Im looking at purchasing a new longbow
lookinhg at kohanna fury or the toelke whip
im like a bow with no hand shock
thanks for the input
I have a couple of Kohannas; one longbow and one recurve. Bob makes a good shooter and you can't go wrong with his prices.
You cannot beat a Great Northern Bushbow. By far the best longbows that I have shot and I have owned well over 30 different bows. The only longbow that compares is a Great Northern Critter Gitter and Jerry has retired that model.
Those are both great choices. The Toelke has great reviews. I've shot the Kohanna and good quality and price. I'd suggest looking at Two Tracks Longwalker also. Great quality, workmanship, performance, and price. Chuck Deshler (Two Tracks) is a sponsor here also. Good luck.
Never shot a kohanna.
I really like my whip though.
Quietest, most shock free bow I've ever shot.
I realy like my big Jim buff and wild horse creek kestrel I shot a whip and it wasnt for me
I do not have either of those but, to give you another option, would recommend that you look at a Sarrels Blueridge. That is the finest longbow I have ever shot.
Bisch
Of the two you listed, I would get the Whip. Excellent craftsmanship and quick turn around time. Plenty quick, quiet and free of handshock.
I have had bows by Toelke and Kohannah.....great bows and good performers. Just for fun take a look at Holm-Made by Chad Holms. Really great bows!
Lost Creek has a sale going on until the end of the month.
The above posted bows are all good choices. I would strongly recommend getting a 2 piece. Pay a little more up front and a lot less shipping.
Northern Mist bows will fit your stated goals as well.
My favorites are Morrison Shawnee and ILF's!
So many bows out there, my suggestion would be try to go to Denton Hill or somewhere like that to test drive a few different ones.
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
Just for fun take a look at Holm-Made by Chad Holms. Really great bows!
I second that. I shot his river runner and osprey at ETAR last year and they are both great bows.
Longbows, and bows in general are very personal. How you like them is more important than how others like them. Shoot before you buy.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bjorn:
Longbows, and bows in general are very personal. How you like them is more important than how others like them. Shoot before you buy.
That is good advice :thumbsup:
I agree, try to shoot before you buy or buy used to run it through its paces and resell... I've done the latter for years and have found the bows I like. My favorites are the Thunderstick MOAB in 60", and the Big Jim Thunderchild in 56"... And my draw length is right at 30"...
Lots of good ones to choose from.....
My favorites are Bamabows.I have the expedition and elite classic. I agree they are very personal and you should try beofre you buy.
Don't over look the Liberty Bows .. Fantastic bows
I'm gonna get alot of grief over this, but I sold my customs sometime back because I found two great bows that are production models that cost in the mid $200 range and they shoot equal or better than any of my customs. For a recurve I found that the Samick Stingray is a smooth shooting fast bow that puts meat on the table. $229 from lancastar archery. For a longbow I found that the Greatree Vendetta is smooth, fast, quiet, and zero handshock. Along with that it's a 60" bow so you're not always snagging on brush, etc. Both of these are workingman,s bows, meaning they perform without having alot of master craftsman finishes. But hey, who wants to drag something through the mountains that looks like a piece of Lane furniture. With these bows you don't mind if you get a scratch or two on them. The Vendetta is $249 from andoverarchery.com
Malcom.f, on Pete Ward web site he did a review on the Toelke Wip and gave it very good reviews.
Just punch up Pete Ward. com
Just got a whip. It's an Amazing bow. Dan and Jared Toelke are two outstanding fellows who make a excellent product. I have had the pleasure to visit Dan before, during, and after he made my bow and hands down, he is the best salesman, bowyer, stand up gentlemen I have ever met. Get a WHIP!!!
Get a Tomahawk Legacy series bow! No hand shock, incredibly fast, and durable. What more can you ask for.
Ihave a Lean Stewart Slammer Special you might want to try.He will be at Denton Hill.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bjorn:
Longbows, and bows in general are very personal. How you like them is more important than how others like them. Shoot before you buy.
This is very good advice.
Only you will know what bow fits you and your shooting style.
Shoot as many as you can from local archery stores or test drive from bowyers.
If you get a chance to shoot a JD Berry long bow, you aught to do so. Very nice bows.
http://www.jdberryarchery.com/
I have an Argos and really enjoy shooting it.
JW
There have been a lot of great recommendations, but i vote for the Whip. I've owned over a half dozen. They are plenty fast while still being whisper quiet with no hand shock. Plus, you. Get theadded benefit of working with Dan Toelke. I've never met the man, but he's a pleasure to deal with from the conversations we've had by phone.
I second getting a two-piece if you can swing it. Here's mine: http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=117399#000000
I make take down longbows,if interested take a look at my website and if i can help let me know.
Bryce
There's a lot of great bows out there that will meet your expectations. The Great Northern Bushbow is one of the best in terms of what your looking for. Very smooth drawing, no hand shock, and outstanding cast. Not to mention the craftmenship is second to none.
Please check out this site for New Wood longbows. Chris makes a hell of a bow with zero handschock. They are flawless and they are fast! His bows are extremely affordable and just plain great.
http://www.newwoodbows.com/
Bob B.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bob B.:
Please check out this site for New Wood longbows. Chris makes a hell of a bow with zero handschock. They are flawless and they are fast! His bows are extremely affordable and just plain great.
http://www.newwoodbows.com/
Bob B.
Those look pretty nice and very affordable. Do you have one? Mind telling us more? I'm a longbow guy and find these intriguing
Well first off Chris is a super guy. I met him several times at various bow shoots and show like the WTA (Wisconsin Traditonal Archers) in Wisconsin. I have shot his bows ... wow! Others here on this site can comment as well. Chris makes bows when he is not working his day job. I think the "hobby" turned into a business. Anyway, he does not want to charge a lot for his bows as he feels he is not as well known as other bowyers.
I do not have one, I have an elbow issue and only shoot Hill style bows with straight or dished grips. I am sure Chris would make a bow with any type of grip I desire, but truth be told, I have enough bows and I niether can afford or need another. That said, I have 3 deal breakers for me ... a bow has to be quiet, smooth, and easy on the joints. Chris' bows are really outstanding ... man they are quiet, fast and dead in the hand - smooth on the draw. He was teling me he shoots only like 46 pounds for hunting because he shoots clean through deer at that poundage, no sense shooting more weight. So, I do not own one of his bows. I do however think they are a great value and a super bow. He even makes a 58 inch bow I have shot. I have a 30 inch draw and shoot it fine ... no worries, no finger pinch, just fast and quiet. He jsut makes a a great bow for not a lot of money. If you need more info, drop me a PM and I will try to be more specific.
Bob.
As has been mentioned here longbows (and recurves) are a personal choice and the final factor should be how they shoot for you. I have owned a number of Whips and every one of them has been meticulously crafted of beautiful woods. They are smooth as silk, have ZERO handshock, are quiet as a mouse on a cotton pad and have an absolutely repeatable grip. As has already been attested to, Dan and Jared are two of the best people you will ever deal with, do yourself a favor and get a Whip.
I bought a Centaur a little over a month ago from someone I met on tradgang. I'm not an expert, but this bow is a work of art and shoots like a dream. Definitely worth a serious look.
I don't pick someone elses bow and they don't pick mine! :bigsmyl:
Thanks for all the help
I think i see a centaur in my future
really fast and powerful but plain looking = omega archery
Beautiful, quiet and good speed= Hunter bows
lots of adjustability ILF rigs morrison and dryads both look nice
QuoteOriginally posted by Bjorn:
Longbows, and bows in general are very personal. How you like them is more important than how others like them. Shoot before you buy.
It's hard not to plug your favorite bow when someone asks, but I think Bjorn gave the best advice so far.
I have only shot the legends cyclone and mohawk. Both awesome bows that I would recommend. one t/d and one 1-piece. However, you will have to probably shoot a couple to find out. Good luck!
St. Joe River Bows. I have owned 3 and taken many critters with them. Very fast, very stable and ninja quiet.
Here is my newest one, almost all walnut w/ bamboo core. 58@28 and 60 inches
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I've had it less than 2 months and already put some mojo on it. ;)
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Too many great bows out there. Think you should at least call Mike@Maddog. He makes some very nice quality bows also. You'll be happy with the price too. And Bob Sarrels does great work for the money.
EMS Pilot got that Centaur from me and I couldn't agree more. Really great bow, and Jim 's finish is second to none, but duplicated one I already had.
One of my keepers is a Lost Creek Judge, 62" r/d longbow with no handshock, nice graceful lines and has the speed of a much heavier bow than its 44#. Chad is great to work with too. And his prices are most reasonable. Check out his web site at Lost Creek Bows.
malcom.f
As you see we love our longbows! I counted 25 recommendations, not counting duplicates.
Confusing? Shoot as many as you can before buying.
Best wishes, Bob
check out black creek bows they are very good bows and the ones i have shot had no hand shock
I've got something brand new that may be of interest to you called "The Flatliner" These are High performance, dead in the hand bows.
I'll be at Denton Hill with several of these if you'd like to give one a test drive.... Kirk
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I keep seeing bows listed....some that I hadn't heard of before. I'm loving it. I'm down to one bow now.....maybeI need to start adding to my collection.
Swweeeet looking bow Kirk. That looks like a great design.
I love my 58" whip hs!!!!
Maddog all the way. God Bless
glad your going to ETAR kirk I wanted to try your bows out. I'll see u there