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Title: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: 7 Lakes on November 11, 2013, 06:32:00 PM
For some people a longbow just doesn't get the job done out of a canoe or treestand so I dusted off my form for a 54" recurve.  This bow is about as close as I we can get to a longbow.  1.25" wide limbs with a longbow grip.  Please welcome the "Sawed Off"
(http://i.imgur.com/gHSiho7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BDIRmlp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/x63hIka.jpg)
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Igor on November 11, 2013, 06:39:00 PM
Wow, that is a sharp little bow!

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Glenn
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: bretto on November 11, 2013, 07:05:00 PM
Very nice! I see the draw is marked at 29" is that the Max for the Sawed Off?

bretto
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Brianlocal3 on November 11, 2013, 07:11:00 PM
Outstanding !!!! I've often thought about a recurve that was longbow-esqu
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Post by: Gator1 on November 11, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
Love it..

Max draw on that bugger???
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Post by: Wannabe1 on November 11, 2013, 07:30:00 PM
Nice looking bow. Can that be made in a 58" or 60"?
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Post by: iohkus on November 11, 2013, 07:31:00 PM
Now THAT I like!!    :thumbsup:   Can it be gotten in 60"?
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on November 11, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
Very nice strung profile!
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Post by: Centex on November 11, 2013, 09:21:00 PM
Way cool.
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Post by: Homebru on November 11, 2013, 09:54:00 PM
I like that!
homebru
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Post by: Steelhead on November 11, 2013, 10:14:00 PM
Very nice!How long is the riser?
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Post by: nineworlds9 on November 11, 2013, 10:21:00 PM
Guys I think the point is that it is 54".  Hence the name 'sawed off'.  Wouldn't 58 or 60 then make it something other?  No reason a well designed 54" can't be drawn to 29".  Neat lil fella.
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Post by: ron w on November 11, 2013, 10:22:00 PM
Really neat.........my specs to!!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Gen273 on November 11, 2013, 10:48:00 PM
Wow, I love the look of that bow!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: JRY309 on November 11, 2013, 11:45:00 PM
Sweet looking bow,I like it!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Thumper Dunker on November 12, 2013, 01:48:00 AM
very cool little bow.
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Post by: juneaulongbow on November 12, 2013, 01:55:00 AM
Eu quero!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: on November 12, 2013, 02:27:00 AM
Dang that looks good, you should build me a lefty 50 pounder at 26" and let me tell how it shoots. One of the best shooting bows I ever had my hands on was a 68" bow you built. I gave it to a friend with a longer draw that needed a lighter bow, everytime we go out together I shoot a couple of arrows out of it and kick myself.
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Post by: Lamey on November 12, 2013, 08:23:00 AM
yep, nice little curve for sure.
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Post by: Brianlocal3 on November 12, 2013, 09:34:00 AM
I gotta get one
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Post by: rambo1993 on November 12, 2013, 12:40:00 PM
When will they be available !?!? I'm in love !!!!!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Brianlocal3 on November 12, 2013, 12:49:00 PM
They are available now. I talked to mike today
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: on November 13, 2013, 01:56:00 AM
I feel my will power slipping.
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: nomansland4404 on November 13, 2013, 07:16:00 AM
Very nice bow
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Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on November 13, 2013, 07:26:00 AM
Dang! That is one sharp looking short bow. I'm too long in the arms for such a short bow, but wow...I'm drooling.
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Mudd on November 13, 2013, 08:49:00 AM
I used to enjoy shooting some older bows that I called long curves.

Like your model they had a longbow style handle and the curves had a long sweeping look to them.

They were really smooth drawing and had the feel of a longbow except for the hand-shock I got with the 1st longbows I tried.( for years I wouldn't pick up a longbow, I had too many memories of how much they had hurt me...lol)

I eventually decided to try the longbow again but I did a lot of research before I did.

It was the memories of just how much I enjoyed shooting this style of bow that eventually led me to the Hills and American longbow styles that I shoot today.

I need a bow to take me to "Sherwood" when I put my hand to it! (I am just a true archery romantic)..lol

 :archer:

PS: Brian keep me posted if you end up with one as I'll want a review and your thoughts.
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Post by: KSCATTRAPR on November 13, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
I Love the look of the bow. It probably shoots as good as it looks!!!
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Post by: OP-archer on November 13, 2013, 09:32:00 AM
For those of you who have never interacted with Mike, he is truly one of the gentlemen in the bowyer community.  He has a no "BS" guarantee on his products and they are truly great bows.
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: bornagainbowhunter on November 13, 2013, 12:38:00 PM
I jsut ordered one for my son.  It will be small enough for him to handle right now and should be versitle enough for him to use for years to come!

BAB
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: PaulRoberts on November 13, 2013, 06:51:00 PM
Looks a LOT like my Mahaska recurve. 50s style 'curves are just plain sweet looking. My heart jumps a little at each and every one.
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Longbow917 on November 13, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Man that is a SHARP lookin' bow, I like it.  Dang, so many bows so little time and money...must resist!!  :help:
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: 7 Lakes on November 14, 2013, 05:19:00 PM
Sorry Wannabe1 and Iohkus, you'll have to wait a few months until I can get the 58" 60" curve ready.  I wanted to get the 54" out there while it was still warm enough to canoe (in the south).  I'll post again when it's ready.
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Post by: NCArrowflinger on November 14, 2013, 11:02:00 PM
I want one!
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Post by: Arkansas Osage on November 14, 2013, 11:08:00 PM
Need to see some full draw pics with arrow. But it looks really sweet.
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: 7 Lakes on November 17, 2013, 04:30:00 PM
bretto & Gator 1, sorry I didn't see your posts right off the bat.  

This bow draws smooth, less than 3#/" all the way out to 29" and only 3#/" from 29 to 30 inches.  It does get a little draw hand pinchy from 29" to 30".

I would consider 29" the max for comfortable drawing.  If you draw 30" or more I'll have the 58" to 60" curve out after Christmas.
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Bob at Work on November 17, 2013, 09:34:00 PM
way to go Mike!  looks like a hit for sure...
  :thumbsup:
Bob
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: 7 Lakes on November 22, 2013, 06:18:00 PM
Thanks Bob.
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Post by: Robert Armstrong on February 04, 2014, 09:13:00 AM
Nice   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Brianlocal3 on September 22, 2014, 09:32:00 AM
anyone shoot one yet? Field reports?
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Cavscout9753 on September 22, 2014, 09:35:00 AM
I love it!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: mike g on September 22, 2014, 10:21:00 AM
I'm a longbow guy, But I like that curve....
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: LookMomNoSights on September 22, 2014, 12:38:00 PM
WOW!!! Very very nice!!!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Shifting Shadow on September 22, 2014, 11:39:00 PM
Mike, it looks like you got yourself a hit there!
Title: Re: A Recurve from 7 Lakes Longbows, Yes.
Post by: Jwilliam on September 23, 2014, 03:26:00 AM
Cool looking little bow   :thumbsup:  


Bill