Female archery hunter looking to get a new bow?
Barb asked:
I currently hunt with a PSE Baby G. I’ve had this bow for about 10 years and I really like it but I want to up-grade. With all the technology that has influenced the archery industry over the last few years, I’m confused. I like the baby g due to it’s size mostly. It’s comfortable and not too heavy. Any suggestions??
I currently hunt with a PSE Baby G. I’ve had this bow for about 10 years and I really like it but I want to up-grade. With all the technology that has influenced the archery industry over the last few years, I’m confused. I like the baby g due to it’s size mostly. It’s comfortable and not too heavy. Any suggestions??
fisher1221us posted: 01 Nov at 11:31 pm
my wife shoot a bear I shoot a Mathews I like mine she does not like mine the best advice I can give you is to you have to shop and find one that is comfortable to you
daversole2285 posted: 04 Nov at 12:31 pm
I recommend going to different archery stores in your area and testing bows. Buying a bow is like buying a car, test drive before you buy. All of the archery shops that I go to let you try out any bow in store. Try shooting different brands and styles. I personnally recommend Hoytt. I love thier bows, and will probably buy Hoyt for the rest of myy life. Good luck in getting a new bow.
jazzdrive2 posted: 06 Nov at 7:30 pm
I like PSE and Bowtech myself. Both have a varying range of sizes Do you have a local shop to go to to test bows out?
I suggest you do that. Then when you know what you want, go to a site that lists used and new bows that are for sale. No need to pay full price.
Justin W posted: 09 Nov at 7:40 am
start w/ mathews, bowtech, bear. they r all makers of quality bows. and many of their bows r under 4lbs and shorter than 32”. good luck
Mandy W posted: 11 Nov at 7:04 am
I work for a website designed for women hunters (www.thewomanhunter.com) and I also hunt with a bow. I currently shoot a Browning (which is owned by PSE) Micro Adrenaline. It is a youth bow, but will pull up to 50 lbs. This is an excellent bow for women because it is light, quiet, and has a smaller grip.
Bows are very personal so the best way to determine which to get, is to test them out. What works for one may not work for another. I have learned this from experience. A Pro Shop is your best bet for this. Large outlets (you know the ones) tend to have inexperienced associates that do not have an extensive knowledge of the equipment. A Pro Shop staff is more knowledgable of all areas of archery specifically.
Good Luck and come check out our website. There are a lot of women bowhunters on the site and it’s always nice to have other women to talk to and that are there for support and encouragment.
John posted: 14 Nov at 12:38 am
Go to a pro shop and try every bow that you think might work. That is the only way you will really know.