Alright guys, I really need some advise. I have finally sold some bows, saved the money and can't scratch the itch until I purchase a bow. I have narrowed them down to the above three. I know I am splitting hairs but besides price points and wait times on a new one. What would you prefer and why???
I hate to say this but all 3 are great bows and what you choose is up to you. You have to live the bow and what works for me may not work for you.
Having shot all three, one stood/stands out as far superior to the rest.
Thing is....YOU could shoot them all and put the "others" above my choice.
In the end, we'd both be "right".
Good luck.
Guys if you had to pick one, which would it be??
silvertip by far... then probably the kwyk styk
Black Widow,hands down.
Having two Widows of my own and based on my experience, go Widow, make it an X model and you get a trully exotic and built tough bow.
Best thing to do is shoot them for yourself. Having said that get a widow.
Never shot a KS, but I have Widows and Silvertips.
If you are looking to buy a brand new one, I'd take the "try before you buy" offer that ST and Widows offers. I'd get them close to the specs you want and at the same time, so you can shoot them side by side.....and then decide which to spend your money on. All it cost is shipping, and I think both, but I know Widow reimburses you that if you buy one.
As for which one I'd take, all I remember is they are both REALLY nice bows...but that's about it. LOL! I guess neither were for me! :cool:
Mike
All three are great bowyers-no question. If you don't have a personal preference (ours really don't matter) it probably comes down to wait time and 'customization'. The BW can be made in 6 to 8 weeks and you get some options. The other two are true custom bows and give you a host more options and a much longer lead time.
silvertip
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You're getting a lot of "Make sure you get the same bow that I have!" answers, which tend to be a load of bollocks.
Now, I happen to own a Silvertip, and have owned an SA3. Both are wonderful bows.
I haven't seen or shot a Kwikstik, but I know from reading here that they have a strong reputation and do the job with excellence.
All these bows have a strong following.
If you can, shoot them all before deciding. If, like me, there is no way for you to do that, simply go with the one you like the looks of - you will not be disappointed no matter what decision you make.
Great advise been. I have shot the BW and pulled a left handed Kwik Styk but never have got to shoot the shcafer or KS. I know all three bows are outstanding and I feel blessed to have those three bows on the short list to purchase. Thanks again, keep them coming
I've not shot the KS. I find the Widow is easier to shoot accurately and bullet proof. Its a great hunting bow in my opinion. Try before you buy if you can but I doubt you can go wrong with either.
QuoteOriginally posted by GMMAT:
Having shot all three, one stood/stands out as far superior to the rest.
Thing is....YOU could shoot them all and put the "others" above my choice.
In the end, we'd both be "right".
Good luck.
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Aaron,you sure make life tough on yourself,trying to chose between these three. Kinda like picking which Supermodel is cutest!
I've personally shot all three you mentioned and you know which way I went but I know guys who went a different route and couldn't be happier.
Honestly you owe it to yourself to take all three for a test drive and only then can you decide on what fits you the best. Good luck on the chase!
I have two Silvertips and four (yes, four!) BWs. I would hate to have to choose between them, because the 'Tip and BW are both outstanding in terms of performance, smoothness, finish, and resale. I've never shot a KS, but hear wonderful things about those bows as well. Good luck on making a tough selection!
Claudia
schafer!!!!
Having shot all 3, I'll say Kwyk Styk :thumbsup:
Never shot a KS.
I have 2 Schafers and they are excellent.
I have ALWAYS wanted a BW. I mean since I was 10 years old. LOVE the way they look. With that said, every time I shoot one, it feels like I have a 1 x 4 board sticking me between my thumb and first finger in the meat of the grip. Can't stand it. Maybe the "Asbell" grip would feel better? Someday I may give it a try.
I've owned the Silvertip and a couple of PSA Widows. It would be hard for me to choose betwen the two. Wish I had one of each. Never shot a KS. I'm a fan of shorter bows so I'd probably want to try the PCH were I in your shoes ... but as has been mentioned, my impressions mean nothing. Both the Widow and Tip are fine bows and expertly built (as is the KS I'm sure) so it would be hard to go wrong. The question is: which is right-est? If I was to spend that kind of $$$, I'd do the try before you buy program.
I have owned 6 widows, and 2 ST's in looking for the perfect bow for me... Never shot or handled a KS.... all of the widows and ST's are gone. I found I prefered Bows from a different bowyer.. Don't be in a big hurry.. try a few and then it's you who will decide and have to be happy with your decision.. suggestions are only that.. you must be the final say, as it's a lot of $ your investing.
Gene :wavey: :coffee:
Every bow fills different to everybody but they are all good bows not ever having the pleasure of shooting the other ones but I have shot a Blackwidow and I shoot one so my vote would be for a blackwidow and my vote would be for a psax or a pchx and the wait is not that long. Service is second to none and they are a work of art just like some of the bows that take a year to get. You could be shooting it for a year by the time you get some other bows think of all the fun and animals to could shoot in that time. Just a thought. Widow
I have 3 Tips with 1 more on the way. I also have 2 Widows, they are both great. I go back and forth. I have others but I only shoot those.
I think all 3 are good shooters,as most bows around,sometimes it is the time and efforts you spend on a bow that make that the perfect bow for you.I get 90 plus bows made by 14 different makers and I can't say there is one that doesn't fit me if i find the time to know it.Some feel better but it is just time to have the others as good as your prefered one.
Silvertip.
Black Widow if those werte my only 3 choices.
Black Widow in my opinion, all are nice, never shot a silvertip. Shot a KS, very nice.
Posted above that I had never had, or handled a kwyk styk....but that I had owned and passed along several Widow's and a couple Silvertips :D
Well that has all gone out the window.... KWYK STYK. :wavey:
Hey Gene,
Buddy spend the money on the Caribou hunt you and I were talking about. I was excited to see your bear pics on the other thread. Chat at you soon.
Clay
Silvertip hands down.
I have owned widows and silvertips, between those 2 the Schafer wins hands down.
Jack
SCHAFER SILVERTIP ALL THE WAY.
Let me preface my response... I'm a longbow shooter... but I've owned all three of these recurves. Actually shot Widow SA's BL (Before Longbows ;) ) exclusively for a few years.
All that being said, of those three recurves, I'd take the Kwyk Styk first. Best performer, and the quietest. Then I'd take the Silvertip, comparable performance to the Widow, but it's quieter. Then the Widow would come in... I thought they were quiet when I shot them, but then I really figured out what quiet was with my longbows.
Don't get me wrong, all three are definately in the cream of the crop as far as recurves go, but you asked us to catagorize them, so those would be my choices if there were no such thing as a longbow. ;)
I own a Silvertip-60" takedown, 52# at 28". The bow pulls super smooth and one of the nicest bows I have ever shot. So much so, that ordered another one two weeks after I received my first one. I have shot BW and they too are very nice.
I have to say the grip and the checkering on the Silvertip is outstanding.
I have a KS on order, which I should have in my possession in two weeks. Jack Kempf has been absolutely outstanding and truly is a gentleman.
I'm looking forward to shooting his bow.
Karim
I have both a Kwyk Styk and a Schafer... they are both excellent bows and honestly I have a hard time deciding which one to tote on any given day. I wouldn't trade or sell either one of them.
Silvertip - no experience with kwick stick? Between the three I'd get a Stip but you wont go wrong with any of the three.
Try them before you buy em
J
Owned all three, still have my Kwyk Styk and Schafers. With another Kwyk Styk coming in December.
Just ordered my first Widow about an hour ago. Taked to Vernon there and he walked me through it. Super nice and helpful fellow.
no question for me a Kwyk Styk own 1 another comming soon ! I am on the list,, :) :thumbsup:
Silvertip over the BW hands down. I don't know on kwik styk. But thats just my 2 cents.
I have a older widow, Great shooting bow. But shoot as many bows as you can before you buy, might find one out there thats magic in your hand.
I had a Widow PSAIII built for me in 2004. Just had the draw weight reduced by six pounds. Within the past month I also test-drove a very well-sused Schafer Silvertip that was 2-3 pounds heaiver than I wanted.
The widow is solid, hefty, quiet, and shoots fine. However, I anxiously await my Silvertip (due in April 2011) more than any bow I've purchased. I can't explain it but he Silvertip looks and more importantly "feels" like a hunting machine! I think it is the "heft" and the grip? It may also have to do with the bowhunter reputation of the founder of the Schafer line.
Three tremendously different bows. Quick Styk is a static back mount, Black Widow working backmount and Silvertip is top mount working.
I would pick an Eagle Wing Talon.but hey I'm predjudiced (grin) Of those three I would be tempted to get the Quik Styk.
Sixby
My Kwyk Styk is not a static tipped model, but actually a working recurve... having said that, I have recently added a few more Schafer's and love them, but again the 60" 58# Kwyk Styk usually gets the call when I go "out the door" on a quest. ;)
Gene
What you don't have is the EagleWing Talon. (grin)You do have some very nice bows though. So many bows , so little time!!!!
Just bought a schafer ST with two sets of limbs from Mac Hicks, got the bow about three hours ago. I haven't shot it so I don't know yet. But if the bow shoots as good as it looks and feels I'm in the chips. Ive owned BW and they are FINE bows can go wrong with there equipment. I'm shooting a BW look a like made here locally that shoots very well. Its just a very proven destine. At the same time a just ordered a new schafer from Dave and Beth just before I got the one from Mac. Always whated one and got carryed away.
I've bought several bows this year and have deposits down on 4 more. Had I been turned on to Schafer Silvertip and the Strickland "Stick" I would own fewer bows. By the way, except for shootability, these two bows couldn't be more different from one another.