Week 9 - 4 September 2012: Legend Streamline Recurve Bag

Legend Streamline Recurve Bag very nicely priced at £42.50 from Ten Ring Archery

Looking for your first recurve case, but would rather spend your money on your bow than a bag? Archery specific bags can cost a fortune so why waste your money on a necessity that wouldn't improve your shooting. I recently came across this simple, but effective recurve bag which is very reasonably priced (considering the price of others I have seen). 

The Legend Streamline is 69 cm tall, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep and will fit risers up to 25". It comes complete with arrow tube and typically with a removable nylon sleeve for limbs and riser (check with individual sellers) and front accessories pocket. Comes in black, blue, silver and red and contains polyethylene shock absorbing foam for added protection. The bag can be worn as a rucksack via back straps or carried via side handles.

If you want to spend even less, you can buy soft recurve cases. However, these often lack an arrow tube or any substantial padding or protection and are often used by clubs just as a means of storage.  

Week 8 - 14 August 2012: Visionary 8 x 21 Binoculars

Visionary 8 x 21 Binoculars £15.66 down from £19.73!  Merlin Archery 

If your shooting target or hunting binoculars are extremely handy for any serious archer. If you can't afford a standalone scope this is the next best thing. These  binoculars will do the job and are currently on sale at Merlin Archery for one of the best prices I can find (new) on the internet. These binoculars are rubber covered with 8 x magnification coated lenses, a 21mm diameter objective and 7° field of view. This product typically comes with neck chord/strap and case and 10 year grantee, but please check with Merlin Archery for exact specifications. It weighs 170g, measures 90x90x40 mm and can be used for other things apart from archery so is great value for money

Week 7 - 6 August 2012: PSE - RTS - Rally 2012

PSE Compound RTS Rally 2012 + starter kit £300 from BowSports 

I have added this to my weekly bargains because it is such a versatile compound. Great for new archers wishing to try their hand at compound and handy for fast growing juniors! The RTS rally gets its versatility from its wide range of draw lengths possible. From a little 18" draw length all the way to a lengthy 31" makes this bow accessible to most, if not all,  archers. 

Another great thing about this compound is the wide range of poundage options and is available in 15-30#, 18-60# and 20#70. Just  remember the bow will perform best at its max and 70# is above the legal UK target. Also only available in mossy oak break-up infinity camo - so check you competition rules before buying.  

A brace height of 7.5" makes this a very forgiving bow, resulting in less arm slaps - always nice. The bow also comes with lots of extras to get you going including Gemini sight, quick shot whisker biscuit, mongoose quiver, peep sight, nock loop and peep wheel.

Week 6 -30 July - Bear Archery Deluxe Longbow Case

Bear Archery Deluxe Longbow Case - 32% off, now at £61.20! Merlin Archery.

At £61.20 this would make a great present for your fellow longbow archer. Don't let the cat chew the strings, keep your bow safe with this deluxe Bear Archery case! Zip up case with sturdy handle and identification window. Nylon exterior case with internal padding. This case will fit all Bear longbows and many other longbow types, with outer dimensions of approx 69" by 5". Also on sale is a similar case suitable for recurve bows. 

Week 2 - 25 June 2012 - Winact recurve limbs: Short 28# ideal for first bow!

Winact recurve limbs: Short 28# £120 down from £206.80! Merlin Archery

Described as having a smooth draw, especially for shorter archers you can't go wrong with the short Winact limbs. 28# is perfect for beginner archers, or even mid level junior archers. Normally priced over £200 these carbon limbs are out of the price range for beginners and juniors. However, with a 42% discount this is perfect for keen beginner archers and mid level archers looking for a bargain or a lower poundage to perfect their technique.