moab vs savannah

[oldway]

I haven't shot either bow but if price is an issue you would be buying the Moab.On thundersticks web site it lists the basic Moab at $515.00 and on the Martin site it lists the Savannah at 569.99.

[George D. Stout]

Okay I'll be a descenting vote.  I had a MOAB and it was a fine bow, but it was not any better than the Savannah in my eyes.  Matter of fact, the Savannah was a smoother bow and more of a D design.  I sold the MOAB and wish I had the Savannah yet.

This of course doesn't mean the MOAB is bad, it means I liked the Savannah much better.  Don't read too much into that.

[RC]

I for one did not talk bad about the Savanah . I`ve owned one and it was a fine bow but TJ asked between the two bows. In my opinion and if I were to buy another it would be a moab ,all bamboo limbs and cocobola riser. No flares are antler tips just a plain pig killing moab.RC

[TradOnly]

My Savannah is shortish, smooth, it doesn't stack, makes no sound, shoots a 10gr per pound arrow right at 200fps, and I paid $350.00 for it.  My next longbow will be a 62lb Savannah.

[TradOnly]

I do agree with the string comment.  I bought my string from Kustom King.

[Dan Bonner]

200 FPS @ 10 gpp? That is very rare performance territory... very,very rare. Never sell that bow! You will not find another one like it regardless of price.

[heydeerman]

I would agree that Martin's strings suck. I voiced my oppinion when I was a dealer and after a while I just built strings for the Martins I sold.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

MOAB, absolutely no doubt about it.

[crossstickspro]

I gotta go with my savannah, Its my go to out of three Fbears (1long 2recurve) a Wing, And a Bob Lee A booViper And a Hatfield T/D.(bought the savannah last     (drove my wife nuts,thanks to helzburge diamonds,im in the clear    )  LOve all my bows,  but I wouldnt have a problem going at any game with the savannah. I havent shot the Moab, But I think my wife needs some new earings    

Larry
67# at 32in (Savannah)

[longstick]

Ive shot tboth and I agree for the money the Savannahs not a bad bow but as posted earlier why not spen a bit more and buy a cadillac
I have a MOAB 60" and will never part with it

[Autumnarcher]

I have never shot a Savannah, so I cannot comment on that particular bow. I do own 2 MOAB's. My first was the first custom bow I ever bought. I went simple, cocobola diamondwood riser, with bamboo limbs, 573@28" in the 60" model. Hard hitting, smooth,quiet fast, even with my shorter draw length. I went simple with this one, as it is a hunting bow, and its got some scars to prove it. This is my go-to bow every time.

My newest is 51#@27", 62" length. Its a beauty.

I shoot the exact same arrow from each.

I call them "Meat" and "The Mistress". I have no reason to shoot anything else, as I always find myself trying to hold a different bow up to the Thunderstick standard. I've shot a lot of others, and they were all fine bows, don't get me wrong. But for me, I have yet to find one that grabs me like my MOAB's.

 
The Mistress

[daveycrockett]

Wish I could find one to buy. Can't stand to wait on a bow!!

[indianalongbowshooter]

Savannahs are very nice bows, will keep up with most customs, mine shot a 530 gr. arrow around 180 fps at 28 in. draw and was 55@28...never shot one I havent liked...

[buckeye_hunter]

Shot both a few years ago, liked the MOAB better.

Just my experience,
Charlie

[Rooselk]

I have never shot a MOAB. But a Savannah is far from being "rubbish". I purchased a Savannah in 2003 as the first trad bow I ever  purchased. Since then I've bought a few more longbows and recurves, but that Savannah still remains one of my favorite bows. As for being a "mass produced" bow, the truth is that Martin traditional bows they are still crafted one at a time by hand (unlike some custom bowyers out there, I don't believe the Martin facility in Yakima even has a CNC machine).

I agree with Heydeerman that Larry Hatfield has probably forgotten more than some bowyers know. Several weeks ago my wife and I were fortunate to be seated at the same table with Mr. Hatfield and his wife at the Traditional Bowhunters of Washington banquet. He's a great guy.

[bayoulongbowman]

Thats why baskin robbins has 31 flavors..LOL...what ever works for ya ...my flavor is MOAB...

[Rooselk]

Originally posted by bayoulongbowman:
Thats why baskin robbins has 31 flavors..LOL...what ever works for ya ...my flavor is MOAB...

I prefer Ben & Jerry's.   :D  

But I agree with what your saying.  

[khardrunner]

Shot them both and the MOAB is a much better bow. The Martin is nice, but it's just not in the same league. I had the opportunity to shoot them side by side, one after another...it was the MOAB all the way.

[Dave2old]

Savannah has better beaches and more pretty girls, but Moab has those spectacular arches and canyons and great Mexican food.  

[Bakes168]