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Title: chek mate falcon or raven
Post by: bulldogto on November 30, 2008, 07:56:00 PM
I am looking at getting a new one piece recurve and like both of these.  If you own one or both let me know what you think.  Also, pics would be appreciated since I'm not sure on what woods
Title: Re: chek mate falcon or raven
Post by: sgrogg on November 30, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
I've owned both.  Both are great.  It boils down to "do you want a 52" or a 60" bow?"
Title: Re: chek mate falcon or raven
Post by: bulldogto on November 30, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
I have a short draw (27 inch compound, so a little shorter with recurve) so I think I could go either length
Title: Re: chek mate falcon or raven
Post by: BRONZ on November 30, 2008, 10:39:00 PM
IMO, you loose some forgiveness when you go with a short bow.  I would recommend something 58-62".  I have the Falcon-- bubinga riser, zebrawood limbs.  It's a solid shooter, quiet, dead-in-your-hand.  Performance... pics say 1000 words.

(http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq125/TEAM-TIMANO/Deer%20season%202008/PB070189.jpg)

(http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq125/TEAM-TIMANO/Deer%20season%202008/PB010141.jpg)
Title: Re: chek mate falcon or raven
Post by: Gordy on December 01, 2008, 10:02:00 AM
BRONZ - that is a beautiful pic !

I've owned both too, and unless you're looking for a small blind bow, I'd stick with the Falcon.

It's a great bow, much more forgiving and WAY quieter than the Raven.  Don't get me wrong, I have a soft spot for the Raven.....it's a very fun bow. But in choosing between the two, it's apples and oranges and the Falcon wins for day-in day-out great performing workhorse bow !

Here's a Shedua Raven:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/TimDougherty/Raven1.jpg)
Title: Re: chek mate falcon or raven
Post by: Sarah on December 01, 2008, 02:45:00 PM
Here's my Falcon:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2680784090_cce2864a8a.jpg)
Bolivian Rosewood riser and Hickory limbs

Love it! Get comments all the time on how pretty it is.
Title: Re: chek mate falcon or raven
Post by: Gordy on December 01, 2008, 03:34:00 PM
Sweet looking bow Sarah.    :thumbsup: