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Title: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: wingnut on April 07, 2012, 08:49:00 AM
Jason keeps bringing this subject up at R&D meetings and I keep saying someday.  What I don't know is how much interest there would be in such a bow.

We are talking 60" (?) and offered in low, medium and high wrist.

What do you think?

Mike
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: flint kemper on April 07, 2012, 11:08:00 AM
Well can you give us a possible concept drawing as to the looks of what the riser might be? In one piece recurves the looks of the riser is a big selling point for me whehter it is big and clunky looking or slim and trim.
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: daniel boon on April 07, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
How about a 62"+? I'd be interested in giving that one a go.
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: collofthewild on April 07, 2012, 11:22:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by flint kemper:
Well can you give us a possible concept drawing as to the looks of what the riser might be? In one piece recurves the looks of the riser is a big selling point for me whehter it is big and clunky looking or slim and trim.
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Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: youngarcher1 on April 07, 2012, 11:36:00 AM
I would be interested in a 60" with a slim riser
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: wingnut on April 07, 2012, 11:53:00 AM
not at a concept drawing point.  Basically seeing if the idea needs to progress to that point or go on the back burner.

Mike
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: doowop on April 07, 2012, 12:49:00 PM
Mike, not to change the subject but whats the word on the metal riser?
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on April 08, 2012, 02:03:00 PM
I am loving one piece recurves right now and 2 piece.  Always wanted you guys to make some with your original static limbs.
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: Bel007 on April 08, 2012, 03:26:00 PM
Mike

Im a one piece guy.  If Im gonna buy a new bow in the next 12 months it's gonna be a one piece.

Im not sure there are many out there that feel the same, butthere has to be a few.

I am also pretty fascinated by the ACS limb, esp in a recurve.

Having said all that...

Yes, I would presume there is a market out there.   But I think (and this is my opinion only) the majority of folks who would most appreciate the performance diffence the ACS limbs offer are also ILF shooters.  TD shooters next, so they can still play with different combos, and lastly us OP guys, who make a commitment to a bow that it is what it is.

Just my thoughts.
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on April 08, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
Honestly, I much prefer a 1 piece to a takedown.
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Post by: shadman on April 08, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
I would love to see a one piece ACS RC. It would need to be at least 62" for me to be interested though.
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: Hopewell Tom on April 10, 2012, 07:31:00 AM
I don't have enough experience to be considered, I'm sure, but I like a one piece bow. Totally "unscientific" in approach. Problem is I think you need to make the offering in various lengths. 56" - 62" maybe a good start. Maybe that's a design concern though. I don't think offering one length will get the response you're looking for. Too many shorter vs. longer archers. I'd be interested in a 56"-58" with a slim grip.
Title: Re: One Piece ACS Recurve? Any interest?
Post by: wingnut on April 10, 2012, 08:39:00 AM
Length is a problem with one piece recurve bows as you end up with all the R&D with each length of bow and the expense of building a different mold for each length.  

I'm not sure we will proceed into the R&D faze with this project this year as interest has been luke warm at best.

We offer the ACS recurve (RC) from 54 to 64 inches now in the three piece.

Mike