Green Mountain longbows

LongStick64 · December 23, 2009, 08:04:00 PM

Can anyone give me info on these bows. Are they more like Howard Hill longbows or what would you compare them too. I've heard they were premium bows when Jim Duclos was making them. I have a chance to buy one for my older son, would love to hear what you know about them.

Cyclic-Rivers · December 23, 2009, 08:11:00 PM

I have heard only great things. I know a guy bought one a few months back down on L.I. that was about 60lbs. If it had been lighter I would have bought it my self. I have never shot one but they are beautiful.

maybe Ron W. will chime in, I know he has one and likes it enough to keep it! I wish Jim was still building them.

Bill Carlsen · December 23, 2009, 08:23:00 PM

I have several friends who have them. I am not a longbow guy so I cannot answer your question about how they might compare to another brand. However, no one that I know that owns one is going to sell theirs. If you have a chance to get one consider it an investment, if nothing else. They are probably one of the best shooting longbows out there, Hill or otherwise.

vermonster13 · December 23, 2009, 08:40:00 PM

Buy it.

ron w · December 23, 2009, 08:47:00 PM

I have had 2 of them sold one. The one I still have Jim made for me in 96'. Reverse handel, Zebra wood riser,and native black cherry lams. Its mild R/D 62" 55# @ 30". Craftmanship is flawless and its as smooth as they come. If he was still make'n bows he would be my go to guy. As vermonster13 said......buy it and buy it now!!!You won't be sorry!

VTer · December 23, 2009, 08:52:00 PM

I have one. The Stingray, which is the forward handle model. Love it! Great shooting bow. Its my only longbow and haven't shot any others, so I can't help you with a comparison.

ron w · December 23, 2009, 08:58:00 PM

I should have said mine is a Catamount, the one I sold to my friend was a Stingray.

JRY309 · December 23, 2009, 11:13:00 PM

I have a Green Mountain Classic longbow,it is a mild R/D bow.I ordered it from Jim right before he stopped making bows.It is a sweet shooter,and his work on the nocks,finish and down to the leather work was outstanding in my opinion.It is one of my keepers that I don't plan on selling or trading it.Mine has a cocobola riser with black cherry limbs,it just shoots so well for me,I've shot some of my best 3D scores with it.

LoneWolf73 · December 24, 2009, 06:32:00 PM

I have this one, not sure what model(any help?), can be shot either side. 66" 50#@28". And it is for sale too.

LongStick64 · December 24, 2009, 07:26:00 PM

Does anyone recall the different models he had, I've heard about the Manta (think its the same as the Stingray), the Mountain Hunter (think that is his basic model), the Catamount (reverse handle), Anything else ?

vtmtnman · December 24, 2009, 07:33:00 PM

Post more pics...I haven't seen many of these bows.

VTer · December 24, 2009, 09:18:00 PM

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/REALVTer/westford41208004.jpg

Here's mine. 57#'s @ 28" Stingray.

csimpson · December 24, 2009, 11:54:00 PM

Jim also offered the: Classic Longbow, Stalker and the Adirondack Flatbow. Along with the models Longstick64 mentioned earlier. This info is from a brochure I received in 1997.
At this time I have 3 LH Green Mtn. Longbows, 2 Classic Longbows and 1 Catamount. Great lookers and shooters.

Dan Spiece · December 25, 2009, 12:27:00 AM

Just sold my Son's second longbow It was a 48#@ 28" Stingray. Brings back memories! I loved those day!
Jim Was a good man to us. My boy stared at that bow at The GLLI shoot all week=end oh well it was only money!

tippit · December 25, 2009, 06:28:00 AM

I have about a dozen of Jim's bows even a horn nock one. Like the rest said the craftsmanship is incredible and they are all sweet shooters. He also used some very fancy wood and unusual combinations. He is listed in the book...Traditional Byers of America by Bertalan.

No, I don't sell any of them

Doc

TSP · December 25, 2009, 06:34:00 AM

One of my first longbows was a Green Mountain 'Traditional' model D-bow. Cherry limbs, Cocobola riser. Nice little bow, sold it because I needed the money. I even had Jim take a picture of him and the bow after he made it, Still have that photo and the letters we exchanged for the order. He was a fine bowyer. Tried finding a used Stingray a few years back because a friend had one and I always liked those bows, but couldn't find one (Dan, I think you had the one I was looking for...those specs are perfect, lol).

If you like the more traditional longbow style and fine craftsmanship you'll like Green Mountains.

Merry Christmas!

dragonheart · December 02, 2010, 03:24:00 PM

Does anyone know if the classic and the Mountain Hunter are built on the same form and basic design? I have a mountain hunter coming, bamboo and yew and red cedar coming also. There are no belly overlays ion the bows I have coming and straight grip. They are not reverse handle.

Birdbow · December 02, 2010, 05:05:00 PM

Longstick,
I've had 6 of Jim's bows, the Mountain Hunter and the Stingray models. My Stingray is 60", 69# @ 27 and is the most quiet, least handshock bow I've shot. Taken a bunch of game with it and like VTer won't ever part with it. I find the Mountain Hunters have a little hand shock but in my opinion the craftmanship on Jims' bows is unsurpassed. Sorry he's not making them any longer. Best, Todd

bayoulongbowman · December 02, 2010, 05:16:00 PM

Jim puts magic in his limbs, wish I had a Lefty! Marco#78

joe vt · December 02, 2010, 06:20:00 PM

i have a brochure at work. tomorrow i can tell you the difference as describe in the brochure.

i have been looking for a 45# - 50# for years and haven't found one. i don't know how many jim sold but the fact i can't find one tells me people just keep them.

they were made in vermont so you gotta love them.