New bow - longbow recurve or hybrid?

[Jagger0502]

I am about to pull the trigger on a new bow. I am leaning towards the Stalker Coyote with the ACS longbow limbs however, I have always shot recurve and originally was just looking at this same model in a recurve but these ACS longbow limbs have some raving reviews and performance as good as the recurve minus the noise. Does anyone have any experience with this setup, or generally switching from recurve to a hybrid or long bow and want to guide my discussion one way or the other?

 

[Jagger0502]

Not that it matters but I am currently shooting a Striker recurve and although I shoot it well, I have trouble with the grip with my hand size so I am switching mainly to get a better fitting bow that fits my hand better.

P.S. Striker bow will be going up for sale as soon as I get the new one. 60” Striker Sport recurve with two sets of limbs. 38@28” and 47@28”.

 

[Patrick69]

The Coyote has a ”recurve” style grip, so you shouldn’t have any problems switching to the longbow limbs. The problem most people have going from a recurve to a longbow is in the grip and how far the shelf is cut from center with the Coyote neither of these change.

All things, thus being equal, I’d go with the Longbow limbs. It’s almost impossible to twist them, and that’s one less thing to worry about.

 

[Jagger0502]

The Coyote has a ”recurve” style grip, so you shouldn’t have any problems switching to the longbow limbs. The problem most people have going from a recurve to a longbow is in the grip and how far the shelf is cut from center with the Coyote neither of these change.

All things, thus being equal, I’d go with the Longbow limbs. It’s almost impossible to twist them, and that’s one less thing to worry about.

Thank you, that was my thought, I just needed someone else to tell me.

 

[BTaylor]

I am about to pull the trigger on a new bow. I am leaning towards the Stalker Coyote with the ACS longbow limbs however, I have always shot recurve and originally was just looking at this same model in a recurve but these ACS longbow limbs have some raving reviews and performance as good as the recurve minus the noise. Does anyone have any experience with this setup, or generally switching from recurve to a hybrid or long bow and want to guide my discussion one way or the other?

I got a my coyote with acs longbow limbs back in the spring. I very seldom get all fanboy about any hunting gear because it really is all just tools. I have to catch myself from going all fanboy talking about this bow. Bows though are like boots or packs and what fits and works best for one person may be completely wrong for the next. With that caveat, fit and finish will be spot on and you will not notice any loss of performance switching from a recurve of the same weight outside of super curves. Shot a lot of different customs over the years but never found one that I saw enough difference over what I built for myself to justify the cost. I would buy this bow again at double the cost without hesitation.

If you are unsettled though, call South and see if he will send you a coyote riser and a set of recurve and acs limbs to test drive. I know he will test drive a bow, just didnt ask about 2 sets of limbs.

 

[kbetts]

It's more about the grip. If the grip is the same, which it is, and more of a "recurve" grip, the limbs aren't going to feel off the chart different. I prefer longbow limbs.

Where guys have issues is when going back and forth from a medium "recurve" grip to a low wrist, true longbow type grip without a palm swell.

 

[Red Beard]

Wait. They're are differences in grips? Like, you physically need to grip recurves and longbows differently?

 

[JSEXTON23]

Wait. They're are differences in grips? Like, you physically need to grip recurves and longbows differently?

The grip dictates the grip….errr something like that. Flat ASL style grips like a bit more heel, whereas your black hunter with a more pistol/recurve style grips like more throat pressure from the webbing of your hand.

 

[kbetts]

Wait. They're are differences in grips? Like, you physically need to grip recurves and longbows differently?

Short answer is yes.

Go shoot a "standard" medium wrist recurve and then pick up a broom stick handled ASL. You'll notice the difference.

 

[katiesmom]

You will end up with all of them eventually....lol

 

[Jagger0502]

Short answer is yes.

Go shoot a "standard" medium wrist recurve and then pick up a broom stick handled ASL. You'll notice the difference.

I think my issue is a little bit of a low/high grip issue but also a rounded palm face like most sticks have I have trouble with and a medium fat grip I don’t like. There is a median out there and I think South has it with his Jager and six pack grip. I need a flat surface and a lower grip than normal to be comfortable but most either make it to big of a flat area on the palm which tweeks my wrist or to rounded and I don’t settle into it comfortably…

 

[kbetts]

I think my issue is a little bit of a low/high grip issue but also a rounded palm face like most sticks have I have trouble with and a medium fat grip I don’t like. There is a median out there and I think South has it with his Jager and six pack grip. I need a flat surface and a lower grip than normal to be comfortable but most either make it to big of a flat area on the palm which tweeks my wrist or to rounded and I don’t settle into it comfortably…

A Hoyt/Satori type grip is about perfect for me. Black Widow standard grips work well. I prefer low wrist. I am more consistent with a recurve, or I say that, simply because I am able to duplicate my grip more easily.

 

[BowhunterXC]

When it come to traditional equipment, I have to physically handle it and shoot it, to know if I like it or not.

I've shot all kinds of recurves, over the years. A couple of years ago, I thought I'd try my hand at a longbow. I found an October Mountain Products in the Strata model, purchased it, shot it for a couple of months and ended up selling it. It was the same draw weight as my other recurves, but the trajectory was horrible, due to the slower arrow speed difference.
This made it near impossible for me to adjust to taking longer shots, past 20 yards, on a 3D course. I'm sure it would've been fine as a hunting bow.

I'm guessing that this situation would be the same with a riser that accepts recurve and longbow limbs. Food for thought.