One-Piece Only ?

[JRY309]

I too like one piece bows,especially with longbows.They just have cleaner lines to me.

[chad graham]

one piece for me as well,i just like the look and the longer working limbs make a smooth drawing bow.

[recurvericky]

I just made a 2-piece longbow using a bow bolt and love it. I can tell no significant weight difference than with a 1-piece. Personally, in the future all of my longbows and probably my recurves will be 2-piece.

[greg fields]

I shot one piece for years, took 3 years off and shot takedowns, sold them and back to one piece.  I think they shoot faster, or at least seemed it to me, lighter, less noise.....  i like takedowns for some of the reasons mentioned before though also.....  I guess I like em all after thinking about it........

[COLongbow]

I'm having the same quandry myself.

Been looking for my lifetime bow, and thinking that if I have only ONE it should be a takedown...'cause if I would ever fly to hunt (doubtful), pack it in on a horse (probably not), or need to stuff it into my pack for some reason that I can't hold it in my hand (really?)that it should be a TD.

Probably won't ever break a limb as I'm very careful with all my outdoor gear, especially my bow, and my LTB will of course be the perfect draw weight for now and into my later years...I guess that takes care of all the reasons to have a TD.

All the pro's of having a one-piece still remain.
In my position I don't foresee ever being in the position of having multiple bows....so...what to do?

[kadiak kid...]

one pc. all the way...looks,light weight for long walks...short risors,long limbs...and i just love em...

[eagleone]

one piece for me- i dont know why- smooth lines? more trad? i dont know- i tell you what tho- some guys on here make some BEAUTIFUL take downs

[tippit]

I have mulitples of both.  I only shoot my T/D bows when I fly to hunt. Every T/D that I've shot feels stiff in the riser.  Where as a one piece seems to bend in the riser.  The only T/D that come close is a bow bolt longbow.  JMO...Doc

[hvyhitter]

I like one piece bows better, I have a TD that hasnt been appart in 6 years that I keep just in case I ever get to go on that buffalo hunt in Austraila. I'll just get heavier limbs and it'll fit in my baggage. Other than that I feel that one pieces are just smoother and balance better.

[ishoot4thrills]

I own and love a Pittsley Predator Classic take-down. But, I do love a one piece as well.

Now, if only Pittsley would make a one piece!  

[Ringneck]

I much prefer one piece bows. They look better to my eye and are lighter weight.

[COLongbow]

Rooselk had a great point.

I never had any complaints in my former life about transporting  a full size rifle anywhere.

Can a sweet one-piece bow be any different?

[Holm-Made]

I have only gone on one hunt where I had to fly.  I flew with my one piece bow and it wasn't an issue.  This was 8 years ago, maybe the airlines are stricter now about luggage sizes, I don't know.

[straitera]

One piece LB's only 33 years straight. Simple & very effective w/o fear of problems; losing parts, noise, adjustments, etc. In my case, if it can go wrong it will...at the wrong time.

[Stumpkiller]

All my bows are one piece.  Owned a three piece briefly and sold it.  Quiet and graceful.
I like the looks and lightness - though my Explorer is a hefty bow.  

If I needed a take-down I'd hope for one with as little hardware visible as possible.  Just personal tastes.

[reddust]

I like one-peice,they are more natural feeling for me.I have take-downs but they seem more cumbersome.

[Hopewell Tom]

I like the one piece for the simplicity. I never considered the takedown until I got on this site and see all the fantastic pieces being offered by our very talented bowyers. I'm probably not flying anywhere to hunt, but have a Zipper on my wish list.
But, longbows one piece only, recurves 3 piece only.
No science involved, personal preference only.

[Covey]

I have a takedown, but I love the feel of a one piece. I'm sure the next one I buy will be a one piece. Unless I find a good deal on a three piece...you now how that goes! LOL! Jason

[Javi]

Originally posted by Ringneck:
I much prefer one piece bows. They look better to my eye and are lighter weight.

I agree, there is just something about a takedown that just doesn't appeal to me at all...

[bornagainbowhunter]

I shoot one piece bows.  I just like the feel, looks, weight and the simplicity.  I have nothing against a takedown bow.  In fact I killed a deer with a takedown this year.  First 3 piece bow I ever hunted with except for bowfishing.  It was a very nice bow that shot extremely well, but my heart is with a "D" shaped one piece.

God Bless,
Nathan