I'm tired of going back and forth between my recurves and longbows. lol. What I would like to try is a compromise - a hybrid. I would like to have is recurve handle cut to center or even past and R/D longbow limbs in a takedown package. who makes such an animal? I am aware of Schafer (out of my price range) and Stalker, but I'm sure there are many others. Anyone who owns or has owned such a bow, I would like to hear from you and a picture would be nice too. Thanks guys. jeff
Jeff,
Take a look at this link from the classifieds. http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=201;t=002209
I used to own a combo hunter, but I only had the recurve limbs. I didn't like the grip, but obviously that just personal preference. The bow was smooth, quiet and very high quality. Unfortunately Mark Horne is no longer making bows, but I would not hesitate to buy another Horne's bow. In fact if I could afford a back up bow I would buy one of his.
Jack Kempf Raven....will accept both recurve and longbow limbs with a recurve type riser.
You might check with Cory Engert with Heart Land Bows. Very affordable custom bow.
Bigfoot Sasquatch longbow, a hybrid the performs very well. He cut mine 1/8 past center. Kirk will put any grip you like on it. I sent Kirk a metal ilf riser with a custom wood grip I prefer and he matched it perfectly on this bow.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab241/katman111/null-62.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/katman111/media/null-62.jpg.html)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab241/katman111/null-24.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/katman111/media/null-24.jpg.html)
Stalker Stickbows are the way to go if you want a sweet hybrid. The Coyote model in particular.
Dryad makes a sweet one
I can't think of too many current bowyers who don't make a hybrid longbow. Most will customize the grip if you can tell them specifically what you want.
I have an RER LXR that is a 3-piece (5 actually) with both recurve limbs and hybrid longbow limbs and I love the grip. I've had some very nice Holm Made hybrid longbows. My Lost Creek Judge is not for sale, even though it's right-handed and I'm now shooting lefty. Just picked up a used Kirk Lavender Yeti that acts much bigger than it is. Like I said, just about all the makers on this site except for those who build only Hill-type longbows make a good hybrid.
I'd start cruising the classifieds. There are several available there that would probably interest you and over the last 6 months there have been a bunch available at a price way below new price. It's definitely a buyers market right now.
Zipper Nitro :thumbsup:
Bill
There's a lot great ones to choose from but my favorites have been the Striker stinger and a close second being the toelke whip and I've shot a few.
My choice: Get the ILF riser you like with a set of Centaur ILF limbs.
Bigfoot, Dryad, Morrison, Zipper, A&H, Eaglewing...all good choices.
I really love everything about my Wapiti Spike III hybrid.
Toelke Lynx. Perfect grip, super quiet and silky smooth.
Andy McCoy at www.bezaleelbowworks.com (http://www.bezaleelbowworks.com) . That is what I shoot.
Thunderstick MOAB is my favorite with recurve style grip but I don't know if Jim makes a takedown model. 60" bow,
:thumbsup:
EagleWing Hybrid Steppe Eagle With yew limbs
(http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/seahawk/seahawk24.jpg) (http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/seahawk/seahawk38.jpg)
Also, check out Timberghost! I absolutely LOVE my 1pc. Smoke, but the takedown has a bit more of the "recurve style" grip that you're looking for. Kent is a great guy also. You really can't go wrong with any of the previous suggestions, though.
Yes timberghost x 2
I really like my Timberghost Smoke... Kent has a great product at a really fair price...
Also should mention you may want to hit Denton Hill and visit Mike Fedora and check out and shoot his hybrid. You won't be disappointed.
andy mccoy at bezaleel bows . it's not listed on his website but he has a great bow called the real mccoy. my favorite bow, period!
To add to the deluge of suggestions, Andy at Bezaleel Bow Works also makes an ILF riser, to which you could add hybrid-style limbs (Centaur, Dryad, Border).
Just got an email a few days ago that mine should be finished in about two weeks! Will post pics when I receive it.
Just got my Fedora Xtreme hybrid today. It has all the positives of both recurves and longbows with none of the negatives. It practically shoots itself. Accurate and packs a heck of a punch.
Kirk at Bigfoot bows, Steve at Eaglewing, or Blackwidow would be my top three pick. I currently own a Widow PLX takedown and can't see myself getting rid of it. You can order any grip you like with both Kirk and Blackwidow (I'm sure Steve will as well just don't want to speak for someone I haven't actually talked to much).
Kirk at Bigfoot bows, Steve at Eaglewing, or Blackwidow would be my top three pick. I currently own a Widow PLX takedown and can't see myself getting rid of it. You can order any grip you like with both Kirk and Blackwidow (I'm sure Steve will as well just don't want to speak for someone I haven't actually talked to much).
Morrison. But I'm biased.
homebru
JIm , As long as the customer communicated accurately what they want and we work out all the details I will build any grip anyone wants.
God bless and Thanks, Steve
The viable offerings abound.
QuoteOriginally posted by Joe2Crow:
I'm tired of going back and forth between my recurves and longbows. lol. What I would like to try is a compromise - a hybrid... jeff
Had a similar quest myself-
Consider going another direction- a static recurve with a hybrid grip such as found on the Toelke whip. I had one made (Toelke SS recurve) and WOW! It feels like a longbow in the hand, is silent like a longbow at the shot and has the performance of a recurve. Also, it has a retro look that I like a lot. Worth looking into.
Joshua
ooops
The Robertson Raven is a sweet bow.
Joe2: Lots more bows out there in the configuration you're considering than you thought, right? Might as well add my preference as well -- A&H and Morrison Shawnee. Both a bit pricey, but can get good deals on used bows.
thanks gang for all the feedback
3 pages and no one has said the caribow sliver fox!!!! It has a grip more like a curve but the R/D longbow limbs. Now I have never shoot one I got a wolverine my self but something to look at.
Surprised no one has mentioned a Big Jim Thunderchild
Take a look at our Cyclone longbow. This bow is doing great things in both the hunting field and IBO 3D's. Check us out on our website or facebook.