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by sean » Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:22 pm
Hi Flynn,
I take your criteria as being draw length, sweetness, robustness and economy.
I recommend Kassai's laminated Falcon's/('high tech Hun') for economy(I bought from him in situ. @ E220), lightness, speed long draw length(ca.34in) and lack of stacking. They are in my experience, very robust. I am a novice and find these great value, forgiving and stable. They are designed for horse archery and handles are crafted to ease arrow grasp. I have a 39 and a 43# and they are sweet to draw. Both mine are without colour or decoration and appear functional.
If you prefer a shorter, more efficient and less utilitarian look, then I suggest Grozer's laminated Assyrian. A hundred euro dearer than the Falcon if bought direct, but very good looking, light, 34in long draw, no stack and whip fast. Mine's a 40# and while less forgiving than the Falcon due to power/dimension ratio it's robust and a real favourite.
Slightly dearer is Csaba's TRH Turk, also short,light, fast, sweet and with a long draw. I love mine. Neither of these of course are designed for Kassai style arrow grasp.
I have fibreglass/resin bows from both suppliers- much heavier, seemingly slower, harsher but robust, good looking and long drawing.
You should research Korean Hwarang bows sourced from Thomas Duvernay. Cheaper than the above mentioned, long drawing, extraord- inarily sweet and very very fast. My 45# is in a class of its own and its properties are truly remarkable. It is easier to draw than the 39&40# bows I have from Csaba Grozer! It requires more respectful treatment and birch bark facing must be handled with care. This bow is described as being akin to a horn bow in characteristics. Very good value.
Lukas Novotny's bows are hailed by all as masterpieces, but they are much dearer.
will be much appreciated 
