phenolic riser

[jmrsyrs]

Thinking about buying a 3 piece takedown with a phenolic riser. Pros, cons any drawbacks? Feedback from anybody shooting one appreciated. Thanks, Jim.

[TOEJAMMER]

I have two,56 inch 58 lbs. Cascade Nighthawk and a 52 inch 60 lbs. Nighthawk Magnum.  Heavier than most wood risers but added stability.  I haven't found any negatives other than lacking the eye candy of the looks of exotic wood.

[Mongo]

I had Wing with a phenolic riser and like TJ said besides being heavier than wood it shot great for me.

[doowop]

I have a 15" Morrison riser and I really like it.

[MountainTool21]

Added weight affords more stability IMO

[Jedimaster]

Phenolic doesn't crack or warp like wood can. To my knowledge it is not affected by moisture or temperature either. I think it looks very nice too. Combined with the reasons mentioned above, makes it one of my favorite riser materials.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

it depends on the type of phenolic used. An epoxy glass phenolic or garolite would be superior to linen by far. some phenolic products flex too much.

advantages are moisture and temp resistant, good mass weight, and a very strong very stiff non flex riser if the good stuff is used.

Kirk

[babs]

i have a bob lee heavyweight and it is solid, dead in the hand and my favorite bow I own. the weight of the riser helps me get steady and I like my bows a little heavier than lighter. I got alot of comments at ETAR on my Bob lee bow

[daveycrockett]

Just got my Bob Lee Ultimate. The added mass in the riser makes a sweet shooter.

[Roger Norris]

I like phenolyc for the aforementioned reasons....it makes a compact but relatively heavy (dense) riser.

[ronp]

Good information.  I have a Shrew being built with mostly phenolic in the riser to add some mass.

[R. W. Mackey]

No cons as far as I'm concerned, just pros. I have a Cascade Nighthawk and a Morrison ILF Riser with full Phenolic and a Fox Maverick being built with a full phenolic riser. Bullet proof, not affected by temperature, no vibration, and I don't shoot with a bow quiver so I like the added weight. Good choice in materials, if your just wanting a great shooting bow and no worried about looks.  RW

[jmrsyrs]

Thanks for the replies guys. Think I'm gonna go for it. The added wt. sounds good as I don't use a bow quiver either and I actually like the black look. Jim.

[huntmaster80]

added weight is a pro!! As for looking good, here is a pic of my Toelke Whip HS
 

[JParanee]

My favorite bow is my all Phenolic Morrison ILF with BF Extreme limbs





Absolutely dead in the hand fast and smooth

[riverrat 2]

I have a Thunderchild being built right now with an all phenolic riser. Tiger Myrtle veneers,Gemsbock horn tips,and overlays,and a beaver tail grip in black to top it all off. I feel that phenolic adds stability,points easier because of the added central weight,and helps to dampen any handshock to the level of zero. rat'

[rraming]

It is heavy on a recurve, I read heavier would be more stable but prefer other woods after shooting with it and feeling the weight difference. I believe I would like it on a longbow

[Blackstick]

My one bow that I'm most proud of is a Super Wildcat by Brandon Stahl. Made in the spirit of a 67 1/2 Bear SK.

[riverrat 2]

Blackstick,that bow looks mean.    

[JamesKerr]

I like a little phenolic in a riser as it does add some weight which will help to steady the shot.