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Title: Short Recurves
Post by: Morgan Anderson on February 09, 2010, 08:37:00 PM
I have been thinking about getting a short recurve(54" or 56"), so if you have a pic of yours I would like to see them. Thanks
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: richbat on February 09, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
don't have any photos but i had a shakespeare super necedah and the bow was great.i also had a red wing hunter but it kinda pinched a bit.k-mags are good also.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Mike Burch on February 09, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
Here's some pictures of my Whisperstik Kajika recurve. It's 56" and smooth all the way to 30". There are pictures of the whole bow strung up on page 3.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=083264;p=1  

Mike
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: bmb on February 09, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
bear k-mags are hard to beat! they've been around for along time and you can get them for a good price used. i love mine and i'm looking for another:)
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: bowmofo on February 09, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
one more vote for the K- mag!
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: owlbait on February 09, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
Just ordered an Addiction Recurve, 54", from John Dill-Kanati Quivers Anneewakee Archery.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Morgan Anderson on February 09, 2010, 09:42:00 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: DEERDOG on February 09, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
The Addiction Recurves from John are super nice bows. I have had a chance to shoot alot of them.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Pepper on February 09, 2010, 09:49:00 PM
I vote for the Kmag too.  If I didn't have so much fun shooting it, I would probably sell it......then again probably not.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Don Batten on February 09, 2010, 10:05:00 PM
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=079875;p=3#000036
Check this thread out if you want a great short recurve. Don
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Yellow Dog on February 09, 2010, 10:15:00 PM
I draw 30" and last month I drove down to JD's place to pic up my Kajika Stik. I shot a 52" prototype Mojo Stik. I'll tell you how it shot with my 30" draw. I gave JD a deposit on the spot, picked out the limb lam's and a block of wood the the riser. Myrtlewood limbs, Spalted Maple riser, 50@30. In the Turkey blind we will go  :)

I'll let you know how it shoots when I get it. If it's anything like the one I shot in JD's shop, WOW.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: granpa on February 10, 2010, 10:04:00 AM
Don't forget to check out Cascade Archery, they are a sponsor on here.

Top notch bows and you couldn't find a better person to deal with than Steve Gorr.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: trapperDave on February 10, 2010, 10:13:00 AM
here's some of my shorties. a 48" BP Ambusher, Browning Nomad Stalker I(52"), BP Mach 1 (52"), 52" BP Hawk, 52" AA
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/trapperDave/archery/bows/DSCF6066.jpg)


and I cant leave out my K-Mag
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/trapperDave/archery/DSCF0119.jpg)
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: mrpenguin on February 10, 2010, 10:47:00 AM
Check out the Cascade bows.  They really are super nice shooters!  I also like the Black Widow PSR's.  The Widow is my favorite bow.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: bmb on February 10, 2010, 10:47:00 AM
those are some nice bows trapper dave! thats the first BP ambusher ive ever seen.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Swamp Yankee on February 10, 2010, 11:04:00 AM
How well a short bow will work for you depends a LOT on your draw length.  I have an old 52" Red Wing that is great at 28" but miserable to shoot at my 29" draw.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Morgan Anderson on February 10, 2010, 09:20:00 PM
My draw length is 28". I shot a k-mag the other day and it didnt pinch or stack.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: DVSHUNTER on February 10, 2010, 09:32:00 PM
just got this one today. RER Arroyo 54in.  57@26 osage (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/CIMG0176.jpg)
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: doubleo on February 10, 2010, 10:41:00 PM
Another vote for the Rivers Edge Arroyo. Awesome bows.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: DTD on February 10, 2010, 10:55:00 PM
I have shot several different custom recurve and long bows, the Saluki Ibex is the smoothist I have ever shot. Mine is 58". No finger pinch at 29 1/2".
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Pinecone on February 11, 2010, 07:32:00 AM
My short bow list includes a 56" Widow PSAX, 54" Morrison Cheyenne Longbow, and a 52" Morrison ILF recurve.  All of these bows are amazing shooters.

Claudia
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: mahantango on February 11, 2010, 08:05:00 AM
Don't forget the 54" Wing Thunderbird, and my favorite 54" Howatt Hi-Speed.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Morgan Anderson on February 11, 2010, 09:01:00 AM
Thanks... looks like Im going to try to get my hands on an Anneewakee Addiction.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on February 11, 2010, 09:03:00 AM
Anyone have a short "KIKO" bow ???
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Jim Harris on February 11, 2010, 10:53:00 AM
I have had a K-mag for many years and also had a Super mag until recently. About a year and half ago I bought a new Cascade Golden Hawk Mag, 52", 48 @ 27". It is without a dought the best short bow I have owned. No finger pinch !! Also quiter than the K-mag and Super Mag. Jim
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Irish on February 11, 2010, 11:22:00 AM
The 52" Cascade is a great short bow.  Love mine.  Look at the Nighthawk option.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: celticknot on February 11, 2010, 03:57:00 PM
Morg your a a traitor! LOL just messin with ya. Check out little suckling recurves I know they make some super short recurves. Give me a hollar we have some yote huntin to do. Them some thunder chickens to whack.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Delaware93 on February 11, 2010, 07:24:00 PM
I just recently bought a Browning Nomad Stalker 52". Shot it a dozen times and like it better than my Martin Hunter 62".
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: twostrings on February 11, 2010, 11:59:00 PM
I really love my BOB LEE HUNTER. It is a take down recurve with the short riser and 54 inch limbs. Overall, 56" AMO. Quiet, durable, and consistent. It outshoots me too. Sorry, no pics, but after being so happy with mine, I thought you should know.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Shinken on February 12, 2010, 12:54:00 AM
Black Mountain Sheepeater Spirit - awesome 'curve
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: ozy clint on February 12, 2010, 01:53:00 AM
anyone got a little suckling recurve?

i'm interested in some info about the KT-44. yes, that means 44"!   :eek:
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Maxximusgrind on February 12, 2010, 03:50:00 AM
I havent jumped into this picture hosting thing yet,But I picked up a scratched up old Bear super kodiak magnum 48" 60# for 69dollars a couple years ago-Almost dislocated my shoulder getting my wallet out of my pocket.The guy said it would be worth more if it wasnt scrached up,But it just made crawling through the brush with it easier.   :jumper:
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Orion on February 12, 2010, 09:31:00 AM
Not too many around, but the newer Bear T/D can be had in a relatively short  bow.  I've been impressed with the stability and shootability  of the 56-inch, A- riser bow I picked up recently.  Not the fastest bow around, but fast enough to get the job done.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: daveycrockett on February 12, 2010, 09:54:00 AM
I just got a 56" Kajika Stik that is surprising me at my touch over 30" draw!
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Steel on February 12, 2010, 10:37:00 AM
I am shooting a pair of Morrison 54" Cheyenne recurves with carbon/foam limbs.The setups are super fast, super quiet,and easy to shoot accuracy wise my favorite setups I have ever owned.
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: don kauss on February 12, 2010, 10:56:00 AM
I have a K-Mag, and this 54" Drake;

 (http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad287/dkauss_photos/Trad%20Gang%20Stuff/Drake2.jpg)

 (http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad287/dkauss_photos/Trad%20Gang%20Stuff/Drake3.jpg)

 (http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad287/dkauss_photos/Trad%20Gang%20Stuff/Drake1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Ssamac on February 12, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
I have a 50#-52" REd Wing Hunter which is my go to hunting bow. It shoots and draws like a much longer bow, in fact, I can't tell the difference from my 58 or 60 inch Red wing hunters. Those short limbs are fast and I think the 52 inch shoots flatter and faster than the longer bows. Perfect for getting thru brush and up in stands, etc. If I can find a pic I'll post it.

sam
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: joekeith on February 12, 2010, 11:21:00 AM
If ya want a good short bow don't forget Rodney Wright's 46" Stalker.  It's a great little bow, as long as your draw length isn't over 28".
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: Pete W on February 12, 2010, 11:30:00 AM
I have several reviews on short recurves on my site,  www.peteward.com (http://www.peteward.com)
Rodney Wrights 46" stalker,
Dan Toelke 52" RC
Black Mountain 50" Sheepeater
Kack Kempf 56" kwyk Styk
There are a few short longbow reviews there too.

Talk to the bowyer and make sure his short bow is good for your draw length.

Pete
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: sw on February 12, 2010, 11:44:00 AM
We have the 48" take down and i am starting to draw plans up for a 47" recurve that draws to 28/29" based on the kids bow i built for joekeith's granddaughter.

LOVE short bows! never thought i would say that, but the things are just plain addictive.


Dave
Title: Re: Short Recurves
Post by: daveycrockett on February 12, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
Really got to put some arrows thru the 56" Kajika I just got. It's a keeper!