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Title: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Si on March 04, 2025, 11:26:04 AM

I am thinking about buying a Thunderchild and i have two questions.
1. I don't buy a bow till I have seen one so , is their anyone on this site who lives in Kansas or Missouri near Kansas City?
2. Does this bow have early draw weight? I am not sure that is the proper description. For instance, when you begin the draw, it begins hard then smooths out?
Thanks

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: zkile on March 04, 2025, 11:30:10 AM

While I have no answers for you, I do have a deposit on one now so looking forward to a Thunderchild conversation!

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Terry Green on March 04, 2025, 12:11:32 PM

You are talking about 'pre load' as far as draw....

Hold on.... be right back...

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: McDave on March 04, 2025, 12:15:12 PM

Big Jim has always had a booth at the Tennessee Classic in western TN. Well worth the trip if you've never been there.

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Terry Green on March 04, 2025, 12:35:08 PM

OK, I had one for a while and loved it.  I only sold it because someone begged me for it.....

It had ZERO  negatives for me. I killed a hog with in on its debut with the 1st shot on game.

'Load' is normal. Not too light, and not too heavy.... medium/average/normal would be my description.

My bow was just like the two I had commissioned in this thread which are Thunderstick MOABS. The same woods were used in my Thunderchild.... absolutely  stunning!!!


https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=72431.msg1317729#msg1317729


Jim goes to a LOT of shoots, so give him a shout if you find one near you to see if he's attending.

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Si on March 04, 2025, 02:34:58 PM

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 14, 2025, 10:38:57 AM

Can’t do that tedd and not give us a peek

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Si on March 14, 2025, 11:05:01 AM

Yeah, give us a peak.
Si

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Terry Green on March 14, 2025, 03:25:13 PM

I'm sure that Jim's curves are the BOMB but let's keep this on track.  The original poster is talking about a Thunderchild LONGBOW.

I wish I had one that was a TD at around #50.... with the same woods I posted earlier.  Maybe I need to order another one!!!  Yes, they are that good.

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 14, 2025, 03:58:49 PM

Yes, have to say. I’ve wanted a thunderchild for a few years now. I’ve been trying to experience a few of the different bows.  I have an asl.  A r/d in 62”.  A 62” recurve. Wouldn’t mind trying shorter lengths or even longer lengths of the last two types. A thunderchild would likely fill the shorter r/d bow. I wanted to feel the differences.  Different types of bows are an addiction.  With all that said.  I too would love a thunderchild. The aggressive curves, short stature and often times the wood combinations with fit and finish really wanting one myself for some time.   I wish I wasn’t working this year during etar. I’d love to get down to that just so I could see these things in person

Title: Re: Big Jim thunderchild
Post by: Friend on March 15, 2025, 07:51:13 AM

No heavy preload...have shot many Thunderchild's...actually, have one on order...