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Author Topic: Thinking about new recurve  (Read 1428 times)

Offline Jim M

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Thinking about new recurve
« on: June 08, 2024, 09:57:02 PM »
Looking into a new recurve, any thoughts
 bear super grizz appreciate any comments

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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2024, 10:39:24 PM »
I have a Bear Grizzly, and have heard much good about the Super Grizzly.  See the thread below.
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2024, 10:11:39 AM »
Take a look at the Super Grizzly.   Better performance.
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2024, 11:14:20 AM »
A Super Griz is hard to beat.  :thumbsup:
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Offline Jim Jackson

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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2024, 04:51:24 PM »
Want better performance???

Centaur Super Curve!!!!
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2024, 12:22:36 AM »

What about it appeals to you? They are good bows. Quite fast, or so mine seems.

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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2024, 08:39:23 AM »
If I read correctly that you are looking for suggestions for any recurve then by all means consider a Toelke Chinook. Do a search on posts concerning them on this forum and read the tradlab assessment. They are stable, have exceptional speed and like all Toelke bows are beautifully crafted and QUIET!

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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2024, 10:46:35 AM »
Undomesticated is correct.  It has to appeal to you.  If it is the best bow by popular vote and it doesn't fit you, then it's not the best.
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60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2024, 09:44:22 AM »
I agree Michael, and I’ll go a step further.
I have owned at least four Black Widow bows and the last one (a 62” 51# PSA with a Cooling grip) is far and away the best one of the bunch for me. And I wouldn’t have bought it or even tried it, except for the fact that the previous owner sent it to me on a trial basis. We have some great people in the traditional ranks.

Also I have owned a few Tall Tines bows.   Saw one languishing on a for sale listing by a guy I personally knew and thought I’d take a chance on it. I say take a chance because it was outside my preferred stats. This one is 58” and previously I wouldn’t go below 60”, preferring 62”. Plus it is predominantly white- probably my last choice of color.

But I love this thing, it shoots great and blends in better thank you would think.
So, you never know- even bows by the same maker, in the same model might have subtle differences that just end up working for you.
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2024, 09:48:27 AM »
Here is the Tall Tines, last hunting season.
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2024, 10:44:45 AM »
Definitely a Northern Winter bow, won't work as well in Texas!!!
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60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2024, 11:25:08 AM »
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2024, 04:54:35 PM »
Hi Terry,
That bow was dipped when Brian Wessel made it. Not sure who did it, I bought it used.

I had Michael make a heavier set of limbs and am in the PTO Ed’s of painting it myself. Not going to be as nice as the original, but it will work.
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2024, 04:56:46 PM »
I will refine it a little, clean it up here and there
And add a few golden leaves like the original.
Now I have the original 47# limbs and  new 52# limbs.
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2024, 05:39:27 PM »
If I read correctly that you are looking for suggestions for any recurve then by all means consider a Toelke Chinook. Do a search on posts concerning them on this forum and read the tradlab assessment. They are stable, have exceptional speed and like all Toelke bows are beautifully crafted and QUIET!

X2 on the Chinook.  If you're open to different bowyers and haven't yet considered the Cari-Bow Tuktu Ex, do yourself a favor and look into those as well. Simply an amazing, fast and SILENT recurve.
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Toelke Pika 54" 50@28
Toelke Whip 64" 42@28
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Re: Thinking about new recurve
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2024, 06:54:45 AM »
Everyone here can give you a suggestion based on their preferences.  What are YOU looking for in a bow?  Like nostalgia?  Then look at a Bear for the 1970's.  Want best performance? Border Covert Hunter.
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