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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Rick Richard on June 27, 2012, 06:56:00 AM
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I have an 'itch' that needs scratching which is why the post. I am very much interested in trying an ILF setup, however I want one with a metal riser and not intersested in waiting 2 - 3 months for a build. So, what do you guys recommend and why?
Thanks in advance Trad Gang Gurus!
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I will be watching this post since I have been thinking the same thing.
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Iv got a sky tdx 17 and love it feels great to me and suits my style best
Jim
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I have a 15" Morrison metal riser on the way. I purchased 2 sets of used limbs to start out with; Sebastian Flute Glass/Carbon and a set of Winex. Can't wait for the riser to get in and see how it handles.
I am sure Bob could get you a riser much quicker than 2 to 3 months.
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Bob's got metal risers in stock, all lengths-- check out the Gen 3. Grips instock, too. Nice selection.
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I have a Titan II on the way but can't comment until it gets here and my arm heals.
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Morrisons are great!
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Hoyt Excel or SF Premium. Both very reasonable and no WAIT!!!. Easy to tune and great little Risers.
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Titan III
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From my experience with the risers I'd go with a Morrison as my first choice and a Dalaa as my second.
Mike
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I have a wood Zipper 17" and just got a Alum. Morrison 17".......I wouldn't be afraid to get a wood riser and Dryad has them in stock with no wait....fair price also!
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I like my Titan a lot!
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2x Hoyt Excel You can't beat the price. Check out Lan. Archery
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I have a 17" Morrison gen 2 alum. I kinda like. Word is the gen 3 is even better, but wouldn't know.
Just wish mine was a 15".
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I purchased a DAS Dalla two weeks ago and I have to say I love it. The Dalla shot great right out of the box and, I had it set up and in my hands in three days from three rivers archery.
I went with the Dalla because it can easily be shot off the shelf or from an elevated rest, I opted for the rest.
I have not shot any of the other brand bows mentioned above and I'm sure they are all very good.
I think the rest of my bows will be collecting dust for quite some time now.
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By the way what ever you decide to go with get the foam core limbs , you wont be disappointed!
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Thanks for all the replies.
By the way, I visited Bob this past weekend and shot one of the Morrison bows and liked them a bunch. However, Bob is in the middle of tooling up for a Gen 4 riser through a new machining shop and not exactly sure when those risers will be available. His delivery date appears to be longer than I am willing to wait,which is why I am out shopping.
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I've owned and shot several different risers. I kept my Titan and sold the rest.
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Try Sky Archery, Jim builds the DAS limbs and risers.
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I've had my Dalaa for 8-9 months. I Love it, very smooth! With my long draw I have no problem with stacking. I think that is the best thing about ilf limbs you can pick what works for you.
I think any one of the top brands will work for you! I can tell what geat service I got from 3 Rivers archery. They let me change from a 21 in riser to the 17 in. and switching grips.
Don
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Titan. I have 2, one here in California and one in Italy for when I travel back home. Love them.
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Only tried the Das Dalaa.I bought it new.Its the 21 inch riser.I went with the foam core but they only lasted 2 weeks.bad set i guess.There was no problem at all getting a new set from 3 rivers.I went with the wood this time and got back some money back .I cant not tell the difference in the two.Since then i bought a used das riser and used limbs for half the price of new.If i was able to turn back the clock i would wait and find a used 21in riser and buy new limbs for it.Im sure that all that were mentioned are great risers.You will like what you pick.The riser is going to last for ever.The limbs are what break.Good luck
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I bought a titan riser and the limbs and string are on the way. let you know how I like it when its all set up. riser looks great though and the grip is nice.
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I really like the Excel riser.I got mine at a local Hoyt dealer at a really good price. I teamed it up with TT glass/wood limbs. For $320 I got a real sweet bow........Dave
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Been shooting the trad tech Titan for over a year now. Love it.
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I origanally called to order a ******** set up. But they didn't have any in stock and had no definitive stock date.
The person I spoke to there was less than inerrested in answering my questions or making a sale. Don't get me wrong he wasn't rude just not very helpful.
My next call was to three rivers to by a Das. The sales person was very helpful and really wanted my business.
I am very happy with my purchase, the Das is the best recurve that I've ever shot. If the ******** is that much better I'd love to try one.
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The bow I tried to order in the above post was a Titan
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I think they are all very close in looks and feel. I have owned the Titan and it was a great riser. I have settled on the DAS because of the limb attachment system. For hunting purposes I think it has the edge .
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I have a 21" Hoyt Excel and love it. Got it with a set of long Kaya Tropics limbs used for 275. Best purchase I've made so far. i went ILF because it seems like no bowyer I've considered makes a 66" or longer recurve.
draw length can come into play on these choices. keep in mind what your draw length is, and what your prefered bow length is.
you might want to give john a call or email at trad tech archery. even if you don't buy from them, he'll point you in the right direction.
-rich
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Rick, what is your draw length? Riser and limb length must be figured into the equation.
My first choice is the dalaa for the limb attachment system, limbs won't fall off when unstrung. Morisson would be my second choice and the sky is also very nice. Have not tried the titan.
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Rick you should buy one of mine I have several PM me if interested we can talk.......stabow
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PM sent to Stabow
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Titan III hands down.
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I have owned several ILF/DAS risers and have settled on a 17" TT Titan/or Dalaa and 21" DAS/Dalaa. I have found that I prefer the geometry of these risers. The others were good...didn't find a bad one but accuracy is best for me with the 2 mentioned above. The others I've used are TAC firefly, gen 2 morrison, 15" sky TDX. The Sky was nice but didn't like the smaller/shorter ILF pocket. the 3 rivers model may have corrected this with the DAS connection/plates. The newer gen3 Morrison appears to have the geometry I like but can't confirm as I haven't shot it.