I love how he stammered over the line, if you're looking for a beginner's bow, begin with something like this, redoes it and leaves both takes in the final footage. Not a criticism, I actually do love it. it definitely bolsters Blumineck's lovable charm

Great Advice! As a former Archery Instructor I'd also recommend taking a rubber band (or zip tie) and wrap the bottom string nock so that the string stays in the bottom nock when you store it. Makes restringing so much easier (this matters more when you're setting up 8 shooting stations for 7 year olds every morning, but I find it's useful in general as well).

"Don't mind the sirens...they don't know I'm here." Typical stealth archer. 😝

Don't do archery, still watch all of your videos. Your personality is charming and your skill with the bow impressive

Love how even though you had the right tools to make this easier, you still went with the DIY solutions since not everyone has proper bow tools

Great advice for beginners. A follow-up on draw styles (and gloves vs finger tabs vs bare hands) would be great, because not everyone is going to gravitate toward the same style. I've always liked the variations of using three fingers depending on what I'm doing, but there's quite a few out there.

It's also worth knowing that releasing the bow without an arrow on it can wreck it quickly because it has no resistance (aka the arrow) which would absorb the power.

this is a very good video to watch for those of us who write characters that use bows, but know nothing about archery ourselves (definitely me!). i love your energy and wit and your channel is so fun. thank you for another great video!

My first bow was a cheap long bow from Bass Pro. I think it was about $20. It was an excellent first bow and inspired me to get a more expensive recurve later on!

I have no intention of buying bows but I've still been mesmerised by this channel for like 2 years, and now I know so much about bows I'm not gonna get

As someone who knows very little about archery, this is a great video! Thank you!

Came for the archery… Stayed for the gun show. 😁🏹💪🏼

I've completed my archery beginners' course a couple weeks ago, and I was just looking up bows for beginners online. Thanks for this great advice!

This video has literally perfect timing! I'm about to buy a new bow in the next few weeks! So helpful, thank you!

And as a critical aspect: Make sure you have a big arrow catch net up or just shoot when you see all the way where the arrow can fly. People can still be shoot when they are walking behind a hedge or something and an arrow can go wrong anytime!

Excellent video! I got a Mandarin Duck Black Hunter Recurve for a little over $100 USD recently and I love it. It's a 25lb bow and there were about 8 different color options. But mine doesn't have any attachment points which honestly is what I wanted for my first bow. Form now, gamer gear later! But seriously, if you're starting out, you shouldn't spend more than $150 on the bow. There are plenty of excellent starter bows with plenty of different draw weights you can buy after. Get a cheap bow, get started and ask around at the range if you can try people's bows to find out what you like.

My wife and I have been talking about shooting. I had a compound hunting bow at a draw weight that was shootable, but a bit heavy for casual use. It is also a left handed bow (cause I'm left handed but right eye dominant) and that made it trickier. Based on your video (and a quick email to make sure we can legally target shoot in our backyard in town), I bought her a light weight compound bow (left handed since she's left eye dominant) and one of the right handed Mandarin Duck bows in the video. We're anxiously waiting for some hay bales to be delivered so we can set up a backstop and for my bow to arrive by mail to get some fun exercise and develop our skills. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

Well I just can't believe my luck. Your shorts have been the final push for me to learn archery, and now I stumble across this video, with just what I've been looking for.

I'm a big fan of simple fiberglass bows. I still have one my dad gave me 45 years ago.

Commenting for the sake of commenting to help out the algorithm.

Thank you so much for such a great introduction video to pick the right beginner bows! These information are very valuable!

Always great looking at your content. Also makes me want to create stats for different grades of bows in my games. The baseline is your beginner bow, but you can then specialize for different stuff.

Really love your content 🖤 it honestly makes me wanna play DnD and learn archery

I need this guy on my side in the apocalypse 💯 Well… so long as he doesn’t mind a grumpy Dwarf on his side 😂

“Don’t mind the police sirens, they don’t know I’m here” 😂

11:20 Was anyone else just if he hadn’t fast forwarded it gunna watch him in regular motion because why not? 😂

4:22 "Don't mind the police sirens, they don't know I'm here" Local crime rate's increased so much in the past few years that I barely noticed LOL As a more on-topic comment, last week I had my first official archery lesson/test run! I've been wanting to properly start for years (the only archery I've done before was for camps), and a friend of mine knows a gal so now I've had a solid go at it, although next time I'd like to try left-handed since that's what I remember being better at :D I did score a solid bruise on my arm with the bowstring (likely because my arms hyperextend a bit and I didn't consider that), but I'm good; all part of the process ^^

Love this explanation! My archery intro was a bit haphazard. My dad had a child’s longbow around and an archery target. I thought it was fun, but hated how I couldn’t take my time to aim because of the draw weight. He got me a compound bow with the ability to add all the bells and whistles. Love that bow! 😂

I’m not done with your video yet, but I have my own two cents as a beginner. I shot a compound once, didn’t like it, but archery still tugged at me. Got a light horse bow instead, and I string it with the sitting method. The siyahs and string bridges make it an absolute breeze to string even for a wet-noodle built bloke such as myself. I haven’t shot it yet, but it being ambidextrous should allow for insane experimentation to see what works best. Please note that you should only get a horse bow if you are absolutely confident you want to try it out like he said. Do your research on some traditional techniques before you try to shoot. If you are interested in the sitting method, I have a guide for you. Reverse right with left if you are a leftie. I. Sit down with your knees overhanging whatever it is you are sitting on. II. Hook sloop into one of the knocks. III. Place the handle under your right knee, and the string over your leg. Ensure that the bow’s belly is facing upwards. IV. Grip the right siyah with your right hand, and make sure that the other siyah is sitting on your other leg. With your left hand, you should be holding near the unhooked loop of your string. V. Twist your string once or twice. Disregard if the loops already have a twist in them, for they will induce their twist into the string later. VI. Pull the right siyah towards the left and simultaneously “lift” your left leg. This lift won’t actually take your leg off the ground, but rather kilter you off to one side, and that’s okay. As you are bending your bow towards yourself, pull the unstrung loop through the string bridge and over the left siyah, the hook it into the knock. VII. Slowly relieve pressure on the bow, ensuring that the loop you just strung is over the string bridge. Once the bow stops responding to your lax pressure, remove your leg from the bow, and how you have a strung bow. If you heard a click as you were relieving pressure on the bow, that’s just the string slipping into the bridge. As your technique improves, this click should dampen or even go away entirely. This method is my favourite as the step through method that this lad showed off has a tendency to induce a terrible fear of breaking your bow, and especially horse bows. You twist its limbs, and it’ll never forgive you.

I got a Mandarin Duck bow as my first recurve bow. I absolutely love it and still use it to this day.

I just noticed you're left handed! This explains why your videos click with me more than others. I have intermediate archery experience, but don't yet know which style of shooter I am. I'll Google some stuff, but I'd like to hear your take on the different categories of styles to consider

and don't forget, for the folks that are pretty sure they want a horse bow, there's also Alibow!

Since our Club is able to rent out Bow's like the one you've shown i switched to recommend not to buy those but just rent it for a year. After that if you still aren't sure buy a cheap ILF riser, they usually start at around 75€ and Limbs around the same. That is, of course, a little more expensive but you have a vastly improved starting point because this setup is way more flexible.

This explains alot for new archers. I jave been a bow hunter for many years and have my compound bow but also have a traditional house bow that I also love to hunt with and videos like this is really good to show new archers who ask me about my bows

Great advice!I have been thinking about how to get in to the hobby of archery for years.

Thanks youtube algorithm brings me here. Not sure why i got archery related content suggested, but i have just seen a great advertisement.

Not the fabric scissors 😭

as a beginner, I started with Black Hunter from the Mandarine Duck store. The decent bow still delivers many emotions for the affordable price.

been doing archery for two and a half years and your videos are very entertaining! I actually just bought a new bow recently, a Modern Recurve PSE Nighthawk. I look forward to your next video!

Lovely video! I shoot a longbow and know nothing of recurves. I'm really tempted to give a horse bow a go now though! (Also, I string my bow by stepping in, much to the horror of most other archers present 🤣)

Dude! Your cool as shit! I feel like a kid watching you do your vids, you look like a fantasy hero, you sound cool (cool voice, British, speak in the kings english) and you are an enjoyable watch.

I've been thinking about getting some archery gear lately, thanks for the well-explained advice!

How many holes does that hat have?

I'm planning to start shooting in a few months. This is really helpful.

Can't believe you made a whole video without once jumping on a pole. Also, I'm going to have to get this out of my system, every time I watch one of your videos I think how much it looks like my Granny's garden. But she doesn't have a massive pylon in the background, there are allotments behind hers. Can't believe no one has commented on your massive pylon.

Going to have a look about to see whats comfortable to start with .. and I'm going to have some fun thanks fer the video .

If you want an other starter bow that helps more to learn "horse bow" style of shooting and something that can help you get used to shooting from both side I would say use a "Snake Recurve Bow by ArcRolan". It's pretty simple starter bow. Or go with Armin Zimmer starter bow set.

Thanks for this this is just what I needed ❤🎉

Very nice vid! I’ll be sharing this around with friends who might be interested in starting out!

Some take down bows have wedges to adjust the weight from 40 to 60, 70lbs. The bow stringer I had went on the end of the limbs.

My first bow was a bambo bow and second is pvc bow, and im having fun with them. Anybow is good starter bow if you have fun with it. Its really important. Not a fancy one.

I didnt know about covering the shelf or marking notch point, thank you! I have a rotator cuff injury and my bows are literally collecting dust. 😢

Little fun fact: arrow sights arent exactly like gun/airsoft sights. They're like a grenade launcher sight you see in video games, but with the form factor of a gun reflex sight

Maaate 😅 Don't give my ADHD gremlin self ideas - I don't need another hobby to obsess over! It's bad enough seeing another left-hander do something well!

Thanks for the education!

Before getting yourself a bow, make sure you can legally shoot where you are, as some cities don't let you do it (for safety reasons). I was getting inspired, but sadly I checked and indeed, I can't in my city! Guess if I really want to shoot for fun, I'll have to find an actual archery range, or use larp arrows (I'll double check, but I don't think shooting larp arrows is an issue since it is literally made to safely shoot people with!)

The bow I have is a Wolverine by Bear Archery 62”- 45 # It’s an absolute Unit and it’s made of wood 😄

As someone brand new to archery I don't appreciate how easy you made it look stringing the bow without the stringer 😂

I have an above average IQ (120) but you sir made me feel stupid, and I'm not even mad

Because I’m a gremlin 🤣

Been trying to figure out for ages are you left handed or is your video mirrored? Also as someone who teaches beginners courses thankyou for imeditatly saying that is a bad way to string it and doing it the officaly approved method, I say not doing it that way when rushing on a course. You really are a gremlin I thought you were going for a stick on plastic rest.

God what a boss💅

I buyed a bow just like this, i am just having a problem figuring out an target to practice, does someone has a tip to making one acessible target? (Ps. I live in the country side, and archery isnt very popular at my country so its hard to find one to buy)

Super nice video, I really like your style! So where do I get a knocking point, at the knocking shop?

Please can you do a video on your arrows? I notice you use longer fletchings and looks like you splay your nocks? I shoot a 25# Samick or a 30#Alibow but I have a 31” draw so finding long enough shafts and then tuning is a nightmare! 😂 Thanks for introducing more people to awesome horsebows!

Can you recommend one for newbies but that looks more old style than the beginner one you have hear. Many thanks, just think this one looks to modern

I have a Samick Sage that I got 7 yrs ago before I got injured. Great bow I highly recommend it. May I ask what you use for a quiver? Great video

There is a bow that would be perfect for you since it is so short. You can do a lot of tricks with it. Nwalny Persian mini

Great video! Thank you so much.

Your beginners bow is beautiful. Great presentation I watched all of it. I live in Nevada and recently my camp was invaded by a rattlesnake. What would you recommend for killing rattlesnakes?

One thing you didnt mention is draw weight for beginner bows. They're usually around 20lbs for a full draw. Of course, i doubt any beginner bow would be above 20 but still, important to mention that they're a lower draw weight

Ever walked into a strip club like its a dojo to challenge their top performer on a Polefu duel?

Everyone always told me how expensive bows are to get into. I wanted one for larp. Everyone i asked said it's one of the most expensive builds to get into. This is a lie. I needed a 20lbs bow, no higher then 25. I got one off AliExpress, basically like ebay but Australia focused. A horsebow. For $40 au. Cheap as fuck. Not $300+ i was quoted elsewhere. Best quality? No. Work? Yes. Work well? Still does. The string slips to side of limb sometimes but that is fine. Handly grip was terrible, but i replaced it with wipes and electical tape and it is very comfy Arrows were the only expensive part, as the larp arrows i needed even and the great price i found them, $16 each. I got 10. Didn't even how quiver at start, i just held all my arrows in my hand like you do. For me my sword and spear were $300 each. Bow most expensive build my arse 😂 I. Never done bow training before outside school class or a teen group event. Just self taught off what i saw from people like Anderson. Funnily the people at my larp event who had training were going up to me asking how i was doing it, firing faster than them with decent accuracy while holding everything in my hands. They're training so stuck on modern archery

Good video but I really wish he would do some normal horizontal videos. I watch a lot of KZfaq on tv or a proper screen and not my phone, which I’m sure others do too.

Well now I know who not to loan my Gingher or Kai shears to. Simone Geirtz wore a T-shirt that says “Measure Once, Cut Twice” that I think Adam Savage’s Tested lab sells.

Still, remembering the time you called yourself “mid”. Sorry, buddy, you’re conventionally attractive! But, you *also* have confidence, charm, and passion. So you also have an awesome personality.

My first ever bow was a compound

People at the range always stare in horror when I string my bow without a stringer. Then again, people at the traditional shoot I go to annually? Not a stringer to be seen hahaha.

I am an athlete man that weight around 90 kg What draw pundege do you recommend on my first bow? Is anything more then 40 a bad idea?

I felt that spider comment. I too like the buggies and put them outside safe and sound. Thank you for recommending and reminding people that beginners need beginner things. What draw weight would you recommend for a beginner? I am not the fittest of people. Is 60ibs good or should I be looking at something lighter?

...so....what exactly make this bow specificaly a beginer bow?Is it because its a takedown recurve you can put stuff on?What weight is this btw?

Great video 👍

sanlida one piece traditional bow also a great choice for beginners too.

I was wondering what that extremely recurve bow was. I've been an archer for 5 years now, and I don't think I've ever seen a bow like that How stable is it? Is Khatra even doable on a bow like that? 😁 A spot of Larsing around 😂 Good one

What do you think of Zagreus’ bow though?

Dumb question by why not just use Velcro for both parts of the shelf? Or felt pad for that matter? And I’m assuming it’s the soft part of the Velcro? Or is it the hooks part?

Entertaining as always

I don't have much experience with archery, but I do already know what I like. I'm right-handed and shoot on the right, so I always find that the arrow shelf just makes things harder for me. So traditional recurve rather than modern. I also prefer a two-finger draw, one above and one below the arrow, as opposed to the modern stance of three fingers below. Does anyone have any recommendations for a beginner bow that would work with my style?

OF?

it was an odd experience running into you in person

I have been doing archery for about a year now I want to take lessons but I’m not sure there’s any near me and there expensive. My arrow is very cheap and bare it’s black kinda short and skinny. It’s pretty dinky probably off Amazon but it’s worked for me should I get a new one?

I would have thought the most asked question would be going for a pint or something 😉

I use a Knight takedown 66" at 40# Im not the best or most consistent, but i hit soda cans at 50-75' not every shot though

What do you do if you're too scrawny to use the stringer properly (yes this has happened to me). Is there a proper way to optimize the use of muscle groups?

curious, which hand is which in your videos and which hands do people usually ____ with (or smt idk words)

What about accessories? I am a compound bow hunter but I want to get into shortbows for fun!

Great vid

I just purchased this beginners bow! Are you using felt + Velcro in those spots on the arrow shelf for a particular reason? or is that just what you happened to have lying around? Will felt do the job if stuck to both sides of the arrow shelf?

I know it's a funny question where are you located the electric tower in the back is throwing me.

"What bow do I use? And what do I recommend?" Why are you asking me?