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Title: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: jhp0529 on October 07, 2009, 09:52:00 PM
I know questions like this have been asked multiple times. I am just looking for opinions, but if anyone has numbers that compare the two that would be awesome. Please help me out a little.

Would you buy a Martin Savannah for $300 or a JK Traditions Kanati for $350? Assume the bows are in similar condition and have similar specs.

Sorry to be a hassle. I am looking to purchase the first bow that I will own and $300 is not easy for me to give.

Thanks
Jared.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: kevin braun on October 07, 2009, 09:55:00 PM
a buddy of mine stopped by a couple days ago with a new Kanati that he had just got.  It is extremely nice, i shot a half dozen shots through it and it was very smooth and quiet.  If I had an extra $350, I would have one on order already!
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: ishoot4thrills on October 07, 2009, 10:03:00 PM
I was wanting a Kanati a while back and came across a Beeler longbow and couldn't pass it up. I love it and am very glad I got it. There's one in the classifieds for a good price, I think around $300.00. That being said, I think you couldn't go wrong with a Kanati either. I've heard a lot of great things about them.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: jhp0529 on October 07, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
Two for the Kanati.

Anybody else?
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: Mike Burch on October 07, 2009, 11:04:00 PM
I've owned a Kanati and shot a Savannah a few days......I would go with the Kanati.

Mike
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: kruked arra on October 08, 2009, 12:14:00 AM
hands down the kanati.....
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: wihill on October 08, 2009, 12:18:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by kruked arra:
hands down the kanati.....
Very, very much the truth.  Kanati hands down in my book (still have my Kanati)
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: azhunter on October 08, 2009, 12:19:00 AM
Kanati.  Very nice bow.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: Deadbolt on October 08, 2009, 12:29:00 AM
Vote for kanati
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: vtmtnman on October 08, 2009, 05:11:00 AM
I've never owned either but I'll still vote for the Kanati.I'm done with production bows.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: carpenter on October 08, 2009, 05:21:00 AM
Kanati bows are Quick-quiet-beautiful-light-great craftsmanship.I don't think you would be disappointed in one.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: jhp0529 on October 08, 2009, 08:31:00 AM
Thanks everybody. It seems unanimous.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: ron w on October 08, 2009, 08:45:00 AM
Kanati....>>>----->!!!
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: Gator1 on October 08, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
Another Kanati Fan, fit finsih outstanding, great design.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: deadpool on October 08, 2009, 08:58:00 AM
kanati kanati kanati!!! trust me on this!
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: rooster77 on October 08, 2009, 12:10:00 PM
kanati    I have one and have two does down already with it this year.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: katie on October 08, 2009, 12:19:00 PM
I own a Kanati and love it!  Have shot a Savannah a few times as well.  I would go with the Kanati hands down.  The performance is great!  I took a deer with my Kanati this week.  My arrow bouned off a limb so the shot was a bit off.  Went right through the bone and stuck the broadhead out the other side.  A highway of a blood trail lead me straigt to her.  With my little 23" draw that is some power!
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: bayoulongbowman on October 08, 2009, 12:22:00 PM
savanna , dont waste your good hard money , you can do better!!!
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: katie on October 08, 2009, 12:32:00 PM
Ahhhhh America.  We all get to express our opinion:)
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: deadpool on October 08, 2009, 04:55:00 PM
lol right?
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: wollelybugger on October 08, 2009, 07:47:00 PM
Never have seen a Kanati but I can say I like my Savanna.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: SS Snuffer on October 08, 2009, 08:33:00 PM
http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w31/clwalkerpic/?action=view¤t=IMG_1144Medium.jpg
KANATI  you won't be sorry!
My 1st long bow kill.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: Izzy on October 08, 2009, 08:37:00 PM
Kanati
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: SS Snuffer on October 08, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w31/clwalkerpic/IMG_1157.jpg)
Great bows  KANATI
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: Arwin on October 09, 2009, 12:20:00 AM
Boy, I've had both and it would be a tough toss up! The Savannah is surprisingly quick and the Kanati is a smooth shooter.
My guts says it's best to support our local bowyers vs. big production companies.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: LV2HUNT on October 09, 2009, 08:50:00 PM
I have a Kanati and it is a very nice bow as previously noted. However, if this is your first bow I think you are better off with a Savannah at 62". Shorter bows are touchy and can frustrate someone starting out. For a first bow go with the Savannah. The Kanati is in my opinion a nicer bow but the Savannah will be more forgiving and as such a better starter bow. If you can get a Kanati 62" long then go for it.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: Festivus on October 10, 2009, 02:25:00 AM
Anyone have an unstrung pic of the Kanati and Savannah to post for comparison? It would help me in deciding. Also, does anyone know what the riser lengths are on both of them. Thank you.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: Smallwood on October 10, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
kanati
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: deadpool on October 10, 2009, 04:27:00 PM
the only thing the savanna has over the kanati is you don't have to wait a few months to receive your bow, unless you find a used one
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: bigiron on October 11, 2009, 10:32:00 AM
buy the one YOU like the looks of the best, they both shoot very well
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: heydeerman on October 11, 2009, 02:43:00 PM
The Savannah is one of the best longbows out there designed by Larry Hatfield who is a living legend among bowyers. I have never shot a Katani but I am sure it is a fine bow. I have owned several Savannahs in various weights and would love to have another 60 pounder.
Title: Re: Martin Savannah or Kanati?
Post by: ratgunner on October 11, 2009, 05:29:00 PM
I have owned both a Kanati and a Savannah,both are great.The Kanati is better,trust me.