Author Topic: Who shoots a Centaur carbon elite (Read 6100 times)

valleysniper · « **on:** March 06, 2019, 03:10:20 AM »

Does anyone shoot one of these ? I'm thinking about ordering one. What can you tell me about it? How does it compare to an A&H ?....Gary

cacciatore · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2019, 03:30:28 AM »

I have a Triple Carbon, it shoots as fast as my recurves of the same weight,quiet and very stable and accurate. I think it is one of the really best longbow you can find.
Some friends of my group shoot both,Centaur and A&H,they are pretty similar in performances,but the grip of the Centaur is more consistent. They had some serious problems with the durability of the A&H carbon limbs and customer service.

Mike L. · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2019, 04:45:35 AM »

I shoot one. I love it, but I’ve never shot A&H.

Mike

mec lineman · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2019, 06:56:10 AM »

I have owned both. The Centaur is a great performer. They have a grip that just feels great and a draw cycle that i prefer. Absolutely no thump at the shot and you need bright feathers to see your arrow. Jim Neaves will talk to you all day it seems, he loves what he does and really believes in his products. My A&H was nice, it was my first $1,200 bow. The limbs delaminated. new limbs $ 700. I talked to John Harvard on the phone he was really nice. At ETAR this year the guys working the both did not even acknowledge me and my buddy. Im sorry you didn't ask for all this. Both bows are good shooters, i still would like to try an A&H one piece some day.

Huntrdfk · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2019, 07:28:23 AM »

I have owned three Centaurs, a glass model, a Chimera and now a Carbon Elite with the XTL lamination and Dark Matter in the riser. The Carbon Elite is hands down the best longbow I have ever owned. It is fast, quiet, dead in the hand and the workmanship is flawless. The grip fits like a glove, did I say it is fast and quiet? Jim is a pleasure to talk to and work with. I have never shot the A&H, so I can't personally speak to those, but I will say this particular Centaur is in my possession to stay.

David

PresTex · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2019, 09:23:34 AM »

It’s without a doubt the quickest longbow I own and keeps up with my recurves. Unfortunately I just shoot a 3pc T/D Recurve better.

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9 Shocks · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2019, 10:30:30 AM »

I have owned 2. Shouldve never sold them!

Great bows!

Yooper-traveler · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2019, 12:31:43 PM »

Own/owned both. Very similar in draw/shot "feeling" to me. Both fast, quiet and a pleasure to shoot/carry. Both well made and I've never had issues with either. Grip is such a subjective thing so take this for what it's worth, but the centaur gets the nod in that department.

Gary if you own an A&H and like it, I can't see you not enjoying a centaur. Remember, there is always room for one more bow.

valleysniper · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2019, 03:40:48 PM »

Thanks everyone. Think I'm getting a Centaur. I've had am A&H limbs didnt hold up to hot. Time to try one out after talking to Jim.

Longbow 56 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 06, 2019, 04:28:31 PM »

The only problem I have with Centaur is the build time is so long. I really like my A @H 3 piece. If Jim could get me one out in about 3 or 4 months I would order one I just don't have the patience to wait over a year.

BAK · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2019, 05:11:33 PM »

I've had both. Currently have an A&H for sale but only because I want a bit shorter bow. I'd have to say they are very comparable as to performance, but I too am very put off by the long wait for the centaur and likely will never have a new one because of that.

valleysniper · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2019, 05:22:27 PM »

That is a big consideration. Has anybody else had problems with the coating on the A&H limbs ?

BAK · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2019, 06:47:53 PM »

I've had two A&H's and found the limb finish quite durable. Never heard there was a problem.

valleysniper · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2019, 06:51:49 PM »

I've only heard of one other person, thats why im asking. Maybe an isolated case.

The Night Stalker · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2019, 09:29:04 PM »

I have had two centaurs and several A&H. I would get another Centaur especially since Jim is making a 64 inch bow. I would like to try one. Only problem is the waiting list.

TDHunter · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2019, 12:47:07 AM »

Owned 2 Centaurs : triple Carbon and a chimera and 2 ACS , 1 -3 pcs and a 2 piece. Performance wise both were awesome. I have had a friend have some finish problems with his ACS limbs but they dealt with it and he still has the bow. Only reason I got rid of mine was because I had to go down in weight. I love the Carbon sleeve takedown system, simple with no tools or bolts required, but not fond of the straighter acs grip on the 1 and2 pieces. I love the Centaur grip and his finishing is some of the best I've ever seen. If Centaur produced a Triple Carbon using the Carbon Sleeve take down system I'd call tomorrow and get on his list.

mec lineman · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2019, 07:38:00 AM »

Folks interested in Centaurs but not the wait. Call Jim and see if he has any stock bows or is currently building any at your spec. I got him to put a dark stain on that bright dymond wood he uses for stock risers. Looks awesome. I know of 3 bows acquired this way .

Friend · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2019, 09:30:59 AM »

Have owned both...

Have owned two Centaur triple Carbon Elite takedowns and one single piece...all in dark matter...great bows!

Alexander Traditional · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2019, 09:35:29 AM »

I see he's making a 64" longbow now,and a recurve.

Hermon · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2019, 02:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Alexander Traditional on March 08, 2019, 09:35:29 AM

I see he's making a 64" longbow now,and a recurve.

Recurve? I don't find that on his site. Any more information?


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