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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: bayhunter on December 02, 2011, 08:05:00 PM
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what traits do you look for when buying a bow? what separates and ok bow from a good bow, and a good bow from a great bow?
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I look for it to say Big River on the Limb! :bigsmyl:
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Grip fit in the hand, Smoothness of draw, Sound, Stability. Speed is not a big issue as a fast miss is still a miss.
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Originally posted by BowHuntingFool:
I look for it to say Big River on the Limb! :readit: Joe may be on to something here ;)
I check the fade outs for separation of lams.
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Grip fit and how smooth it draws :thumbsup:
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Seems like a common thing - grip is key and a smooth draw, then looks :)
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When I shoot the bow, does it feel natural when I'm at anchor or is it fighting me.
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I look for something that looks and feels good to me,Poundage ,grip,and how it feels when you draw it and shoot it.Tty as many as you can before buying and dont base your choice on just the name on the bow.Some of the lesser known bowyers build as fine a product as the more prominent names.Bottom line,be it recurve or longbow choose one that fits and feels good to you.
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My main concern is how it feels after the shot (hand shock) or lack of, and just general feel.
It's hard to explain but when you have been shooting trad for about 25 years or more you get to know what you like in a bow.
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For my draw length, does it stack?
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Is it left handed? Is it a longbow. Thats it
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Does it say Wes Wallace royal on the limbs. Yep, bought another one.
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One made by John McCullough, Dan Toelke or Jim Neaves :goldtooth: :goldtooth:
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I look for a knowledgeable bowyer that will make his best, my best. Grip is big, workmanship is big. Quiet Performance is huge as is personality.
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Grip...That is a big one for me.
Also smoothness of draw and overall feel, looks.
If a bow feels or looks bulky to me, my mind says I can't shoot it.
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If the grip isn't right no matter how well I shoot it,I won't like it.
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If it puts arrows where im looking.
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Originally posted by Ragnarok Forge:
Does it say Wes Wallace royal on the limbs. Yep, bought another one.
Man I gotta agree My son just bought one and I have a WW recurve on order. I may get a royal as well Nothing better In my mind. My sons is a take down bambo core rosewood vaneer antler tips with a beaver havd grip. Oh did I mention fast and quiet :D
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If its for me, 64" recurve or better is preferrable but 62" will do in a pinch. I like bigger risers, having a target bow background i'm used to the stability of a heavy mass riser. One piece or takedown is fine, I LOVE exotic wood, but sometimes a plain Jane catches my eye and I'll throw some snakeskins on it. I like a higher grip than most, I do not like a flat shelf. Beat up is okay, cuz its usually cheaper and me and my boys can fix 'em up. ( they are just starting the refinishing thing, 14 yrs and 8 yrs old).
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A not too bulky grip since I have small hands.
After that, a recurve with a 66" length and a 19" riser.
The last thing, if the bow is cut 3/16" past center so I can shoot a variety of differently spined aluminum arrows.
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what traits do you look for when buying a bow?
#1 priority is an honest company or bowyer who stands behind their work.
After that the usual--comfortable grip, lack of shock, quiet shot, smooth draw, good warranty.
Chad
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#1 priority is an honest company or bowyer who stands behind their work.
:thumbsup:
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Personal Evaluation Criteria:
1....Grip:
2....Shootability:
3....Bow Length:
4....Hand Shock:
5....Sound:
6....Limbs:
7....Deflex riser:
8....Performance:
9....Draw:
10...Brace Ht:
11...Physical Wt:
12...Service:
13...Durability:
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Although I enjoy target shooting/stumping, bows are hunting tools for me. On the target range you can most always have a perfect stance and are able to shoot with perfect form. In a hunting situation there is no telling how you are going to have to bend, cant the bow or dis-configure your shooting form. Most bows I have shot will shoot good with perfect form but I have kept 5 of the bows I have tried as they can shoot a perfect arrow from any angle or with the pressure of your draw anywhere in your grip.
A perfect flying shaft can mean the difference on recovering or not recovering your game.
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Years back I bought a Super Kodiak. With that bow I made some of the best trick shots and hunting shots, I am predominately a Hill style longbow shooter. When I decided I was going to get a new Super K, I tried out a bunch of them all between 50 and 60 pounds. Most of them were identical in quality as far as craftsmanship and shooting abilities. One, a 6o pounder, was built a little finer and shot heads up above the rest, so I bought it. Not all bows of the same make and model are created equal, find what works just right for you and stick with it.
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In my opinion
First is grip. If it doesn't feel right, nothing else matters.
Next is how it feels when I draw. Again, if it doesn't feel right, put it down.
Next is how it shoots, meaning, does it jar me to pain or is it a nice smooth shot.
How fast it goes, how straight it shoots and noise are all down there on the list. (How straight it shoots is a function of the shooter and the arrows, not the bow. Noise can usually be tweaked out). All the above are prefaced with a bow in good shape overall.
ChuckC
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Feedbacks from customers...likes and dislikes.
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First it has to "strike my fancy". This is more do I think it has all the features that I know fit me well. Second I have to shoot it and it has to "fit" my body, mind, and shotting style. Kind of like picking a women. Although I I have much better success with bows than women....
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Originally posted by Friend:
Personal Evaluation Criteria:
1....Grip:
2....Shootability:
3....Bow Length:
4....Hand Shock:
5....Sound:
6....Limbs:
7....Deflex riser:
8....Performance:
9....Draw:
10...Brace Ht:
11...Physical Wt:
12...Service:
13...Durability:
Friend just wondering is that order of importance? thanks for your reply by the way
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Grip, sound, looks, hand shock, efficacy draw weight, draw length
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I would go with the customer assessments , Especially those customers that own a fairly large variety of quality , known bows. Then I would apply Scot's list. That is a great list.
You could also make great use of the Trad Gang section on product reviews. Search it for the bow and bowyer you are considering and then you might even contact some of the customers and talk to them. I especially reccomend that to my prospective customers.
God bless you, Steve
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Some bows shapes are more appealing to me than others. I never liked the looks of some risers with sharp angles, squared takedown limb edges, or "horns" sticking out everywhere. I really don't care for light/dark contrasting colors either. Laminating a dozen different woods into a riser might look good to some but I like simple dark bows, maybe a stripe but not much more. Not a fan of antler knobs or tips. But that's just me.
After the initial attraction it's all about the grip, draw, physical wt, and shooting abilities, in that order. A new bow has to have it all before I will buy it.
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Do I already have one of that kind, have I wanted to try one of that kind. Is the price fair and if I don't like it will I get most of my investment back. Do have enough money in my pocket. And can I explain to my wife why I just had to bring this bow home.......... :thumbsup:
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Grip and than a quiet bow or one that can be made quiet. I am a big fan of static limbs and have been for quite a while, most static limbed bows are very smooth and pretty quick too! Shawn
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A dark color bow with "JACK KEMPF , KWYK STYK" hand written on it, about 55#@28" and 56" in lenght, with Jack's Static Tips :knothead: I have one meeting those exact specs.. :goldtooth: