Greatree Hawk Recurve
A Shorter Bow for the Thick Bush

Take-Down Convenience

Everybody knows that for speed and accuracy, there is no way to beat the amazing statistics produced by a modern compound bow. Even crossbows fitted with fancy optics and draw weights of two-hundred pounds or more struggle to match the performance of a current compound such as the Martin Firecat series, the Mathews Z-7 or any of the Elite lineup. But performance isn't everything, is it. Before you write off a traditional bow as being an old-fashioned relic, consider some of the advantages of a take-down recurve. First, for many of us of advancing age and perhaps other physical limitations, there is the question of carry weight. Even one of today's lightest compounds will weigh close to two kilograms or four pounds even before adding any accessories. This is a huge improvement over the six- and seven-pound monsters of just a few years ago but still miles heavier than the average three-quarters of a kilo (one and a half pound) weight of a recurve. Longbows are even lighter.

Then there is the problem with transporting a compound bow on any sort of public conveyance. Even a short compound is a bulky item, especially in a hard cow case as required by most airlines. A take-down recurve, however, will fit nicely in your luggage and even with a quiver full of arrows and all the accessories, it is still a small package when compared to any other form of hunting weapon. The Hawk does not come with sight, pressure button, or stabiliser bushings but these can be installed for a slight additional charge if you need them.

A Shorter Bow for the Bush!

Greatree Hawk Bowhunter Starter Set

Here at NZAP we sell a lot of compound bows, in fact compound hunting bows make up the largest part of our market by far. However, we get particular delight in setting up a bowhunter, either someone new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, with a well-balanced and functional traditional bowhunting kit ready to head straight into the bush on either side of the Tasman. We believe that with over 100 years of combined experience with traditional bowhunting, the staff at NZAP have all the skills and knowledge required to get you into bowhunting with a recurve or longbow in a minimum of time and expense and with a maximum of probability of early hunting success.