We are pleased to introduce the newly redesigned Columbian (Take-down) longbow.
The result of over 25 years of bow making experience and knowledge, this bow was created especially for the discriminating, hardcore longbow hunter. Like our recurve bow offerings, the Columbian series longbow carries the same world-class, heirloom craftsmanship and attention to detail that has become the hallmark of the Blacktail brand. Many longbows of the past (due to the nature of their design) were challenging to shoot and required archers to devote countless hours of practice and dedication in order to become proficient. Let’s face it, with today’s busy lifestyles, jobs and family commitments—finding practice time can be a challenge. A longbow design that promotes good form, simplifies shooting and shortens 'time to proficiency' is a practical necessity. When it's time to prepare for hunting season, we know you want to pick up the bow that feels like your favorite pair of hunting boots—tried, true and comfortable. Our goal with the Columbian series was to design and build a high performing longbow that would inspire confidence and easily become the “go to” bow in your busy life. |
Design Objectives:
Our design objective was to build a take-down longbow with the following key characteristics:
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Available in the following sizes:
Brace Height Recommendations:
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Riser features:
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Limb Features:
- Our extreme hybrid reflex-deflex limb design generates super performance, silky smooth draw and no hand shock!
- Our proven takedown system (with single bolt and locator pin alignment) ensures quick assembly and “fail proof” dependability.
- Limb construction features our custom-ground, tapered bamboo cores. Using only premium, old-growth 'Moso' bamboo results in ultimate durability and excellent cast.
- As with our recurve line, all components are made “in house” for total control in quality, precision and accuracy.
- A wide variety of beautiful exotic veneers are available in both full length (standard) and our signature ‘footed’ limb design (‘footed’ or ‘reverse footed' options).
- Tips available in either complimentary woods or optional "Knapped Obsidian" ($50 option) —hand-textured black glass tip with the look of a primitive knapped Obsidian arrowhead.
- Blacktail's signature design aesthetic is maintained by carefully blending limbs to the riser — achieving a clean 'one-piece look' with no blockiness or square corners.
Optional: Knapped Obsidian style Longbow Tips
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Columbian Take-down Longbow Gallery
The following gallery shows photos of various wood combination (examples), features and details available on your custom Columbian Take-down Longbow. All of the woods species available in our recurve bows are also available in the longbow.
Please note, each piece of wood is one-of-a-kind and unique in terms of it's grain, color hues, tone and contrast.
Click on the thumbnail images below for larger views.
Please note, each piece of wood is one-of-a-kind and unique in terms of it's grain, color hues, tone and contrast.
Click on the thumbnail images below for larger views.
Wood Options Columbian Series Longbow
Wood
Species (Longbow Series) Bocote
Bolivian Rosewood Bubinga Burl (Amboyna) discontinued Burl (Camphor) Burl (Thuya) Burl (York Gum) discontinued Cocobolo Ebony (Black & White) Ebony (Gaboon) Ebony (Macassar) Maple (Birdseye Natural) Maple (Birdseye Stained) Maple (Curly Natural) Maple (Curly Stained) Maple (Quilted) Maple Burl (Stabilized in all offered colors) Myrtle (Highly Figured) Myrtle (Tiger Stripe) Red Cedar (Flame) Red Elm (Natural) Red Elm (Stained) Shedua Tulipwood Wenge Yew Zebrawood |
Riser
(Handle) (Main or footed section) Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (NO) Yes (NO) Yes Yes Yes (NO) (NO) (NO) (NO) Yes Yes Yes (NO) Yes |
Standard
Limb (Non-footed limb) Yes
(NO) Yes (NO) (NO) (NO) (NO) Yes Yes (NO) (NO) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (NO) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (NO) Yes (NO) Yes Yes |
Footed Limb
(Main Section) (Long section in footed limb) Yes
(NO) Yes (NO) Yes (NO) (NO) Yes Yes (NO) (NO) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (NO) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (NO) Yes (NO) Yes Yes |
Footed Limb
(Footed Section) (Short section) Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (NO) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes |
*NOTE: Wood selections in 'RED' are T2 Special Edition options