Hey, Folks! I was wondering if anyone wanted to post pictures of 54" bows they like?
Also, maybe an odd request, but I'm curious: could you post the riser length if you happen to know it? I don't have a 54"-er myself, but I've been really interested in the past several months. I'm just worried that the shorter "legs" might make the bow draw feel less smooth....
I've been browsing around various places on the "interwebs" for a nice condition Shakespeare Super Necedah at a decent price, but I'd also love to see what's out there that's new and maybe made by other Tradgangers!
Thanks, and have a nice weekend, everyone!
I really like my Black Widow 54" KB...
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=123089#000000
Are you looking for 54" recurve or longbow? Toelke, Shrew, JavaMan bows in both recurve & longbow.
RER Arroyo 54" Static.....Close your eyes and you would swear you were shooting a MUCH longer bow. Smooth, quiet and quick...not to mention very nice looking.
54" Shrew by Gregg Coffey
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Dan Toelke makes a 52" recurve that looks very nice.
I like my 52" Wing Archery RedWing hunter. Shoots like a dream.
I have several Shrew and Javaman in classic Hunter and Elkheart models that are 54". Some are take down and some one piece. All shoot very smooth. I'm a 47#@28" but many guys draw longer with these models with no issues. If you want pics pm me and I'd be happy to send.
Good luck.
I have a rare 54" Kanati that handles and shoots extremely well
My 54" 7 Lakes Sawed Off 50's style recurve-all osage with bamboo cores-55@28. I measure the riser to be 15" fadeout to fadeout. I'm very pleased with it!!
(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/SAWED%20OFF/Swaed%20Off01.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/SAWED%20OFF/Swaed%20Off01.jpg.html)
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My 54" Java Man Elk Heart. I only draw 28" to anchor, but I pull this one back behind my ear with no stacking.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Java%20Man%20Elk%20Heart/DSC_0001.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Archery/Java%20Man%20Elk%20Heart/DSC_0001.jpg.html)
Kadbow - Nice Speed Goat!
Wow! Beauties!
Thanks for all the responses!
I'm looking at both recurves and longbows - I keep fluctuating between which I want more - and so I'm still undecided.
Regarding the 7Lakes: I've actually got two longbows from him, and they're great! Mike's a great guy.
The RER is really interesting as I've never shot a static, but all these bows look amazing. Of course you can't ever go wrong with BWs, Shrews, Toelkes, Kanatis, a classic Wing, or Javaman!
I don't know too much about Kadbow - I'll have to check them out!
Fresh coffee and being lazy in front of lotsa bow pics is a nice way to ease into your Saturday!
Don't forget Big Jim makes an excellent 54" Thunderchild as well.
Any comments on the 54" Pika from Toelke.
54" BigJim Thunderchild
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/mshepherd1/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03/20160311_181147_zps3rwafdvy.jpg) (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/mshepherd1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-03/20160311_181147_zps3rwafdvy.jpg.html)
QuoteOriginally posted by Blackhawk:
Any comments on the 54" Pika from Toelke.
I'm not really sure you can go wrong with a Toelke - Pike or otherwise, haha.
You nailed it in your opening comments. I've been shooting the same Shakespeare Super Necedah for 45 years. I pull 30 1/2" and it is smooth all the way. Don't think this bow has even heard of stacking! They're out there everywhere from $20 to $100+. Just keep looking.
IF you are looking for an OLD CLASSIC 54" recurve and you can find one : Drake "HUNTERFLITE" recurve which came in 54" only probably without a dought one of IF not the BEST shooting short recurve to date IMO.
I was out shooting my 54" Pika today. Very compact with the bow bolt and just a smooth shooter. I draw 28", for reference.
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Hey tom is fuzzy still making the hunter flite
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RER's both have 54" AMO
QuoteOriginally posted by Blackhawk:
Any comments on the 54" Pika from Toelke.
I have one and love it! Wouldn't change a thing.
This is a little 54" takedown I put together a few weeks ago. Bocote with Osage riser and black glass limbs.
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QuoteOriginally posted by jess stuart:
This is a little 54" takedown I put together a few weeks ago. Bocote with Osage riser and black glass limbs.
That is an awesome looking bow! Great work!
So, just to update the thread:
I found a BEAUTIFUL Shakespeare Super Necedah online, and fell in love! I've loved this bow for several years, and I've bid on a few, but never won. I came across this one - and it's the particular iteration/model variation that I liked best - in great shape, and I just went all out bidding. Ultimately, I got it for a lot less than I was willing to pay, and I'm wildly happy with it. I just gotta make a string for it. I've got some nice B-50 Dacron I haven't even opened yet, and I'm looking forward to getting it spun into a nice little Flemish Twist.
Great discussion, guys, and happy shooting!
54" hi-speed great bow if you can find one. (http://i.imgur.com/XoiPZgp.jpg)[/IMG]
I heard nice things about the Hi-Speed. Of course, you tend to hear nice things about all Howatts, haha.
I was actually really curious about the HIT Pygmy or Pigmy. I can't seem to find anything on it - no pics or auctions or anything. If anyone has some leads, I'm just wondering how the HIT design translates to a short recurve.
An older one,54" Bighorn.My only 54".
(http://i.imgur.com/tSXknGQ.jpg)
The 52 inch Toelke Troll recurve is really nice.
I think Javaman,Shrew or the Toelke Pika would be in the mix at 54".
If you want a Classic the Redwing Hunter in 52" is a very nice shooting recurve.That shoots like its a longer bow.
Wow - that Bighorn looks awesome. It's too bad they're no longer made (correct me if I'm wrong here). That's a beaut....
Not exactly what you asked for. This is a 56" Lil Hoot from Hoots Custom, but it was offered in shorter lengths. I believe 56" was the longest. This one is 42# and, pound for pound, it's by far the fastest bow I have. I was amazed at how quick it was when I first shot it. I think I heard that they aren't building bows now, but I'm not positive about that.
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Matt Lee is still making them but his lifestyle has lots of time for more important things . Lets just say he has some Extra Arrows in his quiver now. He and I send texts and pics back and forth and became really good friends when I had a special bow made by him. My Hoots is 47# and 56" and was one of the bows he used to have on his website hanging on a limb near a little stream.I love that bow and several others like my 54" Howatt Hi speed, well all my Howatts but this year my go to bow is going to be my 60" Ace RoseOak Creations that Brandon Stahl made me back in March. For being 41#@27" it really throws my 1916 Easton Legacy's with a punch that a 60# bow would have.
I know it may seem a bit long but it feels just right as a ground blind bow and no finger pinch to worry about.
The Hoots Lee made is also one those bows that have no pinch.
Lee and Brandon are both great folks and great craftsmen.
Now back to the 54" Howatt Hi speed that bow has a really great grip and for a short bow it also doesn't have any noticeable finger pinch and I'm sure Larry Hatfield may have had lots to do with that design as well. 54' Bows are both great bows in a ground blind and a stand if you have a side rail you need to watch so lower limb doesn't by chance hit it somehow.
I just have to keep my shots with in a 18 yard or closer range to feel comfortable on my shot with a shorter length bow.
Good to hear he's still making them, even if it's in limited quantities. He definitely has a talent for it. I picked mine up second hand, but it's actually my wife's. I'd love to eventually get myself one just like it except about 5# heavier.
That Lil Hoots looks like a bow I could get along with.Actually,56" is my go to length.
QuoteOriginally posted by Dave Worden:
You nailed it in your opening comments. I've been shooting the same Shakespeare Super Necedah for 45 years. I pull 30 1/2" and it is smooth all the way. Don't think this bow has even heard of stacking! They're out there everywhere from $20 to $100+. Just keep looking.
Word!
I don't draw that long but I have done an FD curve on my Necedah and I was amazed to find it stack free to 31".