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Title: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: on April 16, 2009, 10:19:00 PM
I've got the itch for a longbow, but don't know who makes what I want. I really like the looks of the Martin Savannah, but I want a bow that's at least 66" in length.
So, tell me, who makes a bow with a profile similar to the Savannah, but in a longer length?

Thanks
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: fatman on April 16, 2009, 10:30:00 PM
Jim, you might check out the Oracle by Dryad Bows, they're in the sponsor's list....Jason and Mike put out a great product at a great price...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: Steelhead on April 16, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
Might try a Thunderstick 111 or Liberty Chief.Both longer hybrid style longbows.Both come in 66 inches and have good reflex and shoot very well.
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: ChuckC on April 16, 2009, 11:41:00 PM
keep an eye open for a Big River longbow.  I believe it will be pretty close ( John McDonald )
ChuckC
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: wihill on April 16, 2009, 11:44:00 PM
I think the Savannah is a shorter version of the old Martin Vision.  They don't make it anymore, but occationally I've seen one pop up in the classifieds.
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: SpikeMaster on April 17, 2009, 11:22:00 AM
Mohawk!!!! One of the best bows for the money I've ever shot.
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: WildmanSC on April 17, 2009, 11:56:00 AM
Jim,

Call Ron King at Fox Archery and ask him about his Royal Crown longbow.  I don't know what the maximum length is that he offers it in, but it would be very close to what you are looking for and is a great shooting bow.  He also has a Triple Crown longbow that also is not on his website and I know comes in longer lengths.  Larry Yien helped design it and he shoots it in competition, and maybe for hunting.

Below is a pic of a Royal Crown:

 (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Fox_Royal_Crown/00small12666138.JPG)

Below is a pic of four Triple Crown risers:

 (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Fox_Triple_Crow/00small47411964.JPG)

Bill
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: Clint B. on April 17, 2009, 10:52:00 PM
I think the 21st Century Longbows "Lone Star" model with the "New Moon Grip" in 66" or 68" AMO would be one to take a good look at.

www.21stcenturylongbow.com (http://www.21stcenturylongbow.com)
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: on April 19, 2009, 09:08:00 PM
Thanks everyone for your replies.  I've looked at all your suggestions, and I think 'fatman' hit a home run for me.  I've built several bows (years ago) and I think the Dryad bow-blank will be just the ticket.  It's d/r, small riser that I can make fit me, and finishing will not be a problem.

Thanks,

Jim
Title: Re: Looking for a specific style of longbow
Post by: fatman on April 19, 2009, 09:32:00 PM
tell the boys I sent ya....  :bigsmyl:
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