Is a wing thunderbird a good bow. It's a 52 inch 48# bow.
THANKS TXCP
The original Wing Thunderbirds were pretty good bows...those made in the 70s by AMF were not as good. The originals had solid phenolic risers but I don't believe this was the case with the AMF bows.
Maybe not as good, but still a damn good bow. I have a AMF era 54" 50# Thunderbird. Black stained maple riser, black glass. I actually like them better than the "bowling ball bows". Really fast, smooth, and very forgiving for such a short bow. Lighter in the hand than the phenolic version. One of the best short recurves ever IMO. It'll be my turkey bow if I can ever get it back from my son.
Anyone who thinks the only good thunderbird is the black material riser is an idiot. The Lockwood woodwork thunderbirds are far better than those any day. I have had them all and only kept the Lockwood models. Far superior bows and better shooters.
wadde..if you are referring to BirdDog...his opinion was that the phenolic risers were superior to the the model in the 70's made by AMF... he didnt say they were not a good bow...but, not as good in his opinion....as your opinon is the Lockwood thunderbirds are far better.........I respect both of your opinions...but that doesnt make anyone an idiot :nono:
Pardon my french but wth is a "lockwood woodwork" Thunderbird?
Kelly, I've never heard of the Lockwood Thunderbirds either. Maybe it is a bow not made made by Wing archery.
I have had 11 or 12 T-Birds and i loved them all, but the best shooter by far is my AMF, 54", 50# SN T-2-1353. It is now my only T-Bird.
Wadde, could you furnish us more information or perhaps a picture?
Thanks,
Chuck
Sorry did not mean to call anyone an idiot. Should have thought that over before posting. Great site and great people here.
Oops, double post.
I want to say early to mid sixties Wing came out with the Lockwood risers. Some would call it futurewood but the wing pamphlets that came with the bows called it the new Lockwood riser. This was found on the thunderbirds as well as the P2, P1, White Wing-sandal Lockwood, RW Hunter-sandal Lockwood. This is when Wing was at Route 1 Dept 1C Jacksonville, Texas 75766. These are the bows that are often refered to as having unusual woodwork in the risers. There has to be someone out there that has these bows other than myself that can add more info. Sorry again folks for the idiot statement.
Wadde know problem bud ;) I just figured you really liked those Lockwood Risers ..apology accepted :thumbsup: :campfire:
I have and have had several Thunderbirds. Most of them being 62" long. The phenolic riser was made for 3 yrs, Bob then switched his wood to Lockwood or Future wood. How many gangers know that the impregnated wood was a Wing invention? Yes it is true if you talk to Bob he will tell you he got tired or all the wood risers breaking when wieghing and losing money. First they tried laminations hence I beams. Then they used impregnation hence lockwood/futurewood. When he started Lee Archery he went back to it, doing it himself with Rob his son
Not all AMF's are bad either as he stayed with them for almost 2yrs before leaving. Hence slimline pro etc, all Lee's designs
Back to the point I prefer the early lockwood Thunderbird lighter in hand, smaller grip and an arrow shelf cut lower and a slight bit more centered