If my cardiologist lets me I will be getting rid of my strong bows and getting a 40LB bow. I've been shooting a long bow for a lot of years but have been thinking if I have to drop to only 40 LBs I would probably get a little more speed out of a recurve in that low of a weight.
Ironically I sold all my super Kodiaks on here a couple years ago.
My question is the quality of the current ones as good or better than the old ones?
I am leaning toward a one piece instead of the takedowns I used to own.
My second choice would be another longhunter like mine in 40 LBs.
The 40 Lbs is what is the minimum in some states so that's the number if the doc says I can..
I would get a take down then if things improve you can get heaver limbs. To answer your question the new ones are very good.
bobman, I have longbows, recurves, and hybrids. By my experience, I do not have a recurve that shoots as well pound for pound as my Mike Treadway Black Swamp hybrid longbow. If you love longbows, you might want to look at a good hybrid. They have many of the qualities of good recurves, but also the ease of stringing and more the look of a longbow. I guess it's just my preference, but I just don't call hybrid bows "longbows". :rolleyes:
bobman, I have a '72' Super K and a '08' Super K. The only diff I see is a little more speed with the newer bow. I think that is because of the fast flight string on the newer bow.
I am not familiar with today's Super K but will say the grip looks more like my older bow. I had to make the '08' bow slimmer in the grip area. I also lower the arrow shelf some.
I do not know what archery retail stores are near you but with the new interest in archery all the Bear dealers around here have Bear recurves in stock to try. Oh yes, Try a Bear Montana longbow. It is a decent longbow for the dollars.