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Title: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: TL54 on July 08, 2009, 01:42:00 AM

Since Mathews is out of the traditional bows now,would the ones out there be worth more seeing how they probably didn't make many?Just wondering seeing how I have a longbow on my rack.Thanks

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: vtmtnman on July 08, 2009, 05:32:00 AM

They still make trad bows my friend...all they did was sell Sky archery.  ;)

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: TL54 on July 08, 2009, 08:24:00 AM

I heard from a Mathews dealer that they were done making trad bows.

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: fatman on July 08, 2009, 08:40:00 AM

Personally, I feel that original Sky bows (by Earl Hoyt, Jr) are the pinnacle of a master bowyer and an archery icon, which makes them more collectible TO ME....plus, the prices of the Mathews models makes the used Sky bows on the market a much better buy....again, my opinion...

Ultimately, collectibility is in the eye of the beholder.  I suppose it's possible that Matthews bows would find a small following, but they weren't all that popular when you could buy a new one...

JMHO, YMMV

PS  I own four Sky bows, my first NEW bow was a Sky, so I may be a little biased   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: James Wrenn on July 08, 2009, 08:43:00 AM

I guess over time they could go up to close to what they were selling for new.Of course you still would have to find someone that wanted it.

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: Paul Mattson on July 08, 2009, 08:50:00 AM

Mathews still have the Heritage line listed on there website.  I also called a dealer close to me and yes he still can get them.

 http://mathewsinc.com/traditional-bows.asp

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: Apex Predator on July 08, 2009, 10:52:00 AM

All the Matthews longbows I have seen for sale lingered for a long time.

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: George D. Stout on July 08, 2009, 11:14:00 AM

If you want to collect, look for quality old bows like Drake,  Fasco, Tice & Watts, etc.  There's a lot of good vintage bows out there that are very high quality and of reasonable price.

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: Jerry Ragle on July 08, 2009, 07:25:00 PM

anyone ever shoot one?ihave been thinking of getting one but have never had a chance to try one.

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: owlbait on July 08, 2009, 07:55:00 PM

I shot the recurve. well made and shot OK but nothing spectatcular. There are better options available that are also made in the U.S.A. The one I shot has now developed a slight limb twist.

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: TL54 on July 09, 2009, 01:47:00 AM

I have the hertiage longbow,smooth shooter and really quiet.I'm not fond of the grip which is why I'm going to sell it.Nothing wrong with the grip,I'm just like my Howard Hills better.

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: kurtbel5 on July 09, 2009, 05:33:00 PM

I have the Metal riser Mathews,60# 62" I think its called the Rambo model

I liked the 61 Kodiak 60#, I had more.

Nice enough bow, but nothing to rave about IMO

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: Cody Roiter on July 09, 2009, 11:09:00 PM

Yep all they did was sell Sky archery.. To my good friend and are very own Jim Belcher of Belcherbows... I know Jim and the team will be making very fine bows.. I have shot on of the new Sky bows a few weeks ago.. there very fine shooting bows...

Cody

Title: Re: Mathews longbows,recurves collectibles??
Post by: ckruse on July 10, 2009, 11:08:00 AM

I'm about to list a Neet Archery by Earl Hoyt Jr. takedown bow for a friend. Check the classifieds. Nice bow and a bargain for someone. I believe these preceded them being Sky Archery, but not sure.  CKruse