Alright guys, I need some advice. I need a new bow. Right now I am shooting a g&g mantis. I love the bow, but after about a half an hour my thumb is ready to fall off. I crushed my thumb joint about 3 months ago, and it has been pretty sensitive since. I got a cortisone injection, which helped for about 6 weeks. Now it seems to be getting worse. Doc says he can do more cortisone, but will only be temporary.
So I am looking for a new bow. Probably a recurve. So far I am leaning toward a Hoyt buffalo. I have always shot Hoyt compounds, so I have some loyalty there, but have also considered the Das Dalla from 3 rivers.
What do you guys think? I would like to start shooting some 3d as well. If that matters, but will mainly be a hunting bow.
It's hard to make a suggestion on a specific bow. The best thing is for you to shoot some different ones, if you can.
Whatever you choose, there are some things you can do to help with the vibrations.
First, make sure it is tillered to the way you grip the string (split or 3 under). That can make a huge difference.
Second, put a skinny string on it. I've found a thinner string make a noticeable change.
Third, shoot a heavy arrow. A heavier arrow will absorb more energy and that leaves less to go to your hand.
I don't know what weight you plan on shooting, but the lighter, the better in your case. With an efficient bow, even 40 pounds, a 450-500 grain arrow, and a razor sharp broadhead is plenty enough for any whitetail on the planet. It would be a dream to shoot as well.
Good luck and let us know how you progress.
Dont know about the Hoyt but if you can try out a Hummingbird Recurve they have ZERO hand shock . Im sure many others are the same but it blows me away how shockless my Hummingbird is .
What Looper said. Go read the reviews on recurves. There are some really great builders on this site and I certainly do not wish to offend or leave anyone out. Very few of us have tried them all. Contrary to popular belief I have found out that the fastest bows are also the best tuned bows and have the least shock because the bow is very efficient and it puts the energy into the arrow better.
God bless you all, Steve
I hunted a dalaa last year. The best recurve I have ever shot. that said, I am wanting to try out the buffalo. but as far as no shock the dalaa will be one to consider for sure.
Thanks for all the info so far guys. As far as shooting alot, that's not really an option. Been trying to get my hands on some, but not alot around that I've seen. Gonna keep trying though. Thanks guys.
Haven't owned a hoyt buffalo but have owned a Dalaa and now have a metal rised 3 piece TAC firefly with Dryad epic longbow limbs. Both these bows have minimal handshock. These two of all my bows shine in the low handshock department.
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Every bow is different as is every shooter.....you need to try some bows and find out what you like. Go to a shoot like Denton Hill, Comptons or something similar where you can try some things out. Even local 3-D shoots guy will let you shoot their bows in most cases. Good luck in your search!/ P.S. I had a Mantis and found it had no hand shock at all, but I'm not sensitive to it!
I agree,try as many bows as you can.