PSE Fitzgerald, good newbie bow?

brett

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Apr 12, 2002, 11:29:33 AM4/12/02

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Hi,

Im new to the sport and was a little overwhelmed by the huge selection of
compound bows to choose from. After doing some lookinga around at my local
stores and searching a bit online, ive found the team fitzgerald package
by PSE to be a pretty good deal. I was wondering if anyone has anything to
say about it (good or bad)? Im just going to be shooting targets though
oneday id like to trying hunting small game (ie: the elusive rabbit) so im
also wondering what draw weight would satisfy that goal (so i dont need to
get another bow later).

Thanks,
brett

Sven T. Reichelt 'Home'

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Apr 12, 2002, 4:59:35 PM4/12/02

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On Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:29:33 GMT, brett <br...@eecs.tufts.edu> wrote:

>Im new to the sport and was a little overwhelmed by the huge selection of
>compound bows to choose from. After doing some lookinga around at my local
>stores and searching a bit online, ive found the team fitzgerald package

>by PSE to be a pretty good deal...

It is a question of what you will doing.
Hunting? No idea.

But for target shooting is a bow with
round synthetic wheels, steel cables and dacron string a
"little bit" out of fashion.

--

Sven

MoBowhunter

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Apr 13, 2002, 9:20:48 PM4/13/02

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It is just that a starter bow. The basic bow is a decent bow, the
accessories is a horrible package. The Quiver, Rest and Sights due lack. I
you are just looking for a bow to see if you like archery, it might be a
good by, but if you are planning to hunt and stay with it. Go to a local
bow shop and look at the Hoyt MT Sport, or some of the Bear and Jennings
Bows and get set up. This way you have a good quality bow that you don't
have to worry about. Performance will be a lot better, for about 20-50
dollars more.

MoBowhunter
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KKeller

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Apr 14, 2002, 6:26:52 PM4/14/02

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I am a relatively new archer and use a PSE NOVA with V4 eccentrics and am
quite happy. It a forgiving inexpensive compound with a machined riser. You
can get a one cam version for about 100 cnd more. It has synthetic harness
and not sure what the string is made from. I shoot it with fingers. Good
bow for target or hunting and a very reasonable price.

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iNetJunkie

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Apr 14, 2002, 6:34:48 PM4/14/02

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KKeller wrote:

> I am a relatively new archer and use a PSE NOVA with V4 eccentrics and am
> quite happy. It a forgiving inexpensive compound with a machined riser. You
> can get a one cam version for about 100 cnd more. It has synthetic harness
> and not sure what the string is made from. I shoot it with fingers. Good
> bow for target or hunting and a very reasonable price.

After a fair amount of research into my first bow purchase, I too bought
a PSE Nova, with a single cam. The local shop got me all set up with
quality necessities (sight, rest, etc.) for $300. Add in a release and
a 6-pack of carbon arrows and you're ready to shoot for $400 or less.
I haven't regretted it a bit! -iNetJunkie

Jane Jackson

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Apr 14, 2002, 9:46:58 PM4/14/02

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Did you find the fitzgerald in a pro shop or a discounter? If the latter go
to a pro shop and at least get measured and find out what your dominant eye
is so you get the right equipment for your draw and eye. If all you plan on
hunting is small game a bow around 40 to 50 pounds max will be just fine.
This will also work for target shooting.
Jane

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John Jones

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Apr 18, 2002, 1:56:04 PM4/18/02

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But a much better idea if you are 'new to the sport'.