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Online SuperK

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Forward handle bows
« on: January 13, 2016, 02:34:00 PM »
I have been shooting a "forward handle" bow lately (Samick Stingray) and I just love the way the grip feels. The Stingray has been discontinued, so  what are some of the "forward handle" bows being made today?    :dunno:   (bows 56-58 inches).  I'm aware of the Shrew, ThunderChild, and Striker; but what else is out there?  Is a Kanati considered a "forward handle" bow?  Thanks for your help.
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Offline Bladepeek

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2016, 02:40:00 PM »
Take a look at Java Man Archery web site.
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Offline Paul Cousineau

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2016, 03:06:00 PM »
The stingray looks to be a copy of Black Widow's PTF. Although the PTF costs about 5x more than the stingray. I happen to own a stingray, remarkable shooter considering the cost. Kanati longbow is forward Handle design. If you like 3 piece bows check out timber ghost and hill country.
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Offline SKITCH

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2016, 04:02:00 PM »
Take a look at the Coup Stick by Thunderhorn. Duane Jessop makes a hell of a nice bow!!!  Recent interview in Trad Archer magazine too!!   It's a reverse handle and is smooth as butter.
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Offline kleine

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2016, 06:30:00 PM »
The Dwyer Endeavor is another sweet forward handle bow, plus I like my Striker and Kanati.
Would not sell any of the three.
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Offline Alexander Traditional

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2016, 06:42:00 PM »
Sarrel's makes one. I think it's called the Puma,and it's in 60" and 63" It's a very cool looking bow. I live close enough I might have to go and shoot one. It would probably be worth checking out.
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Offline BelegStrongbow

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2016, 06:43:00 PM »
If I'm not mistaken the Java Man Elkheart is a forward handle. I happen to own a Thunderchild and it is a phenomenal bow.
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Offline jt85

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2016, 07:05:00 PM »
It may be longer than you are looking for but Chad Holm's Kingfisher is a foward handle longbow and Chad builds a great bow.
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Offline 58WINTERS

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2016, 07:12:00 PM »
You might like Allen Boice's offerings. Liberty Longbows, he is a sponsor. His riser is centered kind of a semi forward handle.
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Offline foxbo

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2016, 07:18:00 PM »
X2 on the Dwyer Endeavor. I've never shot that model, but it looks like a great forward handle design.
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Offline Lineman72

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2016, 10:03:00 PM »
Mike Treadway .. Black swamp. I love mine. Lower # shoots as fast as my higher # bows. Amazing. Good luck!
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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2016, 10:08:00 PM »
Timberghost...!!
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Offline Bryan Korte

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2016, 10:23:00 PM »
Dwyer Endeavor is definitely a great forward handle bow. Along with Big Jim Thunderchild. JK Traditions Kanati ,great bow for the money.
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Offline Jack Hoyt 75

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2016, 10:25:00 PM »
Good question and great answers.  Every bow listed above is considered high quality for sure!  I have a Elkheart and love it and have test shot several of the bows above.  Just keep doing your research and you will narrow it down.

If you love a forward handle also consider the Heartland Pulse from Cory at Heartland Custom Bows.  It's available in 58" and he is top notch to work with. GREAT Value for what you get.

Only thing better is forward handle with reverse mounted limbs like the Heartland Surge and a couple others mentioned above.
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Offline fnshtr

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2016, 11:13:00 PM »
Kempf Kwyk Styk.   :goldtooth:
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Offline trasher

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2016, 07:44:00 AM »
Habu Bows
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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2016, 07:45:00 AM »
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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2016, 08:25:00 AM »
Lots of good names listed here.

A couple others I didn't see are some of the Bigfoot line and Eaglewing line. Both are made by sponsors here.
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Offline foxbo

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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2016, 06:31:00 PM »
Anyone have a Dwyer Endeavor for sale?
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Re: Forward handle bows
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2016, 05:58:00 PM »
Tolke PIKA.....available and awesome bow..
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