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First Draw

Takedown Recurve Bow for Beginners, 20–30 lbs, Left & Right Handed, 135 cm, Black – Anchor & Arrow First Draw

Already have arrows? The same beginner bow from our First Draw kit, on its own.

£69

Free UK delivery included

Draw weight: 20 lbs

20 lbs · Recommended

30 lbs

The right start for most adults: easy to hold steady while you learn good form.

check Fits left- and right-handers.Arrow rest on both sides — nothing to choose.

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Free delivery
Arrives in 12–25 days

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Setup video
Box to first shot, step by step

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30-day returns
2-year guarantee on the bow

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The First Draw recurve bow on its own: a light takedown bow for adults starting out, with an arrow rest on both sides so it fits left- and right-handers. Three pieces, 135 cm strung, 900 g.

Start at 20 lbs if you've never shot; choose 30 lbs if you've shot before or want more distance.

Delivery
✓ Free tracked delivery across the UK, no minimum spend
✓ Packed to order in 2–5 working days
✓ Delivered in 10–20 working days after dispatch
✓ Tracking link sent by email

Returns
✓ 30 days to change your mind after delivery
✓ Items returned complete and in their original condition
✓ Return postage paid by the customer
If an item arrives damaged or faulty, we cover the cost and send a replacement part or product. Email contact@anchorarrow.co.uk with your order number and a photo of the issue.
Refund within 14 days of receiving and checking your return.

Every bow comes with a 2-year guarantee against manufacturing defects: limbs, riser and string are covered under normal use.

If something goes wrong during this period, contact us: we'll look at the issue and send a replacement part or product at no extra cost. Not covered: dry-firing (releasing the string without an arrow) and arrows broken on impact.

First Draw Recurve Bow

£69

What's really in the box

Not just a bow. Your new Saturday morning.

Twenty minutes where nothing else exists

Phone in the house. Feet set. One slow breath, the string at your cheek, and for a moment the week goes quiet. Archery doesn't let you think about anything else — that's the point.

That sound

The soft thump of an arrow hitting the boss. The first time, you'll laugh. By the tenth, you'll be walking to the target faster than you meant to.

Progress you can see

Week one, your arrows land everywhere. A few weekends later, they start to group. Few hobbies show you so clearly that you're getting better.

You've been thinking about this for a while.

Maybe you tried it once on holiday. Maybe you've watched the videos. Then you looked at the gear — draw weights, spines, left-hand, right-hand — and closed the tab.

Which draw weight? 20 lbs. Chosen.
Left or right hand? Both. Solved.
Which arrows fit? Our 12-pack. Matched.
How do I set it up? Video. Step by step.

Setup video: how to assemble and string the First Draw takedown recurve bow

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From box to first shot

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Attach the limbs
Two bolts, no special tools.

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String the bow
The video shows the safe way, step by step.

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Draw, anchor, loose
Stance, anchor point and release, explained simply.

Written setup guide · Garden safety guide

Honest answers before you buy

“Is this a toy?”

No. It's a real recurve bow with real arrows, built for adults. Light enough to learn on, serious enough to keep you shooting for seasons.

“Won't 20 lbs feel too weak?”

It's the weight most beginners learn on, because good form comes first. Too heavy and you shake, flinch and give up. When you're ready for more, the Next Step bow is waiting.

“Will I actually stick with it?”

Archery is one of those hobbies that hooks you on the first good shot. And because it lives in your garden, there's no club to drive to and no excuse to skip.

“Who are you?”

Anchor & Arrow is a small, independent shop for people starting out in archery. We do one thing: help you take your first shot, and the next hundred.

Questions, answered

Getting started

A takedown recurve bow at 20 lbs with matched arrows, an arm guard and finger protection. That's exactly what the First Draw Starter Kit contains.

Easy to start, satisfying to get good at. With the basics — stance, anchor, release — you can reach the target in your first session. Getting your arrows to group takes a few weekends of practice.

Yes, to get started. Our setup video and beginner guides cover the essentials. If you catch the bug, a local club or a taster session is a great next step.

Not at all. Archery rewards patience and technique more than strength, which is why so many people take it up as adults. A light 20 lbs bow lets you learn at your own pace.

Less than most people think. A complete First Draw kit is £99, once. After that, the only regular cost is the odd replacement arrow — no club fees needed to start.

Yes. Archery is a legal sport across the UK, and you don't need a licence to own or shoot a bow. Two rules matter: shoot on private land with the owner's permission, and keep every arrow inside the property. You are responsible for where your arrows land. Using a bow to kill or take wild birds or animals is a criminal offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Our garden range guide shows you how to set up a safe space, with a solid backstop behind the target.

Yes. It has an arrow rest on both sides, so the same bow works for left- and right-handed archers.

Start at 20 lbs if you've never shot. Choose 30 lbs if you've tried archery before or want to shoot longer distances.

Delivery, returns & guarantee

Delivery is free on every order. Each kit is packed to order rather than sitting in a warehouse — that's how we keep a complete kit at £99 — and most orders arrive within 12–25 days.

You get a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships. You can also check it any time on our Track my order page.

Send us a photo at contact@anchorarrow.co.uk within 30 days of delivery and we'll send a replacement part or product at our cost — usually with no need to send anything back.

Yes. You have 30 days from delivery to change your mind. Email contact@anchorarrow.co.uk and we'll send you the return address. Items must come back in their original condition, with all parts. Return postage is paid by the customer — unless the item is faulty or arrived damaged, in which case we sort it out at our cost. Your refund is issued within 14 days of receiving the return.

Yes — every bow comes with a 2-year guarantee against manufacturing defects. If a part fails through normal use, we replace it. Not covered: dry-firing (releasing the string without an arrow), which can damage any bow, and arrows broken on impact, which are a normal part of shooting. To claim, email contact@anchorarrow.co.uk with your order number and a photo.

Card, Apple Pay and PayPal, through a secure checkout.

Yes. Email contact@anchorarrow.co.uk — whether it's a setup question or help choosing, a real person replies the same working day.

Is this the right one for you?

Feature	The First Draw Starter Kit · £99	First Draw Recurve Bow · £69	The Next Step Kit · £149
Best for	Your very first bow	You already have arrows	Second season, more distance
Draw weight	20 or 30 lbs	20 or 30 lbs	30 or 35 lbs
Hand	Fits both	Fits both	Left or right version
12 arrows, arm guard, finger tab set	✓ Included	—	✓ Included
Setup video	✓	✓	✓

Our promise, in plain words

Not for you?

You have 30 days from delivery to change your mind.

Something breaks?

Your bow is guaranteed for 2 years against manufacturing defects. We replace the faulty part.

Where's my order?

You get a tracking link by email as soon as it ships, and a Track my order page.

Stuck on setup?

Email contact@anchorarrow.co.uk — someone who knows archery replies the same working day.

Type: Takedown recurve
Length: 135 cm
Brace height: 22 cm
Bow weight: 900 g
Riser: High-strength nylon fibre
Limbs: Epoxy resin
Arrow rest: Both sides (fits left and right hand)
Draw weight: 20 or 30 lbs

Your first shot is waiting.

Draw, anchor, loose.

Get the First Draw Recurve Bow — £69