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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: 58WINTERS on March 04, 2011, 11:48:00 AM
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I talked to Allen @ Liberty this morning about taking some #'s off and refinishing my English. He is back up and running with orders for 4 bows so now's the time if you've been waiting for this GOOD news. Liberty longbows are back!
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That will make a lot of folks real happy! Glad to see it.
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I ordered the new Edge LB and sent in my payment a couple of days ago. I had a Contender and it was my favorite LB, however, I sold it because I changed to shooting LH (dominant eye). I was waiting for Mr Boice to start making bows again. I ordered the Edge LB with Bocote handle and all Yew limbs. Allen stated the wait is 5-6 weeks for now. I cannot wait. I will not have it in time for turkeys but will have it for Elk and deer. Ken
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Allen has also added a model called the "Edge" which is a more radical R/D type with deep locator grip. Here is a pic of the "Edge" next to his straight limbed "English".
I have a "Contender" that is being made, be looking for a thorough photo review soon.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5449776370_6843756a3a_z.jpg)
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Lamey,
That is the picture that influenced me to order the Edge. Thanks. Ken
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Does he have a three piece longbow?
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I would say Allen will have to make a lot of the Edge model....great looking bow!
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This is good news!
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I have a Contender and a Chief - both great longbows. Glad to see him back at it.
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Does anybody have Allen's new contact or web page info?
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I just ordered a Contender from him, real nice guy to talk to. The wait begins :)
LIBERTY BOWS
541-698-7783
[email protected]
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The Edge is a good looking hybrid longbow. I wonder what lengths it comes in?
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Originally posted by Night Wing:
The Edge is a good looking hybrid longbow. I wonder what lengths it comes in?
60, 62, 64, 66
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Guys:I'm looking at Allen"s Contender. The last year I dumped all my "D" bows which have been my favorite design for years. I developed a cyst on my wrist and it's my opinion that handshock has done me no favors. Please tell me about Allen's Contender. He said that he designs the shock out with a longer riser. Please add any comments. Thanks.
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I had a Contender once and I noticed NO handshock. However, with your condition you may notice something I may not.
The Contender I had was second to none as far as quality, workmanship, and just plain fun!
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Maxplan, I'd agree with the longer riser, I've had an English for about a month or so, LOVE IT !! Smooth, Quiet, Quick, Dont notice the "shock" everyone talks about, this is my Favorite so far ... Mine is Bacote Riser, All Boo limbs, Tiger Myrtle Veneers Back & Belly ... SWEET !!!!!!!!
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Thanks Highnoon...just what I was looking for and another nudge to order a Contender.
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First, Allen is a man of integrity. He has a deep religious feeling and will not wrong another. What he promises is what you'll get on time.
I have an English and a Chief. Both are works of art and performance plus bows. The Chief is not shocky and a joy to shoot for a 40 tgt 3D course. You can't go wrong as Allen will make it right. I was shooting ground squirrels next to my office. A guy was watching and I missed at 40 yds. He laughed until he stuck only his head out of the hole. Chief put a shaft thru his head. Yeah they perform!!!
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my Contender should be here this week, Cocobola riser, Yew core/Limbs, 64", #51@28. Cant wait to shoot it! REALLY hoping its here by the weekend.
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Allen called last night and said my Edge should be sent by next week. I can't wait. Ken
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I really like profile of that edge model
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Just what I needed. Thanks.
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Allen called this morning. He just finished reducing weight and did a refinish on one of my English models. The sweet yew is coming home. Turn around 2 weeks. Class act for sure.
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NICE BOWS,,,ENJOY
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good to know :p
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TTT
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I've been a fan of Allen's bows for years, and have had several Contenders, an English or two, and one of the early more curvy models (Rogue, I think). He made me a beautiful Edge recently. It shoots great, and is amazingly quiet for a more radical r/d bow. Let me see if I can post a pic or two.
bob
(http://i.imgur.com/ipSmI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9mNfz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NTPVi.jpg)
Elite model, cocobolo riser, myrtle veneers, 64", 52 lb
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I have chief elite and an English. Last Saturday it was English day. Today was Chief day. That chief spits an arrow. Worksmanship is second to none, Allen is a great man
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All bows have hand shock. It's just the nature of the beast. Until someone designs a bow that's 100% efficient, there'll be hand shock. It's energy left over in the limbs at the end of the shot. It has to go somewhere. It's dissipated through limb and string vibration, and some of the energy is transferred to the riser, and thus the bow arm as hand shock. The heavier the riser, the more of the excess energy it absorbs, and the more it reduces hand shock. Because most longbows have relatively small risers, they tend to transmit more excess energy to the shooter. Limb design is also a factor in hand shock. Of course, individual sensitivity to hand shock also varies greatly.
Regardless, I've shot Contenders and Chief elites, and they're as mild re hand shock as any moderate r/d bow out there. They're very pleasant bows to shoot, IMO. A Contender is on my "to get" list.