I got a $100 recurve bow from Amazon as my first step into traditional archery. After shooting compound for years, I've always been drawn to the simplicity of a recurve — no sights, no let off, just a stick and a string. I wasn't ready to drop hundreds just to find out if I'd like it, so I found the Obert Original Black Hunter and decided to give it a shot.
Turns out, I can barely hit the target at 20 yards. And I'm having a blast. There's something about pulling back a recurve that reminds me of pitching a baseball growing up — with enough repetition, you start to feel where the arrow wants to go. I'm not there yet, but the challenge is exactly what I was looking for.
What You'll Learn:
- Why I wanted a recurve after years of shooting compound
- What the Obert Black Hunter actually costs once you add arrows and setup (hint: the arrows cost almost as much as the bow)
- The difference between the standard Amazon version and the inspected Shatter Proof Archery version
- My honest first impressions after a few weeks of instinctive shooting
- Whether I plan to hunt with it (and why that's not really the point right now)
If you've been curious about traditional archery but don't want to commit serious money just to find out if it's for you, this episode might help you decide.Referenced Gear:- Obert Original Black Hunter (Amazon - NOT affiliate): https://a.co/d/0flzXZfX- The INSPECTED Black Hunter: https://www.shatterproofarchery.com/products/the-inspected-black-hunter-recurve-bow-international-listing
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