Fox or T hawk?

[hera]

Fox archery or Tomahawk long bow?

Or others............

I wish less hand shock and draw smooth.

Fox archery using sleeves as their long bow TD system,it's simple and reliable.What is the  tomahawk TD system?

I know both of them are R/D longbow,but which is more reflex/deflex in their limb design.

   

   

Thanks.

[Tim Fishell]

Hera, I cannot comment on the Fox bows but the Tomahawk bows are very nice.  They are very smooth and no hand shock.  The one I had was an "SS" model.  It had a very comfortable grip and was a great shooter.

[hera]

Thank you Tim.

[MI_Bowhunter]

I like the Horne's Brushbow and the RER Vortex but my long bow exp thus far is pretty limited.

I have not shot a Tomahawk bit I have not heard anything bad about them.

[hera]

Thank you Mike.

[MI_Bowhunter]

Just curious, why not make one?

Just looking for something different?

[hera]

:(        :(        :(    
My longbow building is a nightmare.
Huge hand shock,less speed,stacking in design draw length..........
   

[Over&Under]

I also have never shot a Fox, but the couple of T-hawks I have shot were very nice bows.  What I noticed was their speed, seemed they really flung an arrow out there.  Smooth draw, and dead in the hand.

[madness522]

I don't think either one is a bad choice.  I have shot both and they were smooth and fast and also one-pieces.  But I would guess that either in a take down would be very close to the same.

[maxwell]

Get a Stewart 3 piece slammer,  fast ,good mass for stability, zero hand shock.

Bill

[wihill]

I haven't shot either of the two mentioned, but I know the T-Hawks do have a following.

Personally I would like to suggest a Dryad longbow - Mike was great in helping me chose between all the options, and even better at answering my boneheaded questions.  They're a tradgang sponser and the Oracle is one heck of a sleeper - they also have non-glass longbows if that's your thing.

I can't wait for mine to get here!

[Desperado]

Hera....I very highly recommend a Herb Meland Pronghorn. And, just by happenstance I have one I'm selling. It is Mint! 62"...55lbs. @28"...right hand...I believe it is Gray elm & Bamboo...It is totally dead in the hand and draws exceptionally smooth...It is a magnificent 3 piece  r/d longbow. I am selling the bow, a case and arrows for $600.00 . If you are interested, I'll send pictures.
You may ask, if it is so great, why am I selling...I simply can't get used to the low grip needed to shoot a longbow. I prefer the high grip of my Black Widows.If you are not interested, good luck anyway with your search for the right bow for you! Let me know...Kerry White (Cottonwood)

[toddster]

Hera- there are hundred's of fine bows out there.  with each there is a strong following, the two you mentioned are great.  For the money, I personally love Howard Hill bow's.  I would suggest shooting some, before you sink alot of money into it.  Like all the great guys on here will tell you, how the bow feels in your hand and how you shoot it will dictate.  Everyone is different, and like I said there are alot of great bow's and bowyers out there, waiting to fill you personal need.  Call and talk to a few of them, they will help stear you in the right direction of what you want and need.   They are good people, not just out to make a buck , but to help.

[hera]

Thank you Kerry.
I like 1pc or 2pc longbow.
My sweet # are around 40~50#.

Thank you again.

[hera]

Todd
I know what you mention.
I never own a longbow and I think longbow are more like traditional way IMO.
I builded about 10 TD recurve in recent years,they are sweet and fast but not my own design( copy from my Bob Lee TD).
Own or build a fine longbow are my desire.

[Rob DiStefano]

"Others" ...

For a classic D braced longbow that has speed and stability, do check out a Mohawk TD.  Vince uses the Connexion Hinge and boy is it a honey!
http://mohawkbows.com/

For super compact short longbows (huh?   ), it'd be hard to beat a Shrew TD with a Bow Bolt.
http://www.shrewbows.com/

Both are Trad Gang Sponsors, too.

[hera]

Thanks boss.  

[BobW]

I'm quite a fan of my ChekMate Crusader (has an option for being a take down). - Recurves.com (Chad a.k.a. LBR) is a retailer and sponsor here.  These are a great bow that seems to slip under the radar.  They don't do any advertising that I am aware of.

And, as Rob said, Shrews are an option.

[waknstak IL]

I have 2 fox bows 60 and 64". Both are pretty fast and smooth. Workmanship is excellent. I don't think you would be dissapointed in owning one. Mine are one piece bows. Very quiet also.

[Rob DiStefano]

All the bows listed are goodies - just pick one out that "talks" to ya!  :D