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Title: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Gaff on January 21, 2009, 12:02:00 PM
i've been readin alot about each of these bows over the last couple weeks. and i would love to have any of them. but, if ya had to choose ONE, which one would ya choose??

im leanin strongly toward the kanati. after readin rob tatoo's thread and lookin at the pics i think im in love. plus the price i feel is great as well.
keep in mind i havent ever shot any of these bows. im just going by looks and reviews.

jamie
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: vermonster13 on January 21, 2009, 12:04:00 PM
I'll be bringing a Holm-Made to Shawn's next month Jamie that you can try.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Stick_N_String on January 21, 2009, 12:18:00 PM
Heck, why choose? get one of each!!   :goldtooth:    :biglaugh:  
I have a list of bows that I want to get,
Now I just have to find them.
Daren
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: curtinmo on January 21, 2009, 12:38:00 PM
KANATI
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Gator1 on January 21, 2009, 12:40:00 PM
All three great choices, slightly different bows in there own way.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Gaff on January 21, 2009, 12:50:00 PM
that would be awesome dave. i really like the looks of recurve bows, but try as i might i just shoot these types of bows alot better.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Rufus 25 on January 21, 2009, 01:42:00 PM
I have never shot or handled a Kanati or a Holm-Made bows, but I liked the Whisperstik Mojostik so much I now have three... JD makes a great bow
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: rooster77 on January 21, 2009, 01:47:00 PM
Kanati
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: katie on January 21, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
I have shot both the Kanati and many diff. whisperstiks.  I think they are very different styles.  At least the whispersticks that I shot.  Both are very fine bows.  The Kanati I liked the forward style grip and the short limbs.  I remember whisperstiks to be longer bows.  But it was propbably 3 years back that I shot them.  My local shop had many in stock.  I think they still do.  I liked them.  I would go with the Kanati if it was me.  That is because I like short limbed bows.  I have a short draw.
Katie
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: wihill on January 21, 2009, 06:20:00 PM
The only one of the three I've had the opertunaty to shoot is the Kanati.  I own one now and it's one of my favorite "go to" bows.  I could easily see myself picking up another, I really appreciate the handle and the way it shoots.

That doesn't stop me from wanting to try the other two, however.   :D
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Boone the Hunter on January 21, 2009, 06:37:00 PM
I have never shot the Kanati, but I have two whisperstiks, one really
nice takedown that I was blessed enough to shoot 4 deer with this year. I have a 32'' draw shooting a 60'' bow and it is very smooth, fast, quiet, and doesn't stack. I'm sure it will be a favorite of mine for a long time.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: 30coupe on January 21, 2009, 06:41:00 PM
Obviously, I love the Kanati! They are a great bow and a great buy. I haven't shot the others, so I have nothing positive or negative to say about them. I don't think you can go wrong with one of Jason's bows. Kanati all the way!
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: pete p on January 21, 2009, 07:28:00 PM
ford,chevy or dodge....which one? its all personal.  had the kanti, liked it. have a 56" whisperstik now and its the best bow for me.  call the bowyers and check into a demo bow.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Jake on January 21, 2009, 08:20:00 PM
KANATI
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Silvertip Marc on January 21, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
My son shoots a Holm made, and it is a fine bow!!!
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 21, 2009, 09:27:00 PM
Out of those the Kanati, but you kow what I shoot and they do make a longbow! Shawn
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: newtotrad on January 21, 2009, 10:07:00 PM
Got a Holm made back during the Holidays.  I am more than happy with it.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: The Gopher on January 21, 2009, 10:20:00 PM
i'd go with the Holm-Made, chad makes excellent bows.

oh yeah did i mention i'm staying at his place in a few weeks for a bunny hunt? I do want a warm place to sleep  :)  

Seriously though, he really does make great bows and won't sell anything less than perfect.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: jacobsladder on January 21, 2009, 10:35:00 PM
Have not shot the Holm-made..... but have owned a whisperstik and kanati...


Kanati for sure.... great craftsmanship, points well and is quick... Jason Kendall is also a stand up guy..
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: amar911 on January 22, 2009, 02:43:00 AM
I am sure the other two are very nice, but I have only shot the Holm-Made. My Holm-Made has a Bow Bolt that makes it a two piece take down. It is very fast and accurate. It compares very well to my ACS CX and is half the price. I can highly recommend it. If the Whisperstik and Kanati are not offered with the Bow Bolt, and you travel with your bows, I think you would be happier with the Holm-Made.

Allan
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: leatherneck on January 22, 2009, 05:58:00 AM
Can't comment on the other two but the Whisperstick is a sweet little bow. Several different handle types, several different sizes, and JD will build you just about anything you want. He's a man that stands behind his product. I'm a recurve shooter but own one of JD's longbows and shoot it really good. He cut it to center for me.

Mike
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: Passin Through on January 22, 2009, 03:52:00 PM
I have no experience with the whisperstick, but own a kabekona river (pre-kanati) and 2 holm-mades.  These are the only bows I currently own and the only ones I have ordered new.  I have shot and hunted with them alot.  I would recommend either to anyone - they are of the highest quality.  With that said they are very different designs.  The kanati is a forward handle/lots of deflex and has a deeper grip - it is similar to the shrew.  The holmmade osprey has less deflex (more of a straighter risor)and is designed for performance whereas the kanati is designed to be a little more forgiving.  The kanati design allows for a shorter bow length where the osprey functions best at 60 inches.  One difference is the holm-made can be ordered with many different wood combos and options such as the bow bolt where the kanati can only be ordered with laminated risors that are stained different colors.  The quality of both bows are outstanding and as good or better than more expensive bows I have owned from big name bowyers.  Definitely two of the best values out there right now and both bowyers will bend over backward to make sure you are happy.
Title: Re: kanati, holm-made or whisperstik??
Post by: old arrow on January 22, 2009, 08:25:00 PM
I have one of Jason"s older bows So I am sure that the Kanati has got to be good. Hopefully I will be able to try a kanati soon.