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Title: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on January 26, 2017, 08:55:00 PM
I'd like to introduce myself to you. My name is Tom 'TP' Parsons and I've been a traditional bowshooter/hunter since 1959. Throughout this time I've shot just about  every custom bow that was and is available.

I started reshaping and cutting weight out of mine and other bowshooter's bows about twenty five years ago. Then, in 1992 decided to build my own...well, one thing leads to another and I'm building bows that I think are among the finest available. As you know, there are alot, I mean alot of bows being built today. That can either make it easy or hard to find one that "really suites you!"
 
I believe you should shoot one of my bows, you'll agree that they are quick, quiet in the hand and shoot where you are looking!  A bow must be all the above and at the same time have looks that appeals to the inner being...it must make you want to shoot and shoot!!! My bows will do that to you.....
Thanks ..... 'TP'

 
KimSha Archery believes in the philosophy and ethics promoted by the Pope & Young Club and the Professional Bowhunters Society. Give me a call or stop by and let's talk about bows ~ Maybe we'll shoot a few or sit around a campfire and share stories!
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on January 26, 2017, 09:00:00 PM
Kimsha carries:

In-stock bows, plenty of LH models.
Custom bow orders available.
Stock arrows, customs arrow orders available.
Various gloves and tabs.
Arm guards.
Various styles of quivers.
Broadheads, field points, blunts, and Judos.
Feather fletchings.
Bow strings and silencers.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on January 26, 2017, 09:01:00 PM
I tried your Traditions longbow at Denton Hill this past summer and I was immediately sold. It didn't take long for it to become my favorite bow. It is uncanny how well it shoots for me.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: ron w on January 26, 2017, 09:03:00 PM
Welcome......Of my many bows my Mattawoman II is one of my go to bows in the fall.   :thumbsup:   I think you will enjoy this site.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on January 26, 2017, 09:05:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ZayAukp.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/uaWmKHE.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/ACMPV96.jpg)
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 (http://i.imgur.com/BO8zRXF.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/pBn59b1.jpg)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on January 26, 2017, 09:09:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/B7kZh3s.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/evpnx3a.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/87KihMB.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/kpReQs1.jpg)
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 (http://i.imgur.com/v7MQZU2.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/jeEGNum.jpg)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 26, 2017, 09:20:00 PM
I can vouch for Tom's skill as a bowyer,    :notworthy:    he play's a sweet guitar also....but he doesn't sing as well as me...    :laughing:
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Gil on January 27, 2017, 12:33:00 AM
Glad you are in TG now. Been wanting a bow from you for a long time. Will email you when i am ready.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Steelhead on January 27, 2017, 01:27:00 AM
Very nice!!!
I would like to shoot a few of those someday.
Those Zachia's have attractive risers and nice grips on the website
Good luck!
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Nook on January 27, 2017, 11:23:00 AM
Tom is the real deal.  Good too see you here.     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Jeff Harper
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on January 27, 2017, 04:39:00 PM
Kimsha Mattawoman II 51#@28.
Bocote and osage handle, chechin under clear glass limbs, bamboo cores.

 (http://i.imgur.com/ogfHm7a.jpg)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Liquid Amber on January 28, 2017, 09:47:00 AM
How ya' been old boy?

  (http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh338/spikeknife/hogtamerTP_zps6qc0pclj.jpg) (http://s544.photobucket.com/user/spikeknife/media/hogtamerTP_zps6qc0pclj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: REM on January 28, 2017, 10:38:00 AM
Welcome aboard Tom.  We miss seeing you in Appling, are you coming this year?

Rick McKinney
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on January 28, 2017, 01:34:00 PM
This morning as the sun was coming up.
 (http://i.imgur.com/gWybJsN.jpg)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Ghost Dog on January 29, 2017, 03:23:00 PM
Hey Tom!

This is my most recent Kimsha Traditions. I have three. It's the finest ASL I've ever shot, and I've shot many of them. Fast, quiet and easy to shoot accurately. Tom is a guru level bowyer.  
 (http://i.imgur.com/VzKKYhG.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/2zv7YSZ.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/rarZyOA.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/CGkk4Mp.jpg)
 (http://i.imgur.com/Khlq6mV.jpg)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tater on January 29, 2017, 03:31:00 PM
Here's a couple pictures of my Traditions Longbow.
   Tom builds a great bow not only in looks but they shoot as well as they look.!!

  Mine is 66" 53.5 # @ 28" alternating lams of Bamboo and Black Walnut, Bolivian Rosewood handle.

  (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/DSC_0120_zpsflnxcvwn.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/Bowhuntater/media/DSC_0120_zpsflnxcvwn.jpg.html)

  (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/DSC_0117_zpsiyhd7tic.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/Bowhuntater/media/DSC_0117_zpsiyhd7tic.jpg.html)

  (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/DSC_0119_zpsdvxmcjbx.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/Bowhuntater/media/DSC_0119_zpsdvxmcjbx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: ron w on January 29, 2017, 03:49:00 PM
That's a beauty Tater.....   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Ghost Dog on January 29, 2017, 05:24:00 PM
Check this out.    http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=148184;p=1  

And this.  http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=099233#000000
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tater on January 29, 2017, 05:45:00 PM
Ghost Dog,
  I totally agree with your review, and I have owned a few ASL's as well.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on January 29, 2017, 07:46:00 PM
I wanted one of his ASLs, but I just shot my Mattawoman II a bit better.  

Ghost Dog, that last bow you posted is one of the best looking Ive seen.  Just add a space before the http so the link will work directly.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Ghost Dog on January 30, 2017, 12:07:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by RJonesRCRV:
I wanted one of his ASLs, but I just shot my Mattawoman II a bit better.  

Ghost Dog, that last bow you posted is one of the best looking Ive seen.  Just add a space before the http so the link will work directly.
I wondered why the link didn't work. Thanks!
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Ghost Dog on January 30, 2017, 12:11:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by RJonesRCRV:
I wanted one of his ASLs, but I just shot my Mattawoman II a bit better.  

Ghost Dog, that last bow you posted is one of the best looking Ive seen.  Just add a space before the http so the link will work directly.
I have a couple Mattawoman II as well. I shoot them just fine, but I shoot the Traditions and the original Mattawoman a little better. I have no idea why. Maybe I just expect to shoot them better.   :confused:
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on February 03, 2017, 05:37:00 PM
Dont forget to check the Sponsors Classifieds!
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: tarponnut on February 04, 2017, 06:20:00 PM
Great bows. I had a Mattawoman II when I first got back into traditional about ten years ago. I wish I'd never sold it.Maybe I need to get another?  :)
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: FITTER on February 04, 2017, 06:47:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Tater:
Here's a couple pictures of my Traditions Longbow.
   Tom builds a great bow not only in looks but they shoot as well as they look.!!

  Mine is 66" 53.5 # @ 28" alternating lams of Bamboo and Black Walnut, Bolivian Rosewood handle.

   (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/DSC_0120_zpsflnxcvwn.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/Bowhuntater/media/DSC_0120_zpsflnxcvwn.jpg.html)

   (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/DSC_0117_zpsiyhd7tic.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/Bowhuntater/media/DSC_0117_zpsiyhd7tic.jpg.html)

   (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/DSC_0119_zpsdvxmcjbx.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/Bowhuntater/media/DSC_0119_zpsdvxmcjbx.jpg.html)  
Thats a fine looking bow!! Ive looked several times on his website and cant find anything on the traditional longbows though....
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on February 04, 2017, 10:03:00 PM
Fitter, his website isnt up to date.  What kinda info you looking for?  You can call or email him.  I dont live too far from him if you need pictures.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: FITTER on February 05, 2017, 12:24:00 AM
Hello, mainly prices, wood and glass choices etc.... Thanks
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on February 05, 2017, 07:07:00 AM
Fitter,

Just give him a call, the phone number is to his shop.  Leave a message if he doesnt answer, and he will get back to you.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tater on February 06, 2017, 06:28:00 AM
Fitter,
  Give Tom a call, he has lots of options and will work with you on what you want and what will work.
   All my communication was over the phone, number is listed in post above.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on February 07, 2017, 08:30:00 PM
Ttt
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on February 09, 2017, 08:19:00 PM
Ttt
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: bunyan on February 10, 2017, 07:19:00 AM
Is there a takedown option on kimsha longbows? What type of connector? Any pics? Thanks!
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on February 10, 2017, 08:57:00 PM
Bunyan,

Give Tom a call.  I think he has a 3 piece in stock, and Ive seen him working on a takedown one time when I stopped by.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on February 10, 2017, 09:04:00 PM
Bunyan, look through this threads pics, the one with bows hanging has a take down bow

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=151614#000000
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on February 18, 2017, 08:39:00 PM
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Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: alligatordond on February 20, 2017, 08:00:00 PM
TP,
One of those arrows looks very familiar!!
I can testify as to the quality of TP's arrows. They are fabulous and I try to get two dozen every year whether I need them or not.
I was shooting recently with an old fisherman named
Flip Pallot. What was he shooting? One of TP's bows of course! And he outshot me of course.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on February 22, 2017, 09:26:00 PM
Ttt.
Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: RJonesRCRV on May 18, 2017, 08:37:00 PM
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Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Tom Parsons on May 25, 2017, 08:42:00 PM
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Title: Re: KIMSHA Archery/ Tom Parsons. Lets see your Kimsha bows!
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on May 25, 2017, 09:18:00 PM
These pics are a little blurry but here is my Traditions longbow. It shoots lights out and is also super quiet.  (http://i96.fastpic.ru/big/2017/0526/61/d93efd07b076b3ae90256172cab16961.jpg) (http://fastpic.ru/view/96/2017/0526/d93efd07b076b3ae90256172cab16961.jpg.html)