Looking for some recurve ideas/suggestions

House · October 16, 2011, 12:05:00 PM

Well, I've been a longbow guy for about ten years now and just recently purchased my first recurve...it is a Saxon Selkirk. I made this choice based on the grip being very similar to what I have found to fit me best on my longbows. I have found that even a medium grip on a one piece/or three piece is too high for me when I shoot in the low to mid 60# range.
Any suggestions on a one or three piece recurve with a low or even locator style grip? I prefer a bow with good cast, but not a speed freak. I would take smooth draw and dead in the hand quiet over 8 fps anyday! Any suggestions...pics would be great as well.

Thanks in advance!

Travis

Travis

brian brooks · October 16, 2011, 12:25:00 PM

Call Brian Wessel @ TallTines.He will fix you up with a beautiful piece that you will enjoy a long time

brian brooks · October 16, 2011, 12:26:00 PM

Travi, Sorry his web site is talltinesarchery.com. Brian

barken-74 · October 16, 2011, 12:54:00 PM

You should try Dan Toelke`s Chinook
low grip with and more quiet than my longbows
and faster

YORNOC · October 16, 2011, 01:23:00 PM

OHHHHHH MAN, where to begin!!!!!!!!

JimB · October 16, 2011, 02:28:00 PM

Also Whisperstik

October 16, 2011, 02:32:00 PM

Stotler

Hud · October 16, 2011, 02:36:00 PM

Travis,

Some time back, Fred Aspell wrote an article about shooting a recurve and a longbow, I believe it was in Traditional Bowhunter. Read it if you can find a copy, he confirms what you said and more.
Barry

Bjorn · October 16, 2011, 02:36:00 PM

Pretty much any custom bowyer will make you exactly what you want. Just ask.

Mr.Magoo · October 16, 2011, 06:40:00 PM

Fox Breed ...

Mike Bolin · October 16, 2011, 06:49:00 PM

Have to agree with Bjorn.....many of the custom bowyers will build a bow with a grip to meet your specs. I shot a low wrist Widow PSAIII @ Compton last summer and it shot very well. Timberhawk, Tall Tines and Stalker and I am sure many others will do the same! Good Luck with your "bow hunt"! Mike

KentuckyTJ · October 16, 2011, 07:11:00 PM

My new Black Canyon sounds right up your alley but I don't think the bowyer is taking orders as of now. It is very smooooooth with no shock. Not too slow either.

House · October 16, 2011, 11:45:00 PM

Wow TJ I really like the looks of that bow. Especially the grip, and the limbs appear fairly narrow. Yep this is exactly what I was hoping to find by posting this.

Thanks TJ for the pics, and to everyone else that took the time to reply.

Travis

Kid's Pastor · October 17, 2011, 02:15:00 AM

I would contact South Cox at Stalker Recurves. (707)-768-1900
I just ordered a recurve from him today after test driving one of his Striker models. Excellent bows and a quick turn around at this time.

L. E. Carroll · October 17, 2011, 05:08:00 AM

Travis,

I have a Elburg Cheetah with a locator grip..Definately 50's style RC and one of the fastest bows of that style that I have ever shot.. marked 55#@27 so should be right at 58-59 at 28". I darw a bit over 28 1/2" and it's good to go for me..

Send me an email if you would like pictures.

L. E. Carroll · October 17, 2011, 05:21:00 AM

Travis
I just read above where your wanting to see possible possible pictures. I'll include a couple of the cheetah.. More if you need them

Gene

L. E. Carroll · October 17, 2011, 05:25:00 AM

More if you need them.

Rick Richard · October 17, 2011, 07:21:00 AM

Try Lee Hoots. He makes a great bow with a locator type grip.

xtrema312 · October 17, 2011, 07:30:00 AM

It would help to know what grip or bows you like now. Many boyers will build you something, but I like to get something I know firsthand will work for me. Here are some I have shot and found to be great shooting and mostly quiet.

Whisper Stik is a nice bow and quiet for a recurve. JD has a bulb type standard grip, but also a classic. JD has a 3 pc. also with a lower grip.

BW's have a low grip I love, but not so quiet in a 3 pc except the PCH for me. Maybe a PSR, but have not shot one in a long time. I love the PL grip and I think it is the same on the PSR. A PSR with a take down sleeve would be nice.

Love the looks of that Black Canyon, but have not shot one.

Morrison has a few I like with low grips like the ILF wood riser and the Cheyenne.

You could check out a Great Northern Ghost or Super Ghost. The Super Ghost has a little more grip shape, and I think you can get the Ghost with a locator or even straight grip and a jack knife TD system if you like.

duncan idaho · October 17, 2011, 07:50:00 AM

Talk to Kirk at Bigfoot Bows (Sponsor). Just finished an order with him and you not could ask for a person any more helpful. Good Luck