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Title: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Mike L. on April 01, 2009, 02:12:00 PM
I've been shooting for about 2 years now, and I'm really getting into it.  I've been looking to buy a new bow for awhile, but I've recently been considering a takedown longbow.  Looking for any advice on this.  I've got a 31" draw length, so I'm concerned about buying a bow that is too short.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Curveman on April 01, 2009, 02:15:00 PM
64-70" Border Griffon GL. Two piece sleeve. The GL stands for glassless but it does have carbon. THe carbon is 40% lighter than glass yet more torsionally stiff=more forgiving. Contact Sid@borderbows.com Pete Ward  www.peteward.com (http://www.peteward.com)  did test/review.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Frank V on April 01, 2009, 02:18:00 PM
Ron King Fox Archery builds a really nice takedown 2 peice long bow it's a sleeved bow. I really like mine. Frank  www.foxarchery.com (http://www.foxarchery.com)
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: tecum-tha on April 01, 2009, 02:21:00 PM
Take a look at the Wapiti Spike. Keith Chastains take-down system won`t break the bank :-)) and works darn good.
www.worldclassbows.com (http://www.worldclassbows.com)
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Hornseeker on April 01, 2009, 02:36:00 PM
Just make it clear to the bowyer you have a 31" draw. If I built ya one...it'd be 66" long.

Good Luck!
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Oregon Okie on April 01, 2009, 02:58:00 PM
I shoot a firefly and I draw 30. It's AMO 63"
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: CJC on April 01, 2009, 03:33:00 PM
i shoot a 66" acs.  i have a legitimate 33" draw.  no problems.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Whip on April 01, 2009, 03:40:00 PM
The RER LX 3 piece longbow works very well with longer draws.  For a draw like yours I would recommend a 64" bow.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Tom Phillips on April 01, 2009, 03:43:00 PM
33" draw WOW  !!!  How tall might you be ?

         Tom
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: bmgarto on April 01, 2009, 04:39:00 PM
I have a Kota three piece I just put in the classifieds. I'm a 29" and it would work for you. Great bow.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: BRITTMAN on April 01, 2009, 04:56:00 PM
I picked up a 3 peice hummingbird Kingfisher longbow yesterday ( AWESOME ) . Ben had several in stock ready to ship . Thoese Hummingbirds are second to none .www.hummingbird.com
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Ian johnson on April 01, 2009, 07:02:00 PM
take a look at the dryad orion
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: tradlongbow on April 01, 2009, 08:12:00 PM
Bob Lee Elite Bubinga model.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Broken Arrow 1 on April 01, 2009, 08:17:00 PM
I Recently purchased a pronghorn T/d Longbow and absolutley love it.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: flinthead on April 01, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Of the 3 piece longbows I have shot , Ben Grahams Hummingbirds and Elmers Crow Creek Blackfeathers  are the best. One opinion. Flinthead
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Jerry Wald on April 01, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
ACS 3 pieces are very soooth..less poundage too with more umpppph

I like my 2 piece shrew too..it's short only 54" strung

Jer Bear
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Don Batten on April 02, 2009, 07:05:00 AM
You might check out Rick Welch's Dakota longbows. 3 pc . alot of bow for the $. Dakotabows.com.  DB
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Rob DiStefano on April 02, 2009, 07:17:00 AM
all that's gonna basically matter is the following ...

1. choose a bow length recommended to safely handle yer 31" draw, i.e. - 66" or so

2. pick a t/d style that functionally and aesthetically fits you - two or three piece

3. order in a draw weight that fits your draw length

4. shoot, enjoy     :saywhat:
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: vermonster13 on April 02, 2009, 07:23:00 AM
Make sure it is measured at your draw weight so you know exactly what you have also.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Rob DiStefano on April 02, 2009, 07:40:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
Make sure it is measured at your draw weight so you know exactly what you have also.
very very good/IMPORTANT point!
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Arrowhead80 on April 04, 2009, 09:15:00 PM
What poundage ya lookin for.I've got a take down Hummingbird I'm selling 62" 55# at28".PM me if you are interested.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Teacher_of_the_Arcane on April 04, 2009, 09:40:00 PM
Mike,

I've got a Tomahawk TD....nice bow!!  I picked it up from a fellow Tradganger on For Sale page at a nice discount.... :-)
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Taiga Recurve on April 05, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
Take a look at what Chad has to offer. His bow bolt system is really nice.

http://www.holmmadetraditionalbows.com/bows.html
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: LCH on April 05, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
I shoot a Hummingbird 3 peice take down it kills everthing I shoot at.
Title: Re: buying a takedown longbow
Post by: Ssamac on April 06, 2009, 02:45:00 AM
Quinn Stallion or Stallion Classic. Terrific shooters and terrific people to deal with. they will make sure you get the right bow. And the price is right so if you don't like a TD, you're not out of luck and they are easy to resell.

sam