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Title: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Pierre Lucas on April 13, 2012, 04:21:00 PM
Just thought that some of you all would appreciate some Toelke Montana Gold..... By no means do pictures do these two bows justice...  

 (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/PierreLucas/tke1.jpg)   (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/PierreLucas/tke3.jpg)

 Both of these bows are 2 piece bolt bows and the fit and finish are flawless.   The Krestrel was the first, 52" AMO 50# @ 28" with some unbelievable Bocote veneers.  Just received the HS Whip yesterday.  The HS Whip is the twin 58" AMO 50# @ 28" with the same unbelievable Bocote veneers.  They both have SBD Ultra 6 strands and are ridiculously quiet to say the least... my search for the long and short of it is finally over ???

 (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/PierreLucas/tke2.jpg)  (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/PierreLucas/tke4.jpg)

Dan is a master craftsman and more over a fine gentleman....thank you sir.

God Bless,  Pierre
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Alexander Traditional on April 13, 2012, 04:23:00 PM
Those are nice looking bows.
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: tradhunter on April 13, 2012, 04:28:00 PM
Wow.....sweet don't cut it,I think I'll need to take a look at some new bows for the future!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: huntmaster80 on April 13, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
I shot both of Pierre's new  bows and they are both simply amazing!!!! The whip is completely unbelievable that's all I can say for it!!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: awbowman on April 13, 2012, 05:01:00 PM
Those are some awesome bows man
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Biathlonman on April 13, 2012, 05:24:00 PM
I've got a Lynx and a second on the way.  Been through three Whips.  Can't go wrong with anything out of Dan's shop!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: awbowman on April 13, 2012, 05:34:00 PM
I have a Super D and one on the way next week.  TOTALLY impressed with Dan's bows
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: rastaman on April 13, 2012, 05:39:00 PM
Dan does good work!  Beautiful bows...
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Swinestalker on April 13, 2012, 05:54:00 PM
Wow, simply beautiful! Congrats.
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Hunter74 on April 13, 2012, 06:17:00 PM
WHO...where can I get a tomahawk like that?
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: MT Longbow on April 13, 2012, 08:14:00 PM
I just put my Toelke Wasp 10x longbow up for sale in the classifieds here if you would like to see another beautiful Whip.
I agree with Pierre, they are truely an outstanding bow.  I got to spend some time with Dan and he and Jared, his son, are great folks and a real set of Gentlemen/craftsmen.
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on April 13, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
Wow!  Now that's a pair to draw to there!   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

What is the riser made from? Is that phenolic or Ebony?
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on April 13, 2012, 08:45:00 PM
Beautiful pair!  I love a good matching set...
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Del Savio on April 13, 2012, 09:10:00 PM
Gorgeous bows.  I just placed an order for a 62' HS whip two weeks ago and Dan called a week later to give me an update on his limb wood lams to match the cocobolo riser.  He sounded as excited as I am.  Your pictures have me drooling!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: awbowman on April 13, 2012, 09:13:00 PM
Same here Del, can't wait to see my Super D next week.  When Dan says it's something special, you know it will be.
Really feeling a matching Classic Whip may be in the future
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Rick Richard on April 13, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
I have a Whip HS and a Lynx.  Love them both!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Over&Under on April 13, 2012, 11:02:00 PM
Mercy me!!!
Those are a stunning pair Pierre.
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Pierre Lucas on April 14, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
Thanks...Mr. Toelke deserves all the praise.

QuoteOriginally posted by Kirkll:
   
What is the riser made from? Is that phenolic or Ebony?
Mr. Kirk,  It is phenolic.


God Bless,   Pierre
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: ScottL on April 14, 2012, 07:05:00 PM
Wow
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Slasher on April 14, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Pierre Lucas:
Thanks...Mr. Toelke deserves all the praise.
Mr. Kirk,  It is phenolic.


God Bless,   Pierre [/b][/QUOTE]


He does some fine work and have 2 whips myself.... Although, Dan doesn't seem to indulge in praise...

The best praise I can say is he's a hell of a bowbuilder and even though I have only talked on the phone with him and been able to appreciate his bows... He's Good People!!!

  :clapper:

They are beautiful pair... I like the short bow, but wonder if you had a goto... which would it be???
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: John Dill on April 17, 2012, 08:59:00 PM
Cool Bows!!!!!!!!!!!!I like that phenolic!!!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: beachbowhunter on April 18, 2012, 11:30:00 AM
You thought you had problems before....now you have to choose one of them to hunt with at a time. Good luck that!  :D
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: M Sights on April 18, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
Great looking bows, knowing Dan's work they will shoot smooth & where you look!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: JV Rooster on April 18, 2012, 12:14:00 PM
Very nice bows!
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: rustyspike on April 18, 2012, 12:43:00 PM
They look great. Do you like the phenolic for the handle. More stable?

Rich K
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Pierre Lucas on April 18, 2012, 09:41:00 PM
Rich,                                                                                                              

The phenolic in the riser feels really good.  It puts the weight of the bow right where it should be, in your hand.  Neat deal there.  More stable?, not sure what you mean...stronger for the bolt, yep.

God Bless,   Pierre
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Hopewell Tom on April 19, 2012, 06:06:00 AM
I've been considering the Kestral for a short bow. Yours is beautiful. Fantastic combo there, I like the phelonic handles,looks plenty tough.
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: 30338 on April 19, 2012, 07:43:00 AM
I got my whip about 4 months ago now. I am new to traditional archery but having wonderful success shooting it. It seems quite quick to me. That is a great looking pair of bows there and Dan is first class all the way.
Title: Re: Toelke Montana Gold...the long and short of it...
Post by: Jim Wright on April 19, 2012, 08:06:00 AM
Dan's 52" Kestral blows "common wisdom" that short recurves don't work for guys with longer draws out of the water. I shot a couple of them at his place in 2010 and having only shot factory short recurves before was skeptical. I draw a tad over 29" and was amazed at how smooth and stable the little bow was and there was not a hint of stacking. Bow design is a lot more important than bow length!