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Title: So, I got this whip...
Post by: tradhunter on January 04, 2013, 12:15:00 PM
I just got a new to me Toelke whip 60" 60@28. I'm not going to lie, when I pulled it out of the tube My first thought was...did I just buy a kids bow? It is so slim and light....just tiny in fact, now I am a big dude with hams for hands, I'm thinkin that there is no way that I can shoot this. Now fast foreward to this mornin when I finally get to take it out to the range, HOLY SMOKES!! This aint no kids bow, it rocks out a 625gr arrow, and soooo quiet, by far the most quiet bow I have ever shot! My little girl was with me shooting, and she said she can't hear it. We talk about bows with no hand shock...what we mean is verey little, but damn....this is something new, like NO hand shock. I gotta say, if you have been thinkin about gettin a new whip, you are takin too long, you owe it to your self to shoot one....this little bow ain't goin no where!
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Post by: Richie on January 04, 2013, 12:20:00 PM
Congrats, lets see some pics.  :thumbsup:    :coffee:
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Post by: Rick Richard on January 04, 2013, 12:58:00 PM
I have a whip and a lynx and they are both as you described.
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Post by: limbow on January 04, 2013, 01:02:00 PM
Incredible, yes?? I couldn't agree more on all accounts.
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Post by: lone hunter on January 04, 2013, 01:05:00 PM
Welcome to the club. You're going to find that one is not enough. I've had 9 so far, one more and Iam done. I really mean it this time.
Congrats, Mike
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Post by: Zradix on January 04, 2013, 01:08:00 PM
Not a surprising word in your description Tradhunter.

I have a 45# whip and just love it.

Would love some pics...hint..hint..
Title: Re: So, I got this whip...
Post by: Mojostick on January 04, 2013, 01:13:00 PM
The Whip and Classic Whip are the finest longbows I've personally shot.

And...

 (http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/attachments/sports-bar/29676d1343478806-olympics-2012-201250d1224730070-fuse-diagram-thread-useless-without-pictures.jpg)
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Post by: Bob Stager on January 04, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
That is one bow that I would really like to try.A nice 64" and about 50@30".
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Post by: fnshtr on January 04, 2013, 04:07:00 PM
Welcome to the club. Mine was also used (can't figure out why anyone would want to part with 'em though).

Everything you said and more.
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Post by: TxAg on January 04, 2013, 05:26:00 PM
I've loved all mine. Even the ones I've sold. I've got a couple now that I'm very much enjoying.
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Post by: awbowman on January 04, 2013, 06:28:00 PM
I love my Toelke Super D.  It's really the ONLY bow I have never thought of parting with.
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Post by: Rossco7002 on January 04, 2013, 06:39:00 PM
My first trad bow was a Whip. Outstanding bow! Took my first ever whitetail buck with it a couple years later after missing with my first shot. So quiet the deer never even noticed and gave me the opportunity for a follow up...

Enjoy!
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Post by: wtpops on January 04, 2013, 09:44:00 PM
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/wtpops/Sarge.gif)
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Post by: tradhunter on January 05, 2013, 12:01:00 AM
Lol, I'm goin out in the mornin to try to make some meat....mayhap I'll get some pics up in the afternoon.
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Post by: Richie on January 05, 2013, 02:13:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :coffee:
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Post by: slivrslingr on January 05, 2013, 05:10:00 AM
I got a Whip a few months back and wholeheartedly agree with you!  Several of the guys at my club have commented about how "dainty" for a lack of a better word, it is.  They all agree it doesn't shoot dainty though!  Great bows, I WILL be getting another.
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Post by: Del Savio on January 05, 2013, 05:08:00 PM
I got my first longbow last spring after shooting only recurves all my long life and it is a 60'Whip 40#@26".  Dan built it with cocobolo riser and juniper limbs.  It is a real beauty, quiet and lethal even at that poundage.  There is venison in my freezer and I am a happy archer.  It may be that I saved the best for last.  Thanks Dan!  Lou
Title: Re: So, I got this whip...
Post by: tradhunter on January 06, 2013, 02:29:00 AM
(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g359/tradhunter1/DSCN0169_zps85346f60.jpg)
(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g359/tradhunter1/DSCN0167_zps7519d0fe.jpg)
(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g359/tradhunter1/DSCN0166_zps765ae9a9.jpg)

Well, here she finally is. 60" 60@28 with the GN quiver that I re-covered in a pattern that maches my arm guard. The arrows are Goldtip that I added brass behind the insert to bring the total weight to 625gr. I wanted to make new wood arrows, however my wife said that as long as I had over 24 Goldtips....I better use em. She makes a good point ( and I like sleepin in my bed ) so I went with this set up, and am perty happy that I did. I usually don't name my own bows, but in this case I will call her Whisper, she really is that quiet.
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Post by: cahaba on January 06, 2013, 02:46:00 AM
Thats a fine looking bow. Congrats!
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Post by: wapiti on January 06, 2013, 01:17:00 PM
NICE   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: KYArcher on January 10, 2013, 08:34:00 AM
Nice  :thumbsup:  KY  :archer: