I really like profile of that edge model

Just what I needed. Thanks.

Allen called this morning. He just finished reducing weight and did a refinish on one of my English models. The sweet yew is coming home. Turn around 2 weeks. Class act for sure.

NICE BOWS,,,ENJOY

good to know   :p

TTT

I've been a fan of Allen's bows for years, and have had several Contenders, an English or two, and one of the early more curvy models (Rogue, I think).  He made me a beautiful Edge recently.  It shoots great, and is amazingly quiet for a more radical r/d bow.  Let me see if I can post a pic or two.
bob

 



Elite model, cocobolo riser, myrtle veneers, 64", 52 lb

I have chief elite and an English. Last Saturday it was English day. Today was Chief day. That chief spits an arrow. Worksmanship is second to none, Allen is a great man

All bows have hand shock.  It's just the nature of the beast.  Until someone designs a bow that's 100% efficient, there'll be hand shock.  It's energy left over in the limbs at the end of the shot.  It has to go somewhere.  It's dissipated through limb and string vibration, and some of the energy is transferred to the riser, and thus the bow arm as hand shock.  The heavier the riser, the more of the excess energy it absorbs, and the more it reduces hand shock. Because most longbows have relatively small risers, they tend to transmit more excess energy to the shooter.  Limb design is also a factor in hand shock.  Of course, individual sensitivity to hand shock also varies greatly.

Regardless, I've shot Contenders and Chief elites, and they're as mild re  hand shock as any moderate r/d bow out there. They're very pleasant bows to shoot, IMO.  A Contender is on my "to get" list.