One piece vs take down

[Andrewlonghi]

So I’ve been getting into trad and am enjoying it very much. Right now I have a some what of a cheaper setup but it’s going good. I am considering purchasing a custom bow and looking hard at black widow, have called them few times asking dozen questions. What are yall opinions would you get a one piece or a take down model?. Shoot off the shelf or get a springy rest.I know there’s pros/cons to each one but would like some opinions

 

[nevadabugle]

If you plan on traveling for hunting, get a takedown. If you even plan on having heavier and lighter limbs, a takedown is nice also. If you never travel, or plan on having multiple limbs then either one is fine.

Shelf or Springy is totally your choice. Plenty of successful trad guys that do both. Spriny is a bit easier to tune, but tuning off the shelf is not that hard.

I have a black widow on order right now. There current lead time is around 10-12 months. I still have about 4 months to go!

 

[Andrewlonghi]

If you plan on traveling for hunting, get a takedown. If you even plan on having heavier and lighter limbs, a takedown is nice also. If you never travel, or plan on having multiple limbs then either one is fine.

Shelf or Springy is totally your choice. Plenty of successful trad guys that do both. Spriny is a bit easier to tune, but tuning off the shelf is not that hard.

I have a black widow on order right now. There current lead time is around 10-12 months. I still have about 4 months to go!

Yeah one of the guys told me that today…more then likely will pull the trigger on it got to put a deposit down this week. Still trying to decide on what color wood and everything. What model did you end up getting

 

[nevadabugle]

PSA with Bocote riser and limbs. 62" 52pounds at 29 inches. With the standard red and black glass highlights. I wanted a traditional looking black widow.

 

[Beendare]

If you plan on traveling for hunting, get a takedown. If you even plan on having heavier and lighter limbs, a takedown is nice also. If you never travel, or plan on having multiple limbs then either one is fine.

Shelf or Springy is totally your choice. Plenty of successful trad guys that do both. Spriny is a bit easier to tune, but tuning off the shelf is not that hard.

Good advice. A one piece is hard to travel with.

I did the BW test run comparing it to my ILF's....I liked the ILF's better but I can see why guys like those BW's- good bows.