Author Topic: phenolic riser (Read 413 times)

jmrsyrs · « **on:** August 01, 2012, 08:34:00 PM »

Thinking about buying a 3 piece takedown with a phenolic riser. Pros, cons any drawbacks? Feedback from anybody shooting one appreciated. Thanks, Jim.

TOEJAMMER · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2012, 08:39:00 PM »

I have two,56 inch 58 lbs. Cascade Nighthawk and a 52 inch 60 lbs. Nighthawk Magnum. Heavier than most wood risers but added stability. I haven't found any negatives other than lacking the eye candy of the looks of exotic wood.

Mongo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2012, 08:55:00 PM »

I had Wing with a phenolic riser and like TJ said besides being heavier than wood it shot great for me.

doowop · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2012, 08:57:00 PM »

I have a 15" Morrison riser and I really like it.

MountainTool21 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2012, 09:15:00 PM »

Added weight affords more stability IMO

Jedimaster · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:59:00 PM »

Phenolic doesn't crack or warp like wood can. To my knowledge it is not affected by moisture or temperature either. I think it looks very nice too. Combined with the reasons mentioned above, makes it one of my favorite riser materials.

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:27:00 AM »

it depends on the type of phenolic used. An epoxy glass phenolic or garolite would be superior to linen by far. some phenolic products flex too much.

advantages are moisture and temp resistant, good mass weight, and a very strong very stiff non flex riser if the good stuff is used.

Kirk

babs · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:41:00 AM »

i have a bob lee heavyweight and it is solid, dead in the hand and my favorite bow I own. the weight of the riser helps me get steady and I like my bows a little heavier than lighter. I got alot of comments at ETAR on my Bob lee bow

daveycrockett · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2012, 07:24:00 AM »

Just got my Bob Lee Ultimate. The added mass in the riser makes a sweet shooter.

Roger Norris · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:11:00 AM »

I like phenolyc for the aforementioned reasons....it makes a compact but relatively heavy (dense) riser.

ronp · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:27:00 AM »

Good information. I have a Shrew being built with mostly phenolic in the riser to add some mass.

R. W. Mackey · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2012, 11:54:00 AM »

No cons as far as I'm concerned, just pros. I have a Cascade Nighthawk and a Morrison ILF Riser with full Phenolic and a Fox Maverick being built with a full phenolic riser. Bullet proof, not affected by temperature, no vibration, and I don't shoot with a bow quiver so I like the added weight. Good choice in materials, if your just wanting a great shooting bow and no worried about looks. RW

jmrsyrs · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2012, 07:45:00 PM »

Thanks for the replies guys. Think I'm gonna go for it. The added wt. sounds good as I don't use a bow quiver either and I actually like the black look. Jim.

huntmaster80 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2012, 09:40:00 PM »

added weight is a pro!! As for looking good, here is a pic of my Toelke Whip HS

JParanee · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2012, 11:32:00 PM »

My favorite bow is my all Phenolic Morrison ILF with BF Extreme limbs

Absolutely dead in the hand fast and smooth

riverrat 2 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:06:00 PM »

I have a Thunderchild being built right now with an all phenolic riser. Tiger Myrtle veneers,Gemsbock horn tips,and overlays,and a beaver tail grip in black to top it all off. I feel that phenolic adds stability,points easier because of the added central weight,and helps to dampen any handshock to the level of zero. rat'

rraming · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:27:00 PM »

It is heavy on a recurve, I read heavier would be more stable but prefer other woods after shooting with it and feeling the weight difference. I believe I would like it on a longbow

Blackstick · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:27:00 AM »

My one bow that I'm most proud of is a Super Wildcat by Brandon Stahl. Made in the spirit of a 67 1/2 Bear SK.

riverrat 2 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:54:00 AM »

Blackstick,that bow looks mean.

JamesKerr · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:33:00 PM »

I like a little phenolic in a riser as it does add some weight which will help to steady the shot.


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