Author Topic: Dale Dye bows*** thoughts / advise ?NEW BOW PICS (Read 1719 times)

hogdancer · « **on:** April 06, 2009, 04:16:00 PM »

one of my favorite bows, in fact my primary bow is a Dale Dye Trails end, I have two take-downs and a one piece. I also have one on order and my question is for Dye owners which riser do you prefer, large or small. The standard is the large but the small riser can be had on the 58 and 60 inch bow. My order is for a 60 inch with the small riser but I have become real fond of my 60 inch with the standard 20 inch riser. anybody have any thoughts ?
pictures would be good too, as we all like to look at good pictures.
Thanks !

Curveman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2009, 06:49:00 PM »

Hey bud,

I'd opt for the longer riser and shorter limbs. I like the longer sight window, I think the shorter limbs recover faster=less shock, and the additional weight at the center of gravity adds to the stability. Of course you are likely to hear the opposite from some. I faced this decision as well when I was buying a new bow and the bowyer said to stick with the longer riser that I had; that mostly he came out with a shorter riser: "to follow a trend-(he) was after all, a businessman!"

bayoulongbowman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2009, 08:28:00 PM »

Id probably go with the longer riser, unless ur limited like in blind or in stand....Either way , ive been fan of the Dale dye's bows...Id love to find me lefty one day. good luck..mark

hogdancer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2009, 09:47:00 PM »

yea Steve , that;s what I am kind of thinking, I had a 58 inch and I really liked it but I seem to shoot much better with the large riser. I prefer small bows and small riser bows but I shoot a recurve with a large riser better, especially while hunting when conditions are not perfect. I need all the help I can get ! The bow I was shooting on our hog hunt was my 60 inch Dye.

Curveman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:29:00 PM »

and a purdy one it is too Thomas! What's prompting you to get another? Send pics of course when you get it!

Lost · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:38:00 PM »

I'm a fan of the short riser. The bow on the left is a 58"er the right a long riser 60"er. I shot more robbin hoods with the bow on the left than with all my other bows combined. I'd love to shoot the 60" with the short riser as my draw was a tad long for the 58" bow. Last pic too wide had to link it.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Crarysp/blimbs010.jpg

hogdancer · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:59:00 PM »

good looking bows, what woods are in them ? Steve, you can never have too many Dye's.

stykshooter · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:08:00 AM »

As a owner of 3 with the 4th on it's way this June. I like the longer riser it just seems easier to shoot. Like mention above the larger sight window seems to help. Oh I sent my deposit today for # 5.

Lost · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:48:00 AM »

Chechen/cocobolo 58", Hickory 60"

Curveman · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2009, 09:46:00 PM »

Great looking!

bayoulongbowman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:09:00 PM »

Thomas, tell Joey to put order in for you and I for Swamprooter!!!!!!!!make mine Lefty....I bet he is chasing turkey with my call.

hogdancer · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:06:00 PM »

The bow I made for myself has Swamprooter limbs on it, Joey was nice enough to let me use his form, good shooting bows no doubt. I talked to him today and he was making some calls, I tried to get him to go hog hunting.

Ross · « **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2009, 12:54:00 AM »

jonsimoneau · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2009, 05:58:00 PM »

Hey Thomas! Dales bows are so pretty I would not care what kind of riser he gave me! Seriously, though I've always liked bigger risers better. I shoot them better for sure. The two bows are normally shoot, are a Habu and a Dakota by Rick Welch. I don't have the Dakota anymore, because I auctioned it for a P.B.S. member in need, but I'll be getting another one. I'm on the list for a new Habu too, and the risers are smaller on the new ones, although they are still pretty big. My riser on my current Habu is huge and it is made out of Ebony so it's really heavy. Alot of guys would not wanna drag one up and down mountains, but I spend most of time in a treestand and the heavy weight helps me shoot better.

Two Arrows · « **Reply #14 on:** July 09, 2009, 06:05:00 PM »

Order one of each

stykshooter · « **Reply #15 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:50:00 PM »

This is the new one, Bocote with Bloodwood.

hogdancer · « **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:57:00 PM »

yea John I like heavier woods too, my new Dye is going to be ebony. I hope I get to shoot your Habu some day !
Beautiful bow Stykshooter

Nala · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:05:00 PM »

Does Dale Dye have a website?

Very nice bows everyone...

Nala

bayoulongbowman · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:06:00 PM »

stykshooter · « **Reply #19 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:33:00 PM »

My Medicine Point, Cocobolo with stain wood and holly wood accents.


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