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Title: Toelke Chinook impression?
Post by: Mike Burch on September 26, 2018, 08:23:05 PM: First off, I have a Great Northern Super Ghost I really like. To me, it’s just about perfect for me. Only thing is I wished it came in a 2 piece TD version. I know the Ghosts came with the jack knife td version, but the super ghost is 1 piece only.

For those whose shot or owned both, how does the Toelke Chinook compare to a Super Ghost as far as feel or quietness? Cut to center like the sg? I’ve never shot a Chinook, but the Super Ghost is one, if not the quietest recurve I’ve shot. A TD Chinook would be a handy option for travel to the sg, if it was similar to me.

Any opinions or impressions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mike
Title: Re: Toelke Chinook impression?
Post by: Biathlonman on September 26, 2018, 09:30:34 PM: I think the chinook is better in every way, smoother, quieter, better grip and faster. You won't ne disappointed.
Title: Re: Toelke Chinook impression?
Post by: Chad Orde on September 27, 2018, 07:17:59 AM: Awesome bow fast quiet dead in hand
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Post by: snowplow on September 27, 2018, 08:13:41 AM: Its the only thing l have shot that l like almost as much as my Javaman Helmsdeep. It 'feels' like a recurve. The helmsdeep is a similar package but 'feels' like a longbow in my opinion. Just to give you some info.

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Title: Re: Toelke Chinook impression?
Post by: rjackson on September 27, 2018, 09:35:09 AM: I have had my Chinook about a year and it shoots better and quieter
than my other 8 custom recurves. Quiet, No hand shock and Fast...

It is the ultimate bow or me.
Randy
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Post by: kadbow on September 27, 2018, 10:14:18 AM: Chinook is a great bow and I have never had any issues with the several bow bolts I have owned.
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Post by: ron w on September 27, 2018, 12:52:22 PM: Every bow has the ability to be quiet. A lot depends on the archer pulling the string. I know that release and form both affect the noise a bow can make. I know the Super Ghost I had was almost silent.........butwhen I sold it to my friend it got loud......just because of his release.
Title: Re: Toelke Chinook impression?
Post by: mec lineman on September 27, 2018, 02:27:06 PM: do you guys like the thumb rest or the classic grip. can he beaver tail a 2 pc?
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Post by: D. Key on September 27, 2018, 02:31:28 PM: I've got a Chinook that is my go to bow when hunting. It is the most quiet recurve I have ever shot and hits where I look. Beautiful to look at too (Zirocote riser with Myrtle limb veneers). I love the thumb rest and don't think I will ever get rid of it.

Best of luck.
Title: Re: Toelke Chinook impression?
Post by: rjackson on September 27, 2018, 03:31:41 PM: I have the classic grip on mine and like it a lot. Don't know about the thumb rest.

Randy
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Post by: dragonheart on September 27, 2018, 03:48:23 PM: Mike I have owned the Super Static 64" and kicked myself for selling that one. I think that a 60" Chinook you would not be disappointed. The Toelke I had shot very forgiving and quiet, really like the endless bowstrings he uses. If I had my druthers and get the money to buy another one I would get the classic grip without the thumbrest.
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Post by: Longtoke on September 27, 2018, 05:18:34 PM: I like the thumbrest myself.
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Post by: 1/4 away on September 27, 2018, 05:27:53 PM: I’ve never shot a GN Super Ghost and I’m sure they are a fine bow. That being said, I am a huge Toelke fan and love my 2pc Chinook. Not only is it a beauty to look at, but it’s fast, quiet and hits where I’m looking. It’s grip is slightly fuller than my Pika but it fits my hand perfectly. Mine is 60” 48#@28”.
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Post by: 1/4 away on September 27, 2018, 05:39:36 PM: I tried to post pics of my Chinook but apparently they are too large and I don’t know how to resize them.
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Post by: Joeabowhunter on September 27, 2018, 05:53:40 PM: Never shot a super ghost but owned a 2pc Chinook = fast and QUIET! I had 3 "go to bows" at the time and only sold it because I gravitate to my Hybrids...
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Post by: kadbow on September 28, 2018, 10:42:22 AM: Thumb rest for sure for me.
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Post by: TradBrewSC on September 28, 2018, 05:25:54 PM: Has always been a bow I have wanted to try.. Have been a TD recurve guy for some time other than TallTines stickflingers..

You have got me thinking that I need to try one!
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Post by: mec lineman on September 28, 2018, 05:36:38 PM: yep, these threads get some bows sold alright! picked up a nice 2pc. 58" 51@ 28 last night.
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Post by: Crash on September 28, 2018, 05:56:30 PM: I think they are my favorite recurve of this style. Fast, no I don't have a chronograph, basing it off having to add weight to the arrow so I didn't shoot over everything. Very stable and forgiving, especially in a recurve. And quiet, just dang near longbow quiet. As to the grip style, I have always ordered my Toelke's with the classic grip but picked up the Chinook used and it had the thumb rest. I actually liked it, not overbearing, just the right amount of a bump to position your hand in a very repeatable manner. All in all, an extremely fine example of a recurve that pulls together all of the elements that are needed to deliver an arrow to the target.
Title: Re: Toelke Chinook impression?
Post by: Mike Burch on October 01, 2018, 11:04:50 PM: Thanks for the info and pics. Very much appreciated.

Mike
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Post by: D. Key on October 02, 2018, 10:01:19 AM: Here is one of the reasons I love Toelke's.

(https://i.imgur.com/Ztnjtmw.png)
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Post by: mec lineman on October 02, 2018, 03:27:49 PM: I got mine yesterday and i am very impressed. Like everyone says quiet, smooth, fast. Very easy on your eyes! [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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Post by: BOHO on October 06, 2018, 09:54:20 PM: I’ve had a few bows in my time. Hence my username. The Chinook is either at the top or very near it. I will have another one someday. Only reason I sold the last one was it was too heavy.