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Offline stickbowmaniac

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Which Bow Would You Choose
« on: April 17, 2011, 09:17:00 PM »
I wanting to order a Hybrid longbow.Don't know if i want the big jim thunder child or Dwyer Endeavor.Which would be your choice.
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Offline Ben A

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2011, 09:22:00 PM »
Big Jim Thunder Child would be my choice.
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Offline youngarcher1

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2011, 09:23:00 PM »
dwyer, fantastic bows, and great people that back their product up 110%
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Offline owlbait

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2011, 09:31:00 PM »
Can'tgo wrong. Both fine bows. Aneewakee Archery has a sweet short hybrid longbow also.
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Offline doubleo

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2011, 09:44:00 PM »
Big Jim
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Offline primitivealltheway

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2011, 10:00:00 PM »
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Offline jackdaw

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2011, 10:02:00 PM »
Add a Leon Stewart slammer to that equation...awesome bows, amazing performance!
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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2011, 11:41:00 PM »
Of those two, the Big Jim. My choice though, Lost Creek NAT!!!
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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2011, 11:48:00 PM »
Buy them both!  Lol
So many great hybrid bows to choose from...good luck with YOUR decision!
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Offline moththerlode

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2011, 11:52:00 PM »
What you like may not be what you expect, I've burned through some very sought after bows.. one of my favs is one not so sought after that I traded for.
There are still a couple on my list though, one being the Slammer, I like the hybreds.
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Offline 2 edges

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2011, 12:04:00 AM »
Dwyer
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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2011, 12:19:00 AM »
Dwyer Endeavor =) love mine.
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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2011, 12:30:00 AM »
Boy oh boy...

What is your draw length?
The endeavor can only be had in 58"
The thunder child is made in 54",56",58".

A call or email to the bowyers to ask them about their bows and your draw length might help you make the decision.

Personally I've found I like longer bows..but that is just me.

I sorta think I might like the thunder child grip more just from looking at pics but who knows.
Can't really tell till you hold and shoot one.

If you can't get to an event that both bowyers are at you could drive to big jim's on a weekend if he's ok with that. Only 9hrs.
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Online Steelhead

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2011, 12:41:00 AM »
Thiers alot of superb shorter hybrids!

I dont think you are gonna do any better than a Thunderchild.I think its one of the most unique designs available in a short hybrid.

I am sure the Dwyer is excellant.But have not shot the Endeavor personally.So cant comment.I have had 2 of their other models and they were very nice.
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Offline Lonala

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2011, 04:40:00 AM »
Moab Thunderstick
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Offline LONGSTYKES

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2011, 08:44:00 AM »
Both are great bows. But my choice would be the Big Jim Thunderchild ( I have mine on order ). A Dwyer Endeavor is on my bucket list, as are many others. Good Luck
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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2011, 09:43:00 AM »
Never had the pleasure of shooting a Dwyer, so I can't comment from actual experience. I do have personal experience with the Thunderchild. My Thunderchild is an outstanding bow with attention to detail that astounds me everytime I pick it up. Big Jim is the kind of man that does the right thing even if nobody's looking.
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Offline hvyhitter

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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2011, 09:56:00 AM »
Another vote for Leons bows......but I would try to shoot some of the shorter bows before you order one short. I shoot a 62 to 66 inch hybred much better than the shortys.
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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2011, 10:55:00 AM »
Leon Stewart  SLAMMER
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Re: Which Bow Would You Choose
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2011, 11:42:00 AM »
The Dwyer Endeavor, Big Jim Thunder Child, Lost Creek Judge and Kanati all look VERY similar. I don't know how they all shoot, but look wise I think they all have a similar profile.

Which to choose?

I lean toward Big Jim over the Endeavor because of the takedown system Big Jim uses. That is if you are wanting a takedown version. Otherwise I think it is a toss-up.
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