Recommend me a bow.

[BigMonster]

Hi guys.
I'm after a bow so I can have some fun during the moot. Heres what I'm after:
-standard straight type, no block type. Simpler the better.
-preferably sintetic over wood so I don't have to worry about storing it.
-I have some experience in archery from when I was young so I'm after something more than entry level. Actually I dont mind a steeper learning curve so recommend me something that will last me a bit longer.
-I'm 6'5" 17 stone bloke with some power in my back so 40-60 pounds is not a problem for me. I'm more after fun and sending some power than pin point accuracy.
-simpler and more elegant and maintenance free the better, I'm not planning on plastering it with gadgets and sights, I really like shooting by feel/naked eye.
-I'm left eyed and left handed.
-I am ready to pay 100 pounds for something decent.

I will be gratefull for any advice, tips and help.

 

[dwardo]

You will need to figure out your draw length before buying. At 6ft5 your likely to have the draw of an orang-utan Most of your standard cheaper glass bows only draw out to 28 and being 6n alf foot tall you may be out to as much as 30, drawing a 27-28 bow out to 30 will likely cause it to start failing.
Also consider that a decent set of arrows is going to take up a chunk of your budget. Draw weight wise go for the lower end of your draw to start out. None of us in the UK are able to shoot anything with a face so alls a higher draw will give you is a slightly flatter trajectory. You may be a big lad but the muscles used in archery are used for little else so you will start to get sore. I say this sat here with my back and lats killing me after stringing and unstringing a bow dozens of times and shooting in a new bow.

 

[zvakanaka]

In addition to what dwardo says, I'll add a few points:

- you said simple so I presume you mean a traditional bow instead of compound
- if so, suggest you go for a take-down bow that's easy to transport (especially to fly with)
- go for ILF (Google it if you're not sure what it is - thousands of sites with details)

 

[BigMonster]

@Zvakanaka.
Exactly what I'm after. Long or recurved bow, takedown would be a great bonus. ILF system is great for future upgrades if I can afford it... Anyone knows a good place/shop where I can try what weight, draw lenght etc I can handle in Chester/Manchester/Liverpool area?

Looking on ebay 100£ seams unrealistic.... How much money I need for simple but decent bow to have some fun/release some stress?

 

[dwardo]

There is a place up the road from me in Birkenhead. http://www.thelongbowshop.com/
After that your in Whitchurch at www.bowplus.co.uk

Or further north there is a place in Preston but the name escapes me. Cant help on price I am afraid when it comes to glass bows but a good English longbow or all wood flatbow/recurve would start from about £250 for just the bow. A decent set of arrows around £50? ish.

 

[lavrentyuk]

Quite a few good shops about, personally I recommend Custom Built Archery in Nottinghamshire as a satisfied customer. For nicer, but more expensive, bows in the same area try KG archery. Really really lovely people.

Both have ranges and excellent staff.