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Author Topic: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread  (Read 6820 times)

Offline FarmerMarley

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #60 on: January 25, 2013, 10:24:00 PM »
Thanks coaster 500. That grip looks great too. I think I'm leaning towards a Thunderchild...

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #61 on: January 25, 2013, 10:30:00 PM »
Marley you ain't that far from me...  if you find yourself in the San Luis Obispo area give me a heads up. I can let you shoot a few of mine. Got 45 to 50@28 that would put the 45 into the 50's at your draw and the 50 to 60ish. My nephew draws 32"s (6' 7"s!!!) and shoots my 45@28 no problem.

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Offline FarmerMarley

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #62 on: January 25, 2013, 11:05:00 PM »
Thanks for the offer Coaster500. What length did you say yours were? 45@28" is about my max. I'm definitely thinking about one of these bows now. I was just reviewing through old threads about the thunderchilds...Man they seem like a sweet bow! I might have to just up and order one.

Offline South MS Bowhunter

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #63 on: January 25, 2013, 11:46:00 PM »
Centaur Triple Carbon, Outstanding bows and great lines!

 
 
 
 
 
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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #64 on: January 26, 2013, 10:18:00 AM »
Marley mine are all 56"s...  I have had a couple of 58"s. They were very nice but even with my big paws I didn't feel any advantage and 56"s works so well in cover or a ground blind.
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Offline FarmerMarley

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #65 on: January 26, 2013, 11:14:00 AM »
Wow, I forgot about the Centaurs, maybe I should add them to my possibilities list.

Coaster, that is pretty impressive for a 56" bow! Especially if your nephew was drawing them to 32"!

How come I knew this thread was going to make me want to buy another bow?

What other aggressive RD LBs do people like? Photos please...

Offline ishoot4thrills

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #66 on: January 26, 2013, 11:20:00 AM »
Another vote for Kanati!

 

 

 
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Offline Nativestranger

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #67 on: January 26, 2013, 11:32:00 AM »
Great pictures guys keep them coming.

R/D bows are no less traditional or "classical" than D shaped longbows. Here is a replica egyptian reflex deflex bow that will brace to a triangular shape profile. The design dates back several thousand years BC. The real mother of all bows or "MOAB"

   

 
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Offline Nativestranger

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #68 on: January 26, 2013, 11:35:00 AM »
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Originally posted by ishoot4thrills:
Another vote for Kanati!

 
Sweet! The Kanati has one of the cleanest lines in a longbow. Just love the looks of it. Too bad it's US only.
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Offline L82HUNT

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #69 on: January 26, 2013, 12:01:00 PM »
Eaglewing

 

 
 
 

Offline FarmerMarley

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #70 on: January 26, 2013, 01:33:00 PM »
Thanks for posting that Nativestranger! That is a sweet old school bow. Also a good reminder about the antiquity of the design, thanks for pointing that out.

I guess the Kanati is on my list of potentials now too...

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #71 on: January 26, 2013, 02:14:00 PM »
If possible always test shoot the bow to see if it suits you.  Everyone's definition of smooth is different. A bow that feels hard or stacking is really uncomfortable to shoot especially if you have a 31.5" draw.  And bow length is not always a good indication of draw length and smoothness. I was handed a 60" take down longbow to try today and it stacked like crazy at 27".  While my own 53" Assyrian feels smooth to above 30".
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Offline chanumpa

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #72 on: January 26, 2013, 02:31:00 PM »
Lots of beauties out there.I really appreciate the work that these guys put into theyre R/D designs,to bring us ultimate performance in a long bow.

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #73 on: January 26, 2013, 03:30:00 PM »
I actually have a much more radical d and r bow but have gone to the bit less radical that Glenn just posted to gain in stability. Interestingly the less radical and more stable bow is just as fast. Interesting stuff there in that you do not have to compromise stability in order to have speed. When I see bows that are almost recurves when braced I would almost bet that some of them,. not all, are vertically unstable and will not constistantly give you the same shot after shot placement ability as a bow a bit less reflexed. That is unless , unlike me, you have a perfect release.
Just som thoughts on the so named radical D and R bow , Which btw, I still build along with above information to the customer.

This comes to the concept of what is the ultimate bow. I say it is not necesarily the quickest bow but certainly speed has to be a top factor. The bow must also be dead in hand, quiet and perfectly timed and stable. Plus the ergonomic of the grip must relate to the shooter and contribute to his ability to make full use of the other qualities.
Thats my story and I'm sticking to it.;

God bless you all, Steve

Offline FarmerMarley

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #74 on: January 26, 2013, 03:48:00 PM »
Very informative Sixby. Thanks for the post. Would love to see pics of the bow you speak of, or both the bows you speak of.

I'm liking this thread.

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #75 on: January 26, 2013, 04:26:00 PM »
Origonal with 5 1/2in reflex at 64.
These bows actually shoot really good but are a bit more critical of release.If you look at L82 hunts bow it has less overall reflex at the same length, less critical of release and is just as quick. The tips are more stable verticaly, when you pinch the string to the bow at the tips or move the string up and down from tip to tip.

God bless you all, Steve

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #76 on: January 26, 2013, 04:48:00 PM »
Nice looking bow Steve!  Like that one alot!
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Offline Canadabowyer

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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #77 on: January 26, 2013, 06:22:00 PM »

Heres a D/R design I've been building for a few years. Fairly moderate D/R but seems to deliver the good traits of the type .Smooth draw, reasonable speed and very stable.
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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #78 on: January 26, 2013, 07:35:00 PM »
very nice looking bow.
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Re: Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread
« Reply #79 on: January 26, 2013, 11:59:00 PM »
You build really nice Bows steve!  :thumbsup:

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