[Bamabuster]

Picture?

 

[Bamabuster]

Pat Norris riser. I painted it for hunting.

 

[Carboniac]

It might be more instructive to try and make a a list of bad risers.
Just because there are so many good ones.

 

[stevelong]

Shakespeare QT metal riser makes a real nice 17" ILF warf riser. Needs limb bolts installed.

 

[stevelong]

a list of risers you don't recommend doesn't fit the bill of the original post.
a list of known good ones is solid and can be counted on.

 

[Onski316]

TBOW riser is hard to beat for the price and usually under $100. I've shot dozens of other ILF risers and it's still one of my favorites. White Feather Lark/Akusta Promas/Old Mountain Trad are very nice. I like the look of their recessed pockets, helps blend the transition from riser to limb. Tradtech Trident is basically a Black Hunter in ILF clothing and under $300 usually. Used can be found around $150 and ebay knock-offs are around $100. But for anything under the $300 range...the TBOW is by far my best suggestion. Ton of grip options or shoot off the riser with no grip (that's my preferred method).

 

[Carboniac]

I really dont understand saying the TBOW is probably better than any other name brand cheap riser. It might be cheaper - but it seems like name brand ones work well.

Ive had a Kinetic Vygo for a couple of years. I havent had any problems and am happy with it. But its probably not much better than than others.

It mostly comes down to looking at the geometry to see if its what you want and looking at the weight to see if its what you want. And if you want adjustable weights looking at that too. And then picking the one you think looks best and can afford.

 

[Silver Badger]

Galaxy Crescent 25". Galaxy Explorer 21". Both under $100.00.

 

[Tracker1]

I really dont understand saying the TBOW is probably better than any other name brand cheap riser. It might be cheaper - but it seems like name brand ones work well.

Ive had a Kinetic Vygo for a couple of years. I havent had any problems and am happy with it. But its probably not much better than than others.

It mostly comes down to looking at the geometry to see if its what you want and looking at the weight to see if its what you want. And if you want adjustable weights looking at that too. And then picking the one you think looks best and can afford.

I think it’s a good bow because the TBow is a copy of a very popular Satori, plus there are many aftermarket grips an accessories for that bow. I didn’t see the “better than any other” statement but it’s a great buy for a 100.00 riser.

 

[3Pedals]

I have a W&W Black Elk riser/matching limbs and very happy with it.
It introduced me to takedowns for not a lot of $$. I wanted a "metal" trad riser to shoot off the shelf.
Since I was new to Archery I wanted to stick with a known/reputable brand (purchased from my local Archery store) for after sales support, etc.

 

[TomV]

Yup. Sometimes the local thrift stores has diamond in the rough. Found this at a goodwill without a string for $95. Tradtech Pinnacle 2, earlier model. 40lbs limbs.
View attachment 42211

That is some find.

 

[Sam Dunham]

Shakespeare QT metal riser makes a real nice 17" ILF warf riser. Needs limb bolts installed.

Needle in a haystack Riser. I've seen one or two on Ebay, always too high.

 

[Supraspinatus]

I really dont understand saying the TBOW is probably better than any other name brand cheap riser. It might be cheaper - but it seems like name brand ones work well.

I think he's just saying it shoots really good. I shot mine again today for the first time in a couple months. It's really nice. Some say they can't tell the difference between a TBow and Satori shot side by side. Sure, there are lots of good budget risers out there, but few are basically identical to a $500 riser created by a master bow-building shop. (I guess that's what being party to intellectual property theft gets you.)

 

[savage1]

I forget what I paid for the wifes optimus but we both like it.

 

[Remote]

I forget what I paid for the wifes optimus but we both like it.

Yep JC Optimus is the same riser as the F261 ('EXE Scream'). IIRC John had a hand in the design of the F261, and imported them in and did that fine custom paint jobs and set up.

 

[tecum-tha]

I talk about risers which are affordable and are also available in LH:
21" Kinetic Meos (890 grams)
13" Dryad with standard wood (480 grams)
I have to admit that the Black Wolf from W&W is tempting, especially at the price by Alternative Services.
What I don't understand is, that this carbon riser is 1/2 pound heavier in mass weight being 17" than the above mentioned 21" Kinetic Meos.
That makes it no longer interesting for me.

 

[Bamabuster]

Has anyone had any experience with the Oak Ridge Bryon 21 inch riser. Alternative Services has it available in left hand and it’s priced about the same as the other cheaper risers such as the W&W black elk. I can’t seem to find much info on it.

 

[dpointon]

I am no expert, but I have had a couple of risers that were budget risers, and they were both actually great. One I still have and will probably never part with. First is the JC Optimus original also known as the EXE Scream and other aliases, it was a great riser, just a bit thin for my paws. It was very much a favorite at the range I shoot at. The other is what I have now which is a Bear Black bear warf I have customized, and it is a fantastic rig. Coupled with Gobi limbs. It is a tack driver. Both were less that $200.

 

[Supraspinatus]

I talk about risers which are affordable and are also available in LH:
21" Kinetic Meos (890 grams)
13" Dryad with standard wood (480 grams)
I have to admit that the Black Wolf from W&W is tempting, especially at the price by Alternative Services.
What I don't understand is, that this carbon riser is 1/2 pound heavier in mass weight being 17" than the above mentioned 21" Kinetic Meos.
That makes it no longer interesting for me.

My Black Wolf is 747 grams.

 

[stickbow1960]

I’d add the Galaxy Sear to the list.