Do you need a takedown?

[flint kemper]

I have had the urge to own a takedown longbow for several years. I prefer the 2 piece not 3 piece. For those of you who have either a 2 or 3 piece how often do you break it down? Is it really absolutely needed for trips where you are flying or is it just a convenience thing? Thanks for replies. Flint

[snag]

The other advantage is that if you want another set of limbs in a different poundage you can do it. If you travel with the bow or pack in on horse of foot the bow will take up less room in length as a 3 piece. I also like the little extra weight when shooting a 3 piece. Seems to absorb some of the vibration and it sits nicely in the hand.

[DEATHMASTER]

As Snag said, also you can put a bow in your luggage and not be charged extra for it. If you have two one in each suitcase if one gets lost you have a backup.
They are not notced by handlers .

I have never taken my bow down but have never went out of state to hunt. YET...

Tim

[HATCHCHASER]

I don't take mine down and I have yet to own two sets of limbs for one riser.  I always end up with a whole bow so there are no lonely limbs sitting around.  It would be handy if going on an airplane but other than that no, not in my opinion.

[Rob DiStefano]

2pc mohawks, only take'em apart for flying, they go right in my big hunting duffle bag, in their own pvc tubes, well protected.  sure beats a separate, big, long bow tube and the added luggage costs.  just gotta hope my luggage arrives with me when i land.    

gotta love the 2pc longbows.

[L. E. Carroll]

I actually do take mine down quite alot, as I tend to ride my Harley to as many summer 3D shoots as possible... short bows sure make passing a car less of a hazard.  

[Tater John]

We're always running around somewhere in vehicles dragging a bow and loading one piece bows is always concerning... I have one three piece recurve,it comes apart to save space when traveling if we're a crowd. Being able to lock it in a fire proof Browning vault is the first reason I like a T/D.

Rusty

[jcar315]

I have quite a few 3 piece take down recurve and I take them down alot. Not only after it rains to dry every nook and cranny but if I want to go hunting some day during the week but don't want to leave the bow in the truck for everyone to see I break it down and put it in the Safari bow case. Works great!!!

[thunder1]

I have an Acs and it never gets taken apart. But if needed to I could.

[acadian archer]

I HAVE A cHEK MATE H2 AND IT WILL GET TAKEN DOWN WHEN I HEAD TO TEXAS THIS FALL OR EARLY WINTER.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I would love  to have a take down but I have only flown once to hunt elsewhere. Still want a 2 piece though!

[Curveman]

I have a 3 piece recurve and a two piece longbow. I prefer the lines of a one piece but on my recurve the limbs are flush and my longbow is a sleeve two piece so you wouldn't know by looking at them that they came apart. I wouldn't have my longbow any other way and still think of it as a longbow. (for me if it has a recurve riser, etc. it's a hybrid). I bring both when I fly and just throw them in my luggage. I don't take them down otherwise.

[Jerry Wald]

I break them down only when I am traveliing or going through real thick bush with my horse.

I had a friend who had his one piece strung in a scabbard and the scabbard caught some brush and the scabbard bent and busted his bow...maybe if it hadn't been strung it wouldn't have broke  - wee will never know.

Ruined his trip.

I had two sets of limbs and one riser so I couldn't even help him out.

The ability to have extra limbs is nice to - but dosn't work for a 2 piece though.

jer

[Gary Sorensen]

I have a 3 piece recurve and a 3 piece hybrid.  I typically only take them down when I fly.  Much easier to travel with.  I can typically fit my bow, arrows, and all the rest of my gear into a single duffle.

[Fletcher]

Flint, you could just cut that Miller and fit it with a sleeve.  Ya feelin' lucky?  :D

[autumn spirit]

Love my 3 pc pronghorn and 3 pc Bob Lee.
A little more mass. They are my best performing bows and they provide more options

[amar911]

I have quite a few 3 piece and 2 piece bows. For air travel I like a short two piece longbow the best because it is slim and light. The 3 piece bows are even shorter and do allow for an extra set of limbs, which is very nice too. My one piece bows are great for many purposes, but I doubt I will order too many more of them. They just are not as versatile as a takedown. If you travel with your bow, get a takedown.

Allan

Another advantage is that 3-pc TDs generally have a bit more weight through the riser section which I find more pleasant to shoot. The travel option is a plus.

[SpankyNeal]

Flint i'm waiting for Nate to begin building with the composite sleeves to get my TD! Best of everything - Hill bow, Hill grip, short package, and he can retrofit my existing bows no problem!

Ken  

[slivrslingr]

I fly with my bow, a 3 piece Pronghorn, a couple times a year.  The bow was specifically purchased because of this.  With all the luggage regulations these days, T/D is the ONLY way to fly!  The bow, arrows, extra string, and glove all go in a plastic tube that fits in my backpack, one checked bag, no extra fees.  A guy (or gal) needs a legit excuse to justify another bow, right?  This is it!