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Title: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Swamp Preacher on September 19, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
Was looking for a 35lb. @28" bow for rehabbing my left shoulder. Couldn't find much on Tradgang"s classified's  so I went to Kustom King and found the Bodnik Little Stick Longbow. Ordered Monday evening and it arrived here in Charleston today. That was the first surprise.    :)   I opened the package and was impressed with the design and looks of the bow, finish, etc. Strung it up, tied on a nock and went on the porch to fling a few shafts. This is a sweet shooting bow. 58", priced at $250. I have some great customs, but I am amazed at what a great little shooter this is and that I now have something that let's me shoot a lot of shafts and regain my form. I'm not afraid of taking this baby in the woods.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: VictoryHunter on September 19, 2013, 11:18:00 PM
Lets see photos! I always liked the looks of the bearpaw bows and they have some great stump and 3d shooting videos!
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: nineworlds9 on September 20, 2013, 09:58:00 AM
Pete Ward is a big fan of their bows.  I trust his judgement.  Been meaning to try one at some point.  Can't beat made in Germany and a 30 (!) year warranty.
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Nativestranger on September 20, 2013, 10:33:00 AM
The little stick sounds great for a lower priced bow. Pictures?
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Swamp Preacher on September 20, 2013, 03:37:00 PM
Need some help. I took some pics (not great) and uploaded to Photobucket. How do I get them into my post?
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Swamp Preacher on September 20, 2013, 04:39:00 PM
Here are some pics:

 (http://i.imgur.com/eS8L0Oc.jpg) (http://imgur.com/eS8L0Oc)

 (http://i.imgur.com/n8LPCvt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/n8LPCvt)

 (http://i.imgur.com/2hEkhbU.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2hEkhbU)

 (http://i.imgur.com/2TUJvzp.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2TUJvzp)

 (http://i.imgur.com/jlkeJ5I.jpg) (http://imgur.com/jlkeJ5I)

 (http://i.imgur.com/IsgBWgY.jpg) (http://imgur.com/IsgBWgY)
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: JBridegroom22 on September 20, 2013, 05:17:00 PM
Went over and picked up one of those from Tim for my first bow two years ago. I got mine at #40. Best decision I ever made. Learned good form and got the feel of shooting without "over bowing" myself. Good luck with your shoulder rehab.
Josh
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Nativestranger on September 20, 2013, 09:13:00 PM
Good looking bow. Much better than the earlier pale maple versions.
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Swamp Preacher on September 20, 2013, 09:17:00 PM
Yeah. The pictures on the site show a very blonde pale color. I was really pleased when I unwrapped that the wood had a nice medium stain and a satin finish. It was marked, "Made in the Czech Republic". I love the grip as it is set up for a high hand hold which is my preference.
Swamp+
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Ifrit617 on September 20, 2013, 09:29:00 PM
Very nice looking bow! How smooth is it due to its length?

Jon
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Swamp Preacher on September 20, 2013, 09:33:00 PM
Smooth draw; bow does not stack at all. 58" is my preferred length because down in SC we have a lot of thick foliage to deal with. I have a collection of fine custom longbows and recurves and this amazingly stands up with them all !
Swamp+
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Flying Dutchman on September 21, 2013, 02:04:00 AM
Nice bow, congrats! On the 5 th pic it looks like it has some vertical limb cracks though???
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Nativestranger on September 21, 2013, 04:24:00 AM
Those are just glass streaks.  A common cosmetic flaw in clear glass.
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Duncan on September 21, 2013, 06:55:00 AM
My Kustom King Black Forest has those streaks in the glass too.
That Little Stick looks good.
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Shakes.602 on September 21, 2013, 08:14:00 AM
That is a Sexy Little Shooter there!!  :thumbsup:   I see your ManRoom looks a  LOT  like My ManRoom! The sign  INSIDE  My Room Says:
"I am  NOT  a  SLOB!!  I  AM  However Chronically Disorganized and Slightly Cluttered!!"  :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :laughing:
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Swamp Preacher on September 21, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
I asked my wife's opinion on the pictures. She said the room was a mess. No dear, it's all about the bow!

If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, then what's an empty desk a sign of?

No cracks in limbs or finish. Personally, I don't want a shinny finish in the woods.
Title: Re: Bodnik Little Stick Longbow
Post by: Flying Dutchman on September 21, 2013, 10:03:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Shakes.602:
That is a Sexy Little Shooter there!!   :thumbsup:    I see your ManRoom looks a  LOT  like My ManRoom! The sign  INSIDE  My Room Says:
"I am  NOT  a  SLOB!!  I  AM  However Chronically Disorganized and Slightly Cluttered!!"   :notworthy:      :notworthy:      :laughing:  
Well, everybody can handle organized rooms, but it takes a genius and brilliant person being able to handle a mess and find things back!