SKY vs Titan vs Dalaa

[franklinmanklin]

17"

Let's here the opinions on which is better/worse and why...

[azhunter]

Why not consider a Metal Morrison as well? I do not think any of them are better or worse, but may have a few design features that one person may prefer over the other.

[Spectre]

Better throw Black Swan in there, too.

[franklinmanklin]

Anyone know of a 19" TDX?

[Steelhead]

Morrison has a 19" Generation 11

[gvdocholiday]

I think Sky prototyped the 19" riser but didn't run with it.  Morrison has a beautiful 19" that should be going into production soon.

Tradtech is also working on a 19" and that should be going into production middle of this year.

[franklinmanklin]

Bryan,

I have a buddy up by Irons.  Ever go stumping up there?  

What do you run for a bow?

Why didn't Belcher run with it?

How are SKY and Morrison connected?

[Turkeys Fear Me]

For me, the Dalaa would be off the table as it is not ILF.

The other two that you mentioned are both nice risers but they do have some design differences and it would depend on which one feels better to you.  The Titan is a little more deflexed which some people find more forgiving and it is about $100 cheaper. (with the base glass-wood limbs, the savings is over $300)  Also, if you plan to use an elevated rest, the Titan riser was designed to accommodate a stick on rest a little better than the Sky.  The Sky has the Mathews style harmonic dampers which some people like, and comes in more colors.  Both have lateral limb adjustment which can be important.

Overall, I think the Titan is a better overall package but it really depends on what features you prefer.

[2 Barrels]

I had a titan and didnt care for it.For what ever reason it shot very low for me off the shelf.It shot where every other bow i own did.If i used a elevated rest.But i dont like that.I havent tried the dalaa.But i think the titan is a copy of it.The down side with the dalaa is the same as T.F.M. said it isnt ilf.I havent used the sky either.I know you didnt ask about it but for me the Morrison is the best built best priced metal ilf riser on the market.It's about a $100.00's less then the titan and dalla.And $200.00's less then the sky.But has all the quality and features of any of the other risers you mentiond.And Bob does make a very nice 19" riser.

[Turkeys Fear Me]

2B...

I didn't mention the Morrison because the original poster didn't ask about them.  If you are going to talk price though, the cost between the Morrison and the others gets closer when you add a grip.  Same with the Dalaa.  If you bring the Morrison into the discussion, it should also be mentioned that it is currently the only one with a radiused shelf.  That is a benefit to some and a drawback to others.

Please don't take this the wrong way but some of what you said is kind of confusing.  You said you never shot a Dalaa or a Sky but you think the Morrison is the "best built, best priced riser on the market."

Having never shot the others, what do you base that on?  When a person asks a question, I always try to limit my opinions to the ones I've tried.

[Stone Knife]

I own two Titans they are good bows.

[2 Barrels]

Your right T.F.M..I only made the statement about my opinon.Because the titan is very close to the dalaa in design.And the sky is very similar to the morrison.With the exception of the vibration isolators.And it was just my opinion.Nothing written in stone.No harm no foul we're all friends here.

[gvdocholiday]

I'm very familiar with the Irons area.  I grew up outside of Brethren just a few miles west of High Bridge.  

In winters I run a trap line on some Federal land just west of Irons near an old gravel pit.  k9s are thick out there.  

Right now I own a Dryad Epic riser, TT Black Onyx riser, and have been spending the last few weeks falling in love with a Sky Trophy Longbow.  She's a 40lber but sends an arrow out with authority, pretty flat shooting with my 515grain arrows out to 20 yards.  

As for ILF I've fallen down to the 15" size.  The shorter riser with long limbs are wonderful.  Loved the Sky 15"...but wanted something a little more....traditional looking.  Got the Dryad for my wife because it's mass weight is low and the grip is narrow, and I like the Onyx because I like the added weight the phenolic offers.

[R.V.T.B.]

I have three Titans and love 'em!

[franklinmanklin]

By all means, add in the Morrisons to the list, or any other for that matter.


Bryan,

I sent you an email regarding linking up in the great stumping grounds.  I know another guy that is familiar with this area as well besides the aforementioned.

Say hello, Drew...


Brandon

[franklinmanklin]

Anyone ever shoot a 300 round and clear it?

[Drew]

Originally posted by franklinmanklin:

Say hello, Drew...


Brandon

Hello Drew! Give Jim a call about a 19", or buy the Morrison!

[franklinmanklin]

Well, I suppose!  Get back to work now, ya hear?

[jarhead_hunter]

I own the Dalaa riser, the Titan riser and a TDX riser.

All are ILF compatible.

I have found that the standard limbs are OK with each one.

I also have 2 sets of Hoyt 990TX foam carbon ILF limbs, 42# and 47#.

Today I shot all 3 risers with the 42# limbs at the local outdoor range, using 29 inch Easton XX78 2114 arrows with 125 grain field points.

My experience has been that the risers are all good.

The best shooting I have done with any riser and the Hoyt 990TX limbs has led me to believe that the limbs one uses are the most critical component.

The riser just holds the limbs.....

Charles.

[franklinmanklin]

Charles,

Does the TDX feel like it has less vibration than the other two and is there any differences in machining quality?