Flatbow

[meatCKR]

Recently found a good deal on an Elburg Cherokee Flatbow.  I was blown away at the stability on the shot. I have become a huge fan of this design. This one has the forward handle (some call it reverse handle) and I think that, combined with the wide fades of a flatbow, make it rock solid on the shot. I don't think I could have torqued the bow if I wanted to.  I have never shot a bow so stable.

I'd like to hear what others think of this design pro or con.  I sure am pretty impressed.  This particular Elburg is 62" and marked 61# @ 27.5" and she can really zip an arrow down range.

Thank you Mr. Elburg for producing such a Fantastic Bow!

Steve

 

[Caboo]

Great fine. The best of Harry's bows IMO...

[joe vt]

Congrats Steve.

Can you do me a favor?  What is the width of the limbs at the fadeouts and limb tips?

[meatCKR]

Hi Joe.  Thanks! On my way to work today but I will measure the width at the fades and tips when I get home this evening and post back here. If I had to guess, I'd say 1 and 9/16 at the fades and 9/16 at the tips but we'll see.

Very unique bow.  In fact, I find myself struggling to classify it.  It doesn't fit the classic definition of a true Hill Style though it does brace to a classic D shape.  It for sure is not a newer reflex/reflex design but it does have a forward handle and a good bit of back set when unbraced.
I guess in the end it doesn't really matter. All I know is that it's rock solid stable, powerful and hits right where I look.  Nothing wrong with that.

[meatCKR]

Okay Joe - here are the measurements.  I was close.

1 & 7/16 at the widest part of the fade
8/16 at the string nock in the tips.

Steve

[joe vt]

Thanks Steve.

I picked up a flatbow the other week and I was curious how it compared. Mine is 1 3/8" at the fadeouts and 1/2" at the tips. Mine also has a reversed riser. Thus far, I really really like it