Wednesday, May 6, 2009

The Traditional Side of Martin Archery

By Bart Icles

Martin Archery builds more than just compound bows; they have also made a name in traditional bows. Their experience in compound manufacturing extends to their expertise in making custom and traditional bows. Every single traditional bow they make is crafted by hand from start to finish. Their traditional bows speak of the reliability and performance that Martin Archery has been known for.

Their Dream Catcher is as gentle and pleasing to the eye as it is for it to shoot. It has contrasting birch and Bubinga wood with accent lines that make it a complete eye catcher. It has a 60-inch brace height that gives it a very forgiving feature. Its limbs are made of Red Elm and a hardwood speed lam, giving it solid performance without having an affect on its silky draw.

Only a few bow models can brag a namesake like Martin Archery's Hatfield Take-Down. It is a blend of decades and decades of bowyer design experience. It has quick and responsive limbs that mount modestly to a rigid and versatile riser. The Hatfield is a performance bow designed to go wherever your hunt takes you.

One of the most successfully used traditional bows that Martin Archery has ever made is the Howatt Hunter. The Howatt Hunter was a popular model from more than 50 years ago and today, it made of improved materials. Combined with manufacturing experience, its basic design is made for speed. Its 62-inch length adds stability as well as accuracy, giving the user control over its impressive cast and speed.

Two words that describe the Martin Mamba: short and quick. This 58-inch short bow can stock up great energy quickly and is suited for archers who have draw lengths of about 28". This maneuverable and lightweight bow is indeed pleasant to see and easy to carry.

The Bamboo Viper brings together ageless materials and modern design. Full lengths of matching bamboo and carbon laminates are an unparalleled amalgamation of elegance and performance. This 64-inch longbow is specifically made for the sharpest traditional archer.

One of the best selling longbows from Martin Archery is the Savannah. It has a reflex-deflex design that stores energy as it eliminates hand shock that often comes with longbow models.

Other traditional bow models that archers can choose from are the Venom, Stick, Rebel, X-200, Jaguar Take-Down, L-100, and X-150. All these, and along with the other longbow models, are all hand crafted, offering archers with custom specifications on the model of their choice. - 16887

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