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Title: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 12, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
I am thinking of trying out the ILF system. Has anyone had access to both the new Sky 17" riser and the Tradtech Titan riser?  If so, what are the differences and what were your opinions of each. Thanks
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Irish on January 12, 2010, 08:47:00 PM
I am there also.  I am trying the TT Black Onyx riser with the Black Max limbs to start.   I like the look of the 15" deflexed riser.  I told myself for quite a while that it was not for me.  Riser and limbs will be here in a couple days.  We shall see.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 12, 2010, 09:04:00 PM
When people talk about the Black Max limbs are they talking about the ones with Carbon or the regular ones?
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Irish on January 12, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
The one's I have coming have carbon and hard rock maple.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 12, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
Thanks for your input. I will do more checking.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: fixer on January 13, 2010, 12:05:00 AM
I have alos been looking at ILF and from what I have seen so far  IMO the Sky 17" has the most tuneability as far as the bow it's self with the option of shooting off the shelf or raised rest with a plunger hole for either position it gives you an option that some of the others don't.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 13, 2010, 12:32:00 AM
just wondering if the cost difference between the 2 is worth paying. Thanks for the input
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Cherokee Scout on January 13, 2010, 07:28:00 AM
I saw the Sky riser at Denton Hill. It is a very nice piece of work. I think you woud like it.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: zipper bowss on January 13, 2010, 08:09:00 AM
I have not shot the Titan.I have shot the 17" Sky.I would be very surprised if someone was not happy with it.I was some what impressed with the vibration dampeners in the riser.I kind of thought it was probebly just abit of a gimick.Not so, they seem to help make a very quiet bow.When I shot it I was using some arrows that,frankly were probebly to light for the bow.Even with the very light arrows it remained quiet.I was shooting sky recurve limbs on it.As has already been stated,this riser has all the baces covered, and will adapt to any shooting style.
Bill
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: wingnut on January 13, 2010, 08:12:00 AM
Haven't had a chance too handle the Sky but like what I see in the pics.  Reports from those that have them are very good.

If I was buying, I'd go with Sky.

Unless you want to wait for one of ours.

LOL

Mike
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Lenny Stankowitz on January 13, 2010, 08:24:00 AM
I have a Titan and couldn't be happier.  I've seen a few pictures of the 17" Sky and it looks pretty cool.  Other than price, I imagine it would all boil down to which one feels better in your hand.

The way I look at it, is that extra hundred bucks would just about buy you a set of the Black Max glass limbs.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: vermonster13 on January 13, 2010, 08:56:00 AM
I've owned a few Titans and have a 15" Sky(17" in the future). I gave some input on the revisions made to the generation 2 riser so am biased, but Jim has got it right all around. The Titan is a fine riser, but the Sky is worth the money if you are serious about the ILF route.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 13, 2010, 09:11:00 AM
Thanks for the input. It is appreciated.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Lenny Stankowitz on January 13, 2010, 09:51:00 AM
Greg...

I read somewhere that TradTech is going to be offering the new SKY risers and limbs.  You might want to give them a call.  I know they do loaners sometimes, they might be doing the same with the new SKY.  

If you find out, let us know.  I might like to try it myself.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: maxwell on January 13, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
I have a Das riser with win win limbs and it is the smoothest quietest bow I have shot in a very long time- very adjustable.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 13, 2010, 01:13:00 PM
One worry I have is when do you quit fiddling with all the adjustments and just shoot the bow.  I think I am too much of a perfectionist and would never settle on the settings.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: wingnut on January 13, 2010, 01:19:00 PM
Greg,

It's easy.  You need about 25 risers and 40 sets of limbs like Rusty.  That way you can always fiddle and also have 5-6 shooting perfect.

Mike
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 13, 2010, 01:52:00 PM
Interesting plan.  I'd also have more time to fiddle with things cause the wife would be long gone before I got that many.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Lenny Stankowitz on January 13, 2010, 02:15:00 PM
Greg...

When I first got mine I fiddled with it all the time.  Other than to switch limbs and check tiller, I very seldom ever mess with anything now.

For some reason, people think this whole ILF thing is rocket science.  Fiddle here, fiddle there, tweak this and tweak that.  It most certainly can be if you want it to because they are indeed very tunable. For the most part though it is just another 3 piece takedown with a connection system that allows many different options when it comes to limbs.

It can be as complicated AND as simple as you want it to be.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Greg Owen on January 13, 2010, 02:31:00 PM
Thanks Lenny, that's a great reminder.  I am also waiting for another response from the TradTech people. They are checking things out for me.
Title: Re: Thinking about ILF
Post by: Lenny Stankowitz on January 13, 2010, 04:27:00 PM
No problem Greg.  Good luck with whatever you decide.  Do they have any of the new Sky stuff in stock yet?