RER arroyo vs. Super Shrew.............?

[skychief]

Any observations regarding these bows (RER Arroyo and Super Shrew) appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

I read that both are quiet and comfortable.   I hope to hear which you think is the better hunting bow.  

FWIW, I draw 30" and shoot 3-under.   I like a bow weight of 43-44 pounds at my draw length.

All help appreciated, Skychief.

[pdk25]

This should be good.  I have shot and owned both.  They are both great bows, but not similar in any way that I can tell.

[skychief]

Thanks pdk.   Will you elaborate?

[pdk25]

Well, one is a recurve and one is a r/d longbow for starters.  Wider limb profile on the arroyo with thinner limbs.  It really depends alot on your shooting style.  Typically a little more mass weight in the riser and a beefier grip on the arroyo, but you can customize that abit.  Static tips on the arroyo, which I believe was quite abit faster in my bows.  I felt that the shrew had a little better 'pointability'.  For these bows I think that you would really be better off trying them out if you get the chance.  Once again, both great bows but very different.

[pdk25]

btw, if you shoot 3 under, even with a 30 inch draw, you could probably shoot the 54" arroyo, but I think that the 58" arroyo is one of the best one piece recurves out there.

[skychief]

Thank you Sir!

[eflanders]

As others have said, they are both excellent bows but not at all alike.  For a 3 under shooter, I have found that recurves are more friendly but this is only based on my experience...

[kadbow]

I've shot them both, not 3 under.  I am a Shrew fan big time but I liked the arroyo alot.  Probably the quietest recurve I have owned.  The grips are totally different but they both worked for me.  They both have that forward handle stability.  In the end I am a longbow fan and didn't keep the arroyo.  You really need to shoot them for yourself.