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Author Topic: two piece or one piece????  (Read 831 times)

Offline cabinman70

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two piece or one piece????
« on: January 18, 2014, 04:10:00 PM »
Hey guys i am looking at getting a new bow. a longbow to be specific. i am pondering whether i want a two peice take down or a one piece bow. i have a martin jaguar recurve right now and to be honest i like once piece better. i was just wondering what are other peoples thought the subject? thanks
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Offline Tradcat

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2014, 04:14:00 PM »
take a good look at Big Jims 2pc taedown bows...can't even tell that they're not a 1pc

Offline Biathlonman

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 04:15:00 PM »
Two piece is the way to go if you travel at all.

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 04:21:00 PM »
Two piece is the way to go even if you don't travel.

Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2014, 04:26:00 PM »
Either is good.  But I like the convenience of the 2 pc when traveling.

Offline T-Bowhunter

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2014, 04:32:00 PM »
Two piece, I second Big Jim's Bows!
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Offline KSshrewman

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2014, 04:48:00 PM »
Take a look at java bow bolt.  Good system.
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Offline Frenchymanny

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2014, 05:25:00 PM »
I have 3 two-pieces from Big Jim, the take down option is nice even if you're traveling by car

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Offline daveycrockett

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2014, 05:43:00 PM »
2-piece

Offline damascusdave

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2014, 06:00:00 PM »
I think it mostly depends on whether you are planning to only have two bows...tricky to end up with just what you want on the second bow and first longbow

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Offline bentpole

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2014, 06:07:00 PM »
Get a 2 piece for now. Very beneficial for traveling by air, etc,etc. Save up for a one piece if you fancy that.

Offline Bear Heart

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2014, 08:21:00 PM »
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Offline joe skipp

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2014, 08:59:00 PM »
Love my one piece but miss the 2 pc. After a hard day hunting, just take the bow apart, throw in the back quiver and walk out hands free. Comes in handy  when you need 2 hands to drag a deer out.

At times I would strap it to my Catquiver or in the back quiver when heading into my stand in the dark.It was nice having both hands free and I see no difference in performance between the one piece or two.
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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2014, 09:16:00 PM »
I prefer one piece - but then I either walk or drive to my hunting and shooting locations.
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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2014, 10:03:00 PM »
two piece for sure
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Offline Matty

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2014, 10:32:00 PM »
2 PC. Just like a 1 PC but not. Haha
Love a 2 PC longbow

Offline SELFBOW19953

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2014, 10:36:00 PM »
Remember that a lot of 2 piece bows add mass weight.  If you like longbows for their lightness, that may change.
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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2014, 10:55:00 PM »
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Originally posted by SELFBOW19953:
Remember that a lot of 2 piece bows add mass weight.  If you like longbows for their lightness, that may change.
The grip size is larger on some styles as well.
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Offline m midd

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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2014, 12:27:00 AM »
Ive had 1,2 and 3 and i prefer 1 piece. I hunt out of state ever year and have no problems taking two 1 piece bows
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Re: two piece or one piece????
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2014, 12:32:00 AM »
I love and appreciate a 2 piece, but there's something about a 1 piece that calls to me,

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