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Title: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: free2bow on February 25, 2017, 10:33:00 PM
I know I would have to find one used, which I hope to do.  But what bow out there new has a feel as close to a Dale Dye as possible?  I consider the grip on the Dale Dye exceptional.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: bowcrazybrad on February 25, 2017, 11:03:00 PM
Robertson Fatal Stick is similar. I agree on the Dye grip. I like them so much that I own 5 of them. Two medicine points two trails end and one one piece swift medicine. If the shoe fits wear it.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: Steelhead on February 26, 2017, 02:29:00 AM
Its kinda hard to find a duplicate to the Dale Dye grip and his arrow shelf work that I consider part of the grip on a Dye.Because of how it wraps around the fat of your hand between the thumb and index finger.His grip is also wide where the hand sits.

Maybe a Blacktail,Brooks bows or Wes Wallace to some degree.Border Black Douglas has a similar shelf extention.

I would probably just run a wanted add for a Dye in your weight range.Ypu would have to be a Contributer here to do that or gtry another site.I have seen a few for sale lately.

Sorry I was not much help.You  might have a bowyer try and replicate the grip on the bow he builds.I had a Morrison grip many moons ago on a Shawnee riser that was templated on the Dye grip.It was pretty close.But not a replica.

If that grip suits you I can see why you would want one like it.Its unique and well thought out.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: Stickbow on February 26, 2017, 08:33:00 AM
x2 on the grip. I shot Dales bows for close to 20 years, really fit my hand
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: Burnsie on February 26, 2017, 10:11:00 AM
Look at a Fox High Sierra
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: Gator1 on February 26, 2017, 11:40:00 AM
I have seen quite a few for sale in the last few months.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: stykshooter on February 26, 2017, 04:56:00 PM
Got my 1st Dye (I own 15) in 1988, grip fits like a glove like most guys I've shot others and for me the only one comes close is the Robertson. I like the older Robertson, riser is longer & seems thicker
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: DK on February 27, 2017, 06:40:00 PM
Dale not making bows any longer?
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: Jayrod on February 27, 2017, 07:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by DK:
Dale not making bows any longer?
He's still building bows just not taking anymore orders he's gonna retire within the next year ....sad but at 79 yrs old can't say I could do it at his age
Title: Re: Dale Dye Recurve
Post by: yaderehey on February 27, 2017, 08:03:00 PM
Love the Dye grip.  Feels like my hand melts into it.  At 79 years young I'd say retirement is well deserved!