Green Mountain Longbows

[dixiearcher]

I am looking at a Green Mountain Longbow but I don't know much about them? I am comparing a Green Mountain and a thunderstick II hybrid. I have a recurve but am looking to purchase a longbow. Any suggestions?

[dixiearcher]

If you had to pick between these two which would you pick and why?

[JRY309]

Green Mountain bows were made by Jim Duclos in Vermont.He quit making bows many years ago,an excellent bow in my opinion.They are a mild R/D bow,his bows have one of the best workmanship and leather work I've seen.I have one I ordered and still have it,it is an excellent shooter also.Thunderstick bows are made by Jim Reynolds in Michigan,an excellent bowyer.They are both quality bows,it comes down to personal preference.I had a Thunderstick III,great shooting bow.For me I would pick a Green Mountain longbow,but thats my preference.I like the excellent workmanship,strings up to a D-shape,grip,leather work and shape of nocks.And I've shot some of my highest 3D scores with my Green Mountain.

[ron w]

The Green Mt. longbows are not as agressive in design as the Hybrids. Jim Duclos made a good "D" shaped mild R/D bow of very good quality. I have had a couple, still have one he made for me in 1996. You don't see them for sale to often but they are real nice bows. Not to familiar with the Thunder sticks.........

[dixiearcher]

thanks for your help guys...I elected to get a green mountain classic!

[ron w]

I hope you happy with your bow...I love mine.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Let us know how you like it.

I probably would have chose the green mountain also it would have come down to the grip design personally.

[TSP]

I had one...Cocobola riser with Black Cherry limbs.  Sold it when I needed money, wish I still had it.  Mine was a Mountain Classic, D-style design.  Superb workmanship, unique leather sideplate and rest, great bow.  

They remind me of an Abbott longbow in design but the the Green Mountain had better finish work and was a bit faster (using non-FF string).

Good choice!

[dixiearcher]

Would you recommend that I use non-FF string?

[Birdbow]

Dixiearcher,
  I've owned and shot 5 of Jim's Green Mountains and love 'em. My favorite is the Stingray model with it's slight forward handle. Taken alot of game with them. Stable, quiet, and little handshock. I agree the workmanship is impeccable. I believe Jim always recommended nonFF strings on his bows as the tips are slender and not built up for Fast Flight. Hope this is helpful. Todd

[ron w]

I have used B-50 on both of my Green Mt. longbows as per the bowyer's instructions. I have a Catamount and did have a Stingray....I sold that one to my friend....he loves it!

[tippit]

I have a bunch of Green Mountains.  Of the D style longbow....Green Mountain, San Marco, and Dave Johnson longbows stand out above the crowd at least for me.  I love tiny slender tipped longbow and these are my favorites.  None of those bowyers are making their longbows anymore  :(

As to FF strings, I use 450+ on all my longbows including selfbows.  May or may not be recommended but I've never had a problem.  I'm not alone in that opinion as I know quite a few others who do the same.  The longbow just doesn't have that after snap that the recurve has.  Anyway it's just what I do...Doc

[sorefingers]

When Jim stopped making bows and went back to cabnets, We all lost out. His bows are spesial in me opinon. Sleek and beatiful shooters.

[joe vt]

I love the looks of GM longbows. Ive been looking for one in the 45# range for years.....still looking.

[Jeeps84]

Im 20 min from where they were built and havn't seen one yet. John

[dixiearcher]

ok thanks!