woodbows.com reviews

[bp_madden]

#5627

Hi everyone. I’m new to the forum and not sure if I used the search function right. Has anyone purchased or shot a bow from woodbows.com? I’m new to bowhunting (archery in general actually), and I have zero interest in compound bows. I’ve been in love with longbows since I was a kid, but never had the money. Now that I do I want to get an inexpensive starter bow that might also be used for hunting once I’m good enough. I’m looking at their Warbow. It’s the design (ultra basic stick bow) that I like, but I’m having trouble finding reviews. If anyone has had experience with them, or have any leads on different longbows for sale, I’d appreciate it.

Here is the link http://woodbows.com/collections/finished-bows/products/warbow-45-50-lb-at-28-in

[ccrconner]

#45945

I am currently shooting a red oak longbow that I bought from Rudderbows some time ago. Linin backed, 60#. Cheap and a great value. I’m NOT an expert but I’m well satisfied with this bow and I can assure you it will take deer if you do your part!

ccrconner

[codger]

#47014

I also own a Rudder bow mine is Bamboo and hickory it was really inexpensive compared to some of my other bows and shoots excellent its 60#@28″

its a fine bow shoots very well and has very close arrow speed and cast to most of my laminiated fiber glass longbows of the same poundage. The Rudder bows at least mine has an arrow shelf rather than shooting off the knuckle. You might give that some thought having a shelf might make it a little easier for a new archer. I being a picky old dude have developed a fondness for Bamboo longbows they seem to produce less handshock than other materials in my experience. I currently own seven longobws six are bamboo and have owned about 35 longobws over the years. you shold really see if you can try some different bows prior to making a purchase just to see what feels right to you.

[bp_madden]

#51892

codger wrote: I also own a Rudder bow mine is Bamboo and hickory it was really inexpensive compared to some of my other bows and shoots excellent its 60#@28″

its a fine bow shoots very well and has very close arrow speed and cast to most of my laminiated fiber glass longbows of the same poundage. The Rudder bows at least mine has an arrow shelf rather than shooting off the knuckle. You might give that some thought having a shelf might make it a little easier for a new archer. I being a picky old dude have developed a fondness for Bamboo longbows they seem to produce less handshock than other materials in my experience. I currently own seven longbows six are bamboo and have owned about 35 longbows over the years. you should really see if you can try some different bows prior to making a purchase just to see what feels right to you.

The only problem I have is that the closest shop that sells bows is a bass pro shop an hour and half away, and their selection of longbows are way out of my price range. They mostly sell compound bows. I love the idea of super simplistic longbow. I’ve never liked the gadgets and gizmos of most modern bows. I kinda got to go on faith a little bit.

[gidaddy911]

#52489

I own two bows from rudders bows. I have a all bamboo reflex/deflex longbow and the modoc style longbow that is solid hickory. Both are 55-60 pounds at 28″. The bamboo bow has a shelf, the modoc does not. I love them both. I have owned them for about two years now and use them at least 3 to 4 times a week. I sold my compound bow and was able to purchase both bows with the money I made of my compound. Some folks may not be to fond of them, but they have been great bows for me and I am looking forward to next hunting season in Colorado.

[Wexbow]

#56103

gidaddy911 wrote: I sold my compound bow and was able to purchase both bows with the money I made of my compound.

Sounds like a sweet deal to me 😀

[Ralph]

#56131

Anyone have any idea when Rudderbows is going to start selling bows themselves again. As far as I know right now you can only buy through third person companies and I don’t want to. Their website says they’re moving to a new place.

[bp_madden]

#10082

Thanks for the tip on Rudder Bows. I checked them out and with a rebate coming in, I can’t think of anything better to spend my money on. I’m really looking at their bamboo backed hickory longbow. The “D” profile instead of the R/D one. Is there a big difference between the two styles?

[ccrconner]

#10991

You might check out http://www.redmountainarchery.com Some good deals on unfinished bows.

[Ben M.]

#32715

I can understand the draw to the super simple bow. There’s an elegance to them. If you decide to build your own red oak board bow (like the one in the link), you will find that you can make at least two from a single piece of lumber at a cost of ~$15. If you buy the one in the link I would strongly suggest installing an arrow shelf on it or, at the very least, wearing a thick leather glove on your bow hand. The quill of the fletching can easily slice you like a razor blade. Shelves are easy to build/install. Check out the Traditional Bowyer’s Bible books.

[Wolfshead]

#33815

Google poorfolkbows it has a tutorial on how to make a red oak board bow there on the cheap.

I made my first bow from the info there

[bp_madden]

#35699

Wolfshead wrote: Google poorfolkbows it has a tutorial on how to make a red oak board bow there on the cheap.

I made my first bow from the info there

Great website. I’ll look into this some more. Thanks

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