I just put a deposit on a Dan Toelke Super D.
I know they are well liked but can you share with me what you like. Maybe a picture or two. Tell me your likes or dislikes if there are any. Thanks
I have owned and or shot 5 of them, from one of the very earliest to the latest. They have no hand shock, just a very mild "thump" and thats very slight and not unpleasant. They are obviously quiet, and are dang fast for a D type bow, as fast as alot of heavier r/d types ive shot.
Fit/finish are perfect, as are all the Toelkes ive seen. Great bows in every way, no negative I can think of.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5021704964_497c4830d6_z.jpg)
Lamey, your pictures are the reason I placed a deposit on a Super D. Dan had one in stock with my specs. 64" 57#@28" Ebony riser and Hickory veneers I think over Bamboo. The bow was taken off the inventory list after I contacted Dan and I forgot the core wood. It is a sweet looking bow. I can't wait. Thanks for the pictures.
Excellent craftsmanship. I mean top notch. Those bows are worth every penny.
I have never shot his super D. I do have a Whip 64 inches. It is fastest, quietest bow I have ever shot ... and all my bows are real quiet or I let them go. I test my bows with a Deci-meter by the way. All my bows are 40 decibles or under at 10 yards from the shooter. 40 decibles is a quiet whisper. My whip does not register on the decimeter at 10 yards! Also, at 48 pounds with my 30 inch draw it casts a 515 grain arrow around 180 fps. That is unreal preformace in my opinon.
All Dans bows look great, have excellent craftmanship are reasonably fast and QUIET!! I doubt you would regret owning any of his bows.
Good luck,
Bob.
Awesome bow, smooth, beautiful to look at, deadly. I enjoy the heck out of mine. :archer2:
Can't give you any "dislikes" from my perspective.
I can reply once my Super D gets here later this week, or Monday, (the one in Lamey's pic) :bigsmyl:
I've got two of Dan's bows...just got one in this week. I'm a big fan.
I have a Toelke Curlew that I will never part with it until my son is old enough to understand it's value. Craftsmanship is the best I have owned, and the best part is the performance matches the look.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2iw6hbo.jpg)
Besides the bows, the customer service is top notch. The Toelkes are good people.
How do you pronounce Toelke?
toe-l-key?
toe-l-c (toelk)
Thank you
Zradix, I hope its pronounced toe-l-key as thats the way ive been saying it!
I have one of Dan's Whips,64", 51 lbs. @28 draw. Top notch craftsmenship. Very quiet and good speed. No noticeable hand shock. I never have shot any of his other bow models. Dan is a great guy to deal with!
I've never heard a bad word about the bows or the bowyer.
Matt Lamey said it pretty well in his earlier post ending with "no negative I can think of". Dan has made me whips, Take-down Recurves, Super Ds and and one Chinook and I can honestly say this describes everyone of them. That said, I primarily shoot a couple of Super Ds now and concerning "manners" they are exceptional by every measure. Additionally, a shorter Super D can be shot than other Hill Style Bows. As a plug, (and I am a shameless Dan Toelke fan)I was at Dan's place in September and shot a 64" 54 lb. all Myrtlewood Super D that he told me shot "really special" and I found that to be an understatement. I believe it is still on his website.
Smooth,quiet, quick, and well made. Top of the heap in all aspects. No negatives.
I agree with what everyone else has been saying. Most of my experience is with the Whip/Classic Whip, but I did "borrow" a Super D from Dan for a few weeks to try out. It was quiet, fast enough, quiet, very little handshock, quiet, beautiful. Oh and did I say, QUIET! Top notch craftsmanship is an understatement. I'm notorious for going over my bows with a fine tooth comb and I'm hard pressed to ever find a fault. I suspect you'll be floored by your new bow...Mike
Thanks everyone. That's what I thought and what I wanted to hear.
I have a Whip that is one amazing critter!
It has a great combination of speed and silence!
Brett