Who makes the best hybrid and why ? Go...

[Tradcat]

Alright gang... I KNOW that this is a loaded question and
it's based upon opinion and experience. I've got my seatbelt on and I'm anxious to hear the replies. Thanks !

[BAK]

I think an intelligent answer will require a bit more thorough question.   

[blacktailbob]

Pleas define "Smokin Fast". as fps/gpp
Some guys used to 150 fps may thing 165 is "Smokin"

[ESP]

To many variables. ( Ilf,  3 piece, 2 piece) I would try to go to kazoo or trad worlds and shoot as many as possible if I were you. 

[achigan]

Big Jim sells a lot of Thunderchilds to some very experienced archers.

[David Mitchell]

"Best" in what quality?  Too broad to give one specific other than what guys have that they (still) like.

[Crash]

I own and have owned a number of hybrids, for me, Toelke Whistler.   As fast as about any of them, stable and forgiving, quiet as a mouse in church, and you can get a brand new one in about a month.   

[Wudstix]

None of mine are being made any longer.  Thunderstick MOAB and Big River D/R Longbow. 

[Huntschool]

This is a very broad question..... Speed, calmness in hand at shot, length, etc.  I like Black Widow PL's.  I also like A&H 3 piece... Big Jim Thunder Child  two simular bows and one radically different bow....  All long bows and Hybrids if you will....

Narrow your needs, thoughts and come back....  we will try and help

[Mike Bolin]

Simple answer is "the one that feels and shoots the best for you." Not being difficult, but a bow preference is a very individual thing. I've tried almost every bow that has been mentioned above...and some that probably will be mentioned later! I have pretty much settled on the Widow PL series bows, but I've shot and or owned Shrews, Javaman, Big Jim's, Toelke's, Pronghorns, Strikers and a bunch more and there ain't a cur in the bunch!
Ideally, you should try to attend a big shoot and try out as many as you can. Some of the bowyers have a "try before you buy program", OR you could do like a lot of us and buy what you think you like, then sell it for a loss and buy another one, then sell it for a loss and...you see where I'm going here?
Good Luck!

[Orion]

Of course there will be at least 20 bests. ACS is pretty hard to beat.  Likewise a Morrison Shawnee, though I don't know if the latter is made anymore.

[old_goat2]

I own and have owned a number of hybrids, for me, Toelke Whistler.   As fast as about any of them, stable and forgiving, quiet as a mouse in church, and you can get a brand new one in about a month.

X2^^^  and that locator grip is best in the business

[pdk25]

Such a personal preference issue.  I have owned or shot most of the most popular models.  For me, I prefer the TallTines Stickflinger, although the new owner hasn't built one since march of this year, so I can't speak to that product yet. Very stable, but that is going to be the case with alot of 3 piece bows.  Speed is good, but not so much that it isn't forgiving.  Very quiet.  Probably my favorite draw cycle, and then grip suits me very well.  Honestly, at this point there hasn't been anything close as far as my preference goes. That being said, I have a primal tech that is almost finished, and have high Hope's for that.

[acedoc]

very very subjective - Toelkes would be up on the list ! smokin fast is an ilf rig by any of the big names Morrison, Border and even Jim Belcher.
dont shoot the ilf much after my whip

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I love Yellowstone Custom bows I have two of Rick's Half Breed the craftsmanship Rich put in to them is second to none, don't care about speed they are both shooter. 

[Sam McMichael]

Trad Cat, are you tired of that brand new NM already? If so, just send it on over to me.

Guys, I think the open ended nature of this question is deliberate and actually well thought out. Each shooter defines "blazing speed", power, etc. for himself. By asking the question this way, it draws out many points of view, which causes the reader to look at some of these items in a context perhaps not previously considered. Sure, you have to connect the dots for yourself to develop an overall opinion, and not everyone will connect them the same. So, let's not question the question, but, rather, answer it as we individually interpret it. We will get a lot of interesting and varied view points. Unfortunately, I have no experience with hybrids, so all info distributed here will be educational to me.

[ESP]

For my needs a three piece works best.  For ILF, hard to beat dryad acs limbs. I have the first Stickflinger made by the new owner.  Very nice bow.  3 piece forward handle would be a hill country bobcat.  A stalker coyote with longbow limbs is a solid bow and gets honorable mention.

I have shot others that were very nice but were one piece.

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

I can't tell you it's "best" because I've only shot one brand, namely Toelke Whips. But I like them a lot! They're smooth to draw, quiet, zero handshock, and will sniff 180 fps with a clean release, 9.5-10gpp arrow, and a 28"+ draw.

That said, I used to LOVE Toelke Whips, until I found out I shoot recurves better. At this point I'm pretty sure I will never LOVE a hybrid again. I'm too big a fan of my Toelke SS recurve now. Which is to say, the best bow for you now, may not be in a couple years.

[pdk25]

....... I have the first Stickflinger made by the new owner.  Very nice bow.  .......

Well, I won't believe you without pics, lol.

[MnFn]

I'd like to see it as well.