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Title: Longbow question ????
Post by: SaskBushMan on January 31, 2007, 09:56:00 PM
Well I have been shooting trad for almost a year and loving it.  I currently shoot a chek-mate falcon and it's a fine shooting bow no complaints.  But I have always wanted to try a longbow but I don't want to go spend a huge amount of money just to find out it's not for me and the recurve suits me.  Now what is a cheap but not cheaply made longbow?  I don't want to get something that will give me a bad taste in my mouth if you know what I mean.  Is ebay safe, I have seen alot of posts on a few sites that there has been alot of scams lately?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Longbow question ????
Post by: southpawshooter on January 31, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
If you like the Chek-mate, I would start with their longbows.  I have found the Crusader to be a relatively inexpensive bow vs. the performance and aesthetics.  There are others, but Chek-Mate will give you a good bang for your buck.  They are a sponsor here as well.
Title: Re: Longbow question ????
Post by: Matty on January 31, 2007, 10:13:00 PM
what do you consider Cheap?
Title: Re: Longbow question ????
Post by: SaskBushMan on January 31, 2007, 10:45:00 PM
no more than $300 at the most.  Is it possible to get something used for that price if possible less?
Title: Re: Longbow question ????
Post by: vermonster13 on January 31, 2007, 10:50:00 PM
Go to the classifieds and take a look around. Some Martins and a few others in your price range there right now.
Title: Re: Longbow question ????
Post by: Mic' on January 31, 2007, 11:03:00 PM
Aim Viper   change the string
150 to 180 new
Title: Re: Longbow question ????
Post by: Mic' on January 31, 2007, 11:13:00 PM
... or go big  get a Martini Custom Bpw from Joe Martini     in Pa.
WOW
Title: Re: Longbow question ????
Post by: Bowchef on February 01, 2007, 11:28:00 AM
PM sent