New to archery

[smokedstew]

Well I've waited long enough, been wanting to get into archery for a couple of years now and it's finally time. I plan on going bow shopping this coming weekend, I haven't shot a bow since I was a kid so I'm thinking its best I buy new from a shop? I see there are a lot of good deals out there on used equipment but I don't have the first clue as to setup or things to watch for so am I best to buy a lower quality bow from a shop but be able to get setup and fitted and whatnot vs being able to afford something better used. There's no shops in Edson where I live so I will most likely be heading east to look around

[brendan's dad]

Turn north on hwy 43 to Alberta Beach and go see Lawrence at Accurate Archery. You won't be disappointed and you will be able to shoot Hoyt, Prime, Elite, Mathews, and I even think he has a PSE forsale. He carries the Hoyt Powermax which is rated one of the best entry level package on the market.

Good luck with your search.

[normanrd]

Yup, Lawrence at Accurate Archery will introduce you to a lot of bows and will answer any questions that you may have about archery gear in general. In fact he will likely answer questions you haven't even thought to ask yet, lol. He is a wealth of knowledge and will readily share it with you!

Norm

[diamond k]

Big fan of Lawrence as well. Call first to make sure he is in.

[jayquiver]

Accurate Archery which has already been mentioned a few times, and a little farther east and you have Jim Bows, in Edmonton. Both are excellent. Not sure what brands or stock they have to shoot, but I would call each and find out what they have and price ranges.

You will need arrows, case and release also which can add up quickly. You may also want to pick up a target unless you belong to a club.


IMO- buy new and get fit. Get the best bow you can afford, rests and sights can always get upgraded later. Selling your bow down the road you will lose 30-50% on it selling it used.

Good luck, happy shopping

[smokedstew]

Thanks for the responses I was planning on checking out accurate archery and it's good to hear all the positive recommendations for them. Hopefully by Saturday I'll be posting up what I got👍