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Author Topic: Best value in high-performance recurves?  (Read 1370 times)

Offline SBC

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Best value in high-performance recurves?
« on: August 03, 2007, 01:13:00 AM »
Hey, I'm new here... and to archery in general.  I'm wanting to get into hunting with a recurve--on a budget--so here's the question: What's the best value in fast, high-performance recurves?

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2007, 01:48:00 AM »
Rivers Edge Recurves!
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Offline Jedimaster

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2007, 02:10:00 AM »
I 2nd that motion for RER. I see your from Wisconsin and so are they, keep your money in-state. In good conscious, I must apologize. There are many great bowyers and bows out there. I just have a paticular fondness for RER. The best idea would be to go somewhere (like a shoot or shop) and try as many as you can.
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2007, 05:05:00 AM »
Hi there. Welcome aboard. Hap

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2007, 05:51:00 AM »
Well there are alot of them. But RERBOWS is at the top of the list IMO.The State championship is in Merrill Wi in a couple of weeks. RERBOWS will,be there you could try a mess a bows out. And meet Kevin and Sue in person great people. heck might even meet Shell ands I LOL<>< <><
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2007, 05:55:00 AM »
Another vote for RER-especially because you're in their backyard. Great peopple to work with and their bows are even better.
 Meeting Frank and Shell would just add some cream!
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2007, 06:24:00 AM »
When you start getting into the price range of a RER there are many bows to choose from.Just depends on if you want pretty wood or just a good shooting bow.For budget the Quinn bows are hard to beat.For more money you can go the ilf route on a Morrison bow.The biggest bang for the buck on an ilf would be a Warf bow.Lots of options in that price range.jmo
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2007, 06:41:00 AM »
How about the Checkmate line. Steve

Offline Dan Worden

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2007, 07:26:00 AM »
Used is probably my favorite manufacturer of all the bowyers out there.   :D  

They sell various brands but most every time a Used bow is a good/great value.

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2007, 07:29:00 AM »
That's easy!  Quinn!!

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2007, 08:18:00 AM »
Where are you from Scott?  I've got a few you are welcome to come shoot sometime if you like.  If you want a new bow the suggestion of Rivers Edge is a really good one.  Any chance of coming up to  Merrill in 3 weeks and trying one out?
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2007, 09:10:00 AM »
Rivers Edge. Shoot a bunch of bows first at a bow shoot. I don't think you'll find a bow that you will like better than a Rivers Edge.
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2007, 09:49:00 AM »
How's every body. I'm new to this so bare with me.Ive found over the past 17 ta 18 yrs, that just about every bows a shooter, you just have shoot one long enough to find the sweet spot.Ever now and then you'll find a keeper.
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2007, 09:50:00 AM »
Hey, I'm in Dunbar- just 30 south of the UP.  Actually, I only just moved here from the east coast, a few weeks ago... and I'd love to make it to the shoot if at all possible!  How far would that be from me?  Where can I get more info?
I really appreciate your help guys.  Thanks!

Offline J Buck

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2007, 09:52:00 AM »
welcome! i'm from wi to. and shoot a checkmate falcon. have fun in your search for a bow.

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2007, 10:15:00 AM »
I have to agree with James.The Quinn is a performer at a great price.If you draw 28in. or less a Proline Warf can't be beat.

Offline Grant Young

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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2007, 10:17:00 AM »
I agree with Dan, used is a great way to go, especially if you are evolving as an archer. I shot the RERs at the Tennessee Classic this year and was impressed and they were great to talk with even though I had no interest in changing my equipment. I'm no authority on current custm builders and everybody seems to be making a good, attractive product. You may go through several preferences before you settle on a longterm design that suits you and for the $500.00 plus you spend on an RER, which is very reasonable for the quality, you could add a small amount to that and try a well cared for used "premium" bow like a Morrison or BW and know you could recover virtually all of your investment if you felt you needed to look further. I think most of us here would agree that finding the bow best suited for you can take time but the satisfaction of knowing you are matched up is a great feeling as opposed to being forced to adjust to what you have invested in regardless of compatibility because you've invested too much too soon.Best of luck,
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2007, 10:46:00 AM »
What is best?  The one you like to shoot.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2007, 12:18:00 PM »
I'm partial to Chek-Mates. Great bows at very affordable price.
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Re: Best value in high-performance recurves?
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2007, 12:49:00 PM »
Quinn and Hoyt Gamemaster
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