One Piece or TD: Do You Have A Preference?

[Jason Jelinek]

I prefer 1 piece bows but like the convenience of takedowns when using our van when traveling with the family.

Jason

[WildmanSC]

I prefer 3-PC T/D bows.  As a person who buys, sells and trades more bows than the norm, and one who has a less than understanding wife of my thirst for THAT bow, I find 3-PC T/D bows easier to camoflage.  For you folk that live in Yorba Linda, that means it's easier to find hiding places!        :D    

Bill

[Coop]

I started making 3 piece take down longbows and have fallen in love with that style. Easy to pack on a trip, the heavier riser helps my shooting I think and I enjoy being able to switch out different weight limbs with the same riser. I find that really helps me stay consistent when I need to switch bow weights.

[BobW]

Can I throw a wrinkle in this by bringing up 2-piece bows?  

[Burnsie]

Have always loved the classic lines of a 1 piece bow, But I like the extra weight of a TD.  I have several of both and like them all.
Burnie

[acadian archer]

Personally I love the look of a one piece. That's why I bought my Chek Mate Kings Pawn Deluxe."She was just calling my name at the shop. I just wish I could find a hardcase for her.

As far as takedowns I love the look of the Chek Mate Hunter II and the takedowns from Cascade bows. Smooth graceful lines for a takedown

[sharps4590]

As this is about preference, I prefer one piece bows, period.  I have never seen a three piece that appealed to me.  They all look clunky.  

Having said that, only a fool could possibly miss how convenient a three or even two piece bow would be easier to fly with.  As 90% of my hunting and shooting is out my back door that isn't an issue for me.

Bows are kinda like fly rods.....the fewer pieces the better.

Vic

[rybohunter]

I think 1 piece bows look much prettier, but my next one will almost assuredly be a 3 pce for travel reasons.

[longbowben]

One piece bows only for me.I dont like the look of take down bows.

[Zmonster]

Another vote for 1 pc. I shoot them better, Ive always liked the look better and quieter. At least for me. I'll stick with my Arroyos.

Sometimes a take down would be more conveinent, but I'll still take my 1pcs over them.

Regards

[Jedimaster]

I like and own both. I find some three piece bows are beautiful and the same can be said for one piece bows. I personally shoot better with some mass in the riser. I hate that, but it's a fact, so you will rarely see me in the woods with a one piece. In fact, I should sell some to help finance my new take-down but they are just so nice.
I'll be shooting three piece takedowns from now on. No need spending money for something I don't use. Oh well, that's my resolution to keep until at least February.

[AkDan]

take down without question.  It might be rare you need to take it down, but when the time comes you want to, you can.    Longbow or recurve, you wont regret going it.   Though it doesnt look as 'traditional' really.   It's functional as all get out if you travel at all.

[ArrowCrester]

I shoot a Fred Bear Kodiak T/D recurve... I love the versatility of the T/D when traveling.  Also, Fred 's design allows for tool free limb removal/change out in field. And, the bow shoots great....Best I ever owned.
                     

[Sixby]

This will possibly blow you all away since I am a bow builder and build a lot of three piece bows.
Buttttttttttttt
I personally love the simplicity. light weight , elegance , and beauty of the onepiece.
Three pieces have their place but if I have choice I will be hunting with a onepiece every time.
I just started building my Talon in a onepiece because I love the way the bow shoots but I personally like hunting with a onepiece.

[Steelhead]

I love the 3 piece for its versatility in regard to limb lengths and different poundage limbs.Also love the the conveniece of the TD capability for traveling purposes.But I still like the looks and feel of a one piece better overall.Its mostly aesthetics though that makes me like the one piece more.

[scedvm]

I love the one piece myself.  Wish I could like the takedowns a little more because of the availability of longer recurves for my long draw but I just prefer the one piece...S

[Shifting Shadow]

I used to prefer a one piece. But now my only bow is a 3 piece. It shoots great and is so much more convenient traveling in a car.

[vtmtnman]

I find one pieces to be highly unhandy.I'll take a 3 piece anyday... you can change the limbs  and they weigh more too.

[s_mcflurry]

I like the look of one-pieces but like the option of takedowns.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

In wet season monsoonal downpours, my preference is for a one-piece.