Originally posted by sam barrett: They've been around for a long time for a reason, they're awesome! I have shot a lot of different bows and Fedora's are about the best. I own one of his takedown longbows and a short 52" recurve. The longbow is super fast, quiet and shock free. Both of the Fedora's I own draw smooth as butter too. You won't go wrong with a Fedora. Good luck. Sam