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[Fivefoot]

Greetings!

The subject is broad, but sounded like a fun topic! Additionally, I am really interested in some sage-advise. I am new to this forum, so please allow me to express my gratitude--to the host and all the members. I am a long-time bow hunter, but have been away from traditional archery, since about 1991, or thereabouts. My history with traditional bows pretty much begins and ends with Bear Bows--I may just pick up where I left off... However, markets and technology have drastically changed, since my days of stump-shooting. Plus, there has been a tremendous influx of new craftsman to enter the industry. Not to say I'd spend over a $grand for a new recurve, but I may. So, if you'd be so kind to lend your opinion I'd be grateful. Thank you

***If you could, would, or might spend in upwards of $1200 on a recurve bow (TD/one-piece doesn't matter), which bow would you purchase?

 

[Montana Slim]

So many good/great bows out there.... you need to figure out what YOU like to shoot before dropping the money on a custom. Get your hands on some bows, and shoot much lighter poundage than you think you need. Then go order exactly what you want from the bowyer of your choice.


Then start saving up again....

 

[ozyclint]

Border recurve. (Already done that)
I'd love to try a Saluki turk, ibex or Scythian.

 

[dlee56]

For someone else I'd go one of 2 ways.
1- Satori with the best carbon limbs you can get.
2- Go custom with a Wengerd, Poison Dart, or Toelke and go nuts.

Personally I'd be buying a Wengerd Recurve or Toelke Chinook

 

[Rob5589]

Stalker Wolverine. Although my low budget ILF (Farmington Atlas riser, Black Max 2.0 limbs) is a great shooter. Just nowhere as pretty or exciting to pick up.

 

[Shawn Hultquist]

For a higher end bow (my personal Preference) I would get a stalker ilf rig from south Cox. But here’s my deal. I can shoot recurves but I can shoot a longbow better and prefer them over high wrist grip. So I choose a modern longbow. For that I would go with a thunderchild, Java man, or shrew.

You have to go and put your own hands on them and shoot them. Then decide what fits like a glove.


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[TX_Diver]

Where do you live? Spend $3-400 on a trip to Denver and go visit RMS gear...

Give em a call and let them know what you're looking for and setup a lesson while you're at it too.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I pretty much did that and bought a black widow PSA and a bivouac backland ILF longbow. The bows that interest me right now are the toelke whip and super static as well as the centaur super curve.

 

[oldgoat]

Toelke

Recurve Designs

The Chinook A 58" or 60" 50s style recurve boasting Great performance and quietness, a combination not often heard of. Featuring a ...

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[Where's Bruce?]

Trust me...you don't want recommendations from these guys, especially that 5milesback guy. Cost me a bundle. Run. RUN!!! RUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

 

[cck311]

Might be a boring answer because it is a mass produced bow, but I sure love my Martin Hunter. I got mine used off of ebay, but pretty much in mint condition for far lower than your max price you listed. I think that bow could hold its own against a whole lot of high and customs.

 

[Bama Creek Bum]

I have a 60” Toelke Whistler and I have ordered a 58” ThunderChild.
I shouldn’t have to purchase another bow, ever.

 

[Shawn Hultquist]

I have a 60” Toelke Whistler and I have ordered a 58” ThunderChild.
I shouldn’t have to purchase another bow, ever.

You’ll love the TC.


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[thinhorn_AK]

I have a 60” Toelke Whistler and I have ordered a 58” ThunderChild.
I shouldn’t have to purchase another bow, ever.

My next bow will be a 64” toelke Whistler 60lb@28”. My friend got a big Jim bow and had a terrible experience, I won’t ever buy a thunder child or any of that guys stuff.

 

[Wilderlife]

So many nice options out there.

I'd love to buy a Stalker because I think South seems like a fantastic person and he does beautiful work.
The Toelke bows are very appealing as well.
The Bob Lee stuff looks incredible.
Already got a Widow (PCH) so if I went that way I'd likely get a longbow.
Also loving my two ASL's but a Yukon Styk would be incredible.

Just dropped a heap of cash on a compound so won't get a new stickbow for ages now. Will be juggling all my other bows.

 

[Bama Creek Bum]

My next bow will be a 64” toelke Whistler 60lb@28”. My friend got a big Jim bow and had a terrible experience, I won’t ever buy a thunder child or any of that guys stuff.

Could you please enlighten me? I’m concerned now!

 

[DHP]

Currently shooting a 69” moosejaw longbow and probably don’t need anything else but it’s on the long side for my height and draw length so right now I want to get a Hoyt satori for something different to try. I want to find a draw weight and bow length that works well without having to buy a bunch of different bows, just limbs.

 

[Hawkeye29]

Toelke Whip 10x grip, 51#@26.. my HS whip will do for now!

 

[North Idaho Stickbow]

I’d love to own a Silvertip.

 

[Afhunter1]

Tolke chinook recurve
Stalker coyote longbow

For 1200 you could pick up each used and try em out before you order so you know what you want. You won’t lose money on resale.