I agree with everything here *except* about sights. Getting a cheap sight might be a rite of passage, but after 4 months of retightening every end, losing screws, bending bars, etc, I feel investing in a top quality sight is the single greatest thing that helped me enjoy archery more. Yes, I did have a Shibuya Ultima on my Samick for a while :-) Worth it, would do again. Five years later I still have my original sight (Shibuya Ultima), plunger (AAE, thanks to you), quiver, and finger sling. Everything else has changed.
I'm the same. Within 6 months my sight was worth more than the rest of my bow! Still have that Shibuya 8 years later and I've just cycled through to a third entire setup otherwise
I was the same I had a Cartel Xpert sight first off on my Cartel Fantom bow and it was a pig to adjust and then constant re tightening the thumb screws so they wouldn't vibrate during a shot. Saw good price on eBay for a W&W WS600 (60% of RRP), mated it with a AAE sight pin as the W&W isn't a fiber optic one and haven't regretted it at all. It was the first thing I upgraded on my bow and it's now the oldest bit of gear on my bow. Unfortunately good sights are expensive but the quality difference is very noticeable, perhaps the most on any bit of gear on your bow. I see alot of cheapish bows with some good sights on so it's a very common thing to replace your sight first.
Thanks for the honesty Jake. I destroyed hundreds of arrows when I switched to recurve but at $30 per dozen it wasn’t too bad and it kept me from giving up.
Good recommendations... until you know what you are looking for spending a ton on a riser or, even more so, limbs doesn't make a whole lot of sense (I can say that despite being guilty of it myself, lol). Another factor that is good for beginners to know is that they are very unlikely to be stuck with gear they purchase... the used market for archery is really quite decent. You can almost always sell your old risers and limbs to even newer archers just getting into the sport and looking for a deal to put towards upgrading when you are ready.
Thank you Jake, another great video. Have two boys 10 and 12 just starting out and am frustrated at the underservicing of available decent equipment for youth archers here in Oz expecially as one is left eye dominant. There is some good info here for beginners for sure.
Thank you for this video! I have been a traditional archer for years but I'm interested in trying olympic recurve. I find it hard to get all the right information to get started as there is so much information out there. Maybe a recommendation on a bow you would buy as your first recurve or just a good recurve that will last you a long time throughout your journey with all the equipment etc would be great
An archer shooting for his first time is apt to borrow or rent his/her equipment. If he finds it fun, is much more apt to get started with a package that costs $200 to $300. The move to the higher priced things that you suggest might make more sense when he has shoot enough that he wants to stay with it. Most beginners don’t even use a plunger or stabilizers. We want a non-archer to see archery as an affordable sport and to see it as an affordable family recreation.
Hi Jake great video and completely agree, buying used is the way to go for beginners. I've picked up some great gear for steal prices. I remember you saying Brady customized his Beiter plunger to take AAE carbon stems, could you do a video on how to do that? I've used a Shibuya button till recently and like the AAE they have a metal tip which didn't seem to wear my arrows at all. I recently switched to the Beiter I can feel the extra friction as I draw.. I'm tempted to try polishing the tip with some buffing compound to see if it's just the surface finish.
Phew!! For once I found a Jake Kaminski video BEFORE I started making the noobie errors (I hope!) this will help me avoid. I'm serious about this - I'm minutes away from unleashing a credit card on a Kinetic branded, forged alloy riser/handle that I found online . . . . Help Me Obi Wan Kaminski . . . . you're my only hope 😊
Hey Jake my son has 2 Gillo risers. In the spring for a graduation gift he is getting gillo limbs from his coach. 38 lbs. My question is should we buy him a second set of Gillo limbs for his riser or should we continue with win win limbs but move him up to 38 lbs.
If you have the means and money isn't an issue and he appreciates the money spent, why not. But if not, basic backup limbs are just fine IMHO and the $$ isn't needed.
I've not been able to locate a quiver like the backpack one you show around the 5 minute mark. That's the style I truly want. any ideas about where to get one?
Okay this video really help me decide to buy ilf riser rather than standard riser, and I think the next question I had is what do I buy for my first riser? Should I buy the mid end riser? Or low end is okay to buy it? Maybe you can help me decide by giving me some recommendation for the cheap but good riser. Thankss
My first rig was the Samick Sage (recurve Barebow/Trad Bow), It’s inexpensive to start around ($150.00) and figure out what you’re looking for on your archery journey. If you’re interested in compound most of the guys at my club shoot with Hoyt or Matthew’s. I would also sign up for the 3 bucks a month for Jake’s you Tube, it’s worth every penny (I’m not affiliated), just a recommendation.
That red quiver doesn't scream beginner. When I shoot, I have pockets on my pants for other stuff. All those fancier quivers scream is that you spent more money on them.
It is not spelled wrong , advice is spelled correctly. What is wrong is use of the noun (as you pointed out) versus the verb - advise. But what is really annoying if grammar Nazi’s! J/k
I've found a crying towel was a good investment. I get a lot of use out of mine.
I agree with everything here *except* about sights. Getting a cheap sight might be a rite of passage, but after 4 months of retightening every end, losing screws, bending bars, etc, I feel investing in a top quality sight is the single greatest thing that helped me enjoy archery more. Yes, I did have a Shibuya Ultima on my Samick for a while :-) Worth it, would do again.
Five years later I still have my original sight (Shibuya Ultima), plunger (AAE, thanks to you), quiver, and finger sling. Everything else has changed.
I'm the same. Within 6 months my sight was worth more than the rest of my bow!
Still have that Shibuya 8 years later and I've just cycled through to a third entire setup otherwise
I was the same I had a Cartel Xpert sight first off on my Cartel Fantom bow and it was a pig to adjust and then constant re tightening the thumb screws so they wouldn't vibrate during a shot. Saw good price on eBay for a W&W WS600 (60% of RRP), mated it with a AAE sight pin as the W&W isn't a fiber optic one and haven't regretted it at all. It was the first thing I upgraded on my bow and it's now the oldest bit of gear on my bow. Unfortunately good sights are expensive but the quality difference is very noticeable, perhaps the most on any bit of gear on your bow. I see alot of cheapish bows with some good sights on so it's a very common thing to replace your sight first.
Thanks for the honesty Jake. I destroyed hundreds of arrows when I switched to recurve but at $30 per dozen it wasn’t too bad and it kept me from giving up.
Good recommendations... until you know what you are looking for spending a ton on a riser or, even more so, limbs doesn't make a whole lot of sense (I can say that despite being guilty of it myself, lol). Another factor that is good for beginners to know is that they are very unlikely to be stuck with gear they purchase... the used market for archery is really quite decent. You can almost always sell your old risers and limbs to even newer archers just getting into the sport and looking for a deal to put towards upgrading when you are ready.
Thank you Jake, another great video. Have two boys 10 and 12 just starting out and am frustrated at the underservicing of available decent equipment for youth archers here in Oz expecially as one is left eye dominant. There is some good info here for beginners for sure.
Great video. Tips I wish I would have know when I started.
Thank you for this video! I have been a traditional archer for years but I'm interested in trying olympic recurve. I find it hard to get all the right information to get started as there is so much information out there. Maybe a recommendation on a bow you would buy as your first recurve or just a good recurve that will last you a long time throughout your journey with all the equipment etc would be great
Great advice. All you need is a really expensive V-bar, quiver and bag to put your crappy bow and arrows in 👍.
An archer shooting for his first time is apt to borrow or rent his/her equipment. If he finds it fun, is much more apt to get started with a package that costs $200 to $300. The move to the higher priced things that you suggest might make more sense when he has shoot enough that he wants to stay with it. Most beginners don’t even use a plunger or stabilizers. We want a non-archer to see archery as an affordable sport and to see it as an affordable family recreation.
Excellent advice as always.
Hi Jake great video and completely agree, buying used is the way to go for beginners. I've picked up some great gear for steal prices. I remember you saying Brady customized his Beiter plunger to take AAE carbon stems, could you do a video on how to do that? I've used a Shibuya button till recently and like the AAE they have a metal tip which didn't seem to wear my arrows at all. I recently switched to the Beiter I can feel the extra friction as I draw.. I'm tempted to try polishing the tip with some buffing compound to see if it's just the surface finish.
The quiver from The Push is called the Alpha Pack.
Cheers.
Great timing! Just getting started, and this *could $ave me a lot
Video starts at 2:05
I already chose wrong plunger :D will buy Shibuya one next when the current wears out.
Phew!! For once I found a Jake Kaminski video BEFORE I started making the noobie errors (I hope!) this will help me avoid. I'm serious about this - I'm minutes away from unleashing a credit card on a Kinetic branded, forged alloy riser/handle that I found online . . . .
Help Me Obi Wan Kaminski . . . . you're my only hope 😊
Great videos thanks. What's a good place to buy used archery equipment and accessories?
Lol I have the screaming newbie quiver 🤣
I've noticed that riser has been left out from a similar video created in 2020. Why? 😯 What changed your mind about spending on a riser? Thank you!
"Barebow " t-shirt is a must. Just ordered one today.
Thanks!
Hey Jake my son has 2 Gillo risers. In the spring for a graduation gift he is getting gillo limbs from his coach. 38 lbs. My question is should we buy him a second set of Gillo limbs for his riser or should we continue with win win limbs but move him up to 38 lbs.
If you have the means and money isn't an issue and he appreciates the money spent, why not. But if not, basic backup limbs are just fine IMHO and the $$ isn't needed.
Actual video doesn't start until 1:50
Thanks
Could you please tell me what’s the best stabilizer set up ( Sid rod , log stabilizer.....) that under 500 $ budgets please
I've not been able to locate a quiver like the backpack one you show around the 5 minute mark. That's the style I truly want. any ideas about where to get one?
Awesome video! Any recommendations for arm guards?
When he said a cheap bow I think I have that bow southwest archery damn it
Okay this video really help me decide to buy ilf riser rather than standard riser, and I think the next question I had is what do I buy for my first riser? Should I buy the mid end riser? Or low end is okay to buy it?
Maybe you can help me decide by giving me some recommendation for the cheap but good riser. Thankss
My first rig was the Samick Sage (recurve Barebow/Trad Bow), It’s inexpensive to start around ($150.00) and figure out what you’re looking for on your archery journey. If you’re interested in compound most of the guys at my club shoot with Hoyt or Matthew’s. I would also sign up for the 3 bucks a month for Jake’s you Tube, it’s worth every penny (I’m not affiliated), just a recommendation.
@jake kaminski buying cheap riser seems counter-intuitive why do you have that in your list of things not to spend money on in the beginning? thanks!
do you have a reviw on shibuya dx plunger? I like it but is interested in what do you think about it :)
That red quiver doesn't scream beginner. When I shoot, I have pockets on my pants for other stuff. All those fancier quivers scream is that you spent more money on them.
Congratulation 20k subscriptors.
Cheers!
Whats a plunger? 😅
its the spring assembly on the side of the arrow rest
Helpful thank you very much.
One great video
What about sight and scop?
so your saying buy a cheap ilf riser is magnesium junk?
in my opinion, yes. cuz they break. and i saw my share.
Talking about plungers and other items without explanation as to what they are and how to use
Otherwise quite informative
good stuff
Hey Jake, on the thumbnail, you have 'advice' spelled wrong... Advise is the verb, advice is the noun.... just thought you might want to fix it!
Spelled it wrong there and right in the title. Doh'
It is not spelled wrong , advice is spelled correctly. What is wrong is use of the noun (as you pointed out) versus the verb - advise. But what is really annoying if grammar Nazi’s! J/k
@@graphguy It's spelled right now because he fixed it!
I didn't want to be a grammar Nazi...I thought he would want to know!
We awl thank you.
For the advise.
It will change hour lives . . . . .
@@philipsturtivant9385 😂👍🤣
Lost me in the first few minutes..... what's a plunger??
Wait, I already have one next to my toilet and how do I mount it on my bow?