I fired maybe a dozen shots before I noticed a slight scraping on the riser and a tiny crack on the side of it, when I realized what the sticky pads were for. Could my bow be irreparably damaged from those shots, or did I get the pads on in time?
@RevolverPhantom If you could send some pictures to our technical advisors we will be able to give you a better answer. Otherwise, it's hard for us to say without seeing the actual damage. Apparently Youtube doesn't allow the posting of email addresses. We'll send you a PM with the address.
Great video - I really learnt some neat tips watching it! I have a question, though - one of my instructors said I need to put 'twists' into my string, as I start to use it more often (it's a new takedown recurve). How do I know how many 'twists' to put into my string, & how do I know I'm turning it the right way? The reason I ask, is I struggled to string my bow today, & I wondered if it was because I had inadvertedly shortened the string through puting in those darn twists!
@NatashaGreyAngel You twist the string to keep the string within the brace height recommended by the manufacturer of the bow. You don't have to shorten the string unless you notice the brace height dropping.
I'm looking at getting into archery and your videos are so helpful! I'm the type of person that likes to educate myself completely when I get into something. Now, will the shop you buy you bow from usually help you with this stuff, or do you HAVE to do it all yourself? Also, I might get a used bow, so I assume everything would be already set up. Do you always have to set the nock on a new string or do they come pre-assembled? If not, I guess those tools are a must have.
Most shops will help you out with bow set up and will be happy to answer any questions you have. You will usually have to set up the nock point on your bow, although many shops will do this for you as a free service or for a small fee.
I have a recurve bow like the one in the video that I purchased. A local sporting goods shop set it up like you did in the video. Only the shelf on the bow is on a slight angle and the arrow doesn't stay flat on the rug plate (shelf). Is it normal for the shelf to be on down sloping angle or do I need a stick-on arrow rest? The bow in the video seems to have a flat or grooved shelf to hold the arrow.
@3triplexxx Many modern bows have a radiused shelf, so the arrow will actually be touching very little of the bow. Many archers prefer this. Either way it should not affect your shooting. Feel free to look at an elevated rest if you are uncomfortable with the radiused shelf.
i got into archery in january and one of the things you should try is just to go to a club and ask if you can try it out. never buy anythhing if you're not 80% sure that you'll stick to it
i didnt have to set up anything when i first got into hunting i went into the pro shop he helped me out completely found my draw length my ideal pull poundage a release that was a good size for me and everything
That is a bow from an Italian company called Ragim. We do not carry it, so we couldn't tell you how much it costs. We suggest you do a google search on the company and contact them directly.
Does one need knock pliers to attatch a knock point, or would regular needle nose pliars work?
Imonaboat657 5 days ago
@Imonaboat657 You could use regular needle nose pliers, but Nock Pliers make the job much, much easier.
3RiversArchery 3 days ago
Great! Thank you very much for the vid.
huyked 2 months ago
Hi Dale!
Is it important to leave a little space between the shelf and the plate for the arrow radius?
I mean about 1/8``
JCGphotopigiste 3 months ago
thank you very much
coolio1324354657 4 months ago
does all this apply to compound bows?
LilReaper1010 6 months ago
@LilReaper1010 Yes.
3RiversArchery 3 days ago
Very well done. You answered every question I had. Thank you very much for this sir.
FacetsOfTruth 11 months ago
nice recurve
AirTimeSkates 1 year ago
I fired maybe a dozen shots before I noticed a slight scraping on the riser and a tiny crack on the side of it, when I realized what the sticky pads were for. Could my bow be irreparably damaged from those shots, or did I get the pads on in time?
RevolverPhantom 1 year ago
@RevolverPhantom If you could send some pictures to our technical advisors we will be able to give you a better answer. Otherwise, it's hard for us to say without seeing the actual damage. Apparently Youtube doesn't allow the posting of email addresses. We'll send you a PM with the address.
3RiversArchery 1 year ago
Great video - I really learnt some neat tips watching it! I have a question, though - one of my instructors said I need to put 'twists' into my string, as I start to use it more often (it's a new takedown recurve). How do I know how many 'twists' to put into my string, & how do I know I'm turning it the right way? The reason I ask, is I struggled to string my bow today, & I wondered if it was because I had inadvertedly shortened the string through puting in those darn twists!
Thanks again. :)
NatashaGreyAngel 1 year ago
@NatashaGreyAngel You twist the string to keep the string within the brace height recommended by the manufacturer of the bow. You don't have to shorten the string unless you notice the brace height dropping.
3RiversArchery 1 year ago
THANK YOU =)
Jagdrecurve 1 year ago
so you dont the exact name of the bow jst the company
ArcherBowArrows 2 years ago
I'm looking at getting into archery and your videos are so helpful! I'm the type of person that likes to educate myself completely when I get into something. Now, will the shop you buy you bow from usually help you with this stuff, or do you HAVE to do it all yourself? Also, I might get a used bow, so I assume everything would be already set up. Do you always have to set the nock on a new string or do they come pre-assembled? If not, I guess those tools are a must have.
unopepito06 2 years ago
Most shops will help you out with bow set up and will be happy to answer any questions you have. You will usually have to set up the nock point on your bow, although many shops will do this for you as a free service or for a small fee.
3RiversArchery 2 years ago
I have a recurve bow like the one in the video that I purchased. A local sporting goods shop set it up like you did in the video. Only the shelf on the bow is on a slight angle and the arrow doesn't stay flat on the rug plate (shelf). Is it normal for the shelf to be on down sloping angle or do I need a stick-on arrow rest? The bow in the video seems to have a flat or grooved shelf to hold the arrow.
3triplexxx 2 years ago
@3triplexxx Many modern bows have a radiused shelf, so the arrow will actually be touching very little of the bow. Many archers prefer this. Either way it should not affect your shooting. Feel free to look at an elevated rest if you are uncomfortable with the radiused shelf.
3RiversArchery 1 year ago
i got into archery in january and one of the things you should try is just to go to a club and ask if you can try it out. never buy anythhing if you're not 80% sure that you'll stick to it
Sarthex 2 years ago
i didnt have to set up anything when i first got into hunting i went into the pro shop he helped me out completely found my draw length my ideal pull poundage a release that was a good size for me and everything
seasonspkz 2 years ago
never mind, just saw your vid about that to. thanks
brassel 2 years ago
Nice video, shame you put the string on behind the table and very fast so that part was not clear.
brassel 2 years ago
How much is that bow and whats it called?
blztank 3 years ago
That is a bow from an Italian company called Ragim. We do not carry it, so we couldn't tell you how much it costs. We suggest you do a google search on the company and contact them directly.
3RiversArchery 3 years ago
Very nice! thanks
puentekidd 3 years ago