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    • Andrzej Kluz
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        June 4, 2011 at 2:43 pm
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        #4162

        I am debating buying Black Widow TD recurve vs. Hoyt Dorado.
        I have not experience with either. I always shot Martin bows. Other than obvious difference in price and raiser material, how different would they be?

      • Robin Conrads
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          June 7, 2011 at 2:27 pm
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          #30779

          Hi Zulk,

          Welcome to the site. I was hoping someone would come along sooner and help you out. This is such a general question that it is hard to answer. You might search through old threads about Black Widow and get a feel for what other members think. And hopefully someone who shoots either of these bows will share their opinion.

        • Brennan Herr
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            June 7, 2011 at 9:25 pm
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            #31077

            I don’t have experience with either bow…but I have been looking into the Black Widow for a while. They seem to be really great bows and a well seasoned Trad Archer friend of mine said everyone should own one at some time in their lives. I would suggest getting somewhere to shoot them and see which one you like. I know Black Widow has a try a bow program and for the cost of shipping you can borrow one for a week or so. Good luck

          • rayborbon
              June 8, 2011 at 4:38 pm
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              #31958

              I didn’t find the Hoyt Dorado to be a sweet shooting bow. Particularly the draw and release. It appeared to be quite a rugged bow and probably worth the cash.

              If looking at a recurve that shoots, draws well and is less than a thousand dollars (most Black Widow bows are near or over this price) and has good marks/reviews consider the Martin Hunter. I’m partial to my St. Charles Thunderbird. Smooth, quick and quiet.

            • ssumner1
                June 10, 2011 at 3:06 pm
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                #34183

                I do not own either type of bow, but if I were to think of quality, I would imagine a bow made from scratch would be much better and shoot much better than a bow made off of a machine. Although I say this, I don’t think Fred would endorse a company he didn’t feel comfortable with. Secondly the Dorado I believe is fashioned after Hoyt’s Olympic recurve bows. That should stand for something.
                Hope this helps,
                -Andrew

              • stefan 1984
                  June 11, 2011 at 2:43 pm
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                  #35367

                  hey..
                  i own a hoyt dorado and a gamemaster2.. when you search a recurve with a smooth draw dont take a dorado… i love my dorado, i think it is the perfect bow for me but i hear a lot of people say they dont like this type of bow.. the gamemaster2 is better to draw, but also with a bit of stacking.. dont buy one on the internet, go shooting first ! it is verry important to try it out… i love my hoyt-bows ..
                  greetings from switzerland

                • wahoo
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                    June 12, 2011 at 3:14 pm
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                    #36695

                    I bought a used Dorado a month ago or so used – It had twisted limbs – I straightened them out put a string on her and I think the thing shoots great and looks great.I shoot long bows but have a few curves just because I find used bows and get deals. I paid $50 worth every dime – good luck

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