Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: SteveL on September 23, 2011, 11:34:00 PM

Title: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: SteveL on September 23, 2011, 11:34:00 PM

I've enjoyed ILF risers off and on for several years now...mostly Hoyt bows used to shoot indoor spots. Though, right now, all I have in the rack is a converted Black Bear riser. Since I'm in the market for a new hunting recurve I've decided I want an ILF bow this time around.

I'm particularly interested in Dryads at this point, but want to hear your opinions on your favorites.

Thanks!

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: excelpoint on September 23, 2011, 11:58:00 PM

Personally I am pretty impressed with my Sky 17" TDX riser with Border HEX 5 H limbs.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: d from phx on September 24, 2011, 12:26:00 AM

Take a real close up look at the Hoyt Excel Riser. For the bucks it is a kick butt riser.I am shooting the 23 inch and LOVE it.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: azhunter on September 24, 2011, 01:59:00 AM

I have Zipper 13" that is really nice. I just love the grip.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: GRINCH on September 24, 2011, 02:05:00 AM

Gotta second azhunter my 13 inch zipper fits me well and is very easy to shoot.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: Neon Quiver on September 24, 2011, 03:34:00 AM

I have 2 Dryad 15" Epic risers and a pair of Dryad ACS longbow limbs that I like alot.
Mark

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: YORNOC on September 24, 2011, 06:13:00 AM

Dont forget you can dress 'em up if shiny metal...... this 25" Spigarelli club target riser was flourescent red.  Rough them up, vaccuum and tack cloth, wipe with acetone, spray with quality primer and whatever you want for camo...them overcoat with about ten coats of clear flat spray for protection. You can get flat laquer from hobby shops. You can get ten coats and be shooting the next morning.

 (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs001.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs006.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs008.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs003.jpg)

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 24, 2011, 09:31:00 AM

I like Belcher risers the best, Dryad are nice as well! Shawn

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: ron w on September 24, 2011, 09:36:00 AM

Had a couple metal Morrisons, now I have a Zipper and I'm real happy with it!

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: Turkeys Fear Me on September 24, 2011, 09:38:00 AM

I have a Hoyt Excel and think it's awesome.  I'm thinking very seriously about getting one of the new TradTech Apex risers though.

I've heard nothing but good things about them.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: buckster on September 24, 2011, 09:46:00 AM

Morrison Metal 15" & 17" are great shooters as well.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: LongStick64 on September 24, 2011, 09:57:00 AM

Morrison 17" wood and my Zipper 13" great risers.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 24, 2011, 03:07:00 PM

I think the Excels are nice but it makes for a long bow even when using short limbs. I like a bow 60"s or less and when you use 15" risers you can do that easily. Shawn

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: 2 Barrels on September 24, 2011, 03:08:00 PM

You can't do better in a wood riser then Morrison.Metal would be a toss up between the sky or titan.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: YORNOC on September 24, 2011, 04:54:00 PM

I'm the opposite Shawn. Olympic FITA background, I dont like shooting anything under 64" and prefer a 66" recurve.
Thats what is so good about ILF... versatility.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: Craig on September 24, 2011, 08:16:00 PM

I have a 13" Zipper with Long Black Max Carbon limbs. The bow is fast and quite. It's a keeper. Right now I'm looking for a 17" riser if someone has one.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: L. E. Carroll on September 26, 2011, 04:42:00 AM

I've owned one of Bob Morrison's 15" metal risers.  It shot great and had tons of adjustability. However, I find I like the warmth and beauty of wood so the two lower Morrison risers [ mini 13" and a 15"] in this picture are the ones that easily meet all of my needs.

Gene

 (http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx177/BrokenArrow-03/My%20Bows/DSCF0008.jpg)

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: ermont on September 26, 2011, 11:38:00 AM

I've got one 17" Dryad with ACS 4G limbs for a 62" longbow. Only bow I've shot that keeps up with my Centaurs. I'm waiting for my new Dryad with CG limbs. That should be awesome.

Title: Re: ILF Risers Opinions?
Post by: huntmaster80 on September 26, 2011, 02:07:00 PM

just figured I would post a pic and let you decide for yourself.  15" morrison and dryad epic limbs
    (http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k591/huntmaster80/DSCN3115-1.jpg)