York Archery

[Migra Bill]

Hi guys. Avid "training wheels" archer in the market to pick up my first recurve. I keep getting outbid on all the Bears, Brownings, Howatts, and Pearsons.

Are York bows any good? Have a chance to pick up a mid 70's York Thunderbolt. It's a lot cheaper than the others I have been looking at.

[Shawn Leonard]

I own a York Thunderbolt and it is a very good shooter. It is pretty quick and very quiet. If it is in good shape ya cannot go wrong with one. Mineiis all Maple with black glass. Shawn

[George D. Stout]

I'll second what Shawn says.  I've owned several York Thunderbolts; great little bows, smooth as can be and no stack for a 54" recuve.

[Migra Bill]

Well- I got outbid by a buck with 3 seconds left. So that York is not in my future. Still looking for my first recurve. Frustrating.

[John C Keith]

No advise on the York, but wanted to say check out the sale section here on Tradgang.  

I see some nice bows being sold for very good prices.  Not all the time, but keep you eye out and you can snatch up a good one.  You may spend a hair more than the auction site, but at least you will not play the waiting/ wondering game.  And you will be able to get out shooting faster!

HTH

Best of luck

[Cherokee Scout]

I have several very old Yorks. If I had to guess I'd say they are from the thirties or forties! I will try to post some pictures here later.