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Southwest Archery Spyder Recurve for Competition?

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I'm thirteen (male) and I'm looking for a good wooden recurve bow. About a year ago I shot for a couple months as a beginner at my local club/range, but I had to take a break. I'm looking to get back into archery but I can't rejoin the club anytime soon because of COVID19. So I am looking for a recurve bow I can shoot with in my backyard for the meantime, and i would like one that lasts so I can eventually use it at my club if i decide to join again.

I am interested in the Southwest Archery Spyder 62 inch. I would get a 25lb bow to begin with. (My draw length is shorter than the actual draw length of the bow so hopefully 25lb bow will feel like 20lb for me). I will purchase replacement limbs when i need to upgrade my draw weight.

My question: can a wooden recurve bow like the SWA Spyder be used for modern target competitions? (The bow has screw holes for stabilizer, sight, rest etc. ) Even though i am still unsure whether i will take the competitive archery route, i would still like to get a bow that can be used for recreational for now and competition in the future.

However i don't want to invest a modern target bow as a beginner hence why i am interested in the wooden bow.

Link: https://www.southwestarcheryusa.com/products/southwest-archery-spyder-62-takedown-recurve-bow-parent-1

Also, if anyone has any other recurve bow suggestions or reviews on the Southwest Spyder I would appreciate it!

TL;DR : Can a beginner wooden recurve bow be used in modern target competitions?

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