I have been shooting a "forward handle" bow lately (Samick Stingray) and I just love the way the grip feels. The Stingray has been discontinued, so what are some of the "forward handle" bows being made today? :dunno: (bows 56-58 inches). I'm aware of the Shrew, ThunderChild, and Striker; but what else is out there? Is a Kanati considered a "forward handle" bow? Thanks for your help.
Take a look at Java Man Archery web site.
The stingray looks to be a copy of Black Widow's PTF. Although the PTF costs about 5x more than the stingray. I happen to own a stingray, remarkable shooter considering the cost. Kanati longbow is forward Handle design. If you like 3 piece bows check out timber ghost and hill country.
Take a look at the Coup Stick by Thunderhorn. Duane Jessop makes a hell of a nice bow!!! Recent interview in Trad Archer magazine too!! It's a reverse handle and is smooth as butter.
The Dwyer Endeavor is another sweet forward handle bow, plus I like my Striker and Kanati.
Would not sell any of the three.
Sarrel's makes one. I think it's called the Puma,and it's in 60" and 63" It's a very cool looking bow. I live close enough I might have to go and shoot one. It would probably be worth checking out.
If I'm not mistaken the Java Man Elkheart is a forward handle. I happen to own a Thunderchild and it is a phenomenal bow.
It may be longer than you are looking for but Chad Holm's Kingfisher is a foward handle longbow and Chad builds a great bow.
You might like Allen Boice's offerings. Liberty Longbows, he is a sponsor. His riser is centered kind of a semi forward handle.
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X2 on the Dwyer Endeavor. I've never shot that model, but it looks like a great forward handle design.
Mike Treadway .. Black swamp. I love mine. Lower # shoots as fast as my higher # bows. Amazing. Good luck!
Timberghost...!!
Dwyer Endeavor is definitely a great forward handle bow. Along with Big Jim Thunderchild. JK Traditions Kanati ,great bow for the money.
Good question and great answers. Every bow listed above is considered high quality for sure! I have a Elkheart and love it and have test shot several of the bows above. Just keep doing your research and you will narrow it down.
If you love a forward handle also consider the Heartland Pulse from Cory at Heartland Custom Bows. It's available in 58" and he is top notch to work with. GREAT Value for what you get.
Only thing better is forward handle with reverse mounted limbs like the Heartland Surge and a couple others mentioned above.
Kempf Kwyk Styk. :goldtooth:
Habu Bows
sorry double post
Lots of good names listed here.
A couple others I didn't see are some of the Bigfoot line and Eaglewing line. Both are made by sponsors here.
Anyone have a Dwyer Endeavor for sale?
Tolke PIKA.....available and awesome bow..
Tolke PIKA.....available and awesome bow..
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I second, third, and fourth on the Heartland Pulse ! This bow is FANTASTIC !
Great bows. I like those Kempf bows!
Here's one no one has mentioned yet? My Hoots recurve.
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I think Sixby's Fronntier 66 is forward handle... Its definitely string follow and nice and long at 66"
Many bowyers have "rediscovered" the benefit of a forward handle. The Shrew bow that was introduced in 1994 was the first to bring it back to "modern" bow design.
They say nothing is new in archery but some things are forgotten before they are rediscovered, here's a couple of ad's from the past
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Here's one that no one has thought to bring back yet....and check out the price. :)
(http://www.archeryhistory.com/recurves/recurvespics/149ah.jpg)
I like the looks of that Wing. Anyone know how they shot ?
Most recurves made by bowyers today are forward, some a little and some more. Generally, they are smoother, less torque and easier for most people to shoot. Bear, Black Widow, Robertson, etc. If you are looking for used, try Raptor Archery, RMSGear etc.
jt85,
I shot a Wing SlimLine Pro for my first few years; it was 45@28" and 58" length. I didn't know much about strings or tuning in those years, but even so I remember it shot very well. Fast bow.
From there, I went to r/d's, but as recurves go the Wing's are well respected.
The Trinity Rogue is a forward handle bow, usually in longer lengths. Edward builds a well crafted bow.
Thanks joe
Don't forget about the forward handle American Semi-Longbows (Hill Style) being made by today. For example, bows form Northern Mist, and JD Berry.
Tolke pika is another
Sarrels Blackhills Longbow and the Sarrels Lynx Recurve are both forward grips. :thumbsup: