Aggressive R/D hybrid longbow appreciation thread

[jsweka]

I just gotta show off the bow I just received in the 2013 Trad Gang Bow Swap.  It was built by Cory Engert (heartlandbowyer).  I'm typically a Hill style guy , but this bow has me questioning my loyalty.

THANKS CORY!!!!

 

 

 

[kennym]

Not sure if this is all that aggressive, but I'll play if ya let me...  :D  

Just finished up all bocote, 45@28"  64" D/R, my own design..

[Zradix]

BEAUTIFUL!!
I love bocote.
Those veneers leave nothing to be desired.

[emt137]

Originally posted by jsweka:
  [/QB]

What wood combination is this? Walnut & purpleheart? I like it a lot. Its a fine looking bow.

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by jsweka:
I just gotta show off the bow I just received in the 2013 Trad Gang Bow Swap.  It was built by Cory Engert (heartlandbowyer).  I'm typically a Hill style guy , but this bow has me questioning my loyalty.

Lovely. How does it shoot compared to the Hill style bows?

[jsweka]

emt137 - Yes, it is walnut and purple heart.  It's has purpleheart under clear glass on the belly too.

Nativestranger - No handshock and much faster compared to a Hill style.  And the nice thing is that I don't need to change anything with my form or aiming technique (split vision) when shooting this bow.

A Hill style bow is like an old reliable truck that will never let you down, but it's also nice to take a corvette out spin.

[Nativestranger]

Anyone has pictures or opinions of Holm made Osprey longbows?

[Nativestranger]

Excellent video of a Hummingbird hybrid longbow in action. I have never really shot a hybrid longbow before but gotta say this looks nice! No puff silencers on string and it's amazingly quiet.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqMZ4_Vwm9A  

 

[bradglaza]

Since we're on the topics of hybrid bows generally and Hummingbird bows specifically, I thought I should post about my Hummingbird 20th Anniversary Kingfisher Longbow. It's a truly outstanding bow. It is absolutely beautiful, the craftsmanship is unparalleled, and it's the sweetest shooter I've ever owned. It flings a 525-grain arrow at 208 feet per second and is dead in the hand.

The link below takes you to the pics.

https://picasaweb.google.com/115727283823568073135/Hummingbird20thAnniversaryKingfisherLongbow?authkey=Gv1sRgCMK3td-k2POVuwE

The riser is figured zebrawood inlaid with phenolic and the Hummingbird medallion. The back of the bow is crema etimoe from West Africa, and the belly is curly maple. Ben also inlaid two arrows into the belly, one on the top limb and one on the bottom limb. The core is a thick double lam of bamboo which makes it incredibly efficient and fast. It loves heavy arrows, particularly Beman MFXs with the full 75-grain insert and a 145-grain fieldpoint. It's almost too beautiful to take out in the woods... almost. Enjoy, and thanks for looking.

[katie]

Another Kanati

[Nativestranger]

Originally posted by katie:
Another Kanati

Hey Katie. What do you think of the Kabekona River longbow compared to the Kanati? I really love the looks of these 2.

[Izzy]

My green Griffin.

[Izzy]

"Shakira" my spalted maple G riffin.

[fz4vgq]

My 54" Cocobolo Shrew Classic Hunter:
 

54" Bow Bolt Takedown Shrew Classic Hunter Carbon/Foam/Mystery Material. I sold this one to a fellow member as it was just a little heavy for me:
 

[Beanbag]

Izzy, Looks like some thing is trying to eat your bow. Pretty good eye candy.

[katie]

Originally posted by Nativestranger:
 

Originally posted by katie:
Another Kanati

Hey Katie. What do you think of the Kabekona River longbow compared to the Kanati? I really love the looks of these 2. [/b]

The Kabekona felt a bit heavier. I would guess because of the wood. The Kanati's grip was a bit slimmer. I have small hands. Both are fast and quiet. The Kabekona that I shot had longer limbs than I normally shoot. It spit the arrow well even for my short draw.

[moththerlode]

Yes they are very pretty and great shooters. I have a takedown that I got in last Spring. I ordered it with the gloss.
Man I didn't know whether I was supposed to shoot it or hang it on the wall, it was like taking a grand piano outside. Or driving a new shiny mercedes to the feed store in this town that doesn't even have a stoplight LOL.
Honestly I just couldn't make myself take it outside, so I ended up sending it back to Ben to get it knocked down to a flat, much better now for me now and still a looker.

               Scott


 

Originally posted by bradglaza:
Since we're on the topics of hybrid bows generally and Hummingbird bows specifically, I thought I should post about my Hummingbird 20th Anniversary Kingfisher Longbow. It's a truly outstanding bow. It is absolutely beautiful, the craftsmanship is unparalleled, and it's the sweetest shooter I've ever owned. It flings a 525-grain arrow at 208 feet per second and is dead in the hand.

The link below takes you to the pics.

   https://picasaweb.google.com/115727283823568073135/Hummingbird20thAnniversaryKingfisherLongbow?authkey=Gv1sRgCMK3td-k2POVuwE    

The riser is figured zebrawood inlaid with phenolic and the Hummingbird medallion. The back of the bow is crema etimoe from West Africa, and the belly is curly maple. Ben also inlaid two arrows into the belly, one on the top limb and one on the bottom limb. The core is a thick double lam of bamboo which makes it incredibly efficient and fast. It loves heavy arrows, particularly Beman MFXs with the full 75-grain insert and a 145-grain fieldpoint. It's almost too beautiful to take out in the woods... almost. Enjoy, and thanks for looking.

[Mike VanBuren]

Sika hunting in Maryland with my 58" Fedora Extreme. I don't know why but this bow is the easiest bow to shoot well in any situation.

 

 

[Nativestranger]

Lovely bow there Mike. What are the riser and limb woods on yours?

[Mike VanBuren]

It's all osage. The limb veneers are cut curly osage.