Too many good bowyers! RER Vital vs. Stalker

[Jake Diebolt]

On some of my more idle time,  I got to looking through the Tradgang Bow Emporium list, and was particularly interested in the static recurve threads that came up lately. I've also been thinking about the possibility of buying a new bow in the next year or two (I know, I think too far ahead!)

So now I have the best problem it's possible to have: I'm spoiled for choice!

I believe I've narrowed it down from the long list of good bowyers to a stalker stealth or a RER Vital.  Both are static tip recurves (I think - is the Stalker always a static tip bow?), both are take down bows.

I want your impression of the bows, rather than which one is 'better'. I know from the threads I've read that both are stellar bows, I just want to know what makes each of them so good, and why.

Thanks for any input!

PS: I probably would not be able to shoot one to try it out, given where I live in Ontario.

[see]

Call Kevin at RER bows.I own 2 of his bows(Arroyo) and they are great.They are some of the smoothest bows to shoot.The XR is a 3 piece you should cosider and his bows are reasonably priced compared to high dollar bows of which I also own(WIDOW,2TIPS,MORRISON).If I have a new custom made bow it most likely will be a RER.

[Jedimaster]

I've owned three RER recurves - an XR and two of the original takedowns (of which the Vital is more similar). I shot those two takedowns as well, or better, than any bow I've had before or since. As stated above, I've had most of the "best" recurves and I'd put those bows above them all (for me personally). FWIW, if I was buying a new takedown recurve today it would be the Vital - even without having shot one - I know I'd be getting all the fine qualities I had in the others.

Nothing against the Stalker. I haven't shot their static but I'd believe it to be a great bow. I just know and trust RER to be shooters for me.

[SERGIO VENNERI]

RER, Kevin has been building Statics for quite a while. His bows are Awesome!

[Gottabow]

Call South Cox at Stalker Bows..they have a Test driver deal..I just sent one of his Takedowns back..it wasn't the Static but I was impressed with it..I think the static limbs for the Takedown are coming avaialable towards the new year.

[30coupe]

I had an original RER that was a sweet shooter for sure. I loved it, but my cousin/hunting partner did too. It is his now, but I have an XR coming in about a week. I'm hoping I like the XR as well or better. I don't know anything about Stalker bows other than they look like nice bows.

[youngarcher1]

I own an XR and see kevin quite frequently at shoots, and have tried out the vital. I have a 28" draw and the XR is perfect for me but the Vital is like the XR and is a great shooting bow with a longer riser and because of that a little bit more riser mass if memory recalls correctly. Having shot the vital i can say it's fast, quite, and great to handle.

[maxwell]

Static tip recures I have found are very quiet.  I owned RER's and they were quiet and shoot where you looked at least for me.  Have not shoot a Stalker

[Sirius Black]

I really like my RER XR! I'm having another set of heavier limbs made for it. I don't want a second bow, just another set for this one.

[owlbait]

I own Stalker Static limbs that go on the hybrid riser. EXCELLENT! Smooth, quiet, quick, with superb fit and finish. South now has Static limbs that fit on the original riser, so you have a choice there. I also owned an RER. Nice bows, and great peole to work with. As far as price, I belive they are comparable. You can't go wrong either way. South went above and beyond to "customize" my riser and limbs.

[owlbait]

Do a search for Stalker Static limbs  

[Matthew Bolton]

I can't speak for the stalker but I have shot see's arroyo and can tell you that it is a very good choice. Real quite and dead in hand

[ichibuns]

I have two of kevin and sue rer bows 60"@28 @52 xr recurve bow and the 3pice t/d long bow LX 60"@28 52 lbs LOve both of them were on there stock inventory list orderd another long bow t/d custom for me the price ok give kevin and sue a call as for South stalker bows he have a stitic recurve limbs and long bow limbs you can have both limbs useing one handle give south a call about his static bows he will be back a week after thankings I thinking he is hunting in Iowa

[ichibuns]

opps typo error meant a week after Thanksgiving Day sorry

[Jake Diebolt]

Thanks for all the feedback guys, keep it coming.

Also feel free to post some bow eye-candy!

[JDunlap]

Really like my rer. You can't go wrong with one!

[Over&Under]

I have shot both and I now own an RER static XR.  Quietest, smoothest recurve I have shot.
South makes a beautiful bow now doubt and his grip is exceptional, but boy is it hard to beat one of Kevin's statics.

Have not shot his Vital, but doubt you will be dissapointed...I would look at his XR also.

Here is mine...60" 52@28

           

[Sixby]

Now that  is a great looking bow.

God bless, Steve

[ichibuns]

Hello OverAndUnder how do you post pics on here?

[Gator1]

i can second Jakes opinion. I've only had a couple Static Tip bows, and havea an RER XR.

15"riser, I believe a little lighter than the Vital. Fantastic Limb design, longbow quiet, fit and finish exception.  Nice thing is that Kevin and Sue, always have some instock bows ready to to ship.  They will point in you in the right direction, based upon your likes/dislikes, and won't sell you anything that doesn't match your criteria.