Author Topic: buying a takedown longbow (Read 626 times)

Mike L. · « **on:** April 01, 2009, 02:12:00 PM »

I've been shooting for about 2 years now, and I'm really getting into it. I've been looking to buy a new bow for awhile, but I've recently been considering a takedown longbow. Looking for any advice on this. I've got a 31" draw length, so I'm concerned about buying a bow that is too short.

Curveman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:15:00 PM »

64-70" Border Griffon GL. Two piece sleeve. The GL stands for glassless but it does have carbon. THe carbon is 40% lighter than glass yet more torsionally stiff=more forgiving. Contact [email protected] Pete Ward www.peteward.com did test/review.

Frank V · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:18:00 PM »

Ron King Fox Archery builds a really nice takedown 2 peice long bow it's a sleeved bow. I really like mine. Frank www.foxarchery.com

tecum-tha · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:21:00 PM »

Take a look at the Wapiti Spike. Keith Chastains take-down system won`t break the bank :-)) and works darn good.
www.worldclassbows.com

Hornseeker · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:36:00 PM »

Just make it clear to the bowyer you have a 31" draw. If I built ya one...it'd be 66" long.

Good Luck!

Oregon Okie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:58:00 PM »

I shoot a firefly and I draw 30. It's AMO 63"

CJC · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2009, 03:33:00 PM »

i shoot a 66" acs. i have a legitimate 33" draw. no problems.

Whip · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2009, 03:40:00 PM »

The RER LX 3 piece longbow works very well with longer draws. For a draw like yours I would recommend a 64" bow.

Tom Phillips · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2009, 03:43:00 PM »

33" draw WOW !!! How tall might you be ?

Tom

bmgarto · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2009, 04:39:00 PM »

I have a Kota three piece I just put in the classifieds. I'm a 29" and it would work for you. Great bow.

BRITTMAN · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2009, 04:56:00 PM »

I picked up a 3 peice hummingbird Kingfisher longbow yesterday ( AWESOME ) . Ben had several in stock ready to ship . Thoese Hummingbirds are second to none .www.hummingbird.com

Ian johnson · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2009, 07:02:00 PM »

take a look at the dryad orion

tradlongbow · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:12:00 PM »

Bob Lee Elite Bubinga model.

Broken Arrow 1 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:17:00 PM »

I Recently purchased a pronghorn T/d Longbow and absolutley love it.

flinthead · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2009, 10:34:00 PM »

Of the 3 piece longbows I have shot , Ben Grahams Hummingbirds and Elmers Crow Creek Blackfeathers are the best. One opinion. Flinthead

Jerry Wald · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2009, 11:01:00 PM »

ACS 3 pieces are very soooth..less poundage too with more umpppph

I like my 2 piece shrew too..it's short only 54" strung

Jer Bear

Don Batten · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:05:00 AM »

You might check out Rick Welch's Dakota longbows. 3 pc . alot of bow for the $. Dakotabows.com. DB

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:17:00 AM »

all that's gonna basically matter is the following ...

1. choose a bow length recommended to safely handle yer 31" draw, i.e. - 66" or so

2. pick a t/d style that functionally and aesthetically fits you - two or three piece

3. order in a draw weight that fits your draw length

4. shoot, enjoy

vermonster13 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:23:00 AM »

Make sure it is measured at your draw weight so you know exactly what you have also.

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:40:00 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by vermonster13:
Make sure it is measured at your draw weight so you know exactly what you have also.

very very good/IMPORTANT point!


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