Can you recommend a bow for a beginner!?

[The German]

 First of all, I am very glad, I found this forum and all the great info.
I am into primitive trekking and got interested in archery.
Now I am in search of a bow. I was hoping to find an inexpensive simple bow somewhere around 30 lb draw weight.
I would like to start out with good form and think a low draw weight will help. Can anybody guide me what to look for  and where to look for a bow!?

[sailordad]

well i (like most here) would have to recomend trying to make your own.
its not as difficult as you might think.quite enjoyable to do
and the pride you get from shooting a bow that you made with your own hands

[The German]

Any reading/ links to get me started?

[Pat B]

Welcome to PA. I assume you are from Germany. Quite a few of our German friends here on Pa and maybe some close to where you live.
  "The Bent Stick" by Paul Comstock is a very good beginners book and especially if you don't have access to osage or yew. George Tsoukalas' site here on PA(look at the top of the "How To" thread) will give you all the info you will need to build a bow , arrows and other necessities, from locally obtainable materials; both store bought or found.
  The Traditional Bowyers Bible, Vols I, II, III and IV are all worth their cost in info.
  "Bows From Boards", by Vaughn Ditto and "The Flat Bow" by hunt & Metz,  both have good bow building info.

[NTD]

There is a build-a-long in the back of TBB 4 by Tim Baker that I think is hard to beat to get a newbie started. 

[George Tsoukalas]

Thanks, Pat. Jawge

[mox1968]

hazlenut bow build along in the how to section is a very good start.its well put together with a lot of pics.you could do worse than start there

[chasing crow]

Yes Sir, you are in the right place! The fellows here are great. What fine mentors. Pat along with being much help himself gave you sound advice. George and his site are a true wealth of information. Step by step, you'll get there. Take your time and enjoy the process. Good Luck!
Chasing Crow

[Pappy]

Welcome to PA,All good advice above,just jump right in and before you know it you will have your bow,good luck with it and questions are welcomed here. Have fun is the main thing.
   Pappy

[The German]

Thank you for guiding me in the right direction - at the beginning ( being new to it - quite overwelming) but working through the recommended links helps a lot!!!!

[El Destructo]

We have quite a few members near you in Utah...should be able to hook up with one or some of them for some hands on experience.....or maybe do a trade for one of Their Bows....I believe like the rest...there is so much more satisfaction building your own....but if inexperience....or lack of tools/ workspace is a problem....once you decide what style Bow you would like....post it in the Trade Section....I am sure that you will find someone to.do business with....

[George Tsoukalas]

I just finished a sapling bow for my daughter. The tools I used were hand saw, 4 way rasp, rasp, knife, sandpaper and hatchet. Not many tools are needed to make a bow. Jawge