I don't know about speed smoothness and the like, but in my opinion, the takedown is going to be the stronger of the two, and obviously the more versatile of the two.

If you've a long draw, I'd stick to a longbow or a takedown recurve.

Aloha... :beer:

 

the takedown is going to be the stronger of the two...

Rattus, can you explain why that is so?

Thanks.

 

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Gonna have to disagree with Tom again. The Take down is more versatile in that you can change weight and length at will and frankly does make transport easier. They are usually a bit heavier in mass weight and that can be a plus or minus depending on what you like. While both types are quite durable, the coupling system is technically a weak point. Does that mean it will fail? Certainly not, it it's one more thing that "can" fail or become problematic.

A long draw simply requires a bow designed for your draw length or simply a longer bow. There are short and not so short take downs that will stack with the best of them. If you go the ILF route like the 3Rivers Dalaa or TT Titan and a few others the weight is slightly adjustable and that can factor into adjusting for long or short draw lengths.

Viper1 out.

 

Why do you think I have 2 dozen arrows..... And it aint what you're thinking.. you don't go out wit yer dog fer a few beers now and then, besides I mighta needed a designated driver...

By the way.... Try this... Dog has to be 80 or 90 pounds if he's gonna be shootin your bow.. but here's how it goes, if he hit the target within the first 5 shots, I had to buy the round, if I did, it was his round... try it sometime...

And have a beer..... :darkbeer:

 

Prior to 1971, all my recurves were 1-piece...oh duh! They were all good shooters. In 1971 I purchased my first "takedown" and have never looked back. Too many advantages with a TD vs. a 1-piece. TDs are so much more versatile over a 1-piece. I presently own 5 TD bows.

Am I saying that you would be wasting your $ on a 1-piece? Not at all...not even close. However, considering today's prices on a quality 1-piece, I personally would opt for a TD. If a limbs twists or breaks on a TD, new limbs can be purchased or made.

 

Hi Rattus,

I can now understand why you said what you did but it's either something about your shooting style or just plain bad luck of the sort I hadn't heard off until I read your post.

Cheers!

 

One piece bows are generally a little lighter in mass.They also look better most times because they have cleaner lines.TDs are great for travel and if you want to shoot different weight limbs however.Unless you have a very long draw durability should not be an issue with any well constructed design.I use tds a lot because I like the ilf limbs but if getting any other type recurve I would go with a one piece just because I like the fine lines on them more than the tds.

 

I shoot better with a takedown which I feel is due to the increased riser mass weight. I notice that from 20 to 30 I need a bit more mass to keep me holding dead on. Inside 20 they all shoot well for me.

 

Most of my bows are one piece, love those 50's style recurves. I've also had some Hill style longbows. Never ever has one let me down. I keep reading about bow problems, never had one. If you want a one piece made like a rock, look no further than Great Northern. Hold one in your hands and you'll see. Especially the Red Elm bows they make. Always considered takedown's as having the increased possibility of failure due to the increased stress points. Then again my Border Black Douglas is holding up real well all these years. Find a well made bow.