Longtrad wrote:Dang. That is nice. I haven't seen many bows made of that riser wood I really like that it's so unique. What arrow spine is it liking? Does it seem faster than ur 45 pounders? What's the magic of the grip?
Im glad it all came together for you! This post is giving me the bow bug real bad though
I think ive seen one other bow with similar riser wood, but it didnt look quite the same. But yea, I think Tiama is a little rare on bows.
I got so darn fortunate.... the wood arrows I had previously been using out of my 45lb Prairie Predators, the Whip loves. I cant use them for hunting though because they are too short. They are 55/60 28" back of point, 300 gr head, and 680 gr. I got a test kit of carbons here while back. So far with 375 gr ends, a full length 500 flies straight as a string. However a full length 600 flys just a little weak with the same head. Note that the 600 full length is 1.5-2 inches shorter then full length 500, 400, 340, from the get go. The 500 full length is a bit heavier then I was shooting for, and the 600 is going to come in just right. Im wanting to reduce my head weight down from 375 to 342, so that I can get around the 625 gr mark, but I need the 42gr adapters before I can tune the arrow on out. With 375 gr, id be around 650gr, and right now im unsure which one I want. I like the strength of the steel adapter over the lighter aluminums, so I have some decisions to make.
Id say pretty much equal to the maddogs in speed. The real difference is in the feel of the grip, quietness, stability....the Whip is on another level. I wish I knew exactly what it was that makes the Whip that much better, but all I can do is try to put it in laymans terms since im pretty much a dummy about building bows. The thing has support right in the very best places, and follows the hand contours so perfectly. Ive never felt a grip that was so comfortable, stabil, and repeatable in placement. Picking up the Prairie Predators now, the grip I can only describe as a bit primitive maybe? No hugging or caressing. With the Toelke, its made to meld right to your hand fitting to the natural hand position, where as the maddog, your hand must adjust to fit it...if that makes sense? Its easier to miss align your hand on the PP, where as its almost impossible on the Toelke. I wish I could explain it better.