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Title: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: ORTECH1 on August 07, 2008, 02:33:00 PM
I WAS TOSSING AROUND BUYING AN ARCADIAN WOODS BOW. WHATS THE SCOOP ON THEM, GOOD-BAD ,WHAT.
THANKS
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: Curtis Haden on August 07, 2008, 02:46:00 PM
Here's a thread I started some time ago.  Three pages of comments, generally all good.  Some pictures on there too.  A few people have commented that the grip was too big to shoot comfortably.

The wait is long, but I should have a new one soon!!!

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=057441;p=1#000000
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: Kyle Lancaster on August 07, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
Great bows. I've owned an embarassing list of other custom bows. The only one that I currently have is an Acadian 3 pc. Treestick. Great looks and great performance.

Good Luck,
Kyle
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: KY..Rob on August 07, 2008, 05:56:00 PM
Here's one I use to own "Acadian Woods The Classic" Recurve.

Great shooting bows, quick and quiet. I should have been kicked in the sack for letting this one go   :banghead:  

(http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r436/KYRob1970/AcadianWoods2.jpg)
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: Selfyewdave on August 07, 2008, 06:00:00 PM
held my buddy's the other day, did not like the grip at all.  I would try before I buy.
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: Toxophilite on August 07, 2008, 07:24:00 PM
Grips on Acadian Woods bows vary a lot. As in any "real" custom bows, they're pretty much made for the hand of the original owner.
Also, I've always experienced a big difference, grip wise, between Tim's 1 piece bows versus his three piece TD models. Seems to me like his 3 pc bow grips are fuller and a little more generic.
If you do a search on "Acadian Woods" you'll get at least 4 or 5 pages of previous comments about these wonderful bows.
Also, look at his photos on his web page. His inlay work will bogle your mind.
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: Grabwad on August 07, 2008, 10:50:00 PM
Great bows!  Second what Toxo said!
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: wislnwings on August 07, 2008, 11:16:00 PM
Some of the nicest bows I've shot and Tim is a super nice guy to deal with.
Title: Re: ARCADIAN WOODS BOWS
Post by: DC on August 08, 2008, 01:26:00 AM
I've got a one piece Tree Stick and a three piece Tree Stick and personally I don't think you can go wrong with one of Tim's bows. The best thing you can do though is when Tim is ready to shape the grip , make a trip to see him and he'll let you grip the bow and he'll shape it to your likes. He's a very gifted craftsman and a pleasure to do business with. His bows are worth the wait.   Drew