Going to have my first custom built

[Woodpuppy]

There are 2 Big Jim custom builds available in the St Jude auction. You send winning bid amount to St Jude as a donation, and Big Jim puts you in the front of the line. You get $1k towards the bow, other options are extra. Think of it like paying for a shorter turnaround time and a fantastic donation to a worthy cause.

[stevem]

You asked more or less "what is the thing that matters on a custom bow?"  For sure for me it is the grip.  If the grip doesn't feel just right the bow will be up for sale in a short time.

[TDHunter]

Ya too many good ones and most mentioned. If yo want a 2 pc takedown that changes things as now you also have different takedown systems. For me , my favourite bow to shoot is my Kanati............it's only flaw is it's not a a two piece, but a true joy to shot. I've got a 2 piece ACS, and a 2 piece Cari-bow which are both serious performers but very different. ACS is smoother, but I'm not a fan of the non located handle, but I can shoot it lights out!. The Cari-bow is a gorgeous bow with a fantastic located grip. Both have the Carbon sleeve type takedown system which I love. And I'm on the list for a 2 pc Big Jim and daily bounce back and forth between the Thunderchild and the Mountain Monarch. If your a bow bolt fan, javaman or Tolke would be on top of my list for sure.

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

So you shoot recurves best...

But you like how quiet longbows are...

You don't want to wait a year...

And you like the look of the 50's style recurves...


 


Allow me to introduce you to the Toelke line of bows! This right here is my Toelke SS 2 piece, 64" long, 64 lbs @ 33". I'd have gotten his shorter recurve except that I draw 33". Myrtle limbs, phenolic handle, bow bolt takedown system, Walnut overlays! It's oozing with style and class. It is nice and quiet with a bit of moleskin in the string grooves, and 10 gpp arrows. Oh yeah, it shoots great too!








And check out these limb tips! Yes, this is the same bow.


Just call Dan and talk to him. Whether you buy or not, it's worth it just for the great conversation!

[Hoosierarcher88]

The more i shoot this D profile bow the more im seeming to like it. The first few times i shot it were with my heavy arrows i used last year and it just didnt really care for it but i tried throwing some full length 500 spine gt trads through it with 125 grain tips and it really came alive. This isnt making my bow decision any easier

[Woodpuppy]

Looks like you’re doing just fine with what ya have.

Another story Toelke recommendation to fuel the fire... a friend’s wife was wanting a little recurve with a locator type grip; what she really wanted was a static tip Treadway, but Mike’s not doing those. Anyway, I suggested a Toelke as I thought he made something real close, and if there’s ever been an unhappy Toelke customer, I haven't read about it. She got one, and my friend liked it so much he promptly ordered one too. Super fast turnaround. I’ve waited a year each for 3 different bows, but not Toelke. Fast and clean craftsmanship.

[Hoosierarcher88]

Shooting today with properly matched arrows deffinitely opened my eyes to the D profile bows a bit more. Besides draw weight being too high i will say i was thoroughly pleased with how it shot

[Hoosierarcher88]

I think after talking with mike the last couple days i am going to order a 66" follower extreme in green futurewood with green glass when the time comes.

[Thumper Dunker]

Rainy Day bows.

[TradBrewSC]

A TallTines Stickflinger is hard to beat! Brian is also happy to work with any woods you provide him.

I have tried a lot of different bows and have settled on Brian's.

I am currently working on the specifics of a new Stickflinger with him. I own one stickflinger and one of his recurves. Both are fantastic and shoot them regularly, but cant get enough of the flingers.

[Cmane07]

Good luck with your choice bud.  I also turn 30 this year (in November) and me and the misses have also worked out a similar arrangement. I'm pumped up

[acedoc]

One more satisfied Toelke SS recurve owner!
Damn thing is smooth and fast.

[Hoosierarcher88]

Well im slowly underway getting the funds together for my new bow. Got a rest sold and just put back 40 from my paycheck. I figure between putting back a little each check and the little odds and ends i sell i can make up the cost of the bow fairly quickly without taking out a big chunk all at once

[Hoosierarcher88]

Well i do believe this is the color combo i want to go with. I originally wantwd osage but the more i thought about it i have always wanted a green glass/green wood longbow.