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Longbow Quick Stick

With the Quick Stick we went a new path and designed an extremely short and fast Hybrid bow (Flatbow) in order to get an optimum on Power and comfort. With this long bow we have combined the advantages of Recurve and Longbow. In relation of power and shooting comfortness this bow is certainly not in disadvantage to a Recurve.

● Bow length: 60" (approx. 152 cm)
● Peak weight: 25 - 60 lbs
● Handle: Red Nicargua Cocobolo
● Limbs: Bamboo
● Tips: 3 layer Mycarta
● Handle: Low pistol grip
● String: Whisper String
● Brace Height: 7 1/4"
● Warranty: 30 years Bodnik Bows warranty

All Bodnik bows now have a 30 year warranty!!!

This warranty is good for all subsequent owners of the bow, not just the original purchaser.

"Our guarantee applies to 100% on the bow because our quality has nothing to do with the owner of the bow. Our guarantee also applies to subsequent owners of Bodnik Bows and does not lose its validity for a full 30 years. The choice of material and the weight of the used arrows do not limit our guarantee."

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The Quick Stick longbow from Bearpaw is a 60" mild deflex / reflex  longbow that is easy to look at and nice to shoot. This style of bow has proven to be pleasant in the hand with it's typical quiet shot, minimal vibrations  and shock free characteristics. The Quick Stick is no exception to this.It is a pleasant to shoot bow that is easy to like.

 The BearPaw Quick Stick draws smooth, and is very well mannered in the hand. I like shooting this bow .If I did not like shooting it you would not be reading this review. The Quick Stick is like a big brother to the Little Stick from Bearpaw that I like so much, with a few refinements and up grades.

 The grip is a low ,pistol grip which suits me fine.It is quite comfortable and repeated hand placement comes without any conscious effort. I pick it and it settles into my hand the same way every time. The contours are nicely rounded  and smooth, without those sharp edges we often see on some other bows. My thumb sits easily into the recess made for it, and the slight palm swell is effective without being noticeable to me. I like the grip a lot and the Red Nicaragua Cocobolo has some good looking grain structure to please the eyes.

 The fit and finish on this bow is good  . The glue lines are precise, and actually hard to see on the limb lamination's.The fades are long and fine , feathering into the limb as if they grew there.I can not find a single tool/ sanding mark on the bow. Limb edges are nicely rounded without any sharp edges to be chipped in the field. The tiller is set positive , 3/16" top, and is even thru both limbs. Limb stability is excellent even at the low 6 1/2" brace height where I shoot this bow. I did not find it necessary to shoot it at the recommended 7 1/4" brace height to have a hunting quiet,shock and vibration free shot.

All arrows were shot from a static release, by hand at the same session. Actual draw lengths are confirmed / coached by Pat my wife. I use a constant power supply, and a light kit on the chronograph.

Every bow in all of my reviews are set up to be hunting quiet, with minimal vibrations, shock etc.

They are not set up for the fastest speed possible. Chronographing was done at 6 3/4" brace height .