear Unlimited. Please check it out, it is a interesting super durable long bow. And it can be folded! Is 50LB feasable for a beginner (masculin, fresh adult)?

[@NUSensei]

I'm not fond of these survival bows. They seem more gimmicky than useful, and are terrible bows to learn with. 50# is simply way too high and most people who get one for the concept are unable to use it.

[@TheGreenSmooth]

Okay, thank you for your quick answer. I agree that the name itself could misdirect to something gimmical. It would be very nice if you check out the specific model I mentioned above. It is just a durable longbow and seems to be quite good and acurate. It would be cool to see your opinion in depth about this interesting specific model. maybe the company Primal Gear Unlimited gives you a sample if you ask for a test. I guess then I will go for the 40# version, I hope it is not too weak.

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

NUSensei when I took archery in college, we learned on 40 - 60 lb wooden longbows. they were well maintained and had been in use since the 1960's this was in the 80's. Saying longbows aren't mainstream may be true in competition, but for someone getting into archery for reenactment unless you are playing a Non-European archer you will need to know how to use a longbow. The learning curve isn't much different from a recurve IMO.

[@amb2388]

I'm Inspired by Oliver since season 1 of The Arrow. Hopefully getting a bow in 3 days, I'm aiming for a recurve

[@experiment54]

How did you get on? still shooting?

[@amb2388]

@@experiment54 omg I forgot about this comment. Last summer I got a starting bow from Decathlon and I really enjoyed it. I took a little break cos I had some priorities but I'm looking forward to get back at it. Gotta love archery tho, no cap.

[@experiment54]

Amb cool man. hope you enjoy your time getting back into it. And thanks for replying 👍

[@PuppyPulverizer]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@russianspy5814]

Thank you sensei senpai. I will do my best on more research for finding a now to fit me.

[@josephmiranda7047]

I got a fiberglass bow when I was little but when I used it as a teen I broke it in half by putting to much pressure

[@_yellow]

already dead おかげトランスレータ I see you everywhere..

[@alanbthorpe]

Hi Nu, I've really enjoyed your videos, they're class, very informative and entertaining, must take a lot of work, fair play!! Thanks a lot for really helpful infomation!

[@m.farrelnugroho5504]

Just ordered my first recurve bow to start my practice, wish me luck!

[@finn3588]

i thought a longbow was pretty popular too

[@zentist00]

Trad bows are mentioned but yes, I also think this option - inlcuding longbows - is a bit underrepresented. My reason for archery is that I'd like to get good at something people have been doing for thousands of years. I can shoot the classic general purpose bow twice a week at the club and wanted to have _something_ nicer. A bow that I not only like to shoot but also *have* and had my choices boiled down to three bows, one out of stock (and patience was wearing thin :) - so out of the other two I picked the one I see people on KZbin having a lot of fun with. The longbow, which was also the cheapest of all three.

[@jean-claudegravel3145]

I shoot this one but i' m a canadian native :D imgur.com/06IWaWc so... Homemade 64'' #64 at my draw lenght, around #61@28 red elm wood and red maple for the handle and tips ! imgur.com/f6jLa42

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

I was inspired, by the almost total breakdown of law and order in the UK and the fact that bows and cross bows are the only weapons we are (currently) allowed to own, to protect ourselves.

[@SuperDiscovery95]

Unfortunately we're not allowed to hunt with them in the uk.

[@sindarin27]

Nah mate. There's more weapons you're allowed to use. Try kitchen knifes, or wooden poles, or a crowbar, or rocks, or a backpack, or a torch, or an umbrella, or literally anything else you can think of. As long as you have imagination, you have a weapon.

[@1Flyingfist]

You're not shooting anyone with a bow or crossbow 🙄 you just feel like it. 😏 Have you been watching Arrow? You can't do that in real life.

[@axel0_02]

Honestly few years ago while I was on vacation there was the possibility of taking archery lessons and I did, and I loved it. I just felt good doing it and I would like to keep doing it. Even though it was years ago I still remember how good I felt doing it

[@Angie-in8wc]

You should do it again.

[@beaglegod1]

Amazing how something so simple can be so complicated.

[@rkaragoz2905]

İ did buy a compound bow for cheap €40,00