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Title: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: L82HUNT on December 23, 2009, 10:19:00 PM
Mike and Jason   :notworthy:  for making one heck of a bow.  
   The most recent issue of TBM featured the Orion.  You guys are producing a bow that is shooting speed wise with anything out there and higher then most.  But that bow is without a doubt the best looking bow I've seen in a long long time.
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: gregk on December 23, 2009, 10:28:00 PM
Cant wait to get mine!!
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: sticshooter on December 23, 2009, 11:57:00 PM
Yes sir I love mine.<><
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: SveinD on December 24, 2009, 06:18:00 AM
Is this the recurve or longbow version?

(I'm guessing both, but had to ask)
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: Builder on December 24, 2009, 07:44:00 AM
I was very impressed with the latest TBM story on the Orion, also what a beautiful bow. I really liked that riser.
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: wingnut on December 24, 2009, 07:53:00 AM
SveinD,

The recurve limbs are featured in Blacky's article.  We would have liked to do both but they have rules I guess.  LOL

The longbow limbs shoot 3 fps slower then the static curve on the same riser.

Mike
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: John3 on December 24, 2009, 07:58:00 AM
Just awesome bows!
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: wingnut on December 24, 2009, 11:19:00 AM
We are tickled that it finally got in TBM.  Now just have to wait until my copy gets here.  LOL

Mike
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: Builder on December 24, 2009, 12:09:00 PM
Mike do you think that is all you lose between the static recurve limbs and the longbow limbs?
If that is the case, I would take the longbow limbs everytime because I prefer stringing a bow with longbow limbs versus those static tips. Longbows are just so simple.
You will really like the article if you haven't seen it yet.
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: wingnut on December 24, 2009, 02:39:00 PM
Builder,

We've tested the bow extensively with chrono and shooting machine.  The static is fast for sure and the longbow limb is sneaky fast.  

Mike
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: stik&string on December 26, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
A great article featuring a great product, what a beautiful bow.
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: wingnut on December 26, 2009, 05:02:00 PM
Just checked the mail. . .no TBM.  Dang you would think with what I pay for my ad, I would get a copy.  LOL

Mike
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: AdamH on December 26, 2009, 07:12:00 PM
Mean no disrespect here by any means, but I've noticed the Dryad bows look alot like Hornes bows, anyone who has shot both, do they perform about the same, I had a Hornes & it was a GREAT shooter ... Thanks
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: wingnut on December 26, 2009, 07:43:00 PM
Adam,

Now Jason did work for Mark Horne for a year so there are influences.  He also worked for OL Adcock so there are influences there also.  We also work with Brent at Black Mountain so there are influences there also. But I have to ask have you handled our bows?   I do take that as disrespectful that you make a statement that sounds like we copied someones bows. I suggest that this year at ETAR you take the time too shoot our bows and find out for yourself.

After thinking about this I'm going to take it as a compliment that you think our bows are in the same class as Horne's.


Mike
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: MnFn on December 26, 2009, 08:53:00 PM
Got my copy this week in North Dakota. It was and it was a nice looking bow!
gary
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: Gapmaster on December 26, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
I agree Mike. They should have sent you a copy before it ever hit the news stand. LOL  :)
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: AdamH on December 26, 2009, 09:39:00 PM
Not my intentions at all Mike, I apologize that you took it this way, Looking at your recurves reminded me alot of the Hornes Ridgerunner, that being said, Im only a L/B guy, but wouldn't mind shooting one of your Curves some day, Maybe I should've put this on the Product Review Page, Thanks Adam
Title: Re: Dryad Orion Take-Down
Post by: T-Mac on December 26, 2009, 09:53:00 PM
I have the Orion with the long bow limbs. It is a great bow. I love the way it shoots as well as the way it looks. I have at least 3 Dryad bows and my next purchase will be recurve limbs for my Orion. Can't wait to see the article.