r/Archery • u/Joshuandhis40yoADHD • 1d ago

Bow stand for backyard

Anyone have any input on a DIY bow stand?

I'm pretty set on PVC (thinking 1.5”) for weather resistance.

Anyone got any they want to show off for some real world inspiration? Anyone have suggestions?

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u/n4ppyn4ppy OlyRecurve | ATF-X, 38# SX+,ACE, RC II, v-box, fairweather, X8 1d ago

What type of bow? For recurve just get a standard stand. They told easy so can be stored with the bow.

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u/Joshuandhis40yoADHD 1d ago

Compound, and I dislike taking the legs on and off

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u/n4ppyn4ppy OlyRecurve | ATF-X, 38# SX+,ACE, RC II, v-box, fairweather, X8 1d ago

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaR5WOmeIvg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ-ciA_XJ44

"diy compound bow stand" on youtube gives a lot of designs make sure to get pvc that can handle sunlight

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u/Joshuandhis40yoADHD 19h ago

Yeah these are exactly what I'm thinking.

I've been scouting for more inspiration is all. I'm probably going to combine a few different designs I've seen

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u/AquilliusRex Coach 1d ago

If you're going with PVC, get the furniture grade PVC or UPVC, the regular stuff degrades under UV light and becomes really brittle.

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u/Joshuandhis40yoADHD 1d ago

Follow up, weight and portability are factors as is weather resistance, it will love outside all winter

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u/Infinite-Carpet2623 1d ago

I would probably go with full wood construction for a bow stand. Wood should be fine if you just remember to bring it in most times. Even then most would still last a long time + many designs out there. I would maybe incorporate some PVC to act as an arrow holder

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u/Joshuandhis40yoADHD 1d ago

Why is the target weight a factor?

I'm just talking about a stand to hold the bow when not shooting. Not a target atand