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ibebirdman
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 11
Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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August 08, 2009, 02:31:00 PM »
I am thinking about getting my first custom make bow. I have my heart set on a 50's style recurve. Been doing some research and these are the couple that I have become really interested in.
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pktm
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 119
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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August 08, 2009, 03:23:00 PM »
My vote goes to the Toelke Chinook.
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Curtis Haden
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 620
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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August 08, 2009, 03:30:00 PM »
Had a GN Ghost once. Very nice shooter. Kinda wish I had it back. Some might consider them to be kind of "plain jane" in appearance, but I liked the simple elegance. Also one of the quickest bows for the draw weight that I have shot yet.
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Kevin L.
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Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #3 on:
August 08, 2009, 03:31:00 PM »
The Whisperstik Mojostick gets my vote and top spot on my rack. I'll admit, I have only tried one of those on the list and it's probably my favorite bow overall and definitely the best shooting recurve I've ever tried. Quiet, smooth, and fast, plus JD is a great guy to deal with. Can't go wrong with a Whisperstik, in my book.
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Appalachian LB 66"57@26
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Saxon American RC 58" 60@28
Wannabe1
TGMM Member
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 6807
TGMM Family of the Bow
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #4 on:
August 08, 2009, 03:35:00 PM »
Kohannah Kurve by Bob Russelo at Kohannah Bows. Have a look. I love the heck out of mine and it is one sweet shooter.
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JimB
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3778
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #5 on:
August 08, 2009, 03:47:00 PM »
I'm with Kevin L.I have two of the Mojostiks now and they are my favorite bows.They are light,fast,quiet and as easy to shoot as any bow I've ever owned,regardless of style.I believe they are one of the best bow values out there.
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Buckeye Trad Hunter
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1096
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #6 on:
August 08, 2009, 03:48:00 PM »
Mojo all the way!
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bowfiend
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 257
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #7 on:
August 08, 2009, 03:50:00 PM »
For what it's worth, I've shot all the bows on the list and several that are not. My favorite has been the Robertson Pergrine, which Dick no longer makes (recent change) but you could probably find one if you post an ad.
I think they're all fine bows and everyone's got their favorite. Good luck!
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billy shipp
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1159
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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August 08, 2009, 04:16:00 PM »
Glen St Charles introduced the Thunderbird recurve in 1953. Glen's son Jay built 300 2nd generation Thunderbirds several years ago.
I contacted Jay about building me a Thunderbird recently, and he agreed to build it. The bow just came today....WOW....nostalgia at it's best.
The bow is a work of art, and shoots every bit as good as it looks.....some of the most beautiful Yew you have ever seen. The bow is as quiet as most longbows without string silencers. I put Beaver fur silencers on it, and all you hear is a very low thump.
Everyone has their favorite 50's style recurve, but to me, the St Charles Thunderbird is the ultimate 50's style recurve.
Billy
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heydeerman
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1138
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #9 on:
August 08, 2009, 04:19:00 PM »
I have shot a bunch. I owned a Whisperstick and really liked the bow. I am a little hesitant to call it a true 50's style. IMO it is more of a hybrid but that is my opinion. I currently own a Robertson Peregrine and it is one of the finest I have owned...also the most expensive 50"s style I have ever bought. I payed over $800 and although I dont feel I was ripped off I dont feel any bow is worth that much. Probaably the best 50" style recurve I have ever shot was a Chaparral Alpine that Bruce made . I was a dealer for a couple years and shot several but this one was a special bow. Ray Hammon, if you read this and that young man ever decides to let that one go please...please..I'm beggin ya man, let me know.
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oddan
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 280
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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August 08, 2009, 05:59:00 PM »
I never had shot a G N Ghost untill this year at Compton. I was VERY impressed. Don't forget a Widow for a 50's style if you like them.
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Out Door Dan
GMASIUK
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Posts: 437
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #11 on:
August 08, 2009, 06:41:00 PM »
I owned a wisperstik, the quality, and the bowyer were top notch but I just didn't care for the grip. I did a test drive on a roberson peregrin and the same deal. I do own a black widow psrx that fits me better. The psr also feels smoother drawing IMO. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the above listed bows. I would try to shoot any many of them as you can. It gets expensive buying and selling bows only to find out that you don't care for a model. I know this first hand LOL. Good luck
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Archer Fanatic
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 196
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #12 on:
August 08, 2009, 06:48:00 PM »
Brandon Stahl of Rose Oak Creations makes a great 50's style recurve.
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GRINCH
TGMM Member
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 4662
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #13 on:
August 08, 2009, 07:10:00 PM »
Gotta go with a 59er.
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Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #14 on:
August 08, 2009, 07:33:00 PM »
I had a Ghost, I will get another!!!
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BowZen
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 233
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #15 on:
August 08, 2009, 07:34:00 PM »
I am with GMASIUK, the Mojo Stik by Jim Lund is top notch, but the grip takes some getting used to. I would seriously look at the 59er by John McCullough. I purchased one at Denton Hill and couldn't be happier. I also bought a Fedora 560 which is a wonderful recurve.
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xtrema312
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3163
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #16 on:
August 08, 2009, 07:48:00 PM »
I shot them all plus the Kohannah Kurve, and I liked them all. I will shoot them all again when I get a chance. I just had a Mojo made for me so I guess it gets my vote.
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Pegen
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 122
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #17 on:
August 08, 2009, 08:54:00 PM »
too bad you don't have a Black Widow PSR in there :(
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Red Armed Panther
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 42
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #18 on:
August 08, 2009, 09:31:00 PM »
PSR by Black Widow, perfect IMOP. If not Ed Holcomb makes an excellent bow.
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donnyjack
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 150
Re: Poll: Which 50's style Recurve
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Reply #19 on:
August 08, 2009, 09:53:00 PM »
Fox Breed, one sweet bow and can be had in TD if you want.
DJ
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