I want to share my thoughts about my new Tall Tines Recurve bow, as I have been meaning to do so for some time. SPECS are 58" 51@28"
Here are my first impressions of the bow and it's shooting characteristics:
CUSTOMER SERVICE - I have been pretty lucky to have had excellent customer service on most of my custom bows. But I must say that Brian Wessel is a man of great integrity and he really "walks the talk" with respect to going the extra mile to deliver awesome customer service! A++
GRIP - I had asked Brian to go a size smaller on the handle and make just a few changes from his standard handle layout. With a little assistance from me on how I wanted it... he nailed it completely. 10 of 10!! With his unique locator, my hand seems to find a very repeatable and comfortable grip. The grip is the single most important trait for me and this one is just great.
FIT/FINISH - Excellent, and I love the beautiful "nasty" bucote limbs.
HAND SHOCK - Or should I say absolute absense of it or STACKING, shoots smooth as butter.
SHOOTABILITY - The extra mass weight in the dymondwood riser really seems to help me get to my anchor and get a good solid sight picture and good release.
I am shooting AD Tradlights with 150 grains upfront, total arrow weight around 480 grains and they fly very well. My accuracy is improving with this bow already and it's pretty forgiving of my bad releases or flaws in form, that is a BIG PLUS. I don't shoot it as well yet as some of my other bows, but I surely think that I may be able to some time soon, as I spend some more time with the pretty girl!
SPEED - I list this last, because speed isn't real helpful if all the above don't measure up; that's just my own viewpoint.
Well, I must say that I knew this bow smoked an arrow, but I chronographed it today and it is defenitely a demon. At my 27 1/2" draw, 28 1/2 hunting arrows of 480 grains, it sends them downrange at 160+ FPS. That's EVEN with my DAS bows and I'd imagine it will pretty much meet or exceed 98% of the bows out there in the market place.
Oh DID I MENTION THAT THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CRAFTED WOOD BOW?? Not a metal risered bow???? Here's your sign TRADITIONALISTS!! :readit:
In closing I'd like to just thank Brian for a tremendous bow and recognize this young talented bowyer for making a great recurve bow. :pray:
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Nice looking Barry, it is the short riser,I guess.
Yes Cacciatore, short riser model.
Pretty bow! What are the specs on the bow?
Oops, knew I missed something, now check it out.
Beautiful bow Barry !
Your evaluations mirror the exact same things other TT owners have to say.
Congrats on your bow....it's a DANDY
Sweet looking bow! Bacote is awesome.
WOW!!!!!!
Very nice looking bow. Hope she treats you well for a long time. Congrats
Awesome bow!! The grain in those limbs are spectacular!! Congrats! :notworthy: :clapper:
Yep, can't say much more than that...great bows, great guy. I have never seen a guy bend over backwards for the customer like Brian; he is doing things the right way.
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It's a beauty....Welcome to the Tall Tines fan club!!!!
Definitely a beautiful bow! That Bacote is starting to really grow on me. Congratulations on a fine recurve. :thumbsup: :clapper:
I have to check out the TT website..thanks for sharing
Wow,those limbs are stunning.And it's a lefty.
Congrates on an awesome bow.
That is a Stunning example of Fine Craftsmanship right there. :thumbsup: :clapper:
Butch L
WOW!!!
Nice work Barry thanks that's interesting.
Really like the way the limbs are darker near the tips. Nice looking bow.
Pretty bow, congrats!!
Congrats on the new bow. I got my much anticipated email from Brian yesterday to finalize my woods and specs. Shouldn't be long for me now!!
Beautiful bow, Good to see the Shelf on the right side!
Yep,the shelf is on the right side the same of Fred and Glenn.LOL
:scared: WOW :scared:
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Very nice!
Very nice bow. Does he have a web site.
oldruffedhunter.....Brian is a TG sponsor.
Tall Tines Archery....check it out.
Good bows built by a good guy.
Great looking bow! Love the bacote!
Best bow i have shot.They just fit me.
Beautiful Bow! I looked at Brian's website and it appears to be under construction. What is the wait time for a Tall Tines bow?
Great Bow! I love mine, i have yet to fling an arrow at an animal, but I feel confident. They are fast and love the grip. Enjoy!
Keep us posted, love the riser and its a Lefty.
Another bow to add to the confusion which was already confusing??? I love it.
I'm on the list now for a longbow from Brian. LOVE the recurves.
Beautiful bow!