Author Topic: the "D" shape R/D longbow appreciation thread! (Read 47598 times)

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #460 on:** February 11, 2019, 09:20:49 PM »

Overspined your interpretation is lovely!

Wudstix · « **Reply #461 on:** February 14, 2019, 02:49:46 AM »

This the Kota bow I won on the auction. Can't wait to shoot it.

Wudstix · « **Reply #462 on:** February 14, 2019, 02:50:50 AM »

Has Mark Viehweg's name on it. 62" 72#@28

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #463 on:** November 27, 2023, 10:49:18 PM »

Kinda miss this thread.
Bringing it up for new people to see.

Still in love with the JD Berry Taipan

Michael Guran · « **Reply #464 on:** November 28, 2023, 08:05:36 AM »

Toelke Super D. Probably the best looking bow that I own…

Vesty · « **Reply #465 on:** November 28, 2023, 10:01:09 AM »

No picture but my N.M. Baraga remains my go to bow. I really appreciate how it zips my arrow quietly and with no handshock. It has been my most consistent bow on Michigan whitetails.

M60gunner · « **Reply #466 on:** November 28, 2023, 02:29:28 PM »

Forgot this thread was here. Now I can show off my Wes Wallace Royal LB he made me. All Cocobolo, a TD, antler accents. Basically all his options except checkering. It’s 44#@28. Likes 600 spine carbons, 1916 aluminum and 45#-50# woods.

Wudstix · « **Reply #467 on:** November 28, 2023, 03:09:46 PM »

I'll post pics when it gets here. Just sent a check for a John McDonald, Big River D-shaped D/R longbow, 62", 60#@30". 52#+ at my draw. Feels like I'm waiting for Santa.

trad_bowhunter1965 · « **Reply #468 on:** December 01, 2023, 09:56:41 AM »

Don't know how I missed this? but here's two of my RD Longbow. Yellowstone Longbow 64"47@27.

Kirkll · « **Reply #469 on:** December 01, 2023, 02:48:14 PM »

I have been building these Flatliner design bows for years, and the 3 piece design has been popular the last few years. I typically use a tip wedge in this limb design, and it can technically take some of them out of the true D shape category with a very slight reflex to the tip at brace...

On the other hand, i've built many of these for competitors that need that perfect D shape using the same form and same shape by using use a carbon tip overlay that holds the shape, yet still works as a static tip...Its laid up with the tip wedge, then shaped back to the D shape "post lay up" keeping the tips static. There is a serious difference in performance having those tips static vs a whippy tip.

Here are a couple of these 3 pc long bows built recently.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xYs1QFHSwS6XwoBz7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6chkz7wRRkjjq8zo9

This is a one piece with the tip wedge, and has a very slight reflex to the tips.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YKDN29wyr6SC4S2j7

A few more one piece photos here

Btw.... I still have some of this Black and White ebony in stock, dry and ready to use if someone is interested.... Kirk

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #470 on:** December 01, 2023, 05:14:15 PM »

Having, or not having, braced longbow visual tip reflex is only an aesthetic thing, no more or less.

IF a braced longbow exhibits ANY amount of "flip to the tips" it ain't a "D" shape R/D longbow. This is mostly a very visual thing as most mild R/D longbows still show some amount of tip reflex when braced. If it matters, and yer not sure, use a small straight edge to check a braced bows tips on its back and belly.

Again, it's just an AESTHETIC thing.

frassettor · « **Reply #471 on:** December 02, 2023, 05:14:15 PM »

Great thread

matt steed · « **Reply #472 on:** December 02, 2023, 10:03:00 PM »

My new Wild Horse Creek is a great shooter.
66 inch. Mild R/D

Maple core, Etimo veneers. Bolivian Rosewood riser

Wudstix · « **Reply #473 on:** December 03, 2023, 10:18:59 PM »

Pretty bow, I just need to shoot the bows I have. Big River(3), Kota, Bear Grizzly, HTD recurve, MOAB. Fewer years in front than behind.

MnFn · « **Reply #474 on:** December 04, 2023, 02:06:29 PM »

My favorite longbow, a Liberty English. Made of yew with a micarta riser as it is a takedown. At 68” and 45#, it packs a punch and is a joy to shoot.

soap creek · « **Reply #475 on:** December 05, 2023, 07:41:49 AM »

When I want to shoot a longbow this is the one I usually grab first. Just a pleasure to shoot. Nice looking bow,great craftsmanship. Dwyer Original 64in 45lbs.

soap creek · « **Reply #476 on:** December 05, 2023, 10:45:26 AM »

More pics.

soap creek · « **Reply #477 on:** December 05, 2023, 10:46:39 AM »

Another

Wudstix · « **Reply #478 on:** December 05, 2023, 10:50:36 AM »

Sweet!!!


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