Fastest r/d longbow.. ??

[Charlie3]

Habu vyperkahn w/ triple carbon lams was pretty quick. Did not chrono it but it shot the arrows for my 62@29 Widow recurve with good flight and the Habu was 54@28. The widow shoots the 640 grain arrow 190 through the chrono and I would bet $100 the Habu was not far behind.

[Bjorn]

ACS CX Is the fastest I own. Blacky Schwartz has a site where he tests bow speed and does write-ups. Pete (can't remember last name) does the same.

[Wheels2]

Without a chronograph, arrow weights, poundage, and draw length, it is just a guess/opinion.
"Seems pretty fast"

[katman]

Wheels2, I agree that the naked eye can be fooled. I have chronographed my bows set up to hunt but have learned not to post numbers, there is always someone that will pick at the numbers and technique. Not worth it. Of all the hybrids I have owned the Bigfoot was the fastest and also very quiet and dead in hand. Yes it beat out my acs cx at very similar gpp. That being said bows from same maker, same poundage will usually shoot at different speeds.

Daniel, speed is one component of a high performance bow.

[The Whittler]

Bjorn, would that be Pete Ward.

[Stixbowdrew]

The new dark matter I'm shooting is by far the fastest longbow I have ever shot, probably the fastest bow I've shot period. As far as noise goes it isn't any louder than my glass model.

[T Folts]

This speed discussion is just opinion unless backed up by reliable chrono numbers. I suggest contacting Blacky Schwarz if you want accurate info.

[fujimo]

my kenny M longbow, a true R/D longbow- and not a hybrid- (that i built, nothing fancy- yew limbs with an osage riser), shoots a hunting weight arrow- 11gpp at 170fps- 50# at my draw

[fujimo]

my osage /yew /bamboo trilam wood bow( no glass!), built by my good friend "Roy from Pa" hes over on the bench- it shot 174 fps with the same 11gpp arrow, but i think it is a few pounds over the #50 mark- should put it on the scale- that guy builds an amazing trilam!! legendary!!!

[Daz]

Originally posted by Orion:
The only other 3-piece hybrid that I've found that shoots with an ACS is a Morrison Shawnee.  Unfortunately, Bob isn't making Shawnee limbs right now.

I have a Shawnee that is 73# at my 30" draw length. I have chrono'd it a few different times with arrows that weigh 745grains and i average about 188 fps (using a chrono is a GREAT way to see how release effects speed).

[bowheadhunter]

Who makes the  new dark matter bow?

I am starting see some new names come up here always good see new bow makers ,also seeing some self promotion here by 2 bow makers that seem to pat each other on the back to many times for me I stuck my one hand in that trap here NO-MORE,

[bowheadhunter]

Big Jim bows seem fast looking he a nice person to chat with he can hold his own with his Bow Models.

[Zradix]

Originally posted by bowheadhunter:
Who makes the  new dark matter bow?

....also seeing some self promotion here by 2 bow makers that seem to pat each other on the back to many times for me I stuck my one hand in that trap here NO-MORE,

What do you mean?
I didn't see any self promotion here.

[Stixbowdrew]

The dark matter is made by Jim Neaves of Centaur Archery

[Zradix]

Centaur..That's right!
Thanks

[bowheadhunter]

Sorry did mean upset anyone here just posting what I see and read nice hear shooters of bows make nice comments when I hear bow maker toot their our horn that's just turns me off just Saying,,,,

[Zradix]

I'm not upset at all.
Just saying I must've missed the self promotion.

No biggie.    

[bowheadhunter]

all new Qarbon Nano QN2 from GrizzlyStik longbow any comments and users of this bow ,asking as we get so so much wet weather up here in Sitka Ak this bow would look me to hold up here.

[fujimo]

oops hope that wasnt me- im am not a commercial maker of bows- just make my own- sorry if i was the one who offended- no offence or subliminal promotion intended.
just that i dont think you can buy a kenny m bow commercially- have to build them yourself  

[Zradix]

Jeez fuji..didn't even cross my mind that it could be construed that way.
,,spent too much time on the bench I guess..lol

I think the only subliminal promotion was for me to get building with some yew...lol