Author Topic: Bow preferences (Read 1537 times)

steadman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:21:00 PM »

My self made d shape longbow

mmgrode · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2008, 10:11:00 AM »

Well, the results have been just about what I expected. Recurve tops the list with hybrids and longbows about equal. I wasn't expecting there to be zero selfbow guys. Ferret must not be around

brettlandon · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:52:00 PM »

Find it, fell it, saw it, stave it, season it, strip it, shape it, string it, shoot it, eat!

What was the question again? Oh yeah, selfbow

snag · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2008, 03:05:00 PM »

I like the feel of the grip, the smooth draw and release and consistancy of a recurve. The recurves of today also are often center cut and can shoot a wide range of spine weights.

Gerry · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2008, 07:12:00 PM »

Recurves because Papa Bear taught me how.

Wudstix · « **Reply #25 on:** January 22, 2008, 07:24:00 PM »

Thunderstick MOAB, it will be hard to beat. JMVHO These bows have the best of both worlds. I have heard them called "straight limbed recurves".

fredbear92 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 22, 2008, 09:49:00 PM »

wow, only three people voted selfbow!

Tree man · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2008, 01:47:00 AM »

4....but my go to bow really isn't technically a self bow-it is a sinew backed Owl. My Back -up bow is a true selfbow

straitera · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2008, 03:08:00 AM »

Howard Hill Longbow is my go to bow. Very interesting statistics.

John 4 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2008, 03:36:00 AM »

Recurve since 1968

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #30 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:36:00 AM »

"Longbow" and "hybrid" are kinda misleading as both are what most folks consider to be a "longbow" - where the string's loops only touch the limb nocks (as opposed to a recurve).

"Classic IFAA longbows", like the straight limbed Howard Hill longbow, have that classic "D" shape when braced. Hybrid longbows show a smattering of limb tip reflex when braced.

To confuse matters more, there are "stealth hybrids" (such as the 21st Century Edge and Horne 62" Combo Hunter) that show lotsa reflex when unbraced and a classic "D" shape when braced - make no mistake, these are fast hybrid longbows!

Hmmm - if you add up both poll categories (longbow and hybrid), longbows are in the majority (so far!).

Longbow rookie · « **Reply #31 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:04:00 AM »

Longbow - Turkey Creek!

Danny Roberts · « **Reply #32 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:13:00 AM »

Hickory self bow.
DR

2fletch · « **Reply #33 on:** January 23, 2008, 12:27:00 PM »

I believe that there are now 4 self bow votes. I'm sure there would be more but they are probably either making another one or out looking for more wood. It's as addictive as hunting...,almost.

just a bit outside · « **Reply #34 on:** January 23, 2008, 12:34:00 PM »

My Zipper will out-shoot you all... as long as I'm not standing behind it!!!! Great bows though.

Frank V · « **Reply #35 on:** January 23, 2008, 01:05:00 PM »

Howard Hill Big 5. Frank

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #36 on:** January 23, 2008, 03:50:00 PM »

the only bow I have is a Shrew 54" hybrid

Marshrat · « **Reply #37 on:** January 23, 2008, 06:48:00 PM »

Bamboo backed Osage!!!!!!!! Nothing shoots so sweet as wood making meat!!!!!!!!!

Recurve50LBS · « **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:12:00 PM »

I know my handle says Recurve but I've since sold both of my recurve bows and now own a long bow.

Turkey Creek Longbow 62" 45# @ 28"

yamapup · « **Reply #39 on:** January 24, 2008, 06:06:00 AM »

Today, it is a recurve, but, tomorrow it could be anything, longbow, hybrid,etc.


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