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Title: Pika or Whistler?
Post by: Iowabowhunter on November 16, 2025, 10:00:39 PM
Looking to add a new Toelke longbow to pair with my recurve.

Talked to Dan, he recommended either the 58" Whistler or 56" Pika.

I'd do a one piece, already have a takedown recurve.

For those of you who have shot both/either the Whistler & Pika what are your thoughts?
Title: Re: Pika or Whistler?
Post by: Maclean on November 17, 2025, 04:57:40 PM
I haven't shot a Toelke that I didn't love. I currently have a Chinook, a Kestral, a Whip, and a Pika. The only one of Dan's bows I haven't shot is the Whistler. If I had to pick my favorite, it would be the Pika. It's smooth drawing, fast, very quiet, and just a natural shooter. It's  diminutive size makes it especially effective in tight spaces while hunting.
Title: Re: Pika or Whistler?
Post by: Steelhead on November 17, 2025, 11:08:11 PM
I had multiple Chinooks,Whips, and one of his traditional longbows

I had the 60 inch Whistler.I really liked that bow a lot!I would own another.Overall just good at everything.No complaints!

Never had the Pika.Folks give it very good reviews.