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.

 

[Tradchef]

I’m a one piece fan. And I shoot off the shelf. And I shoot a 66” longbow. And I have a black widow PLX on order that should be ready the same time as nevadabugle but he’ll probably get his before I do

 

[nevadabugle]

I’m a one piece fan. And I shoot off the shelf. And I shoot a 66” longbow. And I have a black widow PLX on order that should be ready the same time as nevadabugle but he’ll probably get his before I do

Thats the plan! I am gonna give Toby a call a month or so before the Compton Rendezvous and remind him I will be there and he can keep the shipping costs if he brings it to the Rendezvous! Likely won't work, but worth a try!

 

[Tradchef]

Heck yeah !!!! Mine should be here in April and looking forward to it.

 

[Geewhiz]

The primary reason I wanted to hunt with traditional gear is due to the simplicity. For that same reason I chose to shoot a one piece super kodiak. Personal preference but I just love it.

 

[nevadabugle]

Heck yeah !!!! Mine should be here in April and looking forward to it.

Yeah mine won't be ready till June. I actually won a custom Black Widow build at last years Rendezvous! Alaska Bowhunters Association was doing a drawing for anyone who joined or renewed at the shoot and I won! Couldn't believe it!

 

[Tradchef]

Yeah mine won't be ready till June. I actually won a custom Black Widow build at last years Rendezvous! Alaska Bowhunters Association was doing a drawing for anyone who joined or renewed at the shoot and I won! Couldn't believe it!

Heck yeah!!!!! That’s freaking outstanding. I’ve been wanting to get one for a good while so I figured it was time to get on the list

 

[Andrewlonghi]

What grip did yall go with on your BW bow?…I was leaning towards the Jenkins grip

 

[nevadabugle]

What grip did yall go with on your BW bow?…I was leaning towards the Jenkins grip

Yep. Thats what i ordered.

 

[markanderson12]

I've have two take town recurves and also a one piece longbow. I've personally taken a truck every place that I've hunted so I've have never even taken part any of my bows. If you need to fly a take down is the way to go. Eventually ill get a piece longbow for when I'm planning on a trip to Africa in a few years.

 

[Tradchef]

What grip did yall go with on your BW bow?…I was leaning towards the Jenkins grip

I went standard. No grip material. I have been using Bowmar tape on my grips for the last few years and it works fantastic. I’m a smaller frame guy and prefer a narrower grip on longbows. Woods I chose were Osage and Bacote

 

[Feral Jared]

I've got a few one pieces I like a lot, but I've trended to more takedown for ease of travel.

 

[archp625]

I just started shooting traditional bows last January. I wasn't sure I would like it, so I started with a Black Hunter and got a couple strings made for it and tuned some arrows. In February I found a 1 piece Wengerd Tahr longbow. Thought I found the holy grail. It was great until I flew to RMS in March to work with Tom. Good luck flying with a 1 piece. I ended up selling it and ordering a BW PSA on July 3rd. Now I'm patiently waiting for my bow and still shooting my Black hunter.

I went back and forth and decided on a springy rest due to ease of tunning. I will be able to micro tune with a spring where off the shelf is a little tougher.