If you want something basic and inexpensive, you can look for horse bows on eBay and Etsy that are between 50-54 inches long without an arrow shelf between 25 and 35 pound draw weight. Another option is a Samick SKB and they run about $170 from the Lancaster Archery Catalog. The Black Shadow by Nomad Warriors is a good starter bow and runs about $250. They provide a ton of different options and draw weights. It does take up to a year to get one made for you and they are pricey ($1000+).Īlibow has been a favorite place among horse archers to get their new bows recently.
These are the very upper limits of price and craftsmanship. If you are looking for the best best of the best bows, the Saluki Damascus bows are the way to go. If you wish to purchase an adult sized traditional mounted archery bow there are many options on the internet. There's a ton of archery science in each person's bow and arrow setup. A 600 spine is softer and more flexible and thus does not hold up as well as a stiffer, less flexible 400 spine when you miss your targets or hit the target stand or a rock or tree. We tend to use carbon fiber arrows with a 400-600 spine. That means that the arrow has to curve around the handle instead of shooting straight.
We use bows without an arrow shelf, the arrows are not in line with the string and is affected by archers paradox. For accurate shooting, arrows should match your bow’s spine weight. Points/Tips are blunt or tapered in type (modified or combo field point) of 100-175 gr in weight.
Though plastic fletchings are not desired for accurate shooting in competitions, they can be used by beginners just starting out as they are inexpensive and are stocked at most sporting good stores. Two, three, or four fletchings on each arrow made of feathers are best. Arrows can be made of wood, aluminum or carbon fiber.
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