Bodnik Little Stick Longbow

Swamp Preacher · September 19, 2013, 09:41:00 PM

Was looking for a 35lb. @28" bow for rehabbing my left shoulder. Couldn't find much on Tradgang"s classified's so I went to Kustom King and found the Bodnik Little Stick Longbow. Ordered Monday evening and it arrived here in Charleston today. That was the first surprise.

I opened the package and was impressed with the design and looks of the bow, finish, etc. Strung it up, tied on a nock and went on the porch to fling a few shafts. This is a sweet shooting bow. 58", priced at $250. I have some great customs, but I am amazed at what a great little shooter this is and that I now have something that let's me shoot a lot of shafts and regain my form. I'm not afraid of taking this baby in the woods.

VictoryHunter · September 19, 2013, 11:18:00 PM

Lets see photos! I always liked the looks of the bearpaw bows and they have some great stump and 3d shooting videos!

nineworlds9 · September 20, 2013, 09:58:00 AM

Pete Ward is a big fan of their bows. I trust his judgement. Been meaning to try one at some point. Can't beat made in Germany and a 30 (!) year warranty.

Nativestranger · September 20, 2013, 10:33:00 AM

The little stick sounds great for a lower priced bow. Pictures?

Swamp Preacher · September 20, 2013, 03:37:00 PM

Need some help. I took some pics (not great) and uploaded to Photobucket. How do I get them into my post?

Swamp Preacher · September 20, 2013, 04:39:00 PM

Here are some pics:

JBridegroom22 · September 20, 2013, 05:17:00 PM

Went over and picked up one of those from Tim for my first bow two years ago. I got mine at #40. Best decision I ever made. Learned good form and got the feel of shooting without "over bowing" myself. Good luck with your shoulder rehab.
Josh

Nativestranger · September 20, 2013, 09:13:00 PM

Good looking bow. Much better than the earlier pale maple versions.

Swamp Preacher · September 20, 2013, 09:17:00 PM

Yeah. The pictures on the site show a very blonde pale color. I was really pleased when I unwrapped that the wood had a nice medium stain and a satin finish. It was marked, "Made in the Czech Republic". I love the grip as it is set up for a high hand hold which is my preference.
Swamp+

Ifrit617 · September 20, 2013, 09:29:00 PM

Very nice looking bow! How smooth is it due to its length?

Jon

Swamp Preacher · September 20, 2013, 09:33:00 PM

Smooth draw; bow does not stack at all. 58" is my preferred length because down in SC we have a lot of thick foliage to deal with. I have a collection of fine custom longbows and recurves and this amazingly stands up with them all !
Swamp+

Flying Dutchman · September 21, 2013, 02:04:00 AM

Nice bow, congrats! On the 5 th pic it looks like it has some vertical limb cracks though???

Nativestranger · September 21, 2013, 04:24:00 AM

Those are just glass streaks. A common cosmetic flaw in clear glass.

Duncan · September 21, 2013, 06:55:00 AM

My Kustom King Black Forest has those streaks in the glass too.
That Little Stick looks good.

Shakes.602 · September 21, 2013, 08:14:00 AM

That is a Sexy Little Shooter there!!

I see your ManRoom looks a LOT like My ManRoom! The sign INSIDE My Room Says:
"I am NOT a SLOB!! I AM However Chronically Disorganized and Slightly Cluttered!!"

Swamp Preacher · September 21, 2013, 09:55:00 AM

I asked my wife's opinion on the pictures. She said the room was a mess. No dear, it's all about the bow!

If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, then what's an empty desk a sign of?

No cracks in limbs or finish. Personally, I don't want a shinny finish in the woods.

Flying Dutchman · September 21, 2013, 10:03:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Shakes.602:
That is a Sexy Little Shooter there!! I see your ManRoom looks a LOT like My ManRoom! The sign INSIDE My Room Says:
"I am NOT a SLOB!! I AM However Chronically Disorganized and Slightly Cluttered!!"

Well, everybody can handle organized rooms, but it takes a genius and brilliant person being able to handle a mess and find things back!