Does anyone know what the average price is on a hand crafted wooden traditional long bow and or recurve bow?
Traditional long bows and recurve bows
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Does anyone know what the average price is on a hand crafted wooden traditional long bow and or recurve bow?
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$1500. The range is probably from about $800 to $2300. You did ask for an average. No sense in spending that kind of money unless you have the learning curve behind you. A person cannot buy the hardest part of archery, which is the archer himself.
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Great answers above. I would add that you can pick up a used custom bow for around 1/2 of the new price. If you are just starting to shoot trad bows, you would probably be better getting a mass produced bow. It will take a while for you to decide on which bow length, bow weight, bow design you prefer. There are lots of options with bows built overseas that are very affordable, and shoot just fine.
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Reason why I am asking is because I would like to start learning and creating traditional bows wether for personal style or my style either way I love the idea of wood working and I have some experience but the idea came to me one night and I have been stuck looking up all the research I can how to make design widdle string and size up bows for people who prefer traditional bows or for people who just like to own for a reasonable price
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The learning curve is steep, and people who pay that much or bows are pretty particular. You need to build bows because you like building bows first.
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I shot trad archery for 3 decades and owed a variety of different bows over that span of time. A couple friends were trad bowyers and it takes a fair investment in equipment and learning to EARN a reputation. Unless you build self bows from a stave, there is the complexity of laminating limbs and the rising costs of exotic woods that experienced trad shooters desire. Plus competition with the rising demand for ILF gear. It isn't the route of making easy money by having a home woodshop.
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This!!! There are a lot of inexpensive bows out there that will get you started. Lancaster sells several of them. Both longbows and recurves. I can give you some brand specific stuff based on your budget if you are interested.
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