I've always shot the recurve but am having an itch for the r/d. For y'all that shoot them, what's there to like? Thanks

I like the smoothness of the draw, they're quiet, they're fast, a low physical weight, and they're (I think) kinda graceful to look at.

More stable limbs than recurves,  especially static tip recurves, which leads to not much chance of getting twisted limbs. Quieter than recurve. They look cooler too.  And if you get the right one, they are faster than a lot of  recurves.

No hand shock. Quiet. Fast. Light in the hand. I love mine.

QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Mecredy:
I like the smoothness of the draw, they're quiet, they're fast, a low physical weight, and they're (I think) kinda graceful to look at.

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Only thing I don't like is the light physical weight. I shoot better w/ a little more mass .

QuoteOriginally posted by shag08:
No hand shock. Quiet. Fast. Light in the hand. I love mine.

Pretty much says it all.......

The lighter weight is the only thing that concerns me. What could be done to add mass? Phenolic? Wood with more inherit mass? If so, what kind? Quiver?

Recurve shooter here since 1957,  I can shoot either, glad I tried the r/d's that is what I prefer now. Plus what everyone said above.

Any of the strap on quivers . I like Great Northerns but shoot with and w/o. R/D's are "all of the above."

I added quiver to mine although it isn't that light since ithas a recurve style riser but it hhelped me. I'd like to try one of the two piece whips with phenolic in the riser.

QuoteOriginally posted by PaulDeadringer29:
The lighter weight is the only thing that concerns me. What could be done to add mass? Phenolic? Wood with more inherit mass? If so, what kind? Quiver?

add a quiver or get a 3 piece model.

You could also have it made of phenolic.

QuoteOriginally posted by PaulDeadringer29:
The lighter weight is the only thing that concerns me. What could be done to add mass? Phenolic? Wood with more inherit mass? If so, what kind? Quiver?

I think the cool part about R/D long bows is that you can push/pull string them in the field if needed, They slip through the brush easier than a RC does, and are typically quieter than the average recurve is.....

I use a product called "G-10 Garolite" for strength and mass weight.  It's an epoxy / fiberglass product much like phenolic, only much , much stronger.  The G-10 has a tensle strength stronger than steel.

The riser grip can be shaped exactly like your favorite recurve too.... The best part is they can be built at 60" in length and give you a better string angle than a 68" long bow and can accommodate draw lengths up to 32".....

I can't speak for all R/D long bows, but the Sasquatch hybrid will do everything mentioned above..... Kirk

Get a high performance longbow like a Centaur, Bigfoot, Eagle Wing, Cari-bow, etc and you will understand the love     recurve-schmeecurve!

LOL.  I like recurves too.  Just default to r/d longbows.  Generally quieter and more forgiving IMHO with little compromise in speed.  They are born and bred to hunt.

QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Mecredy:
I like the smoothness of the draw, they're quiet, they're fast, a low physical weight, and they're (I think) kinda graceful to look at.

Well put

If you like the extra mass wieght a two piece with the bow bolt take down system will also fix you up.

I think they are the best design.  They are quiet, stable, easy to string in the field, have a relatively low mass, slip through brush easier, and can hang in with recurves or exceed them in terms of velocity.  It truly combines the best of both worlds.

QuoteOriginally posted by PaulDeadringer29:
I've always shot the recurve but am having an itch for the r/d. For y'all that shoot them, what's there to like? Thanks

What there is to like is that there is nothing to not like.  I have and shoot recurves, hybrids, mild D/R and Hill styles.  A mild D/R has evolved to be my favorite bow design.  It is easy and comfortable to shoot, accurate, has good performance, is quiet and no bad habits.

I too like mass,  my three piece satisfies that ovrr one piece bows. I still shoot my one piece bows.  They are just plain hard to hate!

I can't tell the difference between an RD LB and a RC anymore. I prefer an RD LB but it is really blondes and brunettes.  

After shooting my new r/d longbow, its hard to pick up my recurve again..