I'm potentially in the market for a new 3 piece hybrid longbow and am having some trouble making decisions... At this point my main considerations are:
Schafer Silvertip 3p Longbow - I absolutely love the grip on these. They draw smooth, are performers but the cost adds up quick with all the bells and whistles!
Thunderhorn Heartstopper - I called Duane and Kim the other day and sounds like they have one in stock. I've never shot nor held a Thunderhorn, so am unsure about the grip, but they are beautiful bow and everybody loves them. Plus if they are not being made much anymore, they're demand!
A&H ACS - I'm drawn to the performance of these bows and even like the looks of them. I've never short one, so am uncertain of the grip, but I know they offer several grip options.
Morrison Wood ILF - I've contemplating ILF for hunting but will not give up wooden risers for trad bows at this time. I like Bob's innovations and have a Shawnee that is quite a shooter. I've contemplated getting a wooden ILF riser and having the options of various manufacturers limbs... but limbs can get expensive too, and I already have a Shawnee...
Cari-bow??? Looks a lot like the Hearstopper... which I like.
Any thoughts? Suggestions?
Things I find important in a bow:
+ the grip - feel of the bow in hand (like I said, I've yet to feel a grip better than the SS LB)
+ Aesthetics of the riser and the overall flow of limbs into the riser
+ Performance - whether its a hybrid or recurve, there's some amazing speeds these days and I want in on the action!
+ I'm open to buying a used bow, but if I'm going to fork out close to 1K, maybe I ought to have a custom made for a few hundred more...
Thanks for all input and if you've got a bow you love that you think I'll love, tell me about it and send a pic!