Recurve Bows with 'character' that are fun - Page 2

Nic Rhodes · 03-07-09, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanya Goud

I have a KG-1. I like it so much I cannot bring myself to sell it even though I now shoot a Winact.

If you fancy having a go at shooting right handed (should be a giggle) you can have a shoot if you wish.

See you at the club.

Paula.

Might take you up on that Paula!

English Bowman · 03-07-09, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkupris

Look at this one

KG Astron with Carbon Limbs

We've got 3 Astrons in the club at the moment, they are very good bows, very similar to the KG1, which is probably due to the fact that Keith Gascoigne of KG archery used to work for Marksman and he designed the KG1.
One of our club members who owns an Astron bought it after trying Hoyt limbs on a mid-range ILF riser. He found the Astron a far nicer bow to shoot for the money.

JohnK · 03-07-09, 08:10 PM

My 69in KG1 was lovely. It had a slight twist and negative tiller but was great to shoot, especially barebow.

However, I'm not sorry I sold it. I was on the draw length limit with it back then at 31in and suffered a bit from finger pinch. Nowadays I draw about 32in, which wouldn't be good for it. Every so often when a 72in one pops up on Ebay I am tempted, but I never have the spare cash at the time. One day, maybe.

bkupris · 03-07-09, 09:08 PM

Still got a KG1 in the house, can't pry it loose from my wife's mitts

not dead yet · 03-07-09, 09:24 PM

yet i found the KG-1 a load of p##h.

noones mentioned the nishiawa's of the late 70's

they were awesome bows

Nic Rhodes · 03-07-09, 09:54 PM

why do KG1 owners keep these bows if they are not shooting them? Is it first bow syndrome or something more?

bkupris · 03-07-09, 10:17 PM

IMHO a very stylish and decent shooting bow in it's day. It is a classic.

Exarcher · 03-07-09, 10:19 PM

There's a 'vintage' Marksman on E-Bay at the moment.

Item 160346173302

It pre-dates the Forest Princess and Forest Knight era.... it should be a Trivia question.... anybody know what it is ?

bkupris · 03-07-09, 10:30 PM

Not a Stag, don't know??

Exarcher · 03-07-09, 10:38 PM

The Stag was much later...... there's a Stag on e-bay at the moment and a TS4 !!

I've a hunch it might be a Saracen but only saw one once and that was in the mid-60's..... My memory's not what it was !!

Nic Rhodes · 03-07-09, 10:48 PM

It is a Stag 66" 38@28" :grin: but RH by the looks of the photos I have

The TD4 is 'incomplete' but look yummy.

There is also a Challenger, border and Kelso.

Nic Rhodes · 03-07-09, 11:08 PM

On the subject of unknown Marksman riser / bows. How do I go about identifying a riser? Has the wood style of the TD4 'in the paterns in the wood' but the shape of the Portland on Brian excellent site. Limb fixing are large hole (for bolt) and a smaller hole where as many others have a pin instead (pin on riser fixing). Think it is a Marksman however....any ideas?

rusty craine · 04-07-09, 05:48 AM

I strated shooting recurves in 1957 and still own every bow I bought (and every pair of limbs)

they don't eat much, were good friends, and I like them on the wall.

One of the top character bows I recall was a riser made in Sweden as I recall. the grip was on a rod. the rod proceeded thru the riser. I don't recall the exact configuration. I wish I had bought one. Unique looker. not a clue as to how it shot.

rusty

bkupris · 04-07-09, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nic Rhodes

On the subject of unknown Marksman riser / bows. How do I go about identifying a riser? Has the wood style of the TD4 'in the paterns in the wood' but the shape of the Portland on Brian excellent site. Limb fixing are large hole (for bolt) and a smaller hole where as many others have a pin instead (pin on riser fixing). Think it is a Marksman however....any ideas?

Best thing to do is post a photo of unknown bow on this forum and somebody "should" be able to identify it

Huffy · 04-07-09, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty craine

I strated shooting recurves in 1957 and still own every bow I bought (and every pair of limbs)

they don't eat much, were good friends, and I like them on the wall.

One of the top character bows I recall was a riser made in Sweden as I recall. the grip was on a rod. the rod proceeded thru the riser. I don't recall the exact configuration. I wish I had bought one. Unique looker. not a clue as to how it shot.

rusty

Is the bow you are refering to the variable bow? http://www.archery-interchange.net/f...iable-bow.html

Best wishes, Mark

03-07-09, 08:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
JohnK It's an X Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Staffs Posts: 2,778 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0 Blog Entries: 35	My 69in KG1 was lovely. It had a slight twist and negative tiller but was great to shoot, especially barebow. However, I'm not sorry I sold it. I was on the draw length limit with it back then at 31in and suffered a bit from finger pinch. Nowadays I draw about 32in, which wouldn't be good for it. Every so often when a 72in one pops up on Ebay I am tempted, but I never have the spare cash at the time. One day, maybe. __________________ Marcus26: A coaching qualification means that you attended a seminar. My cat can attend a seminar.

03-07-09, 09:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
bkupris It's an X Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oban, Argyll Posts: 3,491 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 4 Blog Entries: 25	Still got a KG1 in the house, can't pry it loose from my wife's mitts __________________ Brian Kupris www.argyllfieldarchers.org.uk

03-07-09, 10:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
bkupris It's an X Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oban, Argyll Posts: 3,491 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 4 Blog Entries: 25	IMHO a very stylish and decent shooting bow in it's day. It is a classic. __________________ Brian Kupris www.argyllfieldarchers.org.uk

03-07-09, 10:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
Exarcher In the Gold Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 901 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	There's a 'vintage' Marksman on E-Bay at the moment. Item 160346173302 It pre-dates the Forest Princess and Forest Knight era.... it should be a Trivia question.... anybody know what it is ? __________________ 3 is a group, 2 are just a coincidence.

03-07-09, 10:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
bkupris It's an X Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oban, Argyll Posts: 3,491 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 4 Blog Entries: 25	Not a Stag, don't know?? __________________ Brian Kupris www.argyllfieldarchers.org.uk

03-07-09, 09:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
not dead yet It's an X Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: north wales Posts: 3,482 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0 Blog Entries: 4	yet i found the KG-1 a load of p##h. noones mentioned the nishiawa's of the late 70's they were awesome bows

03-07-09, 09:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
Nic Rhodes In the Black Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St Bees, Cumbria Posts: 82 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	why do KG1 owners keep these bows if they are not shooting them? Is it first bow syndrome or something more?

03-07-09, 10:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
Exarcher In the Gold Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 901 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	The Stag was much later...... there's a Stag on e-bay at the moment and a TS4 !! I've a hunch it might be a Saracen but only saw one once and that was in the mid-60's..... My memory's not what it was !! __________________ 3 is a group, 2 are just a coincidence.

03-07-09, 10:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
Nic Rhodes In the Black Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St Bees, Cumbria Posts: 82 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	It is a Stag 66" 38@28" :grin: but RH by the looks of the photos I have The TD4 is 'incomplete' but look yummy. There is also a Challenger, border and Kelso.

03-07-09, 11:08 PM	#27 (permalink)
Nic Rhodes In the Black Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St Bees, Cumbria Posts: 82 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	On the subject of unknown Marksman riser / bows. How do I go about identifying a riser? Has the wood style of the TD4 'in the paterns in the wood' but the shape of the Portland on Brian excellent site. Limb fixing are large hole (for bolt) and a smaller hole where as many others have a pin instead (pin on riser fixing). Think it is a Marksman however....any ideas?

04-07-09, 05:48 AM	#28 (permalink)
rusty craine In the Red Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 372 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I strated shooting recurves in 1957 and still own every bow I bought (and every pair of limbs) they don't eat much, were good friends, and I like them on the wall. One of the top character bows I recall was a riser made in Sweden as I recall. the grip was on a rod. the rod proceeded thru the riser. I don't recall the exact configuration. I wish I had bought one. Unique looker. not a clue as to how it shot. rusty

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