Which bow for the tropics

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Which bow for the tropics

#1 Post by Stewart » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:50 pm

I'm looking at my first recurve bow and was wondering if there are better brands suited to the tropics or if they are all the same. I'm currently looking at a samick deer master.
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Re: Which bow for the tropics

#2 Post by M.Hogan » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:55 pm

Samick make some good starter bows... but for the same price maybe just a bit more you can get some really good second hand bows.
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Re: Which bow for the tropics

#3 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:07 pm

Firstly welcome to Ozbow Stewart. Where are you from?

Most bows are suitable so long as they are well sealed with a good finish to keep out moisture. Don't leave any bow strung up in your car out in the sun though as they could get too hot and delaminate.

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Re: Which bow for the tropics

#4 Post by Stewart » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:49 pm

Thanks for the replies. Where do I go to look for second hand bows? And which brands are more reliable than others second hand and new ( value for money ) as I'm just starting out.
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Re: Which bow for the tropics

#5 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:03 pm

Have a look right here in our Trade Blanket forum as recurves come up quite often. If you find one in your draw weight I'm sure folks on here will give you an honest opinion.

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Re: Which bow for the tropics

#6 Post by Benny Nganabbarru » Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:08 pm

Yep, pretty-much any well-finished bow will do the trick. Mine have all done fine so far, and we do go for walks in tropical downpours. Always take your bow apart (if it's a take-down) and stick it under a fan overnight after a drenching. And, if you nick the bow severely on a rock or something, use super glue to cover the wound in order to keep the humidity out.
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Re: Which bow for the tropics

#7 Post by clinton miller » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:00 am

the samick deermaster is a fine bow, better than the price suggests. i've shot a few pigs and a scrub bull with one. all in the tropic heat and humidity of cape york. i think you couldn't go far wrong getting one, great value for money, IMHO.
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Re: Which bow for the tropics

#8 Post by Gringa Bows » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:11 am

welcome to the site Stewart...............Rod
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