has anybody tried making these they look great for what they are ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOPTOEwKZzo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOPTOEwKZzo
pvc bows???
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They look very good indeed, Well I know what I’m doing with the next bit I find a bit of PVC.
Cheers for that Bro.
Cheers for that Bro.
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I've had a look at a few of these and would love to try it. There's one video where a guy uses fibreglass rods inside the PVC so it might be less prone to degradation.
wrap it in camo tape ,silk whatever !were not talking cometition bows here but looks like good inexpensive fun and by the looks of what that kid on YT has made very nice bows.
pvc is usable for bows... if you don't need a durable bow.
a pvc bow is a fun project, especially if kids are involved
, but don't expect the result to be fantastic.
a pvc bow is a fun project, especially if kids are involved
, but don't expect the result to be fantastic.What sort of bow would anyone recommend just for some back door 25 yard archery?
To clairfy, I mean shop bought, not made.
To clairfy, I mean shop bought, not made.
Hi BillyBlabe...What sort of bow would anyone recommend just for some back door 25 yard archery?
Just a cheap fibreglass recurve or flat bow whatever you like the look of best @around 35-45lb and some 11/32 wood shafts.
Just a cheap fibreglass recurve or flat bow whatever you like the look of best @around 35-45lb and some 11/32 wood shafts.
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This one doesn't look bad:
http://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/superbasket/product/1089/BB39+Rolan+60+Inch+Snake+Bow+and+string+only
or are you thinking of a more professional bow?
Just fancy something to get me started really. I did archery at school, and would have loved to have taken it further, but that wasn't really an option at the time.
Now I'm older, I just like the idea of something I can have a play with out the back door and deep in the woods.
All suggestions very welcome
Edit to add -
What draw weight should I be looking for? Will I need a 70lb draw, more, less?
What sort of range will the recommended weight get me?
Any accesories?
Any bad suppliers to stay away from?
Thanks guys.
Now I'm older, I just like the idea of something I can have a play with out the back door and deep in the woods.
All suggestions very welcome
Edit to add -
What draw weight should I be looking for? Will I need a 70lb draw, more, less?
What sort of range will the recommended weight get me?
Any accesories?
Any bad suppliers to stay away from?
Thanks guys.
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I agree - I'm a fair size & even when I shot regularly a 65lb medieval longbow was a real strain (different & more modern bows will be less painful - but 70lbs is still a lot on 3 fingers....).
I'd be looking at a 30-40lb draw weight for shorter range fun shooting.
Thanks guys. I'm a big enough lad in terms of upper body but I accept that I'll be puffing like a fat bird on a treadmill if even experienced shooters find a 70lb hard going.
My worry is, I'd get that sexy wee 24lb one and be shooting at it's limits after a week. 40lb it is then.
My worry is, I'd get that sexy wee 24lb one and be shooting at it's limits after a week. 40lb it is then.
Just found this one lads.
http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/olympic-40lb-recurve-957-p.asp
Any thoughts?
http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/olympic-40lb-recurve-957-p.asp
Any thoughts?
get this one http://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/superbasket/product/1097/KB06+Quicks+TD01+Trainer+Bow+
nice and cheap if you're over 6 feet then get a 70 inch one, takes down for easy storage and they go up to 34 pounds which is more than enough, olympic bows don't go much over 30.
just because its cheap doen't make it naff by the way i was trained for my GNAS archery leader qual with one they're brilliant
matt
