Lol--it only gets worse! Here is my opinion on two of the three you mentioned (the two I have shot).

Bob Lee "Stick"-I believe that is his td longbow? I have only shot one, and it wasn't for me. VERY heavy in the hand (a plus to some, I don't like it), and they are not warranteed for "high performance" strings. On the other hand, Mr. Lee has been in the bussiness for a LONG time, and you don't do that without producing a quality product that has a following.

Marriah "Chinook"- very, very nice bow. Depending on what you want to spend, you can get one that looks anywhere from good to a piece of artwork. The ones I shot were not speed demons (not dogs either), but were very smooth. I understand that Ric has worked on the design some and increased the speed, but I haven't shot one of these (yet). In my experience (via the internet) Ric is a really nice guy and will treat you right. The Chinook is probably my second favorite longbow (guess which is first--lol).

I haven't had a chance to shoot a Seven Lakes (not that I recall at least), but I have heard nothing but positive remarks about the bows.

One other you might look at is Roy Hall's Navajo (especially if you like a heavier bow--3-piece td), or his one-piece longbow (forget the name of it). Very radical deflex/reflex, might not be legal in the longbow class in some tournaments (I know the 3-piece isn't for some). They are quick and smooth, and Roy is also a good fellow to deal with.

Lots of great bows on the market--shoot as many as you can and you will find the one that works best for you!

Chad


Long Bows Rule!