Howdy all, just looking for recommendations on long bows with a recurve type grip. I just missed out on a beautiful kanati and am hoping to come across another like that...minimum of 55lb draw. I currently shoot a 65lb recurve, but would like to come down 10lb on my next bow. Anyways, I really like the grips on the kanati's and am looking for other bows comprable to it....preferably with a price tag around $450. I'm watching the classifieds, but would like to know what other brands are good options. Thanks!
I understand why you are looking for the recurve style grip. I have always shot a recurve with a high wrist grip. The standard longbow grip seems to be a low wrist grip.
I recently purchased a Toelke Whip from the classifieds and really like the grip. There is a "thumb rest" on the right side of the grip and it really feels comfortable in my hand.
It was near your "price range".
Good luck!
Talk to Chuck at Two Tracks. Great bows and he can build about any grip option you want. Prices start in that range.
Thanks fnshtr, The toelke's are high on my watch list too. You're correct with the high wrist grip, that's how I shoot, with my palm off the grip and finger off as much as possible to try to prevent any bow torque. I seem to be able to achieve this best with a recurve style carved grip.
look at Legends Bows. He is a sponser here and his bows are great shooters and the price is right. Awsome bow and he will make the grip you want within reason.
Thanks rxhntr, there's a beauty of a legendsbow in the classifieds, a little light for my taste, but I was checking them out too.
We build them all the time. You can check out the pictures on our website
Brad,
South of Stalker Recurves builds 1 pc longbows with recurve grips. Here's a link to an instock bow.
http://stalkerrecurves.hoop.la/displayForumTopic/content/253631170032912537
Let me know if you have any questions that I may help you with.
Aloha!
Ryan
Here are additional pics of South's 1 pc.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_4459.jpg)
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_4498.jpg)
Ryan, Those 2 you posted are really beautiful! I'll check them out.
Those two may not be in the price range you requested, but the link will take you to an instock bow that's priced at 500.
Maddog. Well within your budget
Most take downs can have longbow limbs mounted.
Another one piece bow would be a Centaur.
QuoteOriginally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
Those two may not be in the price range you requested, but the link will take you to an instock bow that's priced at 500.
Ryan,
That Stalker you have linked looks like a dandy.
It looks like it's right in there weight-wise and very close dollar-wise for the OP.
Nice price for a brand new bow!! :thumbsup:
Take a look at the Tomahawk bows legacy series. It is not a super high rist grip but is very comfortable. I'll try to get some pictures of mine posted later tonight.
My Cari-Bow Slynx is what you are describing and I am very pleased with it
Prairie drifter....12 maddoggs? You must really like them! I'll check them out, thanks guts for all the recommendations, I really appreciate it.
I would take a hard look at Kanati. Jason builds an awesome bow with an excellent grip. I've owned amd shot several custom recurves, and my Kanati points and shoots as good or better than any bow I've shot. They are very well made and are priced right. Can't go wrong!
Jason
QuoteOriginally posted by justracey:
We build them all the time. You can check out the pictures on our website
:thumbsup:
Hey I know that longbow that Ryan posted! The top one! It's a shooter for sure. I loved it. It is now being shot by another friend, since I have my takedown. You won't be dissapointed in South's bows :thumbsup:
Predator Phoenix Longbow and Lobo in particular have a recurve style pistol grip.
http://www.huntersniche.com/catalog/4
TallTines 3 piece longbow has a real "recurvy" grip
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Bows/Stock%20Bows%202012/0e71e420c2683278ebdd9ed66b627aed.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Bows/Stock%20Bows%202012/3df8d5a1a1ebe8dbc2ec6d7203afa61e.jpg)
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Lost Creek "Judge" longbows have a very recurve grip . . .
http://lostcreekbows.com/JUDGE.html
Ed Mikuta makes a very recurve grip longbow. I can't find him in the internet; I have only seen his bows in classifieds now and then.
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I was going to reccomend you look at a Stalker but Ryan beat me to it!
Bisch
I was going to reccomend you look at a Stalker but Ryan beat me to it!
Bisch
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V-Archery, Made by Arnold Smit in netherlands. Look him up - nice fat recurve grip and beautiful workmanship.
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Look at the Royal Crown by Fox Archery. A used one should be in your price range. foxarchery.com
Shrew longbows. Toelke whip standard grip.
When I decide I need another longbow Ill get a Stalker 1 piece but there are so many curve style longbows out there to choose from.
You'll have to look pretty hard to find a Rose Oak Companion. Brandon only made 8 or 9 of them.
(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii322/Blackstick-photos/Bows/Rose%20Oak%20Companion/Untitled.jpg)
Gorgeous bow Blackstick!!
Thanks everyone, I never realized there were so many LB's with the recurve grips, I've got my eye's on the watch....on another note, It's surprising how many lefties are for sale in the classifieds, not just in tradgang. I'm not a lefty, but I find it interesting.
Add Holm-Made to the list. I have 2 of Chad's Ospreys that he built for me with a built-up heel. Converted me from a recurve guy to a longbow guy.
My bows are going to exceed your price range a bit. But i have a good reputation for custom fitting a grip to fit peoples needs.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/3D%20pics/ETAR%202012/SANY0018.jpg)
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LOL...hey Kirk! I'm very familiar with your bows and I promise I will have one, one day! :pray:
That's a cool woods design in the bottom pic, 3rd from the right.....the fourth from the right looks very familiar! ;) I miss her already!
check out Legends bows, great shooting,very smooth and Mike can make you a custom handle.