Help me decide on a longbow

[**DONOTDELETE**]

You may want to check out the Flatliner series.
These can be shaped individually to your grip style too.

 

 

 

[Sixby]

I really like the lines of that phenolic riser. Looks like its 2 feet long.

God bless you all, Steve

[Flying Dutchman]

And sure let's not forget all sponsors here: I once shot a tallon static tip recurve from Steve (aka Sixby) from Eaglewing Archery and that bow was right at the top; a true shooting machine. I wonder how Steve's longbows are...

And then there is Kirk form bigfoot bows, I never shot one but I sure would like to test-drive one of his flatliners...

Let's not forget about the Whippenstick longbow, one of the favorites of my buddy Hubert.

I shot the Centauer, but didn't like it. Too light and nervous for me.

I also would like to try a Thunderhorn...

The list goes on and on...   :(

[Steve O]

Brian Wessel at Tall Tines makes a superb 3pc takedown longbow.

[M60gunner]

Take a look at Wes Wallace bows. Not only a great bow but great customer service.

[monterey]

Originally posted by Nativestranger:
I draw 29" and want a shockless, flat shooting longbow for 3d and small game. Speed is not all that important for me but I want something with good stored energy and efficiency.  

I don't mean to be Mr. Negative and will not fault any of the above suggestions,...but,  Based on your desired performance, I'd suggest getting thee to a trad shop and shooting some of these bows.  

Hand shock can vary with arrow weight.  Flat shooting is a function of arrow speed.  Lighter arrows shoot faster but can bring on more hand shock.  Bows with lighter limb tips will shock less.

Only shooting them will answer your questions.

[Chromebuck]

I don't mean to be Mr. Negative and will not fault any of the above suggestions,...but,  Based on your desired performance, I'd suggest getting thee to a trad shop and shooting some of these bows.    

I was about to make a comment along the same lines...Then I saw the poster is in Singapore.  Good Luck!  I'm in Alaska an had to just blindly order without testing myself.  It could be worst.  All bows suggested in this thread are great bows.  Enjoy your journey!

~CB

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by Chromebuck:
I don't mean to be Mr. Negative and will not fault any of the above suggestions,...but,  Based on your desired performance, I'd suggest getting thee to a trad shop and shooting some of these bows.    

I was about to make a comment along the same lines...Then I saw the poster is in Singapore.  Good Luck!  I'm in Alaska an had to just blindly order without testing myself.  It could be worst.  All bows suggested in this thread are great bows.  Enjoy your journey!

~CB

Lol that's right. The only bows I can test shoot are Olympic recurves and compounds. My next holiday destination do have some traditional gear but they are mostly Bear bows. Which is why I need input from members here.

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by Flying Dutchman:
I never shot the Toelke Whip, but I own two Caribow Peregines. About the finest bows you can imagine        . I would stay away from the Bodnik/Bearpaw bows, they are NO match for Cari-bows.
Look at the site from Pete Ward for an extensive review of the Peregrine and the Wolverine and look for my 3-parts review here in the review dept. If you have any questions, send me a pm.

Advice taken.  Now I just need to dig out your 3 part Peregrine review.

[Bladepeek]

If the Toelke whip sounds interesting, there have been some nice ones in the classifieds. Even given the overseas postage, they would be reasonable. Also, I didn't see any"D" type bows in your choices, but don't rule them out either. I've been an r/d longbow or reflex guy, but had a right-hand Mowhawk Sparrowhawk and now have a left-hand Border Griffon. Eye openers both!

[JamesKerr]

Kirks, Flatliner is making quite a buzz here on Tradgang lately. Big Jim's Thunder child was the craze a while back. I have never personally shot either of those bows and am sure they are TOP NOTCH bows. The bow that shoots the best for me though and the grip is perfect is a dead tie between a one piece Tomahawk Diamond series and a Black Widow PLx 2 piece takedown with the standard grip.

[RainyDayBows]

Take a look at a cyclone made by legends bows. It has what your looking for no shock flat shooting with great speed at a great price.

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by Bladepeek:
If the Toelke whip sounds interesting, there have been some nice ones in the classifieds. Even given the overseas postage, they would be reasonable. Also, I didn't see any"D" type bows in your choices, but don't rule them out either. I've been an r/d longbow or reflex guy, but had a right-hand Mowhawk Sparrowhawk and now have a left-hand Border Griffon. Eye openers both!

I am a leftie too and its hard finding used bow! What do you think of the Lost Creek Life ender? How does it compare to the Griffon?

[threeunder]

MOAB orThunderchild.

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by Kirkll:
You may want to check out the Flatliner series.
These can be shaped individually to your grip style too.

   

   

   

Those are nice but I prefer the looks of your Sasquatch. That's a fantastic design. Though I can't find much reviews about it online.

[Flying Dutchman]

If I am informed right, Toelke bows like more heavier arrow weights. With my Peregrine I shot till 8.8 GPP without any problem. This might be important for 3D.

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by Flying Dutchman:
If I am informed right, Toelke bows like more heavier arrow weights. With my Peregrine I shot till 8.8 GPP without any problem. This might be important for 3D.

That's interesting. My Assyrian shoots both 9.2gpp 3555 GTs or 7.8gpp 1535 GTs with almost no noticeable handshock.

[Panzer]

THUNDERSTICK