Help me decide on a longbow

[Nativestranger]

I draw 29" and want a shockless, flat shooting longbow for 3d and small game. Speed is not all that important for me but I want something with good stored energy and efficiency. I have been looking hard at the available options and narrowed it down to Caribow (Slynx, wolverine or Peregrine? ), Bodnik Quick Stick or T.r.a.d.t.e.c.h Pinnacle II ILF with longbow limbs.

I am leaning towards the Caribow at the moment even though they are pricey. Are there any performance differences between the models? I like the short length of the wolverine but will it stack at my draw? Please help me decide. I am also open to other suggestions. Thanks.

[chanumpa]

Ive seen theBodnik and they look cool,the other I dont know,but the Caribows are some of the finest in the world.If you can afford it,you cant go wrong with Abes bows.I shot a friends and wish I had one.

[cahaba]

Tolke

[slivrslingr]

Caribow and if the price makes you pause, I'd look hard at a Toelke Whip.

[KYArcher]

Toelke, Liberty!

[Nativestranger]

Wow. The Toelke whip must be something special.  I will add that to my list of contenders.  The price is more than the base Caribow though. Ok guys Toelke whip or Caribow? Anyone had both?

[Ed Frye]

Have you checked out Leon Stewarts "Slammers"? I bought a longbow from him in 2007 and still have it. Great shooting and very smooth. Have been considering going to only long bow but still like a recurve, especially an Assenheimer.

My long bow is 66" 56@28. Shoots like a dream.

Check him out.
http://www.stewartsarchery.com/longbows.html

[Rick Richard]

Toelke Whip HS.

So quiet, shockless and plenty fast especially with the new HS designed limbs.

[northener]

Centaur.....I do not presently own one, sure do see and hear a lot about these bows though.  I did own a earlier version, Selway Lil Shooter which is the same bow, same bowyer. The grip was amazing. sold that bow, wish I had it back.

[KentuckyTJ]

Never shot a Caribow. I love my three piece Thunderhorn and if you are into a light one piece the Centaur are real shooters.

[awbowman]

Another vote for Toelke.  Whip Classic to be exact

[LBOW]

I can't say enough about Zipper bows. Bill and Tracey Dunn are the owners and really put out a quality product.     MIKE

[magnus]

You might want to check out Two Tacks bows as well.

[Alexander Traditional]

I've got a Big Jim's buffalo going to built in a month. I would put him on your list.

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by Ed Frye:
Have you checked out Leon Stewarts "Slammers"? I bought a longbow from him in 2007 and still have it. Great shooting and very smooth. Have been considering going to only long bow but still like a recurve, especially an Assenheimer.

My long bow is 66" 56@28. Shoots like a dream.

Check him out.
 http://www.stewartsarchery.com/longbows.html  

Thanks for the link. Leon Stewards bow looks really nice.

[rholzie]

Centaur, Centaur, Centaur!!!          

[Nativestranger]

The Centaurs do look really nice but a little out of my budget though.

[Bernie B.]

Take a look at Spirit longbows by Bryan Holley from Colorado.  He sells his bows through RMSG (a sponsor here).  They're fairly priced and shoot great!  I have a 48# Spirit in Cocobolo and Bocote that I couldn't be happier with.

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

[Flying Dutchman]

I never shot the Toelke Whip, but I own two Caribow Peregines. About the finest bows you can imagine       . I would stay away from the Bodnik/Bearpaw bows, they are NO match for Cari-bows.
Look at the site from Pete Ward for an extensive review of the Peregrine and the Wolverine and look for my 3-parts review here in the review dept. If you have any questions, send me a pm.

[Sixby]

Be sure to check out Holm Made , Eaglewing, Two Tracks , Sasquatch, and all the other Sponsers. There are some really great bows that have not been names and I'm sure there's still lots more out there.
Also go to the adds and you will find some real steals on some really great bows.

God bless you and good luck, Steve