Next Step · Second season

Recurve Bow and Arrow Set for Adults, 30–35 lbs, Right or Left Handed, Takedown, 12 Arrows – Anchor & Arrow Next Step

Your form is steady. Now give it more distance. Everything for your second season, in one box.

£149

Free UK delivery included

Draw weight: 30 lbs
Hand: Right-handed

Your first step up from a 20 lbs bow: more distance, same steady form.

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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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Secure checkout
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 Description

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The Next Step Kit is for your second season: a stronger takedown recurve bow in right- and left-handed versions, with 12 arrows, a foam target, an arm guard, a finger tab set and a setup video.

Coming from a 20 lbs bow? Choose 30 lbs. Already comfortable at 30 lbs and shooting regularly? Choose 35 lbs.

 Delivery & Returns

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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.

 2-Year Guarantee

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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.

The Next Step Kit

£149

Your second season starts here.

More distance

A firmer draw sends your arrows further and flatter. The back of the garden is now in range.

Tighter groups

Once your form is steady, a stronger bow rewards it. Watch your arrows start to land together.

Your bow, your hand

Made in right- and left-handed versions, so it fits the way you shoot.

What's in the Next Step Kit box: recurve bow, 12 arrows, foam target, arm guard, finger tab set and setup video

In the box, and why it matters

  • Takedown recurve bowThree pieces with a sturdy riser, built for your second season. Packs away in a cupboard.
  • 12 matched arrowsEnough for full ends of six, with spares for the ones that miss the boss. They will.
  • Foam targetFolds flat and sets up in minutes in your garden. Your first shot needs something to land in.
  • Arm guardKeeps the string off your forearm, so your first session isn't your last.
  • Finger tab setTwo styles, so you can find what feels right. Protects your fingers and gives a cleaner release.
  • Setup videoAssembly, stringing, stance and your first shot. Like having someone beside you.
Setup video: how to assemble and string the First Draw takedown recurve bow play_circle

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.

Honest answers before you buy

“Is 30 lbs too much for me?”

If you've shot a 20 lbs bow for a few months and hold steady at full draw, 30 lbs is the natural next step. Never shot before? Start with the First Draw.

“Right or left: which do I choose?”

Hold the bow in the hand opposite the eye you aim with. Right-eye dominant: right-handed version. Our 5-second eye test makes it simple.

“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

What's the best archery set for a beginner?

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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.

Is archery hard to learn?

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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.

Can I teach myself archery?

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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.

Am I too old to start archery at 30, 40 or 50?

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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.

Is archery an expensive hobby?

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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.

Can I shoot a bow in my garden in the UK?

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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.

Can a left-handed archer use the First Draw bow?

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

20 lbs or 30 lbs?

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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

How long does delivery take, and does it cost anything?

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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.

How do I track my order?

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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.

What if it arrives damaged?

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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.

Can I return it if it isn't right for me?

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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.

Is there a guarantee?

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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.

Which payment methods do you accept?

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

Can I talk to a real person?

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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.

Specifications

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Type
Takedown recurve
Draw weight
30 or 35 lbs
Hand
Right-handed or left-handed version
Arrows
12 × 28–30 in, spine 700–1000

Your first shot is waiting.

Draw, anchor, loose.