i have a chance to buy a robertson stykbow and need some input on the performance and quality of these bows. thanks in advance....larry :campfire:
rECURVE OR LONGBOW??
Dick builds bows that are in the top 1% for quality, looks, and performance and he has been doing it since 1978! Each bow is a work of art. My 64# @ 29" recurve shoots a 720 grain arrow at 185 fps and sent a 500 grain carbon through the chrono at 220 fps. Those were done with a shooting machine with a mechanical release so figure 5 to 6 fps slower with a finger release. Joseph
none better im opinion, and a nice man that is very helpful to boot! Do not know about his recurves never shot one but his longbows are world class
It is long time now I am shooting Robertson bows(recurves)they are very easy to fine tune, being not to much sensitive at nocking point placement arrow spine. You will be always able to find the right arrow pretty quick. They are feather light but really stable, forgiving the arrows go where you are looking. I owned more than a dozen no one being less than excepional. I'll buy more in the future because every time I compare his bows with other bowyers one I finish saying myself why spend time with something less. Felix
Top notch bow's from a top notch bowyer, shoot where you look, very stable in the hand, excellent bows!!!
its a double wave t\\d recurve..cocobolo handle and limbs...sad part is its to heavy at my draw..its 58@ 28 and my draw length is 30-31..to bad ...600.00 bucks is a good price :( :banghead:
Work into it. You would be looking at 64-66 pounds. Joseph
have a stykbow and his vision falconv,,,booth are UNBELIEVABLE..if yours is a takedown.and poundage is too heavy..just contact him for price of limbs..600.00 is a good buy on that bow..or you could post a WTB thread on the bow section here..
thanks to all.cant shoot over 55 pounds joseph,have some lower back issues that flare up when i shoot heavier than that,i'm a big guy and i've shot 100 pounders (wheelies) but those days are history. :banghead:
i do wonder if he may be able to take some weight off the limbs ?
very stable, solid and trustworthy bow (recurve). Excellent in customer service, 2 yr warrenty and he prorates the following 2 yrs (I believe). Can't go wrong.
It's been a dream of mine to own one!
Good Stuff!
Old post, but I ran across it. I have been shooting a Robertson Mystical recently. Super quiet, and really good cast for a longbow. I am impressed, and I usually shoot recurves!
I *like* Robertson longbows!
He makes a good product!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Dick's bows are the Top of the line in quality and performance. Looking at his website lately, he has a good source for some "out of this world" wood. Those recurves are some of the best looking I've ever seen. I've had/have their longbows and they are as good as they get.
A little eye candy...
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One of his tribal styk's is next on my list.
One of the best bowyers ever, each bow is a work of art and performs at least as well as they look. Dick is a great guy to talk with and so is his family, a wealth of information just a phone call or email away. I would be hard pressed to say enough about his bows or character and would recommend that any traditional archer have owning and shooting one of Dick's bows on their bucket list, Joe Flikkema
I love myrtle and those stock bows that are on the Robertson site are out of this world. I have to check them out every now and then. Very tempting! If I "needed" another bow, it would be a tossup between a fatal styk or one from one of the topnotch bowyers from Oregon where myrtle grows.
AWESOMEEE looking bow Eric :thumbsup: Eye candy indeed :D
Own 2, a vision falcon and gyr falcon, both smooth and a joy to look at, customer service is great.
I have shot one of his longbows for many years. Absolutely top of the line, and bullet proof.
DB
met dick in 77or 78, when he had a half-interest in a little archery shop in lolo, montana.
his partner was a scumbag named scott ross, specialzed in adultery. almost had to kick his ass.
dick probably did too. real human filth.
anyway.....i've got a mystical, 3rd hand, but i know both previous owners.
osage riser, black locust lams. 68#@28". smooth, sweet.
the coolest thing about the robertsons (dick and yote), is that they are HUNTERS who build bows, rather than bowyers who hunt.
dick was already legendary then, as a killer of big bulls.. late 70s.
I recently bought a Tribal Styk and can say this bow will shoot with the best of em. And sure is a looker with the ebony and cocobolo riser and myrtle limbs. Also very light but stable and easy to tune. :thumbsup:
I have a Montana Falcon and a Fatal Styk...sweet bows and may unseat my Habu as my favorite GO TO BOWS this year...
QuoteOriginally posted by WESTBROOK:
A little eye candy...
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Westbrook... I may have shot that bow today at Dick's place. If not, he's got one in stock that is it's twin brother.
I've known Dick for a while, but until today, I'd not shot one of his recurves. I liked it a lot. good cast, and his risers have much cleaner lines than my Schafer.
Now if I could get Dave's limbs on Dick's riser, the world would have the perfect bow.
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the coolest thing about the robertsons (dick and yote), is that they are HUNTERS who build bows, rather than bowyers who hunt.
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And as has been said, Dick is a great guy who has earned his solid reputation by doing things right for 34 plus years.
I have three Stykbows, all sweet shooters. And all so dang cool looking they even make me look good.
Take care,
LP
Dan, You did. Its not my bow, I just pulled the pic off their site cuz I love it. If I had the $$ that is what I would order, probably with the longbow limbs and most definately move the shelf to the other side.
That bow is as pretty as I've seen. ya know it shoots, look who built it!
Eric
QuoteOriginally posted by WESTBROOK:
A little eye candy...
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Dang Eric, don't you know some of us are on a bow "diet" and here you are trying to tempt us with sweets. :readit: :nono: ;)