Why can't you fly with a one piece ? it works with fishing rods.

I like one piece myself..just something about moving parts.

It depends for me. Im a sucker for 1pc bows, but my 3pc ACS's shoot like no other bow for me. I have a inbound PAX that I have always wanted to try, so we will see. I've ended up selling every 1pc bow I tried except for some classic bears that I keep around for nostalgic purposes. I absolutely love the lines of them, but the additional weight of the takedowns just flat out work for me. The PAX I have coming has some heft to it, so I'm hopeing it works out.

I had three super nice RER Arroyos that shot like the dickens but the first time I picked up a heavier bow, all changed. The additional mass in the risers made for a much more stable sight picture for me. I still haven't found a bow with both the perfect lines of a 1pc and the mass of a 3pc. The search continues...

I have 10 different recurves and longbows. Only one is a takedown, but that will change if a new A-handle ever comes into my local Bear dealer.

Thanks for all the responses!
I'm at the point where I'm starting to develop preferences. Or maybe, choose a direction, is more accurate.
I'm not sure I believe in the idea that there's some holy grail bow out there that, when I find it, we will have a magical connection, and it will practically shoot itself.  (And I can't afford the quest!) I'm picking what feels good, and going with it. It's nice to know that others have the same preferences for the same reasons.
I'm liking the sleek look and feel of a one piece longbow. A light weight, streamlined bow seems to make me feel more connected to the arrow.  I tried a bow quiver for a while. It probably did add some stability, but it seemed to take away from that connected feeling.

No bolts.  

Most of my bows (recurves only) are TD. Of the TDs I have I like their looks, heft, portability, and potential for changing limbs.

There are some brands (most actually) that I like the TD but not the 1-piece version. I prefer mass in the riser I(thus my high-preference for recurve).

I've recently bought a Widow PAX.  While some think it is a 1-piece version of the PSA (TD) I don't think so at all.  I have a PSAIII (TD) and I like it. But I think the lines and feel of the 1-piece PA are superior.

If I was going to own only 1-2 bows and planned to do some traveling, rather by truck or plane, I'd own only TDs. The 1-piece is a bit more to watch out for (limb tips in doors, etc.).

I rarely take my TD bows apart.

If I spent any time in an airplane, I would definitely use a TD.  Since I don't, I only own one piece bows.  To me there's something about the looks of good one piece bows that I love.  A few years ago I bought a beautiful Martin Hatfield TD that just sat on my bowrack without being used.  I would always grab a one piece longbow, or my Martin Hunter recurve whenever I'd go shooting or hunting.  I traded that bow for a Spirit longbow last year and honestly feel that I have one of the best bows out there now.  That Martin Hatfield had less than ten arrows through it.  Just couldn't get used to the looks of it.

Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

One piece for me. I have never owned a take-down.
Someday...

Hey Bernie,
If you're talking about a Spirit longbow by Bryan Holley in CO, you're right on the money. That's one nice bow right there.

Shot takedowns for years.  Recently went to one-piece recurves....why?  Cause Jack Howard never made a takedown!  I love the Gamemaster Jets and they have become my #1 bows.

I always liked a takedown to travel with, but frankly in this day and age with what they charge for checked luggage, I can ship my Jet in a bombproof tube, insured, by Priority Mail for what my 2nd checked bag would cost...so travelling with a one-piece recurve is really not an issue anymore.

Ryan

I'm a 1 piece guy. I shoot Hills, and I guess I just like things simple.

I own 1 pc. L/Bs & recurves . I don't like the weight of a 3 pc. recurves . I have owned 2 pc bows and they were just as good as a 1 pc .

COLongbow, yes I have the Spirit longbow by Bryan Holley.  This guy knows how to make bows!

Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

48# Spirit longbow
45# Martin Hunter recurve