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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: longbow fanatic 1 on February 19, 2014, 07:45:00 AM
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I've never owned a recurve, but I'm considering purchasing one. I've narrowed down my list to a Silvertip or Tall Tines. Of these two excellent bows/bowyers, which do you like most? Also, what limb cores and veneer combinations are your favorite? I would love to see pictures of your beloved Silvertip or Tall Tines bows!
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Dennis, I have had both. To tell you the truth they both perform, shoot and feel very similar. It really comes down to the which grip you prefer. So if you can get a hold of one of each to test that I think you will be able to make that personal decision at that point.
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I concur with Tom. A grip can make or break a good bow. And everyone has different tastes. I am more picky with liking or not liking a grip. The grips on TT and Tip I had were pretty different. Other than that; both are great bows.
I have yet to feel the difference with core materials. As for veneers; man there are some gorgeous veneers out there now-a-days.
Here are couple of pics:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC06236.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC06236.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC06238.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC06238.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05550.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05550.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05557.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05557.jpg.html)
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Dennis,
I have a couple Tall Tines and I don't think you live far from me. If you would like to try one out let me know.
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I've owned both. Both great bows but I still have the Tip.
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Dennis, I noticed that you are a longbow fanatic.
Don't forget that both Silvertip and Tall Tines offer a three piece td longbow! I haven't had the opportunity to shoot a Tall Tines yet but I own a Silvertip longbow and I love it.
Just something to think about
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Had 2 different S Tips, I like the overall profile of the Tips better, and Dave and Beth are just great to deal with. Only reason for selling them off was I started to make my own recurves/ longbows and needed to fund supplies.
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Blacktail...jk. I don't think you can make a mistake. There are so many talented bowyers today. It makes it difficult to choose just 1. Peace!
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Blacktail...jk. I don't think you can make a mistake. There are so many talented bowyers today. It makes it difficult to choose just 1. Peace!
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It looks as though I have been beat to it. I was going to post the same question. I spoke with Dave yesterday and I have a call into Brian. I have a couple assenheimers and am completely happy with them but Don is suffering from some health issues and i don't believe him to be making bows again. I am down to a TT or a Tip but would like to shoot both before I purchase one. Dave said he could probably let me try a Tip. Does anyone know if Brian would do the same? I was fortunate when i had my Asseheimers made in that I only live 30 min from Don's shop. Any suggestions would be great. Sorry, didn't mean to get this thread off track.
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Originally posted by Kevin Winkler:
Dennis,
I have a couple Tall Tines and I don't think you live far from me. If you would like to try one out let me know.
Thanks, Kevin. I may take you up on that someday in the future. Thank a bunch!
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Originally posted by KentuckyTJ:
Dennis, I have had both. To tell you the truth they both perform, shoot and feel very similar. It really comes down to the which grip you prefer. So if you can get a hold of one of each to test that I think you will be able to make that personal decision at that point.
Great advice, Tom. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and opinions.
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Originally posted by joe vt:
I concur with Tom. A grip can make or break a good bow. And everyone has different tastes. I am more picky with liking or not liking a grip. The grips on TT and Tip I had were pretty different. Other than that; both are great bows.
I have yet to feel the difference with core materials. As for veneers; man there are some gorgeous veneers out there now-a-days.
Here are couple of pics:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC06236.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC06236.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC06238.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC06238.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05550.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05550.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05557.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05557.jpg.html)
Joe, those are stunning!
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Both great bows. I've owned a couple Silvertips and currently own several Tall Tines.
DD
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Can't add much to what's already been said. Definitely shoot both. I own several Silvertips and have another on order. Can't imagine a bow being much better than a silvertip
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They truely are both nice. Tried a tip first, currently own two tall tines, number three on the way. Like said above, the low grip on the tines is my favorite grip that i have ever felt.
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I also have both and think after awhile you move from trying to name what's best to saying with certainty what your favorites are. And to do that....ya gotta try em...Tom.
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I have shot and owned 2 TT and 3 schaffers. I still have a Talltines and another set of limbs on order.
TallTines are a bit faster, louder, and have a tighter grip
Schaffers draw a bit smoother, shoot quieter, and have a lower grip.
Both are the finest recurves on the market in my taste along with Morrison
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I have never shot a Silvertip, but after the first arrow I shot thru a Tall Tines longbow, I placed my order for my own longbow. A quick, but thorough phone conversation about the bow's specs AND a completely custom grip was all it took. When the bow arrived I shot three arrows, went inside and listed all my other longbows for sale, as I no longer needed them, and I don't regret the decion at all.
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I've owned a lot of bows and after a lot of trial and error I have found the Schafer Silvertip was the best shooting bow, for me, that I have ever shot. BUT, that is just me. Unfortunately everyone is different, even slightly, and that can make a difference. Gotta try them both and see which one fits your style will be the only way to know for sure. Good luck! ~Steve
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I own both, and will not disclose which I like better because the only reason is personal.
I can pick up either and have total confidence while walking into the woods.
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I have never shot a TallTines but I have drooled over many. Now I do own and hunt with a Paul Schafer Silvertip, and having owned and shot many other top of the line bows, I can honestly say my Silvertip will hold its own in all the areas of performance, and surpass in others. This bow is forgiving, very quiet, dead in the hand, and was a pleasure to tune! Did I mention fast. I have never shot a Windauer Tip, but have always heard great things about Dave's bows. If you ever get a chance to get your hands on a Paul Schafer Silvertip, Take full advantage of the situation, you will not regret it! God bless, and good huntin. Gary. :thumbsup:
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I have not shot a Silvertip but have owned a number of Tall Tines and they are a fantastic bow. I see you own a Toelke Lynx. Have you considered having Dan and Jared make you a set of recurve limbs for that? I currently have 2 sets of recurve limbs for my lynx and absolutely love it. Plenty quick, light in the hand, and quiet as a church mouse.
Just a thought!!
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Originally posted by bowtough:
I have never shot a TallTines but I have drooled over many. Now I do own and hunt with a Paul Schafer Silvertip, and having owned and shot many other top of the line bows, I can honestly say my Silvertip will hold its own in all the areas of performance, and surpass in others. This bow is forgiving, very quiet, dead in the hand, and was a pleasure to tune! Did I mention fast. I have never shot a Windauer Tip, but have always heard great things about Dave's bows. If you ever get a chance to get your hands on a Paul Schafer Silvertip, Take full advantage of the situation, you will not regret it! God bless, and good huntin. Gary. :thumbsup:
I've own bows made by Paul, and Dave.
Dave took a phenominal bow of Paul's design, and continues to improve on it. The performance is better now than ever.
That being said, it is a magical thing to shoot a Tip made by Paul himself! In a class all by itself just for this reason!
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IMO,
You could blind fold a guy and have him shoot both and he couldn't tell you which was which.
I found the Tip to have a slight edge in craftsmanship.
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Black Widow PSA 60"
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I have owned both, still have 3 Silvertips and one on order. Only recurves I own now, they just fit me. Nothing wrong with a TT but the Tips just fit me better.
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Don't think you can go wrong either way.