Win & Win Black Elk Recurve Limbs
- Description
- Reviews
- Bow Sizing
- Special Orders
The Black Elk provides stability, ergonomics and performance that a recurve shooter wants at an entry-level price. These limbs are ILF compatible, and combine with the Black Elk riser to make a 62" bow.
Specifications
- Makes a 62" bow when combined with black elk riser.
Good limbs for the money, they look good on the bow and perform as expected. Only thing to consider is how these limbs stack. I got them for a 19” riser and my draw length is just shy of 28”. I purchased the 45 lb limbs and at my draw length my scale read just shy of 55 lbs.
I am very pleased with my black elk 50# limbs. They load and stack smoothly, shoot
quiet and accurate and snapped into my Hoyt
Citori riser perfectly. I would recommend them
to anyone looking for another set of limbs. Just returned from a successful spring bear hunt and they performed great!
The Black Elk is a great bow. Good quality, good finish, I'm enjoying it now.
I moved up from my Black Hunter recurve to the Black Elk and had a rough time "learning to love" the Black Elk as it's a smoother draw than the Black Hunter. It's not as snappy as I would have liked it to be. The price difference is pretty significant as well. Therefore, had I tried the Black Elk before making the purchase, I would have stayed with my Black Hunter.
Another downside is that the Buck Trail Bow Quiver doesn't fit on the Black Elk.
Greetings Canada Online Archery staff, just a brief note to say that I love my Black Elk bow and I take great pleasure in shooting it every day with my new #50 limbs. Thank you, sincerely Mark.
Bow sizing based on archer's height for Olympic Recurve
Olympic Recurve bows typically range in overall size from 66" to 70". Below is a rough guideline for new archers getting started in the sport.
- 5'5" or shorter = 66" bow
- 5'6" to 5'9" = 68" bow
- 5'10" or taller = 70" bow
The Height of a modern Olympic Recurve bow is dictated by a combination of the riser size and the limb size. Combining long limbs with two different size risers will result in two different size bows. The typical Olympic riser size is either 23, 25" and 27".
Bow sizing based on archer's Draw Length for Traditional Takedown
Please note, traditional recurve draw length is typically shorter than compound. If transitioning always scale down at least half an inch for draw length.
For Adults
- 5'5" or shorter = 60" - 62" bow
- 5'6" to 5'9" = 62" - 66" bow
- 5'10" or taller = 66" - 68" plus, bow
These are rough guidelines for new archers so they get the most out of their new traditional equipment. For some takedown bows limb length is not a choice. After some experience you may find you like longer or shorter limbs.
The Height of traditional takedown bows will often be dictated by a combination of the riser size and the limb size. A 58" bow for example can be made up of any combination of limb and riser size that creates an overall length of 58".
Traditional Takedown bows can come in sizes anywhere from 52" all the way up to 70". Bows that are longer in length are typically used in tournament situations while bows shorter in total length are used for hunting.
Age and Experience guideline
- 14 years old or younger = poundage should be the as their age. Example 12 years old should be shooting 12# bow.
- 18 to 14 years old = 16# to 20# depending on body build and height
- Adult: Beginner = under 20#, Intermediate 22# to 28#, Advanced with experience = 30# and up.
Special orders receive top priority and are given prompt attention. While larger items like bows may not always be readily available, many special order items are consistently kept in stock. The general turnaround time for special orders is a minimum of 8 weeks, depending on the lead times set by the manufacturer.
Certain bows, such as custom target bows and high-quality traditional recurve bows, are exclusively made to order directly from the manufacturer.
In some instances, left-handed products like premium target equipment may experience unforeseen delays due to batch production by the manufacturer.
We strive to meet the deadlines mentioned above and make every effort to do so. However, there may be circumstances beyond our control that prevent us from meeting those deadlines. If such a situation arises, we will make every effort to rectify the issue. Special orders can be canceled or exchanged and are eligible for a refund after 8 weeks.