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Title: Which 2 pc? A flip of the coin perhaps.
Post by: V I Archer on August 30, 2011, 07:34:00 PM: I've been thinking lately that a 2 piece longbow may be in my future. Living in goat and sheep country a two piece may be more practical for the hike in and out than my current 69" Sky bows. I, as most guys here like what I like and have particular taste. I definetly want a tool-less design, don't want to misplace a wrench on the way up a goat mountain in December. Not really sure I trust the conection hinge and not really in love with those roll up rubber grip things. I want a "classic" d shaped bow at brace, again, not really loving the radical reflex designs.

Tough part though may be in the grip. I was entertaing a Hill half breed but have never shot a straight grip. Can I get a locator or even a slight dish with a sleeved take down? The other option I have thought of is the Bama Bow, which appears to meet all my desires.

Thoughts???
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Post by: bicster on August 30, 2011, 08:38:00 PM: I have been pondering the same thing for a long time too. I also like the Bama Bows TD system. Northern Mist uses the connection Hinge but you could get whatever grip you like.
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Post by: PV on August 30, 2011, 08:42:00 PM: This is a two piece.With a composite sleeve there are many grip options. on my personal bows I use beavertail wrap.

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Post by: bulldog18 on August 30, 2011, 09:13:00 PM: I like bamabows take down. I have been to Nate's and he has his take down system in a bow that is 102# and it is still tight.
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Post by: stalkin4elk on August 30, 2011, 10:17:00 PM: I have a 60# Centaur 62 inch with the connexion hinge for packing in the mountains that is flawless. I sold my 3 piece and never regretted it. I WOULD BUY ANOTHER ANY DAY!
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Post by: hawk22 on August 30, 2011, 10:45:00 PM: Great Northern critter gitter with the jack-knife folding system. great bow with a great take-down system
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Post by: Steelhead on August 30, 2011, 10:49:00 PM: Some bowyers offer a locator grip in a steel sleeve style TD.Fox archery does and so does Whippenstick Custom bows,Wallace Royal Longbow.I believe they use bondo or something similar to shape the grip and wrap it in leather.
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Post by: awbowman on August 30, 2011, 11:09:00 PM: You can get a located on a Whip, it's a bow bolt system. R/D though
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Post by: awbowman on August 30, 2011, 11:10:00 PM: What is that bow PV?
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Post by: Ragnarok Forge on August 31, 2011, 01:14:00 AM: I would give a long hard look at a Wes Wallace Royal. Mild R/D longbow with the steel and brass sleeve systems. My family has five of them and they are all a tight fit after tons of shooting. Just a warning though, his bow while works of art, are not cheap.
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Post by: Clinglish on January 04, 2012, 07:59:00 PM: I have found the sleeve fit system to be excellant and it is offered by several bowyers . The extra weight in the riser gives the bow a solid feel and the riser can be built up to what ever grip[ style you prefer.
I shoot Fox bows and I have 3 that use this system ,you could give Ron a call and Im sure he would be happy to talk you through some options.
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Post by: Jim Wright on January 04, 2012, 08:34:00 PM: I believe that Dan Toelke offers his Super Ds with the Bowbolt system as well as his d/r Whip long bow and one piece Chinook recurve.
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Post by: ron w on January 04, 2012, 08:40:00 PM: I just got a Kohannah with the bow bolt.....nice!
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Post by: Ground Hunter on January 04, 2012, 09:12:00 PM: Well there is Howard Hill.
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Post by: dnovo on January 04, 2012, 09:20:00 PM: I have a 2 piece Mohawk for sale right now. It has the connexion hinge, which I have had on several bows and am completely happy with. There is no bump on the front of the riser like some.
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Post by: Breakfast Boy on January 04, 2012, 09:34:00 PM: Another vote for a Great Northern Critter Gitter with the jackknife takedown system. I have a one piece Critter Gitter and love it, but now I want one with the jackknife option.
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Post by: dragonheart on January 04, 2012, 09:56:00 PM: Black widows system is as slick as i have seen. Best out there in my opinion.
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Post by: Steelhead on January 05, 2012, 12:38:00 AM: I like the Critter Gitter with the Jacknife.The Fox longbow and Royal by Wallace are nice with the steel sleeve.I also love Ken Rohloffs single carbon Whippestick with the steel sleeve.He does a nice grip with it.Its very very fast and easy on the eyes.The Big jim buffalo bow is also nice wth the locket socket.Some of these wont have a true D shape when strung.But they shoot very nice and all require no tools and are reliable and strong systems
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on January 05, 2012, 08:07:00 AM: I have a Big Jim Buffalo 2 pc and a Toelke Whip 2 pc. Both bows work very well. The buffalo is seamless, the whip is not.
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Post by: ranger 3 on January 05, 2012, 08:47:00 AM: X2 on Black Widow
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Post by: LongStick64 on January 05, 2012, 09:27:00 AM: Tolke with the bow bolt and phenolic/micarta riser.
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Post by: Bladepeek on January 05, 2012, 09:56:00 AM: I bought a used Mahaska longbow with the Connexion hinge. I was leary about the hinge idea, thinking I might feel some flex at the string rebound. Notta - nothing. It folds as easy as can be and is rock solid once strung. Since it's only on the back of the grip, the belly side is wide open to interpretation. Several bowyers use it. I love it.
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Post by: Hawkeye on January 05, 2012, 10:04:00 AM: awbowman- PV builds some VERY nice bows and I suspect this is one of his own designs. Didn't want to butt in, but I didn't know if he would see your question. I'd suggest PMing him if you want to know more...
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Post by: joevan125 on January 05, 2012, 10:53:00 AM: That system that Big Jim uses is just the ticket. You can have a beavertail grip on his bow and never know its a take down.

Take town Thunderchild is on my list later on when i get to shoot one.

Joe Van
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Post by: Archie on January 05, 2012, 02:02:00 PM: I hate to sound like a broken record...

But the Black Widow 2-piece longbow is a tremendous bow. Pretty pricey, but they are very well-made, dependable, consistent bows. I have one that I bought new in the spring of 2011, and I like it more -- literally -- every day I shoot it. I can't imagine getting rid of it. I can imagine toying with other bows someday, but always want to keep this one. I have shot a bunch of different bows, too, so have a lot to compare it to.

Here's a link to a video I posted on YouTube. Just posted for fun, but you'll get to see this fine bow that BW made for me. It has spalted sycamore veneers, and a cocobolo nose (instead of red phenolic) on the back.

Black Widow uses the carbon-fiber sleeve take-down system, and it's easy to take apart and put together, no tools.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhqb7868Qro

P.S. I should mention right off the bat that I know I'm not the world's greatest shooter!

Archie
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Post by: TDHunter on January 05, 2012, 02:33:00 PM: Carbon Sleeve X many. I've had one and think it's the best system out there. I like my MOAB with the hinge , but they nice thing about the Carbon sleeve is it's fast and you can't tell it's a two piece once together.
I'd consider the Big Jim Buffalo, it's R/D but not radical.
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Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on January 05, 2012, 03:48:00 PM: Talk to Dan Toelke. He will set you up right
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Post by: DannyBows on January 05, 2012, 08:44:00 PM: Another vote for BamaBows. Nate's bows are serious shooters and his carbon sleeve is perfect.
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Post by: Arwin on January 06, 2012, 09:29:00 PM: St. Joe river Bows is offering a 2 pc bow bolt T/D pretty soon here. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bow man on January 07, 2012, 06:57:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Arwin:
St. Joe river Bows is offering a 2 pc bow bolt T/D pretty soon here. :thumbsup:
Arwin is correct we will be premering them at Kalamazoo Also should have pictures of one up on here by next friday just have to spray finish on one and finishing shaping on the second :goldtooth:
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Post by: centaur on January 07, 2012, 12:23:00 PM: Big Jim's Thunderchild t/d is absolutely seamless. No one would know it is a t/d unless you showed them how it is put together. Very sweet.