Owls Archery Club: Traditional Recurve Equipment Recommendations Table Based off of the Lancaster Archery Catalog. Prices may change. OAC Discounts are not applied to these prices.

Beginner/Early Intermediate Intermediate/Expert Bow Fred Bear Grizzly ($380)

PSE Razorback ($105) PSE Stalker ($150) Samick Sage Takedown ($140) Samick SHT Takedown ($160) Samick Red Stag ($160) Samick SHB ($230)

Fred Bear Kodiak ($700) Fred Bear Super Kodiak ($550) Hoyt Buffalo ($800) Hoyt Dorado ($700) Hoyt Tiburon ($800) Win&Win RCX 17 ($790) TradTech Black Onyx with Tradtech Black Max Limbs ($460)

String Dacron String ($10 est.) – consult OAC for string length. Fast Flight String ($15 est.) – consult OAC for string length and FF Compatibility.

Arrow Rest Bear Paw Rest ($2.50) Shelf Pad (included, depending on bow)

Armguards AAE Armguard ($9) Aurora Base Armguard ($5) Easton Large Oval Armguard ($12) Vista Deluxe Traditional Hunter Leather Armguard w/Elastic ($28)

Finger Tabs AAE Elite Finger Tab with Super Leather Face ($38) AAE KSL Gold Brass ($69) Bearpaw Leather Shooting Glove ($14) Damascus Shooting Glove ($14) Fivics Neonine Tab ($15) W&W Sebastian Flute Carbon Finger Tab ($40)

Case Cartel Pro-Gold 703 Recurve Case ($25) Easton Club XT Recurve Backpack ($60) Legacy Leather Traditional Takedown Padded Bow Case (#35) Legend Streamline 2 Backpack ($60) SF Axiom Plus Recurve Backpack ($70)

Arrows (Optional) Consult PBA for appropriate arrows and shaft sizes.

Quiver (Optional) Easton Flipside 2-Hip Quiver ($12) Easton Flipside 3-Tube Hip Quiver ($18) Easton Range Lite Quiver ($40) Fivics Meteor 300 Target Quiver ($15) Legacy Leather District Back Quiver ($65) Legacy Leather Gladiator Back Quiver Legacy Premium Hip Quiver ($30) Legacy Leather Denali Back Quiver ($70)

Aurora Dynamic Shark Quiver ($40) Easton Flipside 4-Tube Hip Quiver ($43) Easton QH100 Hip Quiver ($70)

• Visit an AFAU practice or consult a Owls Archery staff member to determine what draw weight and arrow shaft is appropriate for you and your new bow. • It is recommended to purchase some higher-level equipment accessories to avoid purchasing better gear in the future. • Note that any Olympic Recurve limb and riser combination can be used for a Traditional Recurve Setup. Please consult the Olympic Recurve Equipment

Recommendations Table for the limbs, risers, and plungers that are available there.

Owls Archery Club: Olympic Recurve Equipment Recommendations Table Note: All prices based off of the Lancaster Catalog 2015-2016. Prices may have changed. OAC Discounts are not applied to the prices.

Item Entry An entry-level bow – geared towards beginners who are looking for cheap equipment to solidify their form without emptying their pockets. Not recommended for competition.

Intermediate Intermediate equipment is for the archer that has some experience shooting and is looking for competition grade equipment without spending too much.

Advanced Advanced equipment is expensive (and Olympic competition worthy) and is for the serious archer. Solid overall knowledge of the sport is recommended to reach max potential of the archer and his/her equipment.

Comments General comment: Archery is a sport that is largely based on feel. Before purchasing anything, ask around the club for opinions or even a chance to try out the equipment. Buying the best equipment will not make you shoot any better. It is imperative that you solidify your form first before making any extravagant purchases, though sometimes you can purchase “advanced” equipment for less advanced bows (like a really good sight) and transfer as you upgrade.

Recurve Riser

Hoyt Excel ($200) Hoyt Horizon ($250) Samick Avante ($150) SF Axiom Plus Light ($140) SF Premium Plus ($190)

Fivics PXQ ($400) Fivics SRV ($400) Hoyt Horizon Pro ($430) Hoyt Formula Excel ($280) Hoyt Formula Excel Pro ($450) KAYA K3 ($300) KAYA K7 ($450) Samick Athlete ($400) W&W SF Forged Plus ($280) W&W Rapido ($350) W&W RCX-100 ($480) W&W Winact-VT ($430) W&W WINEX ($430)

Fivics Hydro ($780) Fivics Platina ($680) Fivics Titan Plus ($800) Hoyt Formula HPX ($750) Hoyt Formula Ion-X ($750) Hoyt Formula Prodigy ($750) Hoyt Formula Prodigy XT ($750) Hoyt Formula Prodigy RX ($750) Hoyt Grand Prix GMX ($630) Hoyt Grand Prix GPX ($750) MK Archery Alpha ($900) SF Archery Velocity Pro ($600) W&W INNO AL1 ($530) W&W INNO AXT ($630) W&W INNO CXT ($750) W&W INNO MAX ($800) W&W WIAWIS NANO MAX ($800) Uukha UpproLite Carbon ($850)

Most risers (except for Hoyt Formula bows) have International Limb Fittings (ILF), which allows you to mate limbs and risers of different brands. Most archers prefer to match their limbs and riser, but it is not necessary. What should you look for? If you have the chance, try out other people’s bows. Pay special attention to the weight, feel, and balance of the bow in your hands and the vibration when the shot is released.

Recurve Limbs

Hoyt Grand Prix Excel ($200) Samick Privilege ($90) W&W SF Premium ($120) W&W Axiom Plus ($90)

Hoyt Formula Excel ($270) Hoyt Grand Prix 720 ($300) Hoyt Formula Carbon 720 ($350) KAYA K2 Classic ($190) MK Archery Inpers ($330) Samick Athlete ($300) Samick Universal Carbon ($220) W&W SF Elite Carbon High Foam ($250) W&W SF Premium Plus Carbon ($190) W&W Rapido ($350) W&W RCX-100 Carbon ($480) W&W Winact-VT ($330) W&W Winex ($480) Uukha Ex1 Evo2 Curve ($390) Uukha X0 Evo2 ($300)

Hoyt Formula Carbon Ace ($470) Hoyt Grand Prix Carbon Ace ($480) Hoyt Formula Carbon Quattro ($750) Hoyt Grand Prix Carbon Quattro ($750) MK Archery Mach 3 ($680) MK Archery Veracity ($750) Samick Extreme 2.0 ($550) Samick Masters MAX ($600) SF Archery Velocity Pro ($550) W&W INNO EX PRIME ($650) W&W INNO EX POWER ($700) W&W WIAWIS ONE Wood ($680) W&W WIAWIS ONE Foam ($700) Uukha Ux100 Curve ($700) Uukha Vx1000 Xcurve ($800)

Carbon limbs are slightly lighter and faster than glass limbs, giving better cast with less draw force. All these limbs have International Limb Fittings (ILF) which will allow them to mate with any of the risers listed (again, except for Hoyt Formula limbs, which only work with Formula risers). What should you look for? When trying out limbs, notice the “smoothness” of the draw. Smooth limbs will feel like you are drawing less pounds than you actually are. In addition, notice the amount of vibration in the shot.

Arrows (per dozen)

Easton Apollo ($70) Easton Inspiré Carbon ($60 fletched est.) Easton Jazz Aluminum ($38.04 fletched est.)

Easton A/C/C ($145) Easton Carbon One ($115) Easton X7 Eclipse ($100) – Indoor Only

Easton A/C/E ($300) Easton A/C/G ($200) Easton X10 ($410) Easton X23 ($110.04) – Indoor Only

What should you look for? All-aluminum arrows are acceptable for short distances; carbon arrows work better for longer distances, as well as short distances. A/C/Es and X10s are expensive, and needed only if you are nationally or internationally competitive. Prices are shafts only unless otherwise specified. Points and nocks separate and assembled by Palm Beach Archery. Consult the shop for ordering arrows.

Plunger

W&W SF Premium Cushion Plunger ($25)

AAE Master ($34) Fivics LEO ($30) Shibuya DX ($40) W&W SF Elite Click ($35)

AAE Gold Micro Plunger ($110) Beiter Plunger ($130)

Needed for arrow tuning to various distances. What should you look for? Unless you have a solid concept of tuning, Shibuya or AAE. The Beiter gives you more micro-control of the plunger, making it more accurate.

Arrow rest

Hoyt Super Rest ($3 – comes with Hoyt Risers)

Same as beginner AAE Free Flyte Arrow Rest ($38) AAE Free Flyte Elite Arrow Rest ($86) Shibuya Ultima Recurve Rest ($40)

What should you look for? The Hoyt Super Rest is very cheap, and works well enough, though they will eventually wear -out and break. Magnetic rests are usually adjustable and offer slightly better clearance.

Clicker

Not needed AAE Extended Clicker ($33) AAE Magnetic Clicker ($28) Beiter Clicker Blade ($15) W&W Carbon Clicker ($30)

Same as Intermediate What should you look for? When shooting a bow, make sure that you not only hear the clicker go off, but that you can feel it as well. The AAE Extended is good for archers with arrows that extend beyond the clicker plate.

String Fast flight string (Approx. $14) Same as Beginner BCY8190, BCY8125, BCY 8125G, American, Angel Majesty (custom made; Approx ($55)

The number of strands is important: the more strands there are, the more stable the string; the less, the faster the string. American Strings can be ordered at Palm Beach Archery with a variety of colors.

Sight

Not needed Shibuya Dual Click Std ($180) W&W SF Flute Velocity ($100) W&W SF Velocity Pro ($140) W&W WS600 ($200)

Axcel Achieve RX ($360) Axcel Achieve RX Carbon ($385) Axcel Achieve RXL ($375) Axcel Achieve RXL Carbon ($400) Axcel AX4500 ($295) Shibuya Ultima RC Carbon ($330) Shibuya Ultima RC Standard ($250) Sureloc Contender-X ($260) Sureloc Quest-X ($350)

What should you look for? Length of the extension bar can be important, especially if you plan to shoot long outdoor distances (the longer the bar, the better). Length of vertical travel for the aperture should be at least 5 inches.

Sight Pin/Aperture

Not needed Standard - Comes with Sight AAE Gold Aiming Aperture ($44) Ambo Adjustable Iris ($100) Beiter Sight Tunnel ($19.99) Gas Pro Recurve Efficient Sight Pin ($45) Gas Pro Target Efficient Sight Pin ($50) Shibuya Fiber Optic Sight Pin ($35) Titan Micro Recurve Aperture ($75) Titan Recurve Aperture ($80)

All Recurve Sights come with an aperture/pin. It can either be an open circle, have a dot, or be more specialized with an unmagnified lens and/or fiber-optic dot. What should you look for? Find what diameter works for you and whether you shoot well either with an open circle or dot.

Stabilizer Doinker Alumi-Komp ($78.57) Fivics CEX5 Long ($90) Fivics CEX 1900 Long Stabilizer ($90) Fivics LVT Carbon Long ($30) Fivics Phoenix Carbon ($110) Fivics CEX7 Carbon ($75) W&W SF Axiom Plus ($40)

Doinker Avancee ($140.85) Doinker Fatty Supreme Carbon ($138.93) Doinker Avancee Carbon ($127.11) Easton A/C Pro ($127.11) Fivics Phoenix Gear 2000 ($180) Shibuya Caruno Long Rod ($120)

AAE Hot Rodz Nitrous ($265) Bee Stinger Premiere Plus ($220-$260) Doinker Elite Fatty Supreme Carbon ($183.76-$199.04) Doinker Estremo Platinum Long ($268) Doinker Platinum Hi-Mod Carbon ($268) Doinker MS Estremo Hi-Mod ($268)

Get a stabilizer soon and practice with it as often as you can. It changes the dynamics of your bow and your shot. Advanced and some intermediate archers should add side-rods (not priced here), which will help to balance the bow from side to side. What should you look for? A good stabilizer should help absorb vibration from the bow. When using one, notice the weight and how the bow jumps out of your hand. A good

W&W SF Ultimate Carbon ($90)

W&W HMC 22 Long ($180) W&W HMC PLUS Carbon ($150) W&W SF Elite Carbon ($160) W&W WIAWIS ACS NANO ($160)

Easton Contour ($220) Easton Z Flex ($200) FUSE Carbon Blade ES ($220-$260) FUSE Carbon X Slim ($230) FUSE Carbon X Taper ($250)

stabilizer with proper weights should be a comfortable weight in your hands and let your bow jump cleanly out after the shot. Experiment with the weights.

Bow case Aurora Dynamic Base Take Down Recurve Case ($30) Fivics V-Storm RC 300 Recurve Bow Case ($40)

Fivics Tendron K200 Backpack ($70) Fivics V-Storm RC500 ($79) Legend Streamline Backpack ($60) Legend Competitor Recurve Backpack ($60) SF Axiom Plus Recurve Backpack ($70)

Easton Elite Recurve Backpack ($170) Easton Pro Tour Recurve Pack ($120) Fivics Thunder Series RCS930 ($190) Fivics X-500 Trolley Backpack ($100) Hoyt Recurve Backpack ($99) Legend Diamond Recurve Backpack ($150) Legend ProTour Challenger Backpack ($100) Shibuya RBT-1000 Recurve Bow Case ($300) SKB iSeries 3i-4214-RC Injection Molded Recurve Archery Case ($240) W&W SF Premium Backpack ($100) W&W Hard Recurve Case ($250)

What should you look for? Find a bag that can hold as much stuff as possible besides the bow itself (stabilizers, sight, quiver, etc.). The backpacks are very convenient to use. Hard cases are best if you plan on flying to a competition but aren’t needed day-to-day.

Finger Tab Fivics Neonine Finger Tab ($15) W&W SF Premium Finger Tab ($15)

AAE Elite Finger Tab ($29) Angel Tab II w/Ledge ($35) Fivics Saker Finger Tab ($50-$55) W&W 360 Cordovan Finger Tab ($38) W&W SF Elite Plus Cordovan Finger Tab ($33)

AAE KSL Gold Aluminum ($59) AAE KSL Gold Brass ($69) Fivics Polite 2 Finger Tab ($70) Fivics Carbon Saker 1 ($80) Fivics Brass Saker 1 ($90) Fivics Saker Plus EP ($100) W&W EZ Finger Tab ($75) W&W EZR Finger Tab ($75)

What should you look for? The tab needs to be comfortable sitting in your hand. The AAE KSL Gold Finger Tab is the most customizable and least compromising.

Armguard Allen Medium Mesh ($7) Easton Comfort Flex ($7) Fivics Spiderman Arm Guard ($7)

AAE Armguard ($9.49) Easton Large Oval ($12)

Beiter Armguard ($13) Fivics Rainbow Shield ($11)

What should you look for? Large armguards are recommended for those that think they might hit their arms a lot, but as your form improves only a small armguard should be needed.

Quiver Aurora Dynamic Base Quiver ($20) Aurora Fun Quiver ($15) Cartel Dynamic 505 Target Quiver ($18) Easton Flipside 2-Tube Hip Quiver ($12) Easton Flipside 3-Tube Hip Quiver ($18) Fivics Meteor 300 Target Quiver ($15) W&W SF Axiom Quiver ($18)

Bohning Adult Target Quiver ($28) Bohning PreciZion Field Target Quiver ($30) Bohning PreciZion X Target ($38) Easton Flipside 4-Tube ($43) Easton Range Lite ($40) Fivics Miracle 300 Target ($30) Fivics Miracle 500 Target ($35) Fivics XC Target Quiver ($43) SF Premium Plus Quiver ($25)

(Customizable) Angel Tournament Quiver ($160-200) Aurora Proline Shark Quiver ($90) Aurora Techno Target Quiver ($60) Aurora Techno Field Quiver ($60) Bohning Dynamic Shark Quiver ($50) Easton QF50 Field Quiver ($65) Easton QH100 Hip Quiver ($70) Hoyt Red Team Quiver ($50) Fivics Accendo Field Quiver ($60) Fivics Accendo Target Hip Quiver ($80)

What should you look for? Get one with handy pockets (to hold your finger tab, sling, etc.) that looks snazzy.

Bow Stand None Cartel EZY Bow ($18) Cartel RX-104 ($20) Cartel RX-105 ($45) Fivics Aquila ($65) SF Archery Axiom ($18) W&W SF Elite Plus ($35) W&W SF Elite ($25)

Fivics Automatic ($100) Shibuya Folding ($80)

What should you look for? The bow stand needs to be sturdy and easy to set up/take down. Try to find one suitable for outdoor use (that won’t blow over in the wind).

Chest Guard Not needed Cartel 101 Chest Guard ($18) Fivics SE-4 Chest Guard SF Chest Guard ($18)

Angel Chest Protector ($28) Easton Chest Protector ($23) Fivics A2 Chest Guard ($25) Shibuya Chest Guard ($33) W&W FINNO Chest Guard ($28)

Recommended if you wear loose clothing, or have a big chest. Generally used in lengthy competitions.

It is okay – and actually recommended – to get some “intermediate” and/or “advanced” things (sight, finger tab, bow stand, chest guard, arm guard, quiver) early because you will not have to replace them in the future. The bow itself (riser and limbs) and the things that go directly on it (plunger, clicker, rest, string, stabilizers) will have to be upgraded over time as your form improves and more reactive equipment is needed. We generally recommend prioritizing your budget on the quality of the limbs versus the riser. Based on UF and UC Berkeley’s Equipment Recommendation Guide

Owls Archery Club: Compound Equipment Recommendations Table All prices are based off of the Lancaster Catalog. Prices may have changed. Discounts from OAC are not applied to the prices.

Warning: Compound Bows are highly specialized equipment and should be consulted with a Pro Shop for ordering, assembly, and tuning. Target Compound Bows and Accessories are marked in BLUE. Bowhunter Compound Bows and Accessories are colored in RED.

Item Entry An entry-level bow – geared towards beginners who are

looking for cheap equipment to solidify their form without

emptying their pockets. Not recommended for competition.

Intermediate Intermediate equipment is for the archer that has some experience

shooting and is looking for competition grade equipment without

spending too much.

Advanced Advanced equipment is expensive (and

World Cup Competition worthy) and is for the serious archer. Solid overall knowledge of the sport is recommended to reach max

potential of the archer and his/her equipment.

Comments General comment: Archery is a sport that is largely

based on feel. Before purchasing anything, ask around the club for opinions or even a chance to try out the

equipment. Buying the best equipment will not make you shoot any better. It is imperative that if you solidify

your form first before making any extravagant purchases, though sometimes you can purchase

“advanced” equipment for less advanced bows (like a really good sight) and transfer as you upgrade.

Compound Bow

Hoyt Ignite (299.99) PSE Fever ($299.99) PSE Fever 1 Pro ($399.99) PSE StingerX ($299.99) PSE Surge ($399.99)

PSE Phenom ($699.99) PSE Supra ($849.99) Hoyt Charger ($479.99) PSE Bow Madness 30 ($499.99) PSE Bow Madness 32 ($599.99) PSE Bow Madness 34 ($699.99) PSE Drive LT ($499.99) PSE Premonition ($599.99) PSE Source HD ($699.99)

Hoyt Freestyle ($949.99) Hoyt Podium-X Elite 37 ($1799.99) Hoyt Podium-X Elite 40 ($1799.99) Hoyt Pro Edge Elite ($1599.99) Hoyt Pro Comp Elite FX ($1599.99) PSE Dominator Max ($1299.99) PSE Dominator 3D Max ($1299.99) Hoyt Carbon Spyder ZT 30 ($1399.99) Hoyt Carbon Spyder ZT 34 ($1449.99) Hoyt Carbon Spyder ZT Turbo ($1449.99) Hoyt Faktor 30 ($899.99) Hoyt Nitrum 30 ($949.99) Hoyt Nitrum 34 ($999.99) Hoyt Nitrum Turbo ($999.99) PSE DNA SP ($899.99) PSE Dream Season Decree ($949.99) PSE Full Throttle ($1099.99) PSE Freak SP ($949.99)

What should you look for? If you have the chance, try out other people’s bows. Pay special attention to the weight, feel, and balance of the bow in your hands and the vibration when the shot is released. If you plan on competing with your bow, remember that camo colors are banned from certain event dress codes. Bowhunter Compounds may be used for target competitions. Consult Owls Archery Club with your potential setup.

Arrow Rest AAE Lil’ Freakshow ($43) Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit Quick Shot ($45)

Spot-Hogg Premier Rest ($75) Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit Power Shot ($60)

AAE Freakshow Rest ($140) AAE Spot-Hogg Edge Rest ($120) Spot-Hogg Infinity Rest ($105) QAD Ultra-Rest HDX Arrow Rest ($130) Trophy Take Smackdown Pro Rest ($120) Vapor Trail Limb Driver Pro V Capture Rest ($129.99)

What should you look for? Look for rest-to-arrow contact. Look into consistency of the arrow leaving the rest and easier adjustment.

Arrows (per dozen)

Easton Apollo ($70) *limited to 50# Beman ICS Bowhunter ($80 fletched)

Easton A/C/C ($145) Easton Carbon One ($115) Easton Fatboy ($140) Easton Fullbore ($170.04) Easton Lightspeed ($100) Easton Lightspeed 3D ($130) Easton X7 Eclipse ($100) Easton Aftermath ($80 fletched) Easton Bloodline ($105) Easton Flatline ($105)

Easton A/C/E ($300) Easton A/C/G ($200) Easton A/C Pro Field ($350) Easton X10 Protour ($410) Easton X23&X27 ($110.04) – Indoor Only Easton Triumph ($200) Carbon Express Maxima ($160) Easton Full Metal Jacket ($130)

What should you look for? All-aluminum arrows are acceptable for indoor distances; carbon arrows work better for longer distances, as well as short distances. Aluminum-Carbon Arrows are expensive, and needed only if you are nationally or internationally competitive. Prices are shafts only unless otherwise specified. Points and nocks separate and assembled by Owls Archery. Consult the club for ordering arrows.

Peep Sight G5 Metapeep ($8.99) Specialty Peep ($29.99)

What should you look for? Look for a size diameter that fits you.

Sight HHA Optimizer Lite OL-3000 ($100) Axcel Armortech ($175) Apex Gear Covert ($120-$125) Apex Gear Attitude ($85-$100) CBE Sniper Pro 5 ($160) CBE Sniper Pro X ($159) Copper John Mark III ($135) Copper John Mark IV ($125) HHA Optimizer Lite OL-5500 ($160) HHA Optimizer Lite OL-5010 ($150) Hoyt Dual Rod Pro Series ($80-$125) Spot Hogg Right On ($145-$165) Trophy Ridge Clutch ($160) Trophy Ridge React Camo ($150-$160) Trophy Ridge Cypher Series ($80-$100) TruGlo Archer’s Choice Range Rover ($95) TruGlo Carbon Hybrid Series ($60-$80) TruGlo Micro Brite $90) TruGlo Pendulum ($95) TruGlo Rival FX ($120) TruGlo Rival Hunter ($95-$100) TruGlo TSX Pro Series $90-$100)

Axcel AX4500 ($295) Sure-Loc Challenger 550 ($250) Sure-Loc Challenger 400 ($250) Axcel Armortech-HD Pro ($265) Axcel Armortech-HD Vision Pro ($255-$280) Axcel Armortech-HD ($195-$215) Black Gold Ascent Ambush ($179.95) CBE Sniper Pro XD ($199) CBE Tek Hybrid Direct Mount ($259-$269) HHA Brushfire FX ($180-$195) HHA OptimizerLite Ultra Series ($220-$280) Spot Hogg Fast Eddie ($225) Spot Hogg Hogg-It Wrapped Guard ($230-$250) Spot Hogg Real Deal 7 Pin Wrapped ($205) Spot Hogg Real Deal Wrapped ($185) Sure-Loc Lethal Weapon 2 ($190) Trophy Ridge React Pro ($250) Trophy Ridge React Trio ($250)

Axcel Achieve CXL Carbon Bar ($400) Axcel Achieve CX ($370) Axcel Achieve CXL ($385) Axcel Achieve CX ($385) CBE Vertex 3D ($370) CBE Vertex Target ($380) Shibuya Ultima CPX 365X ($345) Shibuya Ultima CPX 520 Carbon ($350) Spot Hogg Father Base Only ($350) Sure-Loc IconX 400 ($380) Sure-Loc IconX 550 ($380) Sure-Loc One 400 ($380) Sure-Loc Phoenix QA ($380) Sure-Loc Supreme 400 ($350) Sure-Loc Supreme 550 ($350) Tru Ball Accutouch Carbon Pro ($330-$335) HHA Optimizer TE-5510 ($400) HHA Optimizer Lite KP-XL5510 ($400) Sure-Loc Lethal Weapon ($350-$400) Trophy Taker Option 6 ($350) Tru Ball Accutouch HD Slider Touch ($279-$285)

What should you look for? Length of the extension bar can be important, especially if you plan to shoot long outdoor distances with lighter poundage. Length of vertical travel for the aperture should be at least 5 inches. Bowhunters typically use a pin sight. If you plan on using a target style one-pin sight, look for one that is inconspicuous while hunting. More pins and/or a large vertical bar allows for greater distance coverage.

Scope (Target Sights)

Not needed Spot Hogg Double Pin Scope ($75) X-Spot Basic Target Scope ($50)

Sure-Loc S2 Scope ($510) Beiter 39mm Scope ($185) Shibuya 29mm Scope ($180)

What should you look for? Experiment with the different diameters, magnifications of the lenses, and the bubble leveler. Some sights and scopes will come with a lens, so please be aware of which ones you choose.

Stabilizer Doinker Alumi-Komp ($78.57) Fivics CEX5 Long ($90) Fivics CEX 1900 Long Stabilizer ($90) Fivics CEX7 Carbon ($75) Fivics LVT Carbon Long ($30) Fivics Phoenix Carbon ($110) W&W SF Axiom Plus ($40) W&W SF Ultimate Carbon ($90) Apex Gear Carbon Core Stabilizer ($50) Doinker Flex Hunter Stabilizer ($46) Trophy Ridge Dart Stabilizer ($20) Trophy Ridge Static Stabilizer ($35-$45) TruGlo Deadenator XS Stabilizer ($20) TruGlo TRU-TEC Carbon Pro Stabilizer ($40-$50)

Doinker Avancee ($140.85) Doinker Avancee Carbon ($127.11) Doinker Fatty Supreme Carbon ($138.93) Easton A/C Pro ($127.11) Fivics Phoenix Gear 2000 ($180) Shibuya Caruno Long Rod ($120) W&W HMC 22 Long ($180) W&W HMC PLUS Carbon Stabilizer ($150) W&W SF Elite Carbon ($160) W&W WIAWIS ACS NANO ($160) Bee Stinger Sport Hunter Xtreme ($80) Doinker Carbon 3D Field Stabilizer ($69) Doinker Flex Hunter Stabilizer ($66.27)

AAE Hot Rodz Nitrous ($265) Bee Stinger Premiere Plus ($220-$260) Doinker Elite Fatty Supreme Carbon ($183.76-$199.04) Doinker Estremo Platinum Long ($268) Doinker MS Estremo Hi-Mod ($268) Doinker Platinum Hi-Mod Carbon ($268) Easton Contour Stabilizer ($220) Easton Z Flex ($200) FUSE Carbon Blade ES ($220-$260) FUSE Carbon X Slim ($230) FUSE Carbon X Taper ($250) Doinker Elite Supreme ($143) AAE Hot Rodz Western ($125) Bee Stinger Hunter Maxx ($110) Bee Stinger Pro Hunter Maxx ($100)

Get a stabilizer soon and practice with it as often as you can. It changes the dynamics of your bow and your shot. Advanced and some intermediate archers should add side-rods (not priced here), which will help to balance the bow from side to side. What should you look for? A good stabilizer should help absorb vibration from the bow. When using one, notice the weight and how the bow jumps out of your hand. A good stabilizer with proper weights should be a comfortable weight in your hands and let your bow jump cleanly out after the shot. Experiment with the weights.

Bow Case Easton Flatline 4417 ($55) Easton Micro Flatline 3617 Bow Case ($25) Easton Micro Flatline 3617 Bow Case Camo ($28)

Hoyt Camo Bow Case ($70) Hoyt Camo Skull Bow Case ($70) Legend BowArmour ($50) Plano 1110 Proctector ($45) Plano 1111 Protector ($55) Plano Soft Bow Case ($70) Plano Ultra Compact ($45) SKB 4006 Field-Tek ($60)

Aurora Proline Hybrid ($350) Aurora Top Elite ($180) Easton 4517 Deluxe ($90-$95) Easton Deluxe 3615 ($230) Easton Elite 4416 Double Roller ($350) Easton Elite 4716 Double Roller ($350) Easton Elite 4717 Double ($150) Elite Soft Bowcase ($120) Fivics Thunder CCS1250 Single ($230) Fivics Thunder CCD1250 Double ($280) Hoyt Deluxe Skull Bow Case ($120) Legend ActiveLine 44 ($100) Legend Double Two Compound ($130) Legend Everest 44 Trolley ($180) Plano All Weather ($130) SKB Hard Cases ($80-$440)

What should you look for? Find a case that can hold as much stuff as possible besides the bow itself (stabilizers, sight, quiver, etc.). The backpacks are very convenient to use. Hard cases are best if you plan on flying to a competition but aren’t needed day-to-day.

Release Aid Tru Ball Shooter Release ($37.99)

Carter 2 Moons ($140) Carter Only ($130) Carter Slider ($100) Carter Strapless Trigger ($160) Scott Anchor Release ($180) Scott BackSpin ($180-$189) Scott Focus ($160) Scott Longhorn Hunter ($140) Scott Longhorn Hex ($140) Tru Ball Boss X ($170) Tru Ball BT Gold ($90) Tru Ball BT Gold Pro ($130) Tru Ball BT Gold Ultra ($90) Tru Ball Fang ($130) Tru Ball Max 3 Hunter ($80) Tru Ball Pro Diamond XTreme ($90) Tru Ball Sweet Spot ($160) TruBall TrailBoss Caliper ($150)

Carter Atension Hinge ($190) Carter Attraction ($200-$210) Carter Easy 1 ($200) Carter Evolution+ Plus ($200) Carter Fits Me ($200) Carter Fits Me Too ($200) Carter Honey ($200) Carter Honey 2 ($210) Carter Honey-Do ($200) Carter Insatiable ($200-$270) Carter Just-B-Cuz ($200-$270) Carter Only ($200) Carter Revolution ($200) Carter Sensation ($200) Carter Squeeze Me ($200) Carter Target 3 ($200) Carter Target 4 Brass ($270) Carter Total Control ($210-$270) Carter Too Simple ($200) Scott Exxus ($199) Scott Exuss CORE ($220-$230) TruBall Absolute 360 ($190) Tru Ball Abyss Signature ($230) Tru Ball Fulkrum Signature ($210) Tru Ball HBX ($230) Tru Ball HT 3 Pro Brass ($200) Tru Ball HT 4 Pro ($200) Tru Ball Incredible ($200) Tru Ball Inside Out ($200)

What should you look for? The release aid is a very personalized item. It needs to be comfortable when held or when strapped to your wrist. Experiment with different triggers or back tension settings for preference. Usually the higher the quality of the release, the more adjustable it is when tuning. In terms of form development, it is better to develop with back tension releases versus trigger releases. Target panic is correlational with improper introduction to compound archery with the trigger release.

Armguard Allen Medium Mesh ($7) Easton Comfort Flex ($7) Fivics Spiderman Arm Guard ($7)

AAE Armguard ($9.49) Easton Large Oval ($12)

Beiter Armguard ($13) Fivics Rainbow Shield ($11)

What should you look for? Large armguards are recommended for those that think they might hit their arms a lot, but as your form improves only a small armguard should be needed.

Quiver Aurora Dynamic Base Quiver ($20) Aurora Fun Quiver ($15) Cartel Dynamic 505 Target Quiver ($18) Easton Flipside 2-Tube Hip Quiver ($12) Easton Flipside 3-Tube Hip Quiver ($18) Fivics Meteor 300 Target Quiver ($15) W&W SF Axiom Quiver ($18) Bohning Lynx ($25-$35) TruGlow Tuff-Loc Quiver ($20)

Bohning Adult Target Quiver ($28) Bohning PreciZion Field Target Quiver ($30) Bohning PreciZion X Target ($38) Easton Flipside 4-Tube ($43) Easton Range Lite ($40) Fivics Miracle 300 Target ($30) Fivics Miracle 500 Target ($35) Fivics XC Target Quiver ($43) SF Premium Plus Quiver ($25) Alpine Bear Claw 5 Arrow ($30) Apex Gear Reactor Quiver ($50) Octane Deadlock Lite Quiver ($40) Trophy Ridge 5-Spot Quiver ($30) Trophy Ridge Lite-1 Quiver ($50) TruGlo Loc-Down Camo ($30) TruGlo TRU-TEC 5 Arrow Quiver ($40)

(Customizable) Angel Tournament Quiver ($160-200) Aurora Proline Shark Quiver ($90) Aurora Techno Target Quiver ($60) Aurora Techno Field Quiver ($60) Bohning Dynamic Shark Quiver ($50) Easton QF50 Field Quiver ($65) Easton QH100 Hip Quiver ($70) Hoyt Red Team Quiver ($50) Fivics Accendo Field Quiver ($60) Fivics Accendo Target Hip Quiver ($80) Apex Gear Gamechanger Quiver ($80) Apex Gear Gamechanger Quiver Camo ($83) Easton Arsenal One-peace Detachable Quiver ($85) Hoyt Arrow Rack Double Gripper ($100) PSE Convert X Quiver ($70)

What should you look for? Bowhunting – Use a backpack or bow-mounted quiver for portability. The number of arrows a bow-mounted quiver can hold v. how comfortable it is alongside your grip is important. Target/Field Archery – Use a belt style quiver that mounts along the waist. Get one with handy pockets (to hold your release, sling, etc.) that looks snazzy.

Treelimb Pro Quiver 3 Arrow Premium ($85) Treelimb Quiver 5 Arrow Premium ($100) Trophy Ridge Vault Two Piece Quiver ($80)

Bow Stand Not needed Avalon TPE Pro-Pod ($13) LP Pro Pod Folding ($13) TruGlow Bow Jack ($15) Cartel EZY Bow ($18) Cartel RX-104 ($20) Cartel RX-105 ($45) Fivics Aquila ($65) SF Archery Axiom ($18) W&W SF Elite Plus ($35) W&W SF Elite ($25)

Avalon TPE Pro-Pod ($13) LP Pro Pod Folding ($13) TruGlow Bow Jack ($15) Fivics Automatic ($100) Shibuya Folding ($80)

What should you look for? The bow stand needs to be sturdy and easy to set up/take down. Try to find one suitable for outdoor use (that won’t blow over in the wind).

Chest Guard (Target Only)

Not needed Cartel 101 Chest Guard ($18) Fivics SE-4 Chest Guard SF Chest Guard ($18)

Angel Chest Protector ($28) Easton Chest Protector ($23) Fivics A2 Chest Guard ($25) Shibuya Chest Guard ($33) W&W FINNO Chest Guard ($28)

TARGET ONLY - Recommended if you wear loose clothing, or have a big chest. Generally used in lengthy competitions.

It is okay – and actually recommended – to get some “intermediate” and/or “advanced” things (sight, release aid, bowstand, chest guard, armguard, quiver) early because you will not have to replace them in the future. Ordering a bow package can save some money. The bow itself and the things that go directly on it (rest, stabilizers) will have to be upgraded over time as your form improves and more reactive equipment is needed.