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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: BuckeyeGuy on February 11, 2014, 10:43:00 PM
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I can say I've always had a thing for longbows but the few times that I've got my hands on a longbow it just did not feel right shooting and I always would shoot my recurve better. Mainly due to just needing the additional mass weight to allow myself to be accurate. So, my few previous experiences were quickly traded away because I knew they just did not feel right and I was not confident in shooting it.
Well, about a month ago I had the itch again to get another longbow. I was skimming through the sponsor classified's and Chad at Lost Creek had a bow that I just had to get. I've had the bow for a couple weeks now and to say I'm impressed would be an understatement. The finish on the bow is great with the red elm limbs and the multi color actionwood riser being unique. The grip has more of a recurve feel which is why I like it instantly. I have no idea what the mass weight is but it is very light. Draw weight wise this is the lightest bow I have ever owned and it is 47# @ 28". It took a few days of tuning to get my 55-60# POCs flying like rockets. I'm not into knowing my FPS for my bows but this Envy definitely can blister an arrow. Even adjusting the brace height between 7-8" I did not have any noticeable hand shock and it just shoots where I aim. I even was running GoldTips 5575 with 350 grains up front and it was still handling them easily. The bonus is that I am shooting better than my recurve. Not only is it a great bow but the drop in draw weight probably has helped me adjust to the lower mass weight as an offset. That may not be entirely scientific analysis but that is my rationale because I don't find myself floating around at full draw.
I'm pretty stoked about my new bow and can't wait to get it out in the woods and take some animals. If you're in the market for a longbow don't hesitate to give Chad a call. Take care, Mike.
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Everyone who has shot the Lost Creeks I've had said the grip felt so good. And I was shooting 2219's out of my 58" 48# @ 28" Life Ender. That bow was fast!
Really dramatic "bumble bee" riser there.
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I had a Lost Creek Legacy that I traded. I wished I had it back.
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I have a life ender and its a great shooter.
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i have heard nothing but good things about lost creek bows it just might be my next new bow
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I sure like my life ender and would like to have another , i like the heel option on my bow better than no heel .
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Agreed on the grip, I read another review where the guy said it had a very small grip but just felt right and I would concur with those sentiments.
Don't think you can go wrong with his bows and they are a great price for the quality of bow you get.
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love it. some years ago, I had a lost creek and ended up needing cash and sold it on another forum. and I cant remember to who so I can now buy it back. great bows.
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I've had the bocote/maple envy,also on the sponsors classifieds, for about a week now and am impressed with how it shoots. Like the hybrid platform(excuse the heresy) and the slim riser is similar to 50's style recurves I had the pleasure to shoot. My bow is 46#@28 drawn to 29.5" with no stack or finger pinch. Shooting GT 55/75 full length with 245 gr. up front-which is what I expect to hunt with. Smooth quiet bow and is a bargain at more money than I paid. Very pleased and have already had someone want to buy it after shooting mine-good luck there.
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That bow looks like it means business. :thumbsup:
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Cool! I considered buying that one myself; I definitely would have it had black glass. Enjoy!
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Cool bow! Congrats! Sounds like a great fit and a great bow
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The Envy is a very special bow that I have worked very hard on. Its made six or seven slight changes and its at its final stage and is now ready for production. I really enjoy this bows shooting and looks as good as any bow I've designed and built. Its a keeper. Thanks to everyone shooting a Lost Creek bow. If you order a new "Evny" you'll see how it got its name. Enjoy the bow Chad