New Toelke model, any insight or rumors?

1/4 away · May 14, 2018, 02:38:31 PM

Just saw this on Toelke's FB Page.......

The whistler is a stretched version of our Pika, offered in 58" & 60" lengths. The 58" being a recommended to 30.5"draw and the 60" to 32"!! Boasting smooth draw, no vibration & high performance, along with forgiveness not found in many short bows.

DeerSpotter · May 14, 2018, 02:55:45 PM

I have a 29 inch draw, and I have no troubles with my 56" " Pika " it's just as smooth and quiet and vibration free as can be. It's been the best shooting bow I've ever had

DS

sneakybow · May 14, 2018, 03:45:07 PM

I'm a 31" draw, but I don't have any interest in a short bow, primarily for string angle and finger pinch. I'm sure they'll sell a ton of them, just not up my alley.

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Longtoke · May 14, 2018, 04:25:32 PM

So a long Pika after all, sweet.

Carcajou · May 14, 2018, 04:47:27 PM

So, it must be close to a 60" Whip

lone hunter · May 14, 2018, 06:34:13 PM

Just e-mailed Dan about comparison of 62 Whip and the 58 Whistler. Can't shoot a 60 Whip, finger pinch, but we'll see what he says.

UPDATE:
Guess I'll find out for myself, he's sending a bow in two weeks. Dang, those guys are awesome!!

old_goat2 · May 14, 2018, 07:02:29 PM

Quote from: lone hunter on May 14, 2018, 06:34:13 PM
Just e-mailed Dan about comparison of 62 Whip and the 58 Whistler. Can't shoot a 60 Whip, finger pinch, but we'll see what he says.

UPDATE:
Guess I'll find out for myself, he's sending a bow in two weeks. Dang, those guys are awesome!!

Sweet! I'm probably going to call him tomorrow or the next day about a 60"!

Biathlonman · May 15, 2018, 06:05:05 PM

I'm still waiting on all the 56" Pika T/Ds to show up in the classifieds...haha

old_goat2 · May 15, 2018, 06:48:22 PM

Quote from: Biathlonman on May 15, 2018, 06:05:05 PM
I'm still waiting on all the 56" Pika T/Ds to show up in the classifieds...haha

I just sent a money order off for a one piece 56" for the wife!

lone hunter · May 15, 2018, 06:58:58 PM

Looks like you're Golden for a 60".

old_goat2 · May 24, 2018, 02:45:53 PM

Couldn't stand it anymore, I ordered one! I'm normally not like that, I normally wait patiently for a used one. The piece of wood on the left is mine. Mango

lone hunter · May 25, 2018, 03:08:59 PM

Good choice on wood, was looking at same piece myself.

starshooter · May 25, 2018, 06:58:16 PM

Silly question , if I ordered a 56 " Pika @26" 40 # would i be able to draw past that 26" or would it "stack " ? I think I have a longer draw than 26" but that may depend on other variables such as d/r vs straight limbs, recurve grip vs straight.
I'd hate to make a 1000 dollar mistake. Wish I could get a hold of a loaner from
Dan as he said he only would build and send to me.
Beautiful bow and looks very functional but beauty is only skin deep.
Thanks

old_goat2 · May 25, 2018, 08:16:13 PM

Quote from: starshooter on May 25, 2018, 06:58:16 PM
Silly question , if I ordered a 56 " Pika @26" 40 # would i be able to draw past that 26" or would it "stack " ? I think I have a longer draw than 26" but that may depend on other variables such as d/r vs straight limbs, recurve grip vs straight.
I'd hate to make a 1000 dollar mistake. Wish I could get a hold of a loaner from
Dan as he said he only would build and send to me.
Beautiful bow and looks very functional but beauty is only skin deep.
Thanks

56" is good to almost 30" draw, but will gain about 3# for every inch past what it's rated. Now that's a general guideline, you should call Dan and discuss it.

starshooter · May 25, 2018, 08:26:03 PM

I have and all I need is to try one out.The optics of the bow are very enticing
and I have heard not one bad thing about these bows..but still I need to try one.
Mine will be takedown and phenolic .The poundage will be light ( 35#) .
I shoot stumps , 3D and target. I might try small game ( squirrel rabbit etc). but mostly stumps .

old_goat2 · May 25, 2018, 08:31:04 PM

Quote from: starshooter on May 25, 2018, 08:26:03 PM
I have and all I need is to try one out.The optics of the bow are very enticing
and I have heard not one bad thing about these bows..but still I need to try one.
Mine will be takedown and phenolic .The poundage will be light ( 35#) .
I shoot stumps , 3D and target. I might try small game ( squirrel rabbit etc). but mostly stumps .

You'll love it and if you pull it past the 35@26 with an appropriate arrow, you can take bigger animals than what you listed. I actually just bought my wife a used 56" 35#@28" and it was actually a little faster than her 35@28" A&-H. It sent a better than 10gpp arrow a little over 160fps!

SquareHead · May 28, 2018, 07:06:41 AM

Hey guys, I ordered my 60" Whistler, 40# from Dan, yesterday.

I wadded up another motorcycle and busted up my right shoulder, so my draw weight has to go down. I race flat track and motocross as an amateur.

I have 7 Toelke bows, 3 of which are a matching set. In 2016 Dan made me a 56" Pika, 60" Chinook, and a 66" Whip. All around 45#.

I am sending him all 3 of my 45# bows, he is going to bring down the draw weight to 40 lb. and build the new Whistler to 40#, and match the Whistler using using same XX Exhibition Grade Burl Cocobolo Riser and Mango Limb facing.

Also, I prefer a clear, shiny, finish to show off the wood on the limb faces, so I asked Dan to refinish all 3 bows so that all 4 bow's have a high finish.

Not hunting these bows anymore, so reflection isn't a concern.

Sending the bows to Dan tomorrow, as soon as I get a 6' piece of Sonotube to send the bows.

Just thought I would let you guys know about my recent dealings with Mr. Dan.

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old_goat2 · June 02, 2018, 06:39:08 PM

Whistler's are starting to roll out the door! Mines being shaped next week, can't wait. They have one in their stock bows now.