Opinions on takedown longbows

[Frenchymanny]

I take down my Thunderchilds from Big Jim between 4 to 6 times a year.

Simply love this option

F-Manny

[Bill Turner]

If you are a traveling hunter, especially by plane, the TD bow is a must have. I currently own 6 TD longbows and actually prefer them over my one piece bows because of the additional mass weight in the riser. If you can afford the extra expense go for it.  

[BigJim]

The one piece will do everything that he TD will do.....except take down.

I never build myself anything but takedown bows any more. I'm a fan of the two piece because I like the sleek lines and looks of the one piece and with the right two piece system, you can't tell the difference.

When my truck is full of people, my bows...sometimes two or three travel under the seat nice and safe...not in the back with the stands and suitcases...

BigJIm

[beaunaro]

I never realized how slick it is to have a two piece longbow takedown system till I bought a used 56" Thunderchild.

You will see how nice it is for air travel or like Big Jim says, for tucking it in a small space that keeps it safe.

Most of my recurves are three piece and the extra weight is a more stable shooting platform.

Both are worth the extra money to me.

[T Folts]

I take mine down a few times a year to travel. its a nice option when you need it. Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

[joe vt]

I own 3pc recurves and longbows. I find they are more stable shooting for my form. The extra weight helps in that matter.


I recently picked up a used 2pc Whip and love it!!! It has the micarta riser and the bow bolt. If and when I travel with this bow it will be broken down and shipped.


I have flown out west several times and found it easier to ship a break down bow.


My conclusion is this; I like the extra weight for shooting and the ease of shipping a bow that is a break down. It's an option that if you used it once it's worth it.

[bowhuntingrn]

I have a 2 piece Bama Bows Hunter. I rarely take it apart, no need to, but it would be the next to the last bow I get rid of. Even though I have no need, someday I might, and that thought keeps it around. I get it down, string it up, and shoot it occasionally just to give it a little work. Unlike many of the above, the composite take down system they use does not add any appreciable weight.