Silvertip or TT ? Update !!!!! And pics added Page 5

[DWT]

Both bows are top shelf, ive owned 4 TTs and twice that many Silvertips. In the speed department personally im gonna have to go with the TTs. I like the grip on the Silvertip a little more but both are nice. Yes the Silvertip does have a little higher resale but alot higher initial cost for the same options as Brians bows id say around an average of 500.00 more for like bows,I have a Silvertip that new cost would be over 3000.00 today, checkering on both is very nice and either way youll be happy but to truly know how you feel you have to shoot and hunt them for at least a season so just plan on owning both.  

[Friend]

Nothing I could offer will approach your own personal experience in shooting both.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

It's a very personal decision that you need to make for yourself.
If it were me, I would get one, probably used and shoot it for a year or two until I have had a chance to shoot a bunch of bows in all models, (meanwhile saving $) then order the one that tickles your insides.

[joe vt]

For me, the grip on my Silvertip is one of the nicest, bestest, comfiest grips on a bow I've ever held     but grips are pretty subjective.


The reason I sold my TallTines was because of the grip. Grips are subjective though.

[Steve Jr]

I have access to a TT to shoot but it's quite a bit heavier than I want to be shooting. I need to get my hands on a Tip to shoot.

[Tajue17]

I got that all bacote silvertip that used to be on the cover of their brochure and it was a real head turner absolutely stunning bow.....I know speed isn't everything but it was as slow as an old dog in the speed department, if you get a silver tip get the FF option it must be quicker,, or do they just reinforce the tips not sure..

if it was me and I already had a SS I might get the TT on this one.

[Bowwild]

Your contemplating two very nice bows. For most folks it probably wouldn't matter, both are great.  

I've owned both (1 of each) but both were TDs though.   Like Warden 609, I prefer the TD for extra weight and the possibility of changing limbs although I rarely take a TD apart unless I'm flying.

If you are like me you probably won't be satisfied until you've tried both.  When I write "tried" I mean spent a few days at least, not just a few minutes at a show.  I think these are two of the most similar bows I've ever owned.

Finally, and this is ENTIRELY personal and meant as a critique of ME not the bows, I owned a TT for 3 days and a Tip for 3-4 years.  I think I let the TT go so quickly because I bought it used and I had waited nearly 16 months for the Tip. Also the Tip had the checkered grip which felt so nice in my hand.

Both are gone now as I have a strong preference for Blacktail Sitkas.

I've gone through a bunch of bows. The only one I regret selling was a Snakebit (Blacktail).  I do feel a bit traitorous for having let the Tip go (because Dave and Beth are such nice people).

[swampwalker]

I have owned both. Two TT and a few Tips. I really liked the TTs. Then I got a Silvertip. Sold the TTs and now I own 6 Tips. For me it's all about the grip. Brian's bows are really nice. Just preferred the Tips. Cannot go wrong with either one IMO.

[NBK]

Owned both for a time. TT by a country mile.

[mark Willoughby]

Never had a tip but have had a TT 3 piece curve and a tundra longbow there nice bows but I ultimately love my widow smoothest thing I've ever touched .. I know it's not what you asked buuuuttttt .. thought I'd put my .02 in here, plus you can test drive one

[Michael Arnette]

That's a toss up honestly. I've gone with TallTines but you'll do just as well with either. If you are on a budget you'll find the newcomer black river bows to have a recurve very similar to both Schafer and TallTines and less of a wait/better price.

[Michael Arnette]

...I will say this though. Every Schafer I've shot was pure perfection in shootability...I haven't had that perfect consistency with TallTines not in a bad way just that each now seems to handle a little different where as all the tips are amazing. (All 5 tips and I've lost count on the TallTines)

[Terry Johnston]

All I can tell you is you cant go wrong with a Tip..period.

[Steve Jr]

My buddies TT IS 56#@28" AND THAT THING SMOKE'S A ARROW!!! It's so much faster than my Stalker. Well I have no way to chronograph them but man is it noticable.

Steve Jr

[Gdpolk]

Originally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
GDPolk, I didn't know Dave offered Silver Inlays.  When did he start doing those?

I may have got it wrong.  I thought I've seen some with silver inlays.  Could have my marbles falling out or it could have been an aftermarket thing.  Either way I'd say they are both pretty fantastic bows.

[DarkTimber]

I'd suggest test driving both before you decide.  That's what I did.   In the end, I decided on a Tall Tines but I'd have probably been happy with either.

There are a few things I like better about each bow:  I like the way the limb butts are tapered with the riser on the Silvertip vs being rounded on the Tall Tines. I just think it looks better.   I don't like the fact that with a Silvertip you have to order a Dymondwood riser for it to be fast flight compatible (covered by warranty).  I'd probably give the nod on speed to the Tall Tines but I didn't shoot them through a chrono so that's really a W.A.G.  Fit and finish seemed nearly equal which is a real compliment to the Tall Tines because I don't know that you'll find many bows that you can say beat a Silvertip in that department.  And of course both Brian and Beth were great to deal with.  So yeah...shoot both or flip a coin.

[Mint]

I don't think you could go wrong with either one. Back in 2004 I tried every recurve at ETAR and my choice came down to the Silver Tip and Palmer. I went with the Palmer but I'm sure I would have been happy either way.

[Steve O]

When I ordered my first TT, I ordered it exactly the same as one of the current Fast Flight ST's that I had. Same length, same weight (55@28") and I put a clicker on both to draw 30". Thru the chronograph with the same arrows ranging from 485-640g the TT was 10-12 fps faster than the ST.

I find the grips similar with the TT getting the edge because of the locator on the backside to make it easier to have the exact same grip. Both are master wood workers and I'd be proud to have either checker my finest custom firearm. IMO the TT is a better value and the upcharge for exotics is as good as it gets. You pay for grade 1 and get am MUCH higher grade w/regard to figure.

Both Dave and Brian have always treated me as good as a customer could expect and I would trust them both. Good guys and I for one am glad there are these "difficult" decisions to make.      

I am very pleased with every one of my TallTines.

[Steve Jr]

Thanks guys I really appreciate your input on this!

Steve Jr

[pdk25]

Well, I only own one TT recurve and 3 Silvertip Recurves.  I have the newer limb design on the TallTines.  Not the only factor, but the bow is noticably faster pound for pound than my Silvertip.  The grips are very different, but great in their own way.  I suspect that this will be the main factor that makes you prefer one over the other.  Longer wait time on the Silvertip, but there is a very large price difference, especially if you supply your own limb veneers and riser blocks.  I like this option, and for a fancy flared riser, exotic veneers, checkering, tips, etc..., The cost ends up being just over half of what a Tip costs.  Both great bows that will kill alot of critters.

In my experience, there was only a partial discount for providing my own exotics for a Schafer, and then for some reason there was an extra woodworking fee incorporated beyond the regular fee for the flared riser.  Additionally, the extra cost of a flared option for the riser an checkering is much higher for the Schafer than the TallTines.  Checkering may be a touch nicer on the Silvertip, but still very nice on the TallTines.  Good luck with whatever you chose.