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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Kevin L. on January 05, 2008, 12:53:00 PM
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Well, after the USPS version of "Comedy of Errors" I got my new to me Fedora today. I was a bit hesitant to make the trade, since it was only 52#@28" and I wasn't sure if I would like the grip or not, but after initial testing in the lab, OK it's just a basement, but it is mine ;) , it shoots well. The jury is still out on whether or not I like the thumbrest, but the Gabon Ebony riser with bamboo limbs is a striking look.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/Kevinl2067/Fedora7.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/Kevinl2067/Fedora6.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/Kevinl2067/Fedora3.jpg)
I may keep it or trade it, but I need to shoot it a bit to make up my mind about it.
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WOW! That's sure purty!
What length is it?
hnh
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Sweet,I like that contrast between riser and limbs.
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Real nice
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It shoots good and looks even better, but I still want a short recurve with the longbow style grip. I have an Appalachian 58" recurve on the way that has the same grip as my longbow and flatbow, so that will be nice. The more I shoot the Fedora, the better the grip feels, other than being a little big through the throat for my hand. But it really shoots fast and hard for such a light draw weight.
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Nice looking bow.
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very nice , like the wood combo :0)
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If you think you want to part with it, Give me a yell! I love it!
Brant
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Brant,
If I decide to trade it, I'll post it on the Classifieds page, so keep an eye out.
HNH, it's a 56"er. Just short enough to shoot in my groundblinds without hitting a limb and having a little room to move it around for the shot.
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That would be a handy length for sure.
It's a beautiful bow. One of these I'd like to own a Fedora. They have "the Look" I like.
hnh
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Man that is a nice bow! Where can I get one like that LOL.
Glad ya like it Kevin.
It took a little while for the grip to grow on me, the Palmer grip still feels weird after shooting the Fedora for so long.
Andy
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Trust me...you will love the thumb rest. After awhile, you won't know its there. It will give you positive hand placement every time.
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Andy, I know a feller who'll make ya a deal on one ;) All ya need is a few Appalachians to trade, lol.
BTW, if any of ya are looking for a good guy to deal with, Martin Guy is your man.
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Kevin that's a very nice looking Fedora.
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Really nice looking bow you got there.
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I love the grip on mine.
Rick
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I agree with Joe, I hated the thumbrest on several of the bows I have owned, but the Fedora one is nice. It gives ya positive hand placement and fills my big hand. Shawn
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THAT IS pretty.
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Purty bow.
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Man thats a good lookin bow Kevin. :thumbsup:
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Dave, you're right, it is pretty. The grips a bit big for my hand though. I'll probably shoot it a bit more and see if it grows on me, I'm still not sure about the thumbrest. It seems a bit high up for my hand position, if that makes any sense.
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Yep, I like a small grip to. I've been thinking about trying a small low type grip recurve. You know how that bow disease is. :saywhat:
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That'll be what I'm looking for next.
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I'll take the bow...never met a Fedora bow I didn't like ;)
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Nice looking bow! How about a full length shot.