Selecting A New Bow

Around this time every year people start to look for new equipment. This is the perfect time to do so because this is the transitional period between the outdoor and indoor seasons. Soon companies will be releasing their new products for next year product lines. Many people wonder what they should look for when selecting a bow. The main thing to look for when selecting a bow is that the bow fits you. Many people will often buy a bow that doesn’t even come close to fitting their physical build. The best way to find out what bow is for you is to go to a trusted local archery shop. Here they will measure you draw length and determine what bow will best fit you. After you know your draw length you can then go bow hunting. Once you find a bow that attracts your eye you can then look at its features. With most bows you can adjust the draw weight fairly easily but this could also determine what kinds of limbs that you will need to put on the riser. The final product should be a bow that fits you like a glove. It should be the correct draw length and the correct draw weight for you. If you or the person you are buying the bow for is still growing it is important to buy a bow that has a long range of adjustments and that it is fairly easy to make the adjustments. Many problems with form are do incorrect settings on the bow, the main one being draw length. Remember that when you pull the bow back you only need to pull the string back so that the string is on the tip of your nose you don’t need to pull it back any farther. One thing to consider when selecting a bow is its weight. If you are going to be shooting a lot of arrows then you are not going to want to be holding a really heavy bow. Look for bows that are relatively light but not too light because if they are too light you are more likely to get blown around in the wind. If you are going to be hunting with your bow I recommend getting a bow that is camouflage, but if you are only going to compete with your bow you can select from a wide variety of colors. Lastly don’t feel like you have to buy the bow that is right there in the show room. If it is not what you want and especially if it doesn’t fit you ask the people to order the bow that you want. This will take a little longer but in the end you get a more personalized bow. (The brand of bow that I use for competition is a Hoyt.)