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Title: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: DanielB89 on July 18, 2014, 09:26:00 PM
I am in a predicament.  I have been drooling at the design and look of the timberghosts.  The problem is I don't really have the $$ for a timberghost at the moment, but i do own a black widow MAIII that I think i could get about what a use timberghost is worth.  

Would you sell a bow you know you like to try out a bow you just love their design?
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Chad Orde on July 18, 2014, 09:52:00 PM
I usually buy the one I think I need to try and  tell my wife that I will get rid of one to compensate. That some times takes awhile lol
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Fattony77 on July 18, 2014, 10:07:00 PM
I've never shot a Widow, But I can't imagine you regretting getting a TimberGhost. I love the 1 pc. Smoke that I have and can't wait to try one of Kent's take-downs.

Maybe if you sell the Widow, you could let the new owner know that you may want to trade/buy back if not happy with the T'Ghost.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: md126 on July 18, 2014, 10:33:00 PM
I wouldn't sell the widow if you like it. You'll probably regret it. I'd try and get your hands on a TG and shoot them side by side before making a decision
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: R. W. Mackey on July 18, 2014, 10:36:00 PM
NO !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: beaunaro on July 18, 2014, 11:24:00 PM
Don't buy a TimberGhost whatever you do.

He's working on mine and I will never get it if you order one.

  :laughing:  

Just kidding....

They are great bows.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: KillerBee on July 19, 2014, 12:01:00 AM
I love my widows! Own a KBX and a PCHX........ But,,,,,,,,Kent is making me a static tip recurve! If you like widows you will love a Timberghost !!!!!
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: KillerBee on July 19, 2014, 12:04:00 AM
I did a review of a 52 inch static tip recurve on here! It was Kent's personal bow that he sent to me to try out! Amazing customer service and bowyer! I ordered one after a week of shooting Kent's! I cannot wait to own one of my own!
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Pheonixarcher on July 19, 2014, 02:23:00 AM
I'm not sure that I'd sell a bow that I know I like in order to try a different one.... But I have read some great things about those ghosts! On the other hand, you could do as Fattony77 says above, or sell the ghost and buy another widow. There's always people buying and selling BW's. And I believe there is a Timberghost in the classifieds right now.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: dbd870 on July 19, 2014, 05:00:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by md126:
I wouldn't sell the widow if you like it. You'll probably regret it. I'd try and get your hands on a TG and shoot them side by side before making a decision
I agree. Never shot a Timberghost but I lust after a friend's Widow, love that bow.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on July 19, 2014, 12:51:00 PM
I have owned a Black Widow PSA V since 2005 and have taken whitetails, black bear, turkey plus an African Nyala  bull not to mention various small game critters in addition to carp, skate and ray.  It is a take down and pulls 62 pounds at my 29.5 " draw lenght.  It nto only shhots fast, is is smooth and quiet.  I'ed stick with the Black Widow but...it never hurts to have other bow.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: stickem1 on July 19, 2014, 01:10:00 PM
I've never shot a Timberghost, but I recently purchased a new to me Black Widow. It practically shoots itself. I love it!
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Hubi on July 19, 2014, 03:52:00 PM
I have shot a few BW , very good bows!! BUT the TimberGhost is my favorite no doubt.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: dave h on July 19, 2014, 04:21:00 PM
My MAIII says NO!
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: DanielB89 on July 19, 2014, 05:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by dave h:
My MAIII says NO!
Dave, I think my MAIII says the same!! Lol.

I am thinking I'll stick with the widow.  After all, I did kill my first(and only)deer with it.  It is pretty sweet.


Decisions decisions...
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Archie on July 19, 2014, 09:55:00 PM
If I were you, I wouldn't give up the idea of having the Timberghost, but I'd try to finance it another way.   Keep the Widow - sounds like you might regret getting rid of it someday!
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: tradarcher816 on July 20, 2014, 03:28:00 PM
I love my MAII I can't imagine getting rid of her. If it's not eating anything and you know you like it don't sell it. In the end you wind up with two. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: DanielB89 on July 20, 2014, 10:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by tradarcher816:
I love my MAII I can't imagine getting rid of her. If it's not eating anything and you know you like it don't sell it. In the end you wind up with two. Just my opinion.
Well my widow likes to hide arrows in the woods and under the grass.  But that is usually an operator error.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Orion on July 21, 2014, 03:06:00 PM
There both belly mounted limb bows so there's not going to be a lot of difference between them. I get the new bow wants every now and then as well, but try not to give up something I have to get something I want.  I definitely recommend trying before buying.  Doing so has saved me a lot of hassle and money.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: DennyK on July 21, 2014, 06:50:00 PM
I would not do it, keep your MA. Maybe find a temporary part time job to finance the Timberghost.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Brock on July 21, 2014, 07:04:00 PM
with a lot of bows I might sell...but that MAIII is a classic bow and it or the MAII was one I drooled over for many a year in my traditional infancy.
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Friend on July 21, 2014, 11:05:00 PM
How sweet it is to have choices...
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: elkken on July 22, 2014, 11:26:00 AM
The MA series is my favorite BW, just great shooters and tough bows that last forever. Save up for a TG and also keep an eye on the classifieds but keep the MA ...
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: Friend on July 22, 2014, 01:11:00 PM
Would suspect that trading in a premium full size SUV for a premium Compact may later possibly surface significant differences other than mpg...would highly recommend a thorough test drive.

>>>Know your expectations<<<
Title: Re: Black Widow or Timberghost?
Post by: awbowman on July 22, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
Friend said it best.  If you shoot the widow well keep it.  There is always a later time to get a TG