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Title: Old style recurves?
Post by: Apex Predator on August 14, 2007, 10:45:00 AM
I just aquired a Ghost by Great Northern, and it fits me to a "T".  I have never shot one that points as well.  The grip is shallow, but fits my hand perfectly.  I think this is the best I have ever shot.  Who else makes this style recurve so that I can add more to my rack?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Old style recurves?
Post by: rbbhunt on August 14, 2007, 12:28:00 PM
I'm not sure what the ghost is like, But Sovereign makes a 50's style recurve you might look at.  It's called the Trident.
Title: Re: Old style recurves?
Post by: John Nail on August 14, 2007, 01:34:00 PM
Saxon, Ancient Spirits, Great Plains longcurve, Black Widow makes one(never could understand their model designations)Dick Boss,Mahaska, and a ton of others. Fact is, most custom makers will build you a low-wrist grip. I have a Bighorn being made at the moment.
Title: Re: Old style recurves?
Post by: Tajue17 on August 14, 2007, 02:20:00 PM
ghost is among the best in that class IMHO..
Title: Re: Old style recurves?
Post by: Steelhead on August 14, 2007, 02:37:00 PM
Ancient spirits.Also the ghost was somwhat based on the thunderbird by Glen ST. charles.They have made a limited #er of those bows recently.It only comes in a 63 inch length though i believe.I had 2 ghosts and really liked them.I think the Anceient Spirits Kadiak is very very similar overall.Its light and streamlined with a relatively narrow limb.Also a 57 kodiak by Bear.Saxon Selkirk as well.
Title: Re: Old style recurves?
Post by: Shaun on August 14, 2007, 03:20:00 PM
Fine old Bear bows from the mid 50's are available on auction sites and classifieds. I love the straight grips and sweet shooting nature of these old bows. Want 50's style... why not look to the originals?
Title: Re: Old style recurves?
Post by: bowfiend on August 14, 2007, 10:43:00 PM
I've had (and currently have) several peregrines from Robertson and Fox Breeds. The same idea. I love those bows too. They just seem to shoot really well for me.