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Title: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: vermonster13 on February 23, 2011, 11:49:00 AM
Got this Lynx from Dan Toelke to have some fun with and thought I'd share what I thought with you guys. First off when I received the bow it came in a carpet tube in a roll up bow case. It came with two endless loop strings with catwhiskers set-up and a bowstringer. The packing and extras are sweet. The bow is 64" and 50@28 for those who want to know the specs.

The riser is a Phenolic Linen with Cocobolo and Myrtle overlays. AA very slim and comfortable grip.
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Toelke/Lynx004.jpg)

It has a thumbrest which you'll either love or hate most likely.
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Toelke/Lynx007.jpg)

The limbs are 2 layers of clear glass over Myrtle veneers with 3 layers of bamboo in the core.
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Toelke/Lynx006.jpg)

The tips are small buggers and are Cocobolo, Myrtle and black glass.
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Toelke/Lynx005.jpg)

Here is the bow unstrung.
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Toelke/Lynx002.jpg)

Strung it makes a nice D shape.
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Toelke/Lynx003.jpg)

The bow costs $925 from Dan and recurve limbs are also available for this riser now. Extra limbs if ordered with the bow will run you $400($25 less if you get black instead of clear glass) if you order them later they run $450.

Recommended brace is 7 1/8 - 7 3/4, I set her up at 7 1/8 for today. I'll increase a little over the next few days to see if I like any other brace better.

At 7 1/8 the bow is the quickest Toelke I've shot ever. It has a mild thump sound at the shot but I believe I can get rid of that very easily with tweaking the brace. But after the first three arrows I shot I don't know if I really want to fuss with it too much.
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Toelke/Lynx008.jpg)

I was very surprised with that group since I haven't shot in a few weeks. The fit and finish is immaculate on this bow. Dan is one of the finest bowyers out there and a great guy to boot. If the riser fits you this bow is a shooter and second to none in quality of build. I look forward to spending some more time with it this week.
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: Duker on February 23, 2011, 12:03:00 PM
Sweeeeet  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: Bjorn on February 23, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
Very nice and good shooting too!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: Zmonster on February 23, 2011, 01:46:00 PM
Nice bow and no doubt great shooting.

Im going to print and cut the full sized pics out and tape them to my bow for a face lift. It will kinda be like having a new bow!  :knothead:
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: vermonster13 on February 23, 2011, 01:49:00 PM
None of the pics are over 640 pixels wide so they are within the rules. I like being able to see the details of the work and this is some fine work.  :)
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: MJB on February 23, 2011, 01:55:00 PM
Sweeeeet Dave    :archer2:
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: jesse cales on February 23, 2011, 01:56:00 PM
beautiful bow dave!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: highelk on February 23, 2011, 01:59:00 PM
++++  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: TWarrows on February 23, 2011, 01:59:00 PM
nice bow and great group..
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: Zmonster on February 23, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
None of the pics are over 640 pixels wide so they are within the rules. I like being able to see the details of the work and this is some fine work.   :)  
I agree 100%. This kinda work deserves to be seen up close.
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: LongStick64 on February 23, 2011, 03:31:00 PM
SEXY BOW, Dan knows how to build them, Very Cool. I predict the Lynx is going to be a huge seller.
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: YORNOC on February 23, 2011, 05:23:00 PM
Gorgeous, killer looking bow. Double thumbs up!
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: Bowmania on February 23, 2011, 05:47:00 PM
That is one nice looking bow!!!

In my mind and maybe it's the pics, but that's a stretch calling it a D bow.  Looks a liiiiitle D ish in the upper limb pic.  But not too much in the full lenght pic.

Bowmania
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: Fischman on February 23, 2011, 10:19:00 PM
Nice bow, let us know your results from shooting!!
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: joe vt on February 24, 2011, 08:01:00 AM
when this model got introduced it captured my attention. send it up here after dave   :)
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: ti-guy on February 24, 2011, 08:20:00 AM
Very nice
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: D. Key on February 24, 2011, 08:50:00 AM
That, is one fine looking bow.  The Lynx is definitely on my Bucket List!
Title: Re: Fun with a Lynx
Post by: Montanawidower on February 24, 2011, 01:48:00 PM
Got one on order....  I'm getting more excited by the day.  I was not looking to buy a bow.  However, I shot a lynx at the Chico MBA meeting.  Sold a widow and ordered one the next week.  They are the whole package!