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Title: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: northoz on May 12, 2010, 07:05:00 PM
Hi,
Being from Australia,I have never shot one
What is some thoughts on these bows
Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks
Title: Re: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: buckster on May 12, 2010, 11:46:00 PM
My Prarie Nomad Arch Royal is fast, buttery smooth, extremely forgiving of my less than perfect form, and the fit/finish is amazing!
Title: Re: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: 30coupe on May 13, 2010, 12:18:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by buckster:
My Prarie Nomad Arch Royal is fast, buttery smooth, extremely forgiving of my less than perfect form, and the fit/finish is amazing!
That's about what you are going to find out with yours once you heal up, lol!
Title: Re: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: Gene Hall on May 13, 2010, 08:42:00 AM
Terrific bows as stated above in both performance and looks.  Tim and Carol Finley are great folks, too.
Title: Re: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: Shifting Shadow on May 13, 2010, 08:37:00 PM
northoz, I had a Kota Nomad which I liked. It had osage limbs and a cocobolo handle. Beautiful, well made bow that shot fast.
Title: Re: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: SpencerL on May 13, 2010, 10:21:00 PM
Any comparison to Pronghorn bows?
Title: Re: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: northoz on May 16, 2010, 01:25:00 AM
Thanks for the input guys,looking forward to shooting mine
Title: Re: Kota T/D longbows
Post by: Zradix on May 16, 2010, 06:20:00 AM
Quote from buckster
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=088815

"Played around with several of my toys today and thought it might be interesting to take note of the speed.

I shot 3 arrows to determine the average speed. I draw about 27 1/2" and fletch my arrows to where the back of the fletching touches the tip of my nose, as an consistent indicator.

I shot my hunting arrows >>>>>------------>> Arrow Dynamics Trad Lights 28.5" long, with a 145 grain point, weighing 480 grains.

Here are the results:

BOW SPECS FPS

Tall Tines TD RC 58" 51@28 163
Hornes/ME LB kit bow 60" 48@28 150
Bob Lee TD LB 58" 50@28 152
Zipper TD RC 60" 50@28 159
Treadaway Blk Rock TD LB 58" 50@28 148
Reflex Nomad TD RC 60" 50@28" 158
RER TD RC 60" 55@28" 162
Brack Quest TD RC 62" 51@28 3/4" 158
Black Creek Banshee TD 60" 45@28" 143
R. Welch Dakota TD RC 60" 45@28" 150
DAS Elite TD RC 62" 50@28" 159
Rampart TD RC 60" 48@28" 151
DAS Daala TD RC 58" 50@28" 161
Morrison ILF (carbon) 56" 52@28" 158
Samick Stingray 58" 50@28" 142
Quinn Stingray TD 60" 50@28" 154
Kodiak MAG 52" 45@28" 145
Lewis Hollow Hyansanti 62" 50@28" 152
Morrison Dakota TD 60" 49@28" 161
Kota Arch Royal 62" 51@28" 146

A few of my bows like the Black Creek Banshee had a lot of "junk" on the string, so I think that they came in a few FPS slower. The Kodiak had a dacron string, vrs fast flight on all the others. Yes... I know I need serious [help]"