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Choosing your first bow and arrow

Although we sell some lower cost fiberglass bows, if you are looking for something that will reward your good shots with repeatable accuracy the Polaris Wooden Take-down Bow is our recommended bow of choice. (We also offer a range of sets with everything you need to get started.)

This has a superb price/quality ratio and is the perfect for learning the correct technique.

When choosing one of these bows from our web site you will be given three options to choose from.

The first is 'choose hand'. A right handed archer would hold the bow in their left hand and draw the string with their right hand. Choose 'right handed' if this is you.

The second is 'choose length'. This refers to the bow length. Bow length relates to your arrow length. To help you judge approximately what arrow length you need,

fully stretch your arms out in front of you with your palms together and your finger tips fully extended. Ask someone to measure from the centre of your chest to the tips of your fingers. Add ONE INCH to this measurement and this will give you an approximate arrow length. (see picture on the right). Use the chart below to help you pick the right bow length. If in doubt, go with the longer bow length

The third option is 'choose weight' . This is the poundage of the bow when pulled to 28". If the bow is pulled more than 28" then the poundage will increase. If you pull the bow less than 28" the poundage will decrease. A little bit of judgment has to be used to determine the bow weight. The poundage change is approximately 2# per inch.
Typically, a man would choose the 28# draw, a woman the 24# draw. Also consider your draw length. If you are a man with a short 26" draw, then maybe you should consider the 32# bow. Or a woman with a long draw might want to lower the poundage.
If you are not sure, go with a lower poundage, as even at 20# these bows are powerful!

That's it! You should be able to select your first bow now.