Short TD Longbows

Bear Heart · January 21, 2009, 08:36:00 PM

I am looking for a longbow with the following.
1. Under 62" 2. Take down (2 piece only)
3. Lower wrist grip 4. forward handle
What fits these requirements?

khardrunner · January 21, 2009, 08:38:00 PM

I think you can get a MOAB in that configuration. I can't think of a better bow. As fast as they come, beautiful, and from a great guy!

fatman · January 21, 2009, 08:41:00 PM

Shrew, Centaur, Holm-Made, Sarrels...to name a few...good luck....

mooseman76 · January 21, 2009, 08:43:00 PM

I like the Toelke Whip as well, but it isn't a forward handle. What is your draw length?

Bear Heart · January 21, 2009, 08:48:00 PM

I have a 28 inch draw length.

Magnum in Ms · January 21, 2009, 08:48:00 PM

Thunder Horn

mooseman76 · January 21, 2009, 09:03:00 PM

60" Whip would work for you with a bow bolt. If you don't like the thumbrest you could get a Classic, same bow without the thumbrest. Of course you could go shorter with a Shrew. Tons of bows out there, you'll have a bunch of choices with a 28" draw length as well. Good luck...Mike

amar911 · January 22, 2009, 02:50:00 AM

With those features a Shrew with a Bow Bolt would be ideal -- other than the year wait.

Allan

Chris Surtees · January 22, 2009, 03:41:00 AM

Griffin and Treadway bows are worth looking into also.

SCATTERSHOT · January 22, 2009, 10:45:00 AM

I have a St. Charles Pacific Yew that matches all those specs except for the forward handle. Check out Jay's bows. Mine is very smooth, and beautiful to boot.

Bear Heart · January 22, 2009, 10:56:00 AM

If possible I would like a non sleeve take-down. Seems like there are better options out these days.

Craig Warren · January 22, 2009, 05:38:00 PM

Take a look at this link from earlier today right here on Trad Gang:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=069652

Craig Warren · January 22, 2009, 05:43:00 PM

Oops! Wrong link. Scroll back to Tippits post from earlier today. Great pics of just what you are looking for.

Bear Heart · January 22, 2009, 06:47:00 PM

I am now on the list for a Griffin "Gnat"

Jwilliam · January 22, 2009, 09:54:00 PM

Treadway Black Swamp

Bill

BigJim · January 22, 2009, 10:33:00 PM

58" or 60" thunder child with carbon and glass socket. Jam up bow. Fast, Quiet, Oh yeah beautiful too. All that and have it in 6 to 10 weeks.
What could be better, BigJim

Bow50 · January 22, 2009, 11:39:00 PM

OK Big Jim, lets see some pics of the Thunder Child...it sounds cool

sswv · January 22, 2009, 11:42:00 PM

yep! we need more info on the "thunder child".

BigJim · February 04, 2009, 06:47:00 AM

Will try to list some pictures by this weekend. I have one in the spray room now and a couple in the works.

thanks, BigJim

Big_Al · February 04, 2009, 02:47:00 PM

I've got a 58" ACS-CX, which is a great bow. Bob Lee makes TD longbows down to 54"! :eek: