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Title: Recurve grip question
Post by: Pipefish on April 04, 2012, 08:54:00 PM
Is there a reason recurve bows have more robust grips than longbows? Stability? Is is a necessity in the design?

I guess my question is, do bowyers make recurves with grips that look like a longbow grip? I'd love to see the look. Thanks.

P.S. After almost a year of practicing, I'm completing my Bow Hunting Safety Course this week! I can't wait to get out in the field for Turkey season!
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: Alexander Traditional on April 04, 2012, 09:09:00 PM
Great Plains bow company has one called the one piece long curve.
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: Pipefish on April 04, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
Holy cow that is beautiful. Thanks Alexander.
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: Friend on April 04, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
Black Widow PSR for one
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: legends1 on April 04, 2012, 11:24:00 PM
Also take a look at Fox Archery's "Breed " recurve.Ron and Debbie are good poeple to do business with.
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: OS on April 05, 2012, 01:34:00 PM
St.Joe river makes recurves to your grip disign fully customer to the way you like it!
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: Flying Dutchman on April 05, 2012, 02:49:00 PM
Take a look at the Cari-Bow Peregrine.
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: Pipefish on April 05, 2012, 02:52:00 PM
Thanks for all the tips... and eye candy  :)
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: PaddyMac on April 05, 2012, 02:58:00 PM
Those are all really nice bows. That Great Plains Long Curve is really sleek looking. I wonder if a bow like like that (curve limbs and longbow riser) would feel much different. Smoother, maybe?
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: owlbait on April 05, 2012, 08:22:00 PM
My Stalker 3 piece hybrid grip is too good to want a longbow grip. What's neat though, for me, is the choice I have between using my static tip recurve limbs or my longbow limbs. Good luck on your search for what fits you the best. We have great bowyers that can design whatever you want and put it into a great shooting package at the same time!
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: 3arrows on April 06, 2012, 08:25:00 AM
I have found a high wrist grip gives me a longer draw lenght,low grip gives a shorter draw lenght.
Title: Re: Recurve grip question
Post by: Zradix on April 06, 2012, 05:20:00 PM
old bear kodiacs..