Looking for a possible new bow....

David Yukon · January 31, 2012, 05:15:00 PM

Good day, I am board and was thinking last night about what I would like into my next bow, and was wondering who would offer these characteristics/options in a bow...

So here it goes, It would be a r/h recurve, split fingers,
2 pc t/d with bow bolt,
62", 60#@31,( I draw 31" on my PSA, with a hight wrist style)
Hight wrist grip,
Bamboo or Actionboo limbs core,
Dark wood riser(any suggestions),
Dark wood limb veneers(any suggestion),
Radius shelf cut past center,
sheep horn overlays on tips and riser,
Stippled or checkered grip!!
Would love a bow that could handle heavy arrows with authority!!

What do you think? Any suggestions as for models, bowyers etc are welcome of course... that is the idea!! And pictures would be great!!

Thank you for playing.
Cheers
David

gregg dudley · January 31, 2012, 05:27:00 PM

Why a 2 piece td instead of a 3 piece?

David Yukon · January 31, 2012, 05:32:00 PM

I like the look of a 2 pc better, it make for a lighter bow, and make for a more fluid look... just my preference.

Plumber · January 31, 2012, 05:48:00 PM

I dont know how much lighter it will be if you cut the thing into 50 pcs.it still weigh 3 lbs or so.lol go with a 3 pcs silver tip you will never need another bow.

Trumpkin the Dwarf · January 31, 2012, 05:49:00 PM

I would suggest Dan Toelke. His recurves are not cut past center and I don't know if he does checkering but his work is stunning. Guys on here who have talked to Dan will tell you he is extremely accommodating, and a real treat to work with.

Arwin · January 31, 2012, 06:18:00 PM

St. Joe River Bows for certain!

Sixby · January 31, 2012, 06:39:00 PM

St Joe is great, So is Chad Holms. I love the looks of the Holm made bows but have never shot one. Chad is really a great guy though.

God bless you and Good luck. Steve
Ps. If you decide to buy a three piece give EagleWing a shot.

David Yukon · January 31, 2012, 07:43:00 PM

Thank you for the reply so far!! I really like Lee Hoots bows... Keep the suggestion coming!!

JMR · January 31, 2012, 10:23:00 PM

I shot a Holm-made River Runner last weekend in kzoo and it shot very well and sunk the arrows home too. I also spoke to Chad about grip options and he was willing to work with me on what I wanted. I'm not sure if his bows are cut to center, I didn't think to ask. All in all he seemed to be a great guy I'm sure if you contacted him he would gladly answer any questions.

David Yukon · January 31, 2012, 11:02:00 PM

Thank you JMR, I just went to his web site, they look good!!

Jack Shanks · February 01, 2012, 01:49:00 PM

For backpack or horseback hunting there is nothing better than a 2 pc longbow in my opinion. I have a Dan Toelke 2 piece Whip that I use for those type of hunts. Dan was not only a great person to work with he had the bow completed and in my hands in a short amount of time.

khardrunner · February 01, 2012, 01:53:00 PM

Kohannah Kurve in a 62" T/D. A wonderful shooter. Silent and dead in the hand. It doesn't seem to mind what arrow weight and was easily tuned. He has various grips and will style to your liking. Definitely take a look there and talk to him. He's a great guy and will work with you for sure.

BOHO · February 01, 2012, 02:05:00 PM

what about great northern?

Sixby · February 01, 2012, 02:10:00 PM

It may be hard for you to get anyone to build you a 31 inch draw two piece that is 62 inches. Two piece bows are actually one piece bows cut in two. Very few designs will accomodate a 31 inch draw length without stacking problems at that bow length. Just a thought.
I have a nice two piece in stock that is 64inches and close to that weight at 31 but could not reccomend that bow for a 31 inch draw .
I'm thinking that Big Jim might be a good bet.

God bless you, Steve

Jack Shanks · February 01, 2012, 02:23:00 PM

David,

Sorry, I see you are looking for a recurve. Not much experience with two piece recuves.

PeteA · February 01, 2012, 02:28:00 PM

Don't know about 2 piece but I highly recommend a Predator Classic from Hunters Niche.

Jake Fr · February 01, 2012, 08:58:00 PM

I honestly think a 62" bow to 31" draw might be testing some recuves. I am not a curve fan but shot them well. They just don't speak to me lol. If your not a 100% set on haveing to have a curve I would go with big jims 2peice long bow. I have stood with him while he practiced here and he draws his bows to 30.5" and they do great

coaster500 · February 01, 2012, 11:59:00 PM

"I'm thinking that Big Jim might be a good bet."

X2, he shoots a 56" Thunder Child and draws 30"s... Not a curve but it ain't your normal longbow

Good luck

gvdocholiday · February 02, 2012, 12:41:00 AM

Dude...you just described my new St Joe River Bow.

Just ordered it at Kzoo.

Seriously. Bamboo is their standard core. They can put a beautiful stain to really darken up that wood.

Don't think they can do the stippling(sp), but with the bow-bolt take-down I use one of those rubber roll on grips. Goes on a lot easier when you can start at the bottom of the grip when the bow is apart.

I highly recommend you check out their new website.

David Yukon · February 02, 2012, 12:54:00 AM

ThanK you guys, that is a lot of nice suggestions.
I've been going to a lot of site to look at bows...

For me a longbow as to be, well, long.... I have a 68" R/D one that I love, if I buy an other LB, it will be 70" mild R/D.

As for recurve, I have a great 3 pc that I also love, and not ready to buy an other one...

I also have a caribou Silver fox hybrid LB, that is beautiful, but not for me....

So now, I'm looking at the 2 pc recurve, and they always appeal to me, so that is why I started this thread...

I shoot low wrist with my LB, draw 30". but I shoot hight wrist with my recurve, and love it, and draw 31"....

Thank you for playing the game with me, keep it going!!