[marianigp]

I'm a instinctive recurve shooter, and love it.
I would like to try F.I.T.A., but I have no clue and where to start.
My biggest question is what size riser and limbs. I see 66" advertised as short, ????
I'm 5'5", does that matter? I currently shoot a 62" bow.
I'm looking at a Winstar II 25" riser on ebay, and a couple of sets of limbs here on AT.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

 

[massman]

How about...

Bow length has more to do with your draw length. What is your draw length?

Regards,

 

[marianigp]

29" Draw

I draw 29 in.

 

[hkim823]

I draw 29 in.

29" to your anchor point down to the end of the riser? I'm 5'6" and although I have slightly shorter arms than most people and only draw into the 26" range, most people in our height range don't draw past 28". Unless you have arms like a gorilla..........

 

[Viper1]

marianigp -

29" is mostly like with a corner of the mouth anchor. Draw length is "usually" related to height, just as there's a proportion of short sleeve length to pant inseem, but there's not hard and fast rule.

Are you planning on shooting FITA with a sight or "instinctive". I know a couple of guys who've tried it barebow (rather than "instinctive"), but it's not the norm. Going to a sight will probably require a below the chin type anchor and most people loose some draw length with that.

For a 29" draw, it's pretty standard to use a 25" riser + med limbs for a 68" bow. IMHO, if your new draw length is below 27", then start think about a 66", in one configuration or another. There are pros and cons to using a short riser vs a long one and juggling limb length.

BTW - The reason(s) for the longer bows than you're used to, is that they tend to more more stable, smoother on the draw, and have more room for accessories, not to mention a longer sight which can come in handy ...

Hope that helped.

Viper1 out.

 

[Dave T]

I know a couple of guys who've tried it barebow (rather than "instinctive"), but it's not the norm.

I think Viper just called me abnormal - LOL. It would be more kind to say Barebow Recurve is not common, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth considering and persuing. I haven't shot a full 1400 FITA yet but FITA 900 rounds and FITA Field are great forms of competition and great fun. Even more fun and challange doing it barebow. (smiley face goes here)

Dave

 

[marianigp]

Draw

Ok, first off "Thanks Guys!" I'll really appriciate the help.
Measuring my arrow, from nock anchored at the corner of my mouth to the inside edge of my riser, I'm drawing 25". Then and another 3" to the outside edge of my riser.
Wow, what a wake up call, I've only had one guy at an archery shop measure my draw when I first started shooting 1 1/2 yrs ago, he said 29".

Sorry Dave, but for this I will be using a sight. :embara:
Sorry HKIM823, I guess I don't have gorilla arms. :teeth:


What about the "Winstar II 25" riser", any thoughts, good- bad - indifferent?

 

[Viper1]

marianigp -

That would still put you at about 28". Best bet is still a 68" BOW, imho.

Dave -

When have I ever called you abnormal - lately .... :darkbeer:

Viper1 out.

 

[marianigp]

Thanks

Thanks Viper1.

 

[marianigp]

Any Suggestions On A Riser

I was looking at this riser....."Winstar II 25" ", any thoughts, good- bad - indifferent?

There are too many to choose from. Remember I'm a beginner at F.I.T.A.

I'm going to go to the shoot in Kenmore WA at the end of the month and see if I can pick some brains. I don't want a total beginner set up, but I don't want to get too complicated either, duh......something in the middle maybe.

Thanks Viper....again for the advise on length. Would that constitute a medium size?
I've noticed some of the limbs are advertised as short and medium, I haven't seen long yet.

 

[Paradoxical Cat]

I have a Winstar II as a second riser. I like it, although the handle is a little large for me.

The one thing that is "interesting" about this riser is that the limb tensioning bolts also control the side-to-side camber of the limb pockets. This means that every time you adjust the bow weight or tiller, that you have to re-check the centering of the string. However, Beiter limb guages are not too expensive and, in my limited experience, you don't adjust tiller or bow weight too too often.

The only other odd thing I have noted is that the dovetails (which mate ILF limbs to the bow) are TIGHT. This is probably due to the painted finish.

Beyond these two minor things, in my hands the riser is stable and relatively easy to shoot. I don't think you can go wrong with it. In fact, you could probably shoot it barebow, although I haven't tried it yet. (It will need a stabilizer though, the riser has a definite backwards lean.)

If you are buying on Ebay, remember that Lancaster sells a new Winstar II for about $189. Don't pay more.

Enjoy learning to shoot F.I.T.A.

PC

P.S. Depending on your budget you might consider something like a Hoyt Matrix or some other machined aluminum riser. You will get some different/better features and a little more "design" in the riser. However, you will end up spending much more.

 

[Seattlepop]

If you have a chance, come to the WA State FITA Championship, August 19-20, lots to see and learn. But fair warning...you will be hooked!

Announcement:

http://www.crispie.com/wsaa/August/WA FITA - East County - 19-20 August.pdf

Directions:

http://www.crispie.com/wsaa/Files/Club Info for PR.pdf

 

[marianigp]

Thanks

Thanks guys.

 

[bsu_beginner]

I'm a instinctive recurve shooter, and love it.
I would like to try F.I.T.A., but I have no clue and where to start.
My biggest question is what size riser and limbs. I see 66" advertised as short, ????
I'm 5'5", does that matter? I currently shoot a 62" bow.
I'm looking at a Winstar II 25" riser on ebay, and a couple of sets of limbs here on AT.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

What's your drawlength? I mean, i'm 5'7" and have a 29" drawlength. 25" riser? Sounds like a good deal.

 

[marianigp]

Draw

I'm drawing 27-28"

 

[engtee]

I'm 5'7" and draw about 27". I find that I can get more speed and a flatter trajectory out of a 25" riser with short limbs. Mediums are smoother, but with a draw length under 28", you do not fully utilize the limbs. I also find that with my height, the 66" bow (with long stabilizer) is simply easier to move about than the 68". On the other hand, if you are going to go thru the buying/draw weight increase process, the mediums are more readily available (new or used) and are a quicker sell.

 

[Jimmy Sweden]

its nothing wrong with the winstar 2 but a seccond hand one isent worth more than 150 maybe and thats in real good condition just buy what you think looks good since nothing relly outpreforms anything ellse and your bigest obsticel wont be your material but yourself as you strugel to shot olympic style

 

[marianigp]

Thanks again. Keep it coming.

Thanks for the advise Engtee and Jimmy Sweden.
I like the idea of a 66".