A recurve has alot of early draw weight so your getting good poundage out of it early in the draw cycle. Not only does this add speed but gives it a smooth feel as the bow isn't adding poundage at a fast rate early in the pull. More consistency thoughout the cycle, so to speak. The last few inches of the draw, the string angle coming off the fingers increases or at least stays consistent as the recurves uncoil.
This is why recurves feel smoother then longbows. I don't shoot a lot of other brands of recurves to say the River Runner accomplishes these principles better then other brands and I wouldn't say it here, even if I did think so. I do know that my River Runner is smooth, virtually shock free and moves an arrow at a rapid rate.
I don't have plans to discontinue the River Runner. For a couple years I have considered offering recurves as only a stock bow option and not a custom build option. It becomes expensive for me to stock a variety of riser wood in the longer lengths. Also recurves are trickier to make weight on and more time consuming. We'll see what the future brings but for now I'll continue to offer them for order.
The first River Runner built off the current RR form has been my constant hunting partner for 5 years now. October buck with my boy. Thanks, Chad
Topic: Holm-Made River Runner Recurve....Hello!!! (Read 619 times)
