Just curious what people prefer and why.
2 piece because I like the look and feel of a one piece with the option of taking it apart for travel .
3 piece. My shooting is more consistent with the extra weight in the riser.
Well, for traveling I like the take down bows, I also like the extra weight that they give in the bow hand, seems to steady the shot more easily. A 1pc. is certainly more easy to carry through the woods and is just as accurate, I guess it's whatever floats your boat, you would have to try them and decide for yourself.
Good luck.
2 pc, I like the luxury of being able to take my bow apart and hate assembling a 3 pc. Plus, I feel like the 2 pc retains that nice simple longbow look.
if i could only have one style it would be a one pcs usually only travel out my back door to hunt :thumbsup:
I've got 4 two piece and several 1's. I prefer the 2's and of those, 2 don't weigh and more than a single.
I travel a lot and the 1's are a pain to pack and transport.
One piece. I prefer a smallish grip, and have yet to feel a two piece that had a grip small/narrow enough to suit me. Besides, I normally only travel not too far from rnharris's back door to hunt.
Each has it's place......For longbows I like 1 or 2 pc., some like the extra mass in the riser of a 3 pc. I do not.
I prefer two piece long bows because of the extra mass/weight in the grip area. Seems to help stabilize the bow when shooting, especially on my Howard Hill take downs. For the most part, unless I'm traveling by air,I never take my TD bows apart.Just like having the option when/if needed. With that said, I own several one piece longbows as well. :campfire:
QuoteOriginally posted by duffer1565:
2 piece because I like the look and feel of a one piece with the option of taking it apart for travel .
:thumbsup:
1 peice as it = light in the hand
Yes to all. Simplicity at it finest.
2-piece is my preference but my bow is a 1-piece.
I prefer the looks and feel of a 1-piece bow but the ability to break it down for travel is nice. I do not like 3-piece bows because I prefer to not have all the screws and what-not to deal with.
2 Piece for sure... easy assembly, extra mass in he handle, travels well and shoots/feels like a one piece.
I have tried to convince myself soooo many times that I need a 2-piece. I even bought one when I felt like spending money.
I have come to the conclusion that I'll shoot a 1-piece for the best in durability when hunting close to home. I love a smallish grip. When I travel, I think the best option is my 3-piece that I can bring an extra set of limbs in the same takedown case.
At least that's how I see it.
2 PC for a TD as I dont really like a 3 PC TD longbow aesthetically speaking.The 3 PC bows do shoot great though and give the option of multiple limbs for various purposes.
I like my small size brass/steel sleeve TDs best.You cant tell they are a T.D when asembled and they have custom grips built up and are wrapped with leather.
So they have the streamlined look of a 1 PC with some extra mass weight.
QuoteOriginally posted by non-typical:
3 piece. My shooting is more consistent with the extra weight in the riser.
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Don't care for the hardware and potential lost bolts in 3 piece bows. 2 piece breaks down small enough for bikes,horse or backpacks,etc. and is quicker to assemble with no hardware. I like one piece bows when you don't need a takedown. They all shoot well.
I would have said three piece(Mass Weight) but now I am looking into the extra mass of a Dark Matter one piece Centaur.
2 piece, I really like the Great Northern hinge on a Bushbow. I sure don't need alot of bows but thats the next one on my short list.
All of them!
I like em all. Depends on the bow really.
I really like the 2 piece longbows. They look like a one piece when assembled.
The bad thing is an extra set of limbs are more expensive........... :p
I like the extra mass in the riser...so 3 piece takedown is my preference.
I like them all for the most part anyway.
The mass is nice in the 3pc. Lots of grip and riser shapes. You can have LB and recurve limbs with some boyers or with ILF. Then there is all that extra great looking wood you can fit in the bow.
I really never brake down the 3 pc unless I am heavily packed with stuff and going to be doing a lot of traveling before I need the bow. It just takes too long to take apart and assemble to do it if you don't really have to do it. When I take it down, it gets very compact.
Most 3 pc bows have short site windows in the length of bow I want to shoot. That can be the big down side for some people. I have done some form changes and find the shorter site window on most 3 pc bows now put the corner of the top limb in my site line when I shoot split finger.
The shallower cut depth, usually longer angled site window, and narrow riser and limbs on most 1 pc LB's give much less visual obstruction with minimum canting. I am back to the one piece as my preference unless I make a permanent change to 3 under so I can work with a shorter site window.
I don't like the long one piece for travel. I find it hard to pack them longer than 62" in my current vehicle. Most times I can live with it, but sometimes it is a pain to travel with a longer bow.
Now I am looking for a 2 piece more and more, but those have their downsides. I can't get some of the bows I like in a 2pc of any kind. Used ones are rare and the right length and weight. I like the little extra weight of one. I like the sleeve for strength, but I don't have big hands so some of the sleeve grips are a little big. I can't get some of the grip shapes I like in a sleeve. I like leather grip wrapped grips. Some people don't and you have to have some kind of grip cover with a sleeve. I am looking at bow bolts, but I still can't get every bow I like in a bow bolt. I also don't trust them without phenolic in the riser and that means very little room for nice wood in a riser. You spend a lot more for a 2 pc than 1pc. In many cases more than a 3 pc.
All of above:)
QuoteOriginally posted by Joeabowhunter:
QuoteOriginally posted by duffer1565:
2 piece because I like the look and feel of a one piece with the option of taking it apart for travel .
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All of them,but that 3 piece sure is nice when it comes time to get on a plane.
I love them all :)
I own one piece LBs and 3 piece recurves. The bottom line for me is I don't take apart any of my 3 piece bows, ever. I have a Hard case for my 3 piece bows, it's still new.
I haven't been able to try out any 2 piece bows yet, but I have decided I don't like 3 piece longbows. For recurves 3 piece seems to be what I shoot better, but for some reason I just don't shoot the 3 piece longbows very well. Plus it just doesn't look right!
I really want to try a 2 piece bow though if I can ever find a lefty for a decent price!
A two piece is the way to go for me. I do backcountry bowhunts and I pack my bow in my quiver to keep my hands free. I also do that when I have to drag out an animal. It makes life easier for me. Also traveling in a car, truck or plane is easier because it packs down small.
Here is a picture of my pack and quiver. My two piece longbow is in the camo fleece bag in the quiver. It is nice to have both hands free backpacking or dragging.
(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/distantmeadows/DSCN0071.jpg)
Shot some of each, liked all of them. I own 1 piece and 3 piece long bows and have placed my order for my first 2 piece after doing research on systems on here and then talking to the bowyer. Wish I was going to have it for my upcoming pig hunt but It's a ways out yet to get the bow.
I really prefer a takedown bow for travel. The added mass weight seems to help my shooting as well. I have a 3 piece Zipper Nitro and 2 piece Centaur Carbon Elite. I wouldn't change a thing about either bow. :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Gil Verwey:
A two piece is the way to go for me. I do backcountry bowhunts and I pack my bow in my quiver to keep my hands free. I also do that when I have to drag out an animal. It makes life easier for me. Also traveling in a car, truck or plane is easier because it packs down small.
Here is a picture of my pack and quiver. My two piece longbow is in the camo fleece bag in the quiver. It is nice to have both hands free backpacking or dragging.
(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/distantmeadows/DSCN0071.jpg)
Great setup!
Got me rethinking my setup for the elk woods!...might be looking at two piece bows now.
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I like all three
QuoteOriginally posted by Gil Verwey:
A two piece is the way to go for me. I do backcountry bowhunts and I pack my bow in my quiver to keep my hands free. I also do that when I have to drag out an animal. It makes life easier for me. Also traveling in a car, truck or plane is easier because it packs down small.
Here is a picture of my pack and quiver. My two piece longbow is in the camo fleece bag in the quiver. It is nice to have both hands free backpacking or dragging.
(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/distantmeadows/DSCN0071.jpg)
Gil, what kind of pack is that?
Thanks.
That is a Dwight Schuh Mega Pack. I bought it used on Tradgang for under $100.
It did a great job for me on two DIY back country elk hunts. One hunt was 11 days the other 14 days.
It has a external frame. The packs snap off the frame so you can use one for a day pack and the other for a fanny pack. I used the day pack. The fanny pack is too loose without shoulder straps. My hunting partner used it and connected two straps to it for a fanny pack.
I liked it because I could orgainize my stuff in it very well. My hunting partner used the Badlands 4500 and couldn't find anything for 14 days. Ha! He also found their small fanny pack to be useless so he used mine.
I just picked up a Eberlstock Blue Widow. I am going to give that one a try too. The quiver is the Arrow Master that I attached to the pack to carry my arrows and bow.
Gil
Thanks, Gil.
Never tried the Schuh pack. Eberlestock makes great packs. You will enjoy using it.
Kevin
You are welcome Kevin.
Here is what the pack looks like on your back to get a better idea of size.
(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/distantmeadows/Colorado%202011/DSCN0073.jpg)
Great pic. Makes me wish I was there and doing just that...
I have always preferred the lightweight and handling of a 1 pc,
but I've recently been shooting a 3 pc Habu and the consistency of arrows hitting the same spot arrow after arrow regardless of the distance is hard to ignore.... 3 pc...!!!
I have a one-piece Centaur that I love and am on the list for a two piece.......I think I will love that one even more!
1 piece. To me, it just looks and feels more traditional. And I prefer back quivers.
You wouldn't know my HH takedown is a two piece by looking at it. I don't notice much difference between it and my one piece bows. I like them both.
One piece all the way.
1 pc.
As simple as it gets...
All mine are 1 piece bows. I might like a 2 piece but just don't have any experience with them. I tend to lean to the 1 piece just out of tradition, but I can sure understand the benefit of 2 or 3 piece bows when transportation becomes a concern.
I have one 3-pce and two 1-pcs. Frankly saying I like them both. There are days I prefer the heigher mass if the 3-pce. And then there are days I prefer the simplicity and low weighgt of the 1 pce design.
If you prefer the feel of a one piece but want a two piece here is a link for a takedown system that actually makes the bow feel as light or lighter than a one piece.
It is made with carbon and based on Jack Harrison's carbon takedown system. With this you can have the best of both worlds for a longbow.
http://www.stringworksalaska.com/
QuoteOriginally posted by Gil Verwey:
If you prefer the feel of a one piece but want a two piece here is a link for a takedown system that actually makes the bow feel as light or lighter than a one piece.
It is made with carbon and based on Jack Harrison's carbon takedown system. With this you can have the best of both worlds for a longbow.
http://www.stringworksalaska.com/
Interesting find, Gil.
Anyone have any experience with this? I guess what I would be most cautious of is having someone other than the original bowyer alering my bow and voiding its warranty.
I'm curious to see if anyone has used this option.
Kevin
I have had several bows with them. I have a HSS Jack made for me. I think the carbon is lighter than wood so it actually felt very lighter still no hand shock. I have several other bows from Jack with it and it is the cats meow.
Gil
Thanks, Gil.
How about for those who draw longer than 28"? Is this take down system something that is just not useable for those people?
Also, I need to be enlightened. I'm assuming Jack is Jack Harrison? And a "HSS"???
Thanks.
Kevin it is Jack Harrison. HSS is the Harrison Signature Series bow he made after he sold the rights to his other bows he made. Here are some pictures of some HSS bows with the takedown system.
(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/distantmeadows/IMG_20111022_205309.jpg)
(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/distantmeadows/IMG_20111022_205644.jpg)
(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/distantmeadows/Harrison003.jpg)
Nice find Gil. Looks like a pretty slick system.
If you go to his web site look at the gallery and then the warranty tab. They have a lifetime waranty.
Then go to the warranty tab and look at the video. He draws a bow back to 37" until the limb gives. The takedown system is stronger than the bow. After he blows up the limb the takedown comes apart as it should.
Gil
One piece for me, tried a couple top notch 3 piece bows and they're just not for me. I just can't seem to get away from mild R/D or Hill style bows cut atleast 1/8 from center. I've never owned a two piece and would eventually like to for the little bit of traveling I do.
QuoteOriginally posted by Sam McMichael:
All mine are 1 piece bows. I might like a 2 piece but just don't have any experience with them. I tend to lean to the 1 piece just out of tradition, but I can sure understand the benefit of 2 or 3 piece bows when transportation becomes a concern.
:thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Gil Verwey:
If you go to his web site look at the gallery and then the warranty tab. They have a lifetime waranty.
Then go to the warranty tab and look at the video. He draws a bow back to 37" until the limb gives. The takedown system is stronger than the bow. After he blows up the limb the takedown comes apart as it should.
Gil
Thanks, Gil. I will check the site out.