trinity takedown falcon longbow review- update

acedoc · April 28, 2015, 08:09:00 AM

hi guys!
after lurking online for a long time and getting advice from the fine gents here i finally got my first bow.
i had a few handicaps namely
1) living in India where sadly we have forsaken our rich heritage of archery
2) having an outlandish draw length of 31.5 inches.
3) being a newb and thus having next to no idea of what i need ( want being a separate issue).

based on the feedback here i interacted with a few bowyers. the best and most patient of them was Edward Boyd of Trinity longbows.
he replied to my numerous mails and queries, called up if i couldn't and finally sent an absolute beauty of a longbow.
it's a three pc bow in black wenge and boo core limbs with black glass.
the bow fits my rather large paw well as if custom made, though Ed did not take a palm trace or print.
i also got a dozen carbon arrows (beman ics bowhunters), bow stringer, glove, guard assorted tips including a six pack of muzzy 3 blades.
the bow is rated at 43 @ 28 and should be drawing 51- 53 @ 31.5. overall length 64 inches. she is strung up waiting for the string to stretch in and me to assemble the arrows. i don't have a lot of room to cut the 340 spine arrows and am hoping to see them fly either right or too stiff.
pics will be posted asap because i have to upload them to photo bucket yet.
thanks for all the great guys on this forum and also for the great advice given

KentuckyTJ · April 28, 2015, 08:14:00 AM

Good luck and Welcome from Kentucky!

Sam McMichael · April 28, 2015, 08:15:00 AM

Sounds like you are off to a good start. You will glean a lot of knowledge from the people on this site. Have fun! Welcome to traditional archery.

njloco · April 28, 2015, 08:56:00 AM

Welcome and enjoy the journey.

Longbow58 · April 28, 2015, 09:02:00 AM

Welcome, good luck!

mike g · April 28, 2015, 09:33:00 AM

Orion · April 28, 2015, 09:36:00 AM

Looks as if Ed got you set up nicely. Have fun.

Cyclic-Rivers · April 28, 2015, 06:10:00 PM

Enjoy, It sounds as if your new bow is a beauty!

Duker · April 28, 2015, 06:17:00 PM

WELCOME from N.C.

Enjoy shooting your new bow

Cavscout9753 · April 28, 2015, 06:33:00 PM

Welcome!! That draw is going to pack a punch! Beware, the traditional addiction has a strong grip, but so very much worth it.

As a side note, I've said it before but never enough; I love the Tradgang community. So many different people from so many places peacefully and fraternally sharing our passion.

acedoc · May 03, 2015, 11:18:00 AM

some pics of the bow, i did resize them . here goes

presently just practising my draw and form sans arrow flinging. hope to get to zeroing it around the second half of this month.

nineworlds9 · May 03, 2015, 11:26:00 AM

Would love a pic of the strung profile. Ed put some serious reflex into those limbs, bet its a roclet!

acedoc · May 03, 2015, 12:27:00 PM

will try to upload tonight or tomorrow at the latest!

KYArcher · May 03, 2015, 02:06:00 PM

Welcome from KY. Fine looking bow, enjoy.

Keith Zimmerman · May 03, 2015, 03:05:00 PM

Very cool. Congrats.

fnshtr · May 03, 2015, 04:56:00 PM

Great looking bow!

You found the right place for advice.

Good luck!

Amberjack · May 03, 2015, 06:18:00 PM

Welcome from Colorado!

Great looking bow and a great start to this sport.

AJ

Amberjack · May 03, 2015, 06:27:00 PM

Double Post

David Mitchell · May 03, 2015, 08:54:00 PM

It's a beauty! Enjoy it and welcome to our campfire here on the Gang. Let us know how you get along with that new bow.

mangonboat · May 03, 2015, 09:00:00 PM

Welcome, Advitya! That bow should work very well for you and it sounds like your set up should be right on the money. I really like the Beman ICS Hunters..they fly well and are so quiet on the draw.