Thunderstick Longbows

[ThePushArchery]

I have the opportunity to trade my RER Arroyo I have on the classifieds for a Thunderstick Mag.

I recieved pictures of this bow and it is georgeous. I just don't know anything about these bows.

Can I get some input on the Thundersticks? Are these bows durable? Smooth? Speed isn't that important to me.

This Thunderstick Mag is 56" 50# @ 28". Will this be a smooth bow for me at my 28" draw?

I am very interested in this trade, but just don't know anything about Thundersticks.

Thanks in advance for your input.

[ThePushArchery]

I might add that I enjoy the feel of a heavier weighted bow in my hand. Are the Thundersticks real light or do they have some Mass to them?

[dhaverstick]

Just do a search on this forum for "ThunderStick" or "MOAB" and you will see about a hundred threads stating what great bows they are. I own two of them and wouldn't trade them for anything.

Darren

[Butch Speer]

I have a Mag 58" 47@28.  Fantastic bow. I believe mine is on the light weight side. Definitely not on the heavy side. It's very smooth, points good & the grip is great. For a 47lb. bow, it's quick. If I could change anything on it, it would be a heavier poundage. Other than that, it's great. I also have a 64in. Montana. The mag is every bit as stable as the Montana.

[JimmyC]

Top of the line bow made by one of the most respected bowyers in the business.

If you are looking for a shorter, high performing longbow you would be hard pressed to do better IMO.

[Pops]

Jim is a good friend of mine and I
have owned a bunch of his bows. The Mag
is a very quick bow lite in your hand
no shock a good choice.  

[DVSHUNTER]

I had a MOAB that I just traded for a arroyo. The longbow that jim made was awesome, just wanted a heavier bow. They are of average mass for a longbow. I put a strap on quiver on mine to add weight. If the bow is the poundage you are looking for, I wouldn't hesitate.

[ThePushArchery]

Can I put a Dacron String on this bow? I know the only issue is going from a dacron to FF, but has anyone noticed any great disadvantage to the Thundersticks by putting a Dacron string on?

(I am a dracron Fan)

[xtrema312]

I would ask Jim about the bow length with a 28" draw, but I am sure it would work.  I shot the 58" at a litte over 28", and it was ok.  It is a locator grip so not a lot of mass there for weight.

[jhansen]

I'm a dacron string fan too.  You will lose a couple FPS is all.  Adding to that, I had a MOAB that was the fastest longbow I've ever shot.  It will balance out.

John

[4Blade]

The 56" Mag that I had drew smooth a little past 29".  If you are looking for a short quick longbow this is a perfect choice.  The Mag now resides with a good friend, but that's okay I have his MOAB.

[bayoulongbowman]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dan d]

I had a hard time deciding between the Mag and the MOAB, I pulled back a 56 inch, 55 pound Mag and couldnt believe how smooth it was. I only have a 26 1/2 inch draw, but there was no finger pinch at all on the short Mag. Jim is a top notch bowyer, I went home with a MOAB