Needs some advice....

[alts]

Hi all :) just need some advice if anyone could help. Im just starting out in the archery game and have been looking around for some limbs for new riser i just bought. A few people told me it may be better to invest in a half decent riser so i got myself a NX xpert. Hope i didnt make a mistake :( anyhows people have been telling me to get cheaper limbs as they i progressively move up in poundages. Just need some advice on reasonably priced limbs that will do the job as i move my way up. I heard that maybe i should go for KAP but any advice would help. Hope you guys can help.

Thanks
Eddy

[Progen]

I was pretty happy with my Samick Universal wood / glass limbs as starter limbs. Basically, anything from the big names, including KAP, will do the job fine.

And your NX Xpert ain't half decent. That's like top of the range for Win & Win!

[recurve boy]

anyhows people have been telling me to get cheaper limbs as they i progressively move up in poundages. Just need some advice on reasonably priced limbs that will do the job as i move my way up.

That's what people always say. But looking at the habits of several recreational archers, they never really shoot enough, nor want to be anything more than a recreational archer. In which case, I think it's better to get something a little more pricey, since they are much nicer to live with.

So. Figure out what you want from the sport. And instead of spending $250 on low end limbs, then another few hundred several months later, you may be better off going for those middle range foam limbs right now (buy something that is at the weight you want right now with your limb bolts wound all the way out, so you have a little room for improvement).

[Flehrad]

To some extent, you are better off getting cheapo limbs to start with, since your starting shoot weight is going to be lower than your final weight, regardless of what level of archery you want to get to.

No point buying mid range quality limbs if you'll move up weight after a little while, where as it's not so bad if you get cheaper limbs to start off on.

Unless of course, you never want to actually move up draw weight.

[reversehaven]

I was pretty happy with my Samick Universal wood / glass limbs as starter limbs. Basically, anything from the big names, including KAP, will do the job fine.

And your NX Xpert ain't half decent. That's like top of the range for Win & Win!

AMEN. i love my NX :D

hmm.. i'd think cheapo limbs are good to use for now. though if you train enough sooner or later you'll realise you want new limbs.

Though if you can't handle any more than 35 pounds for now, i'd say stick to the cheapo limbs. If you're able to handle 38-40 pounds nicely (without compromising your form or relying a bit on the wrong muscles) then i'd say go straight for the expensive limbs.

Mid range limbs are good if you know you can't afford the best stuff or like me you know you simply aren't good enough for it YET.

[alts]

thanks guys :thumb:
i really cant shoot heavier poundage limbs at the moment so i may stick to cheaper - middle range price cause it may be more cost effective.
Can anyone reccomend any particular make and model?
And i gotta say this forum is wicked, thank God for your all your help! :D

[alexvpaq]

A few people told me it may be better to invest in a half decent riser so i got myself a NX xpert. Hope i didnt make a mistake :(

O.o ha... Half... half decent... A Nx... Half decent ... :mad:

*Fainted*

[Frenchie]

Actually, I'm also curious as well as I've yet to buy any equipment but looking to fork out a pretty penny or two. Now, I could be wrong of course, but I was told to get a good riser and sights and stick with cheap limbs initially(as already stated on this thread)

Now, I've heard that the Hoyt Aerotec and Helix risers are rather decent and might consider getting them, but really haven't either tried/used or know anybody that has them. Opinions? Thoughts? Anything?

As for sights, have absolutely no idea so suggestions anyone?

[alexvpaq]

:rofl: rather decent :rofl:
THOSE ARE TOP OF THE LINE!!!!
ok
sights:thumb:
Sureloc Quest-X / contender-X
Shibuya Ultima /Double Click

[keno88]

i agree, a NX riser is a very good riser and yes you maybe should consider cheaper limbs to start off with though it depends on how much you want to spend on them to start off with. if you are just a beginner i would suggest getting cheaper gear first (even though you bought a NX riser) and then buy better limbs later.

as for sights i dont really know. a surloec sight is very good ive heard as for me i have a cartel K sight cause im just a beginner. but hey its all up to you.

[alts]

it seems i may have stepped on a few toes :(
Dont get me wrong , im wrapped in the riser i got but many have told me that you can spend alot more money on other riser's also.
Since someone has mentioned sights id be interested if anyone else has an opinion on this topic.

[frommy]

it seems i may have stepped on a few toes :(
Dont get me wrong , im wrapped in the riser i got but many have told me that you can spend alot more money on other riser's also.
Since someone has mentioned sights id be interested if anyone else has an opinion on this topic.

alts,

I cannot see that you have stepped on any toes? :confused: Any question of this nature will always elicit a variety of responses and nothing you have said is cause for any problems.

Although I am not a recurver, the NX is a very good riser, and then you have the choice of getting basic limbs or mid range limbs. I agree with most of the other posters, that your draw weight need will most probably increase in the future, and necessitate upping the poundage. So it comes back to your budget.

If you go for mid range limbs for starters, and want/need to upgrade in 6/12 months time, you would still probably be able to sell the old limbs for about 40% to 50% of new price, depending on where you are.

As far as a recurve sight goes, I recommend getting a very good quality unit. Cheap units will fall apart and need replacing. Do some searches on this forum and you will not only see the same differences of opinion, but also that Sureloc and Shibuya rate highly, but I cannot quote models, and there is not all the same quality between different models.

Hope this maybe of some assistance to you.

Happy buying

Brian

[tombutt]

start off with the lower end limbs even if you just shoot on the weekends you will still go up in poundage as your form gets better

[alexvpaq]

Hum ok dude I'll tell you a secret... Riser are almost useless at a certain point... they won't change a lot of thing... but the better you feel with it the better you'll shoot, then Limbs are really important cause you wan't smooth limbs when you got higher poundage. they are easier to pull, but you'll feel the poundage at full draw anyway.
then you need to know if you need 66/68/70 inches limbs
and then you need to spine your arrow correctly to it.

In fact it's not a secret but you better know that soon than later :thumb:

[Frenchie]

They're useless at a certain point? Which point is that? When you're starting or when you're peaking?

Also, with the sights, I saw both the Sureloc and Shibuya mentioned, but have no idea whatsoever as to which is better and what they have different and why. They look rather large(compared to the el-cheapo ones i've used so far on wood bows) but that's about it.

Well, other than the hefty price tag of course.

[Hannah]

I can't help much with limbs, but I would suggest that all other components on your bow (ie sight, scope, stabilizer etc) you get good quality because these you won't change very often at all (I am talking YEARS!!!).

[chailidocean]

I've been shooting for nearly 2 years, I use KAP Chllenger Craft limbs they are a very good price for the quality of limbs. Also I have a question if anyone could answer. I shoot recurve and use a basic Cartel K-sight, long story short it was a windy day and my bow blew over off it stand and broke of the little plastic dot/sight bit on the end of the metal thread. The thread is undamaged but I don't know the name of the little piece that broke off! If I need to replace the thread as well I will but I need to know the name of the little piece before I can. I have searched the net for hours looking for names of recurve sight componenets but I couldn't find any.

If anyone knows the name of this piece, could you please let me know, I'm desperate.

Cheers.

[Sandy Hancock]

You will find it called a sight ring, pin or aperture. I don't think you will find one without a threaded rod already on it. A replacement won't cost you much unless you go for a Titan recurve 'scope (wonderful but >$100).

[alexvpaq]

You will find it called a sight ring, pin or aperture. I don't think you will find one without a threaded rod already on it. A replacement won't cost you much unless you go for a Titan recurve 'scope (wonderful but >$100).
Yep You might want to have a look at Beiter apperture or spigarelli's ( about 20-30$ ) but they are great even if they aren't Titan's
:drool: Titaaaaannnnnnn... :p

[Gadget]

Try online at places like Alt Services (UK).

Good prices, quick delivery.

This link should take you to pin sights:

http://altservices.eu/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/001233.12.1480132684116194630

Although, for a small item like a sight pin, delivery costs may be more than the item itself. Any other gear you need at the same time?

[Sandy Hancock]

Good advice Gadget. First post too :thumb:

I trust chailidocean has already managed to find a sight pin in the 14 months since he asked for advice ;)

[Keefy75]

It's still a good thread for beginners like me to get more of an idea what to be considering for equipment.

I have been thinking of a Hoyt Helix Riser with decent everything else but using Hoyt Stratix Limbs and work up from there when experience, strength and technique is developed.

Would anyone say that's a good move or over the top for a beginner?

[whiz]

There is no over the top for a beginner.
Just being overbowed.

Never hurts to start with top of the line gear. Only if you decide to give it up.