chek mate falcon or raven

[bulldogto]

I am looking at getting a new one piece recurve and like both of these.  If you own one or both let me know what you think.  Also, pics would be appreciated since I'm not sure on what woods

[sgrogg]

I've owned both.  Both are great.  It boils down to "do you want a 52" or a 60" bow?"

[bulldogto]

I have a short draw (27 inch compound, so a little shorter with recurve) so I think I could go either length

[BRONZ]

IMO, you loose some forgiveness when you go with a short bow.  I would recommend something 58-62".  I have the Falcon-- bubinga riser, zebrawood limbs.  It's a solid shooter, quiet, dead-in-your-hand.  Performance... pics say 1000 words.

[Gordy]

BRONZ - that is a beautiful pic !

I've owned both too, and unless you're looking for a small blind bow, I'd stick with the Falcon.

It's a great bow, much more forgiving and WAY quieter than the Raven.  Don't get me wrong, I have a soft spot for the Raven.....it's a very fun bow. But in choosing between the two, it's apples and oranges and the Falcon wins for day-in day-out great performing workhorse bow !

Here's a Shedua Raven:

[Sarah]

Here's my Falcon:

Bolivian Rosewood riser and Hickory limbs

Love it! Get comments all the time on how pretty it is.

[Gordy]

Sweet looking bow Sarah.