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I am sorry if this question has been posed to many times but in your dream world where money is unlimited and postage is free what longbow would you choose ?and why . any takers out there ?
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I maybe be Bias but i'de want a Gringa D\R cause they're the only bows I shoot and I lovem
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He said longbow LB.
Just one of my own with a Snakewood riser and Bamboo limb core.
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Just one of my own with a Snakewood riser and Bamboo limb core.
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Re: dreambow
Ay Boss,a D\R is a longbow..........................................................................................................................Isn't it wewll any style of bow made by Gringa Bows
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Guess I'l have to be biased too[ ] and say one of my deflex/reflex longbows ] in some great aussie timbers like select black wattle, Ringed gidgee and maybe purple gidgee. Have seen some great Trilams made by a guy in US who doesn't sell them but maybe I can convince him to do a swap. Some of his Osage/ hickory with flipped tips are VERY nice.
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I've never seen you post any photos of those Bob.bigbob wrote: and say one of my deflex/reflex longbows ]
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Hard question but I really like Aussie made stuff and have found myself perving on Nick Lintern's bows a lot lately,
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Cari-bow slynx, I have one but I would love a 2pce in a heavy draw weight, black and white ebony limbs , Gabon ebony riser, , water buff tips, cap and heel and back overlay
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I have a couple of Nicks bows, and they are top grade!! Not just in Australia, i consider him to be one of the top players, with very few exceptions.Goatchaser wrote:Hard question but I really like Aussie made stuff and have found myself perving on Nick Lintern's bows a lot lately,
Oh and Jeff ,dont get started
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Aussie Made, No Questions, All my Bows are Aussie, the one that's not is being passed on to a young Fella that wants to get into Trad. Cheers Roadie.
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Dont worry we'll convert you yet!Stickbow Hunter wrote:I've never seen you post any photos of those Bob.bigbob wrote: and say one of my deflex/reflex longbows ]
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Never!!!bigbob wrote:Dont worry we'll convert you yet!Stickbow Hunter wrote:I've never seen you post any photos of those Bob.bigbob wrote: and say one of my deflex/reflex longbows ]
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Re: dreambow
I shot a Raven Longbow (also Aussie Made) at one of the events at Barambah Trad shoot this year, and I must say, if I was to take the longbow up again I would certain buy a Raven.
yes Jeff I know.....
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Re: dreambow
Evening All.
1. Blackbrook Zeta. http://www.blackbrook.eu/page_1593498.html
The Zeta is a proven design and has enough victories to demonstrate it is capable of taking a competent archer to the top in competition........ and it looks nice
2. An English Longbow made from high altitude Italian or Spanish Yew.
Because it is an English Longbow made from Top Quality Yew.
Since we are restricted to Longbows.tradarcher wrote:I am sorry if this question has been posed to many times but in your dream world where money is unlimited and postage is free what longbow would you choose ?and why . any takers out there ?
1. Blackbrook Zeta. http://www.blackbrook.eu/page_1593498.html
The Zeta is a proven design and has enough victories to demonstrate it is capable of taking a competent archer to the top in competition........ and it looks nice
2. An English Longbow made from high altitude Italian or Spanish Yew.
Because it is an English Longbow made from Top Quality Yew.
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graham that blackbrook zeta really looks like something special. thanks for posting that i love threads like this
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Got a pair that do everything I need. Got really lucky getting these two because they are my dream bows. Still need 1 more to fill a gap.
Steve Bow LH 47# d/r boo core zebra wood front and back. Sweet, smooth and fast bow. Use it for field and shorter distances target and indoor.
Black Widow LH 53# d/r take down in the handle carbon sleeve. Olive Ash. Exceptionally fast and smooth Use it for clout and longer distance target. My primary bow for travel.
Use both for hunting.
I still need a lower poundage take down for field/travel.
I always try to buy Australian but the Black Widow is a one in a squillion of its kind. An amazing bow. It was 10# over what I was used to shooting but was extremely smooth. Great point on at 70 metres with a heavy arrow but not an easy bow to gap shoot at 30 or 40 metres......or for over 144 arrows.
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Steve Bow LH 47# d/r boo core zebra wood front and back. Sweet, smooth and fast bow. Use it for field and shorter distances target and indoor.
Black Widow LH 53# d/r take down in the handle carbon sleeve. Olive Ash. Exceptionally fast and smooth Use it for clout and longer distance target. My primary bow for travel.
Use both for hunting.
I still need a lower poundage take down for field/travel.
I always try to buy Australian but the Black Widow is a one in a squillion of its kind. An amazing bow. It was 10# over what I was used to shooting but was extremely smooth. Great point on at 70 metres with a heavy arrow but not an easy bow to gap shoot at 30 or 40 metres......or for over 144 arrows.
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Re: dreambow
Morning.
The "Zeta" is a bow that a) meets my personal design philosophies, b) has demonstrated that it is a stable shooting platform, c) has more than enough options if I wanted to maximise the performance.
(I do not like bows that are preloaded by reflexing the limbs so a bow like the Slynx would not be for me.)
The hardest part is coming up with the criteria upon which to base the decision.
There are other bows that interest me, e.g. ACS and Falco, however in the realm of "longbows" the Zeta is currently at the top of my choice.
A Zeta in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCBM9kMzLT4
IMHOFanto wrote:graham that blackbrook zeta really looks like something special. thanks for posting that i love threads like this
The "Zeta" is a bow that a) meets my personal design philosophies, b) has demonstrated that it is a stable shooting platform, c) has more than enough options if I wanted to maximise the performance.
(I do not like bows that are preloaded by reflexing the limbs so a bow like the Slynx would not be for me.)
The hardest part is coming up with the criteria upon which to base the decision.
There are other bows that interest me, e.g. ACS and Falco, however in the realm of "longbows" the Zeta is currently at the top of my choice.
A Zeta in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCBM9kMzLT4
Grahame.
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Yes you do!little arrows wrote:yes Jeff I know.....
They aren't longbows for the same reason Steve is a Fletcher and not an Arrowsmith.
Jeff
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Graham,GrahameA wrote:Morning.
IMHOFanto wrote:graham that blackbrook zeta really looks like something special. thanks for posting that i love threads like this
The "Zeta" is a bow that a) meets my personal design philosophies, b) has demonstrated that it is a stable shooting platform, c) has more than enough options if I wanted to maximise the performance.
(I do not like bows that are preloaded by reflexing the limbs so a bow like the Slynx would not be for me.)
The hardest part is coming up with the criteria upon which to base the decision.
There are other bows that interest me, e.g. ACS and Falco, however in the realm of "longbows" the Zeta is currently at the top of my choice.
A Zeta in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCBM9kMzLT4
The Slynx is indeed "preloaded". whilst the force draw curve is linear on paper, its not as "smooth" (wish there was a better word) as a straight laid bow. the payback is that its 10% faster than mild d/r bows (such as a tomahawk) its short, its light and im able to shoot it as accurately as any other bow. (by which I just mean there is nothing that causes me to shoot worse than usual. No bow causes me to shoot better than usual. Im not looking for such a bow anyway. its a hunting bow thats fine for 3D, that also happens to be a work of art.
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I'd love to shoot one of Ron LaClair's Shrew bows, but they're considerably shorter than anything I've ever shot so couldn't call it a dream bow I guess. I really like the look of the Hill style longbows as well but haven't shot one of them either! I guess I'm too much of a rookie to have a dreambow
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Jim,Jim wrote:I'd love to shoot one of Ron LaClair's Shrew bows, but they're considerably shorter than anything I've ever shot so couldn't call it a dream bow I guess. I really like the look of the Hill style longbows as well but haven't shot one of them either! I guess I'm too much of a rookie to have a dreambow
Jim
nonsense! go ahead and dream. the shrew bows are beautiful
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I would prefer to shoot one of my own recurves above anything else, but if had to buy a longbow i would buy a Big Jim, they are a seriously good bow, then a Black widow after that and a great plains after that.
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I said a bow made by someone else because my bows are not a dream to me just to shoot.
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All the Bows I use are my Dream Bows, and with a little bit of Luck, next weekend I will be using my new Dream Bow, she Will be my new MISTRESS and she is All Aussie Made. Cheers Roadie.
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I am still looking. I have 2 good bows which happen to be blackwidows.
Dreambows..... not by a longshot.
I too am interested in other peoples thoughts though.
Dreambows..... not by a longshot.
I too am interested in other peoples thoughts though.
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try a bloke called csaba grozer from hungary his bows are very sweet to shoot and his back up service is excellent can only go by experience
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I believe tTm up this way has one of his [grozer] bio composite with horn belly and it sure does impress me
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Evening All
Re Grozer. Grozer has made longbows in the past however, I am unsure if he currently offers a longbow for sale.
That is always the 'damn' issue with bows. Generally, you gain in one area whilst losing in another.Fanto wrote:The Slynx is indeed "preloaded". whilst the force draw curve is linear on paper, its not as "smooth" (wish there was a better word) as a straight laid bow. the payback is that its 10% faster than mild d/r bows ....
Re Grozer. Grozer has made longbows in the past however, I am unsure if he currently offers a longbow for sale.
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"Unfortunately, the equating of simplicity with truth doesn't often work in real life. It doesn't often work in science, either." Dr Len Fisher.
Shoot a Selfbow, embrace Wood Arrows, discover Vintage, be a Trendsetter.
"Unfortunately, the equating of simplicity with truth doesn't often work in real life. It doesn't often work in science, either." Dr Len Fisher.
Smoothness - Off Topic but Related.
A small aside.
Morning Fanto.
Refer seperate post http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=14222
Morning Fanto.
I was thinking about your comment above.Fanto wrote:.... its not as "smooth" (wish there was a better word) as a straight laid bow. ....
Refer seperate post http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=14222
Grahame.
Shoot a Selfbow, embrace Wood Arrows, discover Vintage, be a Trendsetter.
"Unfortunately, the equating of simplicity with truth doesn't often work in real life. It doesn't often work in science, either." Dr Len Fisher.
Shoot a Selfbow, embrace Wood Arrows, discover Vintage, be a Trendsetter.
"Unfortunately, the equating of simplicity with truth doesn't often work in real life. It doesn't often work in science, either." Dr Len Fisher.