Anyone have any insight on this recurve?

[JF_Idaho]

Anyone have any knowledge on this recurve. Like if it's decent or if it's worth anything?

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

No clue, but the Koreans take archery so seriously I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a crime to make a bad recurve bow, .

Shoot it for a bit and see what you think of it.

 

[LostArra]

No clue, but the Koreans take archery so seriously I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a crime to make a bad recurve bow, .

Shoot it for a bit and see what you think of it.

+1 but even Korean bow strings wear out.

 

[JF_Idaho]

This was a bow my father-in-law gave us about 10 years ago. It's been sitting in the back of the closet. I wouldn't dare string it with the string that's on there. There's multiple frayed single strings.

I'm guessing I need a 64" string?

I'm also guessing that the "32=" means it's a 32lb limb?

What strand string would be ideal? (12?) And type? (i.e. dacron, etc)

Thanks guys. As I'm sure is evident, I have zero idea about this thing.

@Trumpkin The Dwarf
@LostArra

 

[Beendare]

So many of these threads on Trad sites.....guy finds an old bow and thinks- Cha Ching...I hit the jackpot...this bow has to be worth some big bucks because it's old.

Nope, those bows are a dime a dozen......most were mass produced back in the day. That bow is worth more as sentimental value than anything. Looks to be "32# and 68" recurve. General rule is string to be 3" shorter. You need to use the older B55 string material vs the new fast flight strings on that bow- the new strings will tear it apart with their low stretch.

The big deal with these older bows is limb twist. It can be fixed- sometimes- but if its got a twisted limb- it's a project.

Buy a string...get yourself some 600 spine arrows full length, 100g and 125g points, a tab and go have some fun with it- perfect weight for learning to shoot.

 

[JF_Idaho]

So many of these threads on Trad sites.....guy finds an old bow and thinks- Cha Ching...I hit the jackpot...this bow has to be worth some big bucks because it's old.

Nope, those bows are a dime a dozen......most were mass produced back in the day. That bow is worth more as sentimental value than anything. Looks to be "32# and 68" recurve. General rule is string to be 3" shorter. You need to use the older B55 string material vs the new fast flight strings on that bow- the new strings will tear it apart with their low stretch.

The big deal with these older bows is limb twist. It can be fixed- sometimes- but if its got a twisted limb- it's a project.

Buy a string...get yourself some 600 spine arrows full length, 100g and 125g points, a tab and go have some fun with it- perfect weight for learning to shoot.

Haha I get it. I didn't think I hit the lottery or anything, was more wondering if I could throw it on marketplace for a few bucks or drop it off at goodwill or in the trash can. And, honestly Goodwill is probably exactly where he got it.

Thanks for the info. I will probably get a new string for it and play with it a bit or give it to one of my kids.