Mike -

Bad question, too subjective. I certainly have my favorite, but that works for me, on my riser(s), with my arrows and my tune. See the problem? The reality is that most production ILF limbs are pretty darn good these days.

Since you asked nicely , the Galaxy Black Star Carbon/Bamboo limbs have the same speed as my $700+ limbs, might be smoother, seem pretty quiet and look really cool. How they would respond on a different riser? No idea. And btw - I have three pair in various weight ranges, so yeah, I kinda like them.

Viper1 out.

 

Mike -

Bad question, too subjective. I certainly have my favorite, but that works for me, on my riser(s), with my arrows and my tune. See the problem? The reality is that most production ILF limbs are pretty darn good these days.

Since you asked nicely , the Galaxy Black Star Carbon/Bamboo limbs have the same speed as my $700+ limbs might be smoother, seem pretty quiet and look really cool. How they would respond on a different riser? No idea. And btw - I have three pair in various weight ranges, so yeah, I kinda like them.

Viper1 out.

Thanks! Please check your conversation , have a question for you.

 

I agree with Viper, Galaxy Archery makes nice ILF limbs that perform well and don’t break the bank. Galaxy is sold thru Lancaster Archery Supply.

Trad Tech is also sold thru Lancaster Archery Supply. Their Black Max line of ILF limbs are nice, perform well and are reasonably priced.

Also view October Mountain Archery Supply and look at Reaper limbs. I own or have owned limbs from these vendors and all shot good on my Hoyt and EXE Scream risers.

 

I only had three under 200.00, TradTech Black Max 2.0 were the fastest, Discovery wood glass is very smooth drawing, and Discovery carbon foam were the smoothest drawing. These were all longs with a 27” draw. It seems some limbs do better at longer draw lengths than others, the Discovery carbon foam is one of them. The shorts I have had were no faster and the draw was stiffer.
You can get Discovery limbs from Alternative Archery for about 130.00 to your door.

 

Appreciate the feedback!

 

Try the Nika limbs. They’re well made, and relatively inexpensive

 

Nika C1's, or C2's if you have a high mass riser.

EDIT: I see you mention noise. I doubt you will find quieter than the C1's or C2's for under USD150. Mine are longbow quiet. You will read many say the same. They are about average for speed. Both very rugged limbs, smooth drawing, well suited for hunting. Can be ordered without graphics/decals.

 

For budget limbs, I prefer WNS (although I do also love my Uukha’s, you probably won’t find them new under $200). Of course your riser brand and it’s geometry would also be a factor in the fit and noise of the limbs. That’s the beauty of recurve though, you can try other archers limbs out while at the range, and see what YOU like.

 

For a budget of $200, I would simply buy either $100 WNS or Galaxy limbs. I like WNS/Win&Win limbs, although their draw weight is rated for the tiller bolts out and so can seem a bit heavier than other manufacturer's limbs. I have found WNS limb very durable. The WNS Explore series is a wood core. But at your price range, you can try anything that appeals to you. If you are buying from an known manufacturer, you will get a solid limb.

 

I think they are rated at the half way mark although limb pocket angles play a part also.

 

FWIW, I've seen a bunch of name brand limbs that are dang good for under $200 [at Alt Services]
I too like the WNS C5 or C3 limbs- well under $200. I've seen Samick, and a few others that were very good.

IMO, you only get a little bit of incremental performance increase with more expensive limbs.

 

FWIW, I've seen a bunch of name brand limbs that are dang good for under $200 [at Alt Services]
I too like the WNS C5 or C3 limbs- well under $200. I've seen Samick, and a few others that were very good.

IMO, you only get a little bit of incremental performance increase with more expensive limbs.

I have to agree. Buying more expensive limbs is only a real benefit if you are over bowed. Drop down five pounds and those lower priced limbs become mighty smooth and are pretty good performers.

 

I second Nika limbs.

 

I owned the Nika C2 in 22 lbs. Used them on a 19” satori. Great limb. I should have kept them. Have a C1 20 lb coming as we speak. Hope they are as good as the C2. Had to find out.

 

I like the Galaxy Black Star limbs..They are smooth and perform very well. They would be at the top of your budget at $199. I also like Samick Discovery R1 Limbs. Smooth, stable and decent performer. They are very quiet on my risers. The R3 (foam) limbs were a little noisy.

As mentioned, there are a lot of good limbs between $150 and $200. WNS makes several models but the Delta limbs are hard to beat.

 

Received the Nike C1 Cornerstone med limbs. Well the C2's were nice and smooth on a Satori 19 22# so about 28#. Put the C1 20# on a 19 Tbow . Well the C1's win so far. Very quiet, smooth to 28". They feel as strong as the C2 did. A very reasonable and good quality limbs either one.

 

At $220, the DAS bamboo core limbs are just over your price point, but well worth it for how quiet, smooth shooting and decent speed. I have 2 sets of them, in longbow limbs at 35# and 45# and love them both.

 

What riser is that?

 

Is it safe to leave the bow strung with these lower priced limbs?

 

I have left mine strung and so far so good. I have 45# limbs

 

Any modern laminated limb can be kept strung indefinitely, hanging from string or riser, or with pegs under limbs, out of the sun or hot rooms. I've had hundred dollar limbs strung for months, with no change in draw weight, nada. Today's cheap limb is yesterday's state of the art.