the "D" shape R/D longbow appreciation thread!

[Rob DiStefano]

HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR LONGBOW IS A HYBRID R/D CLASSIC "D"

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THIS is a hybrid mild r/d longbow that braces to a "D" shape ...

(Mohawk - mild r/d "D")
   
   

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the following longbows are NOT and will NEVER BE an r/d classic "D" longbow ...

(Thunderstick MOAB - aggressive r/d)
   
   

(BamaBows Hunter - "Hill Style")
   
   

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[Shinken]

Very clear photos Rob!

Pics show what words cannot.....

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

 

[Brianlocal3]

Is the Bear Patriot a "D" shaped bow, I cannot tell. I'm thinking yes.

I believe the Patriot would be closer to a R/D.  My Robertsons load into a D, but they are R/d bows as well. I have always encouraged others to pick a bow and stick with it. This was also stated on the hill thread, so, I am giving away most of my Hill bows and sticking with my Robertson twins as my primary bows.

[Stone Knife]

I'm soon to be the proud owner of one, my friend out of the blue told me he wanted to build one for me. 62" 47 @28 maple core limbs, Osage and zebra wood riser. It's done but I don't have it yet, pics will be posted when it arrives.

[Stone Knife]

My friend built this for me just because      
   

   

[Stone Knife]

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Your friend does nice work. Sweet looking bow!!!

[Stealth Man]

I don't have time to read all 17 pages of this topic so please forgive this question if it's redundant.  Can these bows be shot 3 under?

[Brianlocal3]

Yes they can.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Here you go Rob this one strings up with a D profile. I just finished this one with a slim handle and laid the belly ramps down.... does this one fit the bill?

 

 

 

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Kirkll:
Here you go Rob this one strings up with a D profile. I just finished this one with a slim handle and laid the belly ramps down.... does this one fit the bill?

 

 

 

 

maybe it's the pix, or my old eyes, but the limbs look like there's a small flat spot just before the tips, and not curved ... ?

[Red Tailed Hawk]

I do see a slight flat spot as well, but man is that a sweet looking bow!!!

[Brianlocal3]

It was a tough fight, but I joined the "d" braced bow clan instead of the Hill clan, for now, sending out payment on my new to me Northern Mist superior tomorow. Oh I can not wait.

[raghorns]

Here's my older Morrison mild r/d...It shoots like a dream...draws sooo smooth...and really puts the 63 lbs of thrust into the arrow...noticeable difference in target penetration.

[BWD]

Since I can't find a flat spot on it with a straight edge, I think this 7 lakes blank I finished up fits the bill. Date is wrong, bad looking pics taken this morning.


 
 

[Brianlocal3]

[Brianlocal3]

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brian, edit yer last post to see how i formated your photobucket image code.

[Brianlocal3]

[Brianlocal3]

Got it now, sorry for all the mess ups.  This is my New to me Northern Mist Superior. Should be here Monday or Tuesday. 56#@28 66" long. Pure beauty.