"I don't know. Sturdy, I guess?" Was that what she meant by 'feel'? Gale wasn't sure, but a sturdy bow would do the job. One that wasn't sturdy, well, it wouldn't be terribly effective.
Gale stood where he was, just watching Thalia. How did she intend to get him a bow? He had nothing to trade for one, if anyone even had one to trade.