Toelke troll or pika?

[mikolay87]

I am looking to get a short bow. I really like my Toelke that I have. I have the Chinook and a lb lynx. I am looking to get a hunting bow for blinds and maybe a climber. I am looking to hear the pros and cons of each of these bows. I draw 26.5 inches so I would be looking at the 54 pika or the troll is 52. Let me know what you guys think

[TradBrewSC]

I think they would both work great for you at that draw length..

I would base it on whether or not you like the shooting characteristics of the Chinook or the Lynx longbow better being that one is a toelke recurve and one a LB.

[nineworlds9]

my favorite model is the Chinook but I love the Pika I have also.  the 54" will work great for you.  Smooth linear draw and dead quiet.  The Troll (formerly Kestrel) is a superb bow in its own right, the draw will have that springier recurve feel to it as the tips uncurl.  If you prefer longbows Pika would be it.  It's like a miniature Whip in every way.  Slightly more slender grip than a Whip but of course Dan can build em how you like.  He could even duplicate the Chinook grip for you on a custom Pika.