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Longbows, and bows in general are very personal. How you like them is more important than how others like them. Shoot before you buy.
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quote:Originally posted by Bjorn: Longbows, and bows in general are very personal. How you like them is more important than how others like them. Shoot before you buy.
That is good advice
-------------------- Stalk softly and carry a bent stick. Posts: 997 | From: Spring Hill, Kansas | Registered: Nov 2010
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I agree, try to shoot before you buy or buy used to run it through its paces and resell... I've done the latter for years and have found the bows I like. My favorites are the Thunderstick MOAB in 60", and the Big Jim Thunderchild in 56"... And my draw length is right at 30"...
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>>>-TGMM Family of the Bow---> Posts: 4521 | From: Texas | Registered: Apr 2003
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I'm gonna get alot of grief over this, but I sold my customs sometime back because I found two great bows that are production models that cost in the mid $200 range and they shoot equal or better than any of my customs. For a recurve I found that the Samick Stingray is a smooth shooting fast bow that puts meat on the table. $229 from lancastar archery. For a longbow I found that the Greatree Vendetta is smooth, fast, quiet, and zero handshock. Along with that it's a 60" bow so you're not always snagging on brush, etc. Both of these are workingman,s bows, meaning they perform without having alot of master craftsman finishes. But hey, who wants to drag something through the mountains that looks like a piece of Lane furniture. With these bows you don't mind if you get a scratch or two on them. The Vendetta is $249 from andoverarchery.com
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Just got a whip. It's an Amazing bow. Dan and Jared Toelke are two outstanding fellows who make a excellent product. I have had the pleasure to visit Dan before, during, and after he made my bow and hands down, he is the best salesman, bowyer, stand up gentlemen I have ever met. Get a WHIP!!!
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Ihave a Lean Stewart Slammer Special you might want to try.He will be at Denton Hill.
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quote:Originally posted by Bjorn: Longbows, and bows in general are very personal. How you like them is more important than how others like them. Shoot before you buy.
This is very good advice.
Only you will know what bow fits you and your shooting style.
Shoot as many as you can from local archery stores or test drive from bowyers.
-------------------- I'm drinking from a saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed Posts: 1220 | From: Long Island | Registered: Apr 2010
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There have been a lot of great recommendations, but i vote for the Whip. I've owned over a half dozen. They are plenty fast while still being whisper quiet with no hand shock. Plus, you. Get theadded benefit of working with Dan Toelke. I've never met the man, but he's a pleasure to deal with from the conversations we've had by phone.
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