I've shot many of the bows listed on this thread and for sure there any several GREAT shooter bows out there!!  When it comes down to it I would take a real good look at the St. Joe river bows.  I own a couple (recurve and R/D longbow)not only are they fast but very smooth to draw through my 29.5 inch draw, even on my 60" longbow!  One of the biggest factors that had me try them is the fact that you can get what ever grip you prefure on the bow and Tracy and Dave work real hard to make sure you get a bow that fits what you are looking for, in most cases at no extra cost!  The custom formed grip is just part of their fully custom bow package.  Have Fun shoot alot!  I would take a good hard look at the St. Joe River bows.

Rob

QuoteOriginally posted by Bjorn:
Everyone has a fav, mine are the acs cx and have them in 1 and 3 pc. You need to shoot a bunch of them and decide what is your fav bow. Some bowyers will send you one for a few days-I have done that several times. Maybe go to a show and shoot some there or borrow one from a friend.
Shoot lots of different ones, and don't be in a hurry to just get a 'short' one.      

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I have own acs xc, centaurs, Caribow Peregrine....
but my favorite LB is still my Whippenstick LB!!!!!
So shoot as most as you can and then decide.

You've got to WHIP it. Whip it good.
A big UP to Dan Toelke and the Whip longbow.  But as everyone has said, you need to get a few in your hands and figure out which one is the one for you.  Talk to several bowyers and compare what they have to say.  These guys are artists and each one has their own following.  Dan Toelke will produce a bow based on your shooting style, hand size, etc. that will make you say "Wow"!

I guess my choice might be one of bias, but anyway, I am very fond of my Kanati. Had it for almost 2 years now and have no intentions of parting with it.

Dwyer Endeavor,very nice bow.What ever you decide,make sure the bow feels good in your hand.
Leland

Black Creek Siren TD for me. Nicest bow i've shot.

I'm surprised no mention of RER.  Kevin makes great shooting bows that are beautiful and easy on the wallet.  He's a great guy to work with too.  Like everyone's said, try as many as you can before you buy.

I shoot a Black Widow PL, after having tried a bunch of different makes and models.  I am pleased with everything about it.  Even though it was pretty pricey, it was worth it.  Except for the fact that I would like a 58# bow at my draw and don't have one yet, I could be content the rest of my life with my Widows, the longbow being my favorite of the two.

I love my Sasquatch t/d from Kirk at big foot bows.

St. Joe River Bows!! As others have said Dave and Tracey offer superb customer service and their bows are truly custom where you can make them as unique and exotic or as plain as you'd like.

Smokin' fast and quiet as a church whisper!

I've thoroughly enjoyed all my Toelke Whips!

With my 29" draw, I am really enjoying my 62"HS and my 64" is no slouch either.

Lots of great bows and bowyers out there, but you certainly won't go wrong with the Toelkes.

QuoteOriginally posted by katman:
I love my Sasquatch t/d from Kirk at big foot bows.
   

Wow three piece with the looks of a one piece. Very clever design.  And its almost a recurve. How does it perform?

Nativestranger, she performs very nicely, smooth back to my 29.5" draw 60" bow. Stable on release without a jolt and pretty quick. This is the black glass/wood limb model, upgrade to carbon/foam and speed increases.

I have to throw my hat in for Saint Joe River Bows. I got one of their 58" recurves last spring with phenolic and dymondwood to give me a nice stable heavy mass bow.  

I'm planning on delivery of my first Longbow from them near the end of January/early February.  58" mild RD longbow that should give a nice classic Dshape when at brace yet give the performance of the R/D.

I can't wait to get it because Arwin is just absolutely in love with his and I got an absolute structural copy.

Another Vote for the MOAB... I like the 60" and have shot the 62" and a 58", the 60" fits me very well and the price is right also...

I also have another vote for the Big Jim Thunderchild... I like the 56" with my almost 30" draw...

Hornes Archery Brushbow ,is one of my faverites for a Hybrid!

I have not shot all the bow out there but it is hard for me to think anything is better than LEON STEWART... oh yes! Two LEON STEWARTS!

QuoteOriginally posted by deaddoc4444:
MY first choice  LEON STEWART .   Second  M fedora .

I agree on the Leon Stewart.  I love my "slammer."

QuoteOriginally posted by Altiman94:
Guys- I've started to look at the R/D long bows out.  I really dont know much about them so hoping to lean on the forums for some suggestions.

Looking for something 60" or less and around 50# draw.

there are at least a gajillion great aggressive or mild r/d longbows to choose.  

will it be aggressive or mild?

what is your draw length?

draw length versus bow length for both types will vary!

Stewart slammers- they have all you will ever need.