Martin "The Stick" Longbow question.

[treetoppredator]

I am new to trad archery, went looking for a used bow and found a Martin/Howatt "the stick" longbow at a price that I couldn't turn down.  I am pleased with the look and feel of the bow, but the riser shelf seems very narrow, (maybe a quarter inch).  I was wanting to put a rug rest on the shelf, but I'm worried there isn't room.  Was wondering if anyone is familiar with this bow or has any advice whatsoever on such a narrrow riser shelf. And once again I'm not sure if its good or bad.  Any opinions,advice, or comments would be appreciated.

[Mudd]

I owned one and the narrow shelf didn't present any issues for me.

I really liked mine, it was like shooting a mini-Hill bow. I would even considering replacing it if I found one that was in my price range.

God bless,Mudd

[treetoppredator]

Thanks for the info Mudd, the bummer is that i got the bow today and cant shoot it becaues i dont have any arrow that are fletched with feathers yet. Cant wait till i can try her out.

[jamesh76]

I used velcro on mine. Easy to cut and thin. Worked well for me.

[mrpenguin]

I've seen guys shoot off their hand with that one...

[LAR43]

Thin leather, stick on calf hair, or suede for the shelf & sideplate & cant the bow to shoot it.
The cant makes the riser kind of a V that the arrow will lay in. . . .

Larry