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Title: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: JamesKerr on January 31, 2013, 12:29:00 AM
Has anyone gotten a look at or got to shot the new Tred Barta 64" Celebration Longbow.  http://www.3riversarchery.com/tred+barta+64%26quot%3b+celebration+longbow_i8330X_baseitem.html
It looks like it's got great lines and a good d/r profile to it Should be a great shooting bow. The wood choices along with the caramel colored glass have a simplistic yet stunningly beautiful look to it.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: Kevin L. on January 31, 2013, 07:06:00 AM
What I saw on the link says "Futurewood" and brown glass. Just my opinion, but for $700 a person could order a very nice custom from one of our sponsors and be way ahead in the looks department.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 31, 2013, 07:11:00 AM
I was looking at it last night. If I was going to get a bow from 3Rivers it would be the Tomahawk Legacy one piece. I think they look much better.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: Robhood23 on January 31, 2013, 12:57:00 PM
I have to agree, Looks pretty plain jane and more of a production bow that is overpriced! Until I shoot one this is just my opinion of course! Lots of better looking bows that I know shoot awesome for less out there!
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: centaur on January 31, 2013, 01:08:00 PM
To each his own, but numerous bowyer sponsors here can build a bow to your specs and wood preferences for less money.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: JamesKerr on January 31, 2013, 01:36:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Alexander Traditional:
I was looking at it last night. If I was going to get a bow from 3Rivers it would be the Tomahawk Legacy one piece. I think they look much better.
The Tomahawk Legacy is a 3 piece takedown bow. They only make the original and diamond series Tomahawks in one pieces.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 31, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
Oh ok I get them mixed up. Not many people talk about them,but the people that do seem to like them.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: Ulysseys on January 31, 2013, 05:42:00 PM
I saw it on the website and was curious about it too - I think it's a great looking bow.  Something about a more simple and functional look appeals to me.  I bet it's a shooter.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: ZaneD on January 31, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
I agree that the bow has a nice attractively simple look to it, although I believe a price below $500 would be more appropriate.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: Knawbone on January 31, 2013, 09:16:00 PM
Go custom from one of the sponsors here and you can get exactly what you want for the same or less money.A build to your specs.- how can you go wrong!
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: bornagainbowhunter on January 31, 2013, 09:19:00 PM
I have had several custom bows...I can't seem to go less than $700.   :dunno:
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: jwhitetail on January 31, 2013, 09:23:00 PM
Nice looking bow. Does anyone know who is building this bow for 3Rivers?  Is it Martin Archery?
JW
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: Justin Falon on January 31, 2013, 10:18:00 PM
What a joke. You guys gotta stop spending your hard earned money on mass produced "marketing gimmicks."  Have you seen the price on those special arrows that are being sold for $400??? Give me a break.

justin
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: joe skipp on January 31, 2013, 10:36:00 PM
There are fine bowyers/sponsors right here on this site that will build you a bow with the woods you want, poundage you want at your draw for the same or less money than that production bow. My 2 cents...
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: wapitirod on January 31, 2013, 11:03:00 PM
from what I've seen is your paying alot for Treds name. Don't get me wrong I enjoy watching the guy and I have alot of respect for the way he never even slowed down when he became wheelchair bound but I still think they are capitalizing on his name.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: LC on January 31, 2013, 11:04:00 PM
X 6 or what ever it is.
Title: Re: New Barta Bow from 3Rivers.
Post by: stujay on January 31, 2013, 11:10:00 PM
I agree costs too much. I am however also a fan of Tred and his determination.