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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Izzy on April 18, 2014, 01:20:00 PM
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All that I can say is "they sho does shoot!" Immaculate craftsmanship and legend aside, Ive come to realize that the bows damn near shoot themselves. Why? To the naked eye they don't look any different technologically from other similar bows. Is there some technology Im missing.
I won't go into details and brag on myself but I recently shot a bow belonging to Kat and the results gave me a silly looking grin that comes from a holy crap moment. :bigsmyl: Kinda like this.
What do you think the special sauce is that makes them what they are?
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I feel the same way about some other bowyers Izzy. The tips are at the top of the food chain though. Great looking bows, I can't think of a bad looking one that I've seen.
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They great bows that is for sure.
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They were built by an excellent hunter......and still are!! I wanted one for a long time.....got one and shot the best Muzzy event I ever shot with it. I will say I no longer have it but it's not because it wasn't good! I would think it's one of the best grips out there! Pretty easy on the eyes also!!!
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I don't know and I don't think I want to know. I am just going to keep on shooting them.
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Great grips, and design. Attention to detail doesn't hurt either.
It still isn't for sale. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
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Ohhhh, the feel of a Silvertip! The checked grip that feels as comfortable in your hand as your favorite lazy boy chair does on your butt.
The beautiful cast they have when the string slips from your fingers.. There's a "magic" in these bows.
The workmanship of a true craftsman that one can only appreciate when he/ she has it in their hands.
The comfort one feels when the Silvertip has become an extension of their arm...
Come to WI... You'll see! :goldtooth:
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I switch back and forth between my Tip and Habu. Both amazing bows. They just have that ''it factor''.
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Its the love of the details put into them from Beth and Dave.
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I feel that way about Big River. :thumbsup: And Thunderstick.
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Wonderful bows! I've shot only longbows since I sold my Silvertip many years ago but it's one bow I wish I still had with me. :(
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I have a 3 piece td..its a fine bow for sure
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They are top shelf bows for sure. I wish they would come to a Midwest event so we can test shoot and maybe order some! :pray:
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It ain't the bow! It's the monkey pulling the string! :archer2: :archer2: :archer2:
Bisch
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Originally posted by Bisch:
It ain't the bow! It's the monkey pulling the string! :archer2: :archer2: :archer2:
Bisch
10-4 on that one Bisch!
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Guess Ive been called worse than a Monkey.
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Originally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
Guess Ive been called worse than a Monkey.
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I'm not going into detail, but will have to side with Bisch on this one. ;) :p
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I am a Silvertip nut and after a lot of thinking about this I believe it is the grip and the mass weight of the riser. Obviously the design of the bow is sound, but I think the grip fits most people well and the mass gives them great stability. I love the recurves and the 3-piece longbow is the only longbow I have ever shot really well.
D.P.
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My son and I have a slight affliction towards them! :dunno:
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I am with Dave Pagel on this,plus the limbs design makes for a very smooth and progressive draw
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Originally posted by cacciatore:
plus the limbs design makes for a empori progressive dare.
I agree! Not sure why, but I agree.....I think?
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And one more photo of my sons classic camo limbed tip!
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Maybe its because they are the legacy of one of the greatest Bow hunters in the world. Dave has surely done Paul Schafer proud!
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I got away for awhile to longbows and have found my way back to silvertips. I have had a ton of bows and I keep coming back to tips. They just shoot good for me and I ain't leaving this time :rolleyes:
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Thats a nice PA buck. Pretty bows too. Grew up in Union county a few centuries ago.
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I agree with Dave Pagel too.
Rick Welch built me one of his Dakota Pro Hunters.
It's got a great grip (with finger grooves like the Zipper) and it has center riser mass weight.
It is my most accurate bow.
Recently I was offered full price for it.
I don't think I can part with it.
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Nothing is quite like a silvertip.
I personally feel they are the best hunting bows on earth.
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They are magical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:
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Only bows on my rack now they have something about them .
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Originally posted by Tim:
Originally posted by cacciatore:
plus the limbs design makes for a empori progressive dare.
I agree! Not sure why, but I agree.....I think? [/b]
Damn corrector! God Bless.
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Having owned in excess of 300 bows in my lifetime, by every top end bowyer out there, all I can say is there are 4 bows on my rack right now, one original one piece TIP built by Paul and 3 custom 3 piece T/D TIPS built by Dave and I have a new one on order. They just do it for me.
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An excess of 300 Danny. Come on, that sounds a bit conservative!
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Originally posted by kat:
Great grips, and design. Attention to detail doesn't hurt either.
It still isn't for sale. :readit:
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I owned quite a few and was struggling with TP at the time. Blamed bow and sold some beauties!!!! Luckily I keep a BW ebony 3pc Lb. I will have another curve someday.
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LOL, Steve, yeah but everytime I try to remember them all I get a headache. LOL.
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Originally posted by Izzy:
I won't go into details and brag on myself but I recently shot a bow belonging to Kat and the results gave me a silly looking grin that comes from a holy crap moment. :bigsmyl: Kinda like this.
What do you think the special sauce is that makes them what they are?
That explains it. Kat's bow just knows what to do like a well trained horse or dog. It is a beauty. :thumbsup: Attention to detail, good design and good materials.
But secretly he likes longbows. Just don't let that word get out.
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:biglaugh: Yes sir, Ken loves them Hills. I think it must be the grip :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
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Pictures don't lie. I guess I have been outed.
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:biglaugh: :biglaugh: Good to have an open mind Ken.........Heck I was happy just holding your Silvertip.
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Of all the bows I tried at ETAR last year, the Silvertip is the one that really stood out for me. second was a BW and third was a Bob Lee. I'd love to own a Silvertip but no one parts with them and the waiting list appears to be very long. What a grip!
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They'll do me, have 3 of them.
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Don't own a tip yet but recently acquired a longbow with actionwood core in the limbs. The longbow shoots a heavy arrow like nothing I've seen before. How much do y'all think the an actionwood limb core contributes to the fine shooting ability of a tip?
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Paul Schafer is the reason the bows are so special in my opinion. As a world class hunter he knew what a bow should and shouldn't do in the field. The bows design and shooting characteristics reflect that.
Fortunately for us, Dave (and Beth) also understand that and have continued w/ the tradition in an outstanding way :thumbsup:
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Its one of the bows (of about the hundred Ive had) I have never owned but have always wanted to...I gotta get my hands on one.
Anyone have one they would lend out on a borrow program? :pray: :biglaugh:
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Sure Jake, I will send you one.
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Originally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
Sure Jake, I will send you one.
:saywhat: Really???...I would be indebted Keith! :D
By the way...I stopped by Jimbow's shop today to tell him my turkey story...he told me a hunting story about Charlie :) ...small world for sure:)
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Hey Keith, Why don't you send him the nice new one you got coming? I know it's a little "plain jane" but it's better than nothing... :eek: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
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I will send Jake whatever he wants:) When it gets here he can pick which one he wants to try. I would love to hear the story about Charlie.
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I'm getting excited like I've got a bow on order :thumbsup:
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The thing that I love the most about Silvertips, is that they don't stack, even at my 31.5" draw! Smooth all the way back!
Plus, Dave and Beth bend over backwards to work with you!
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They must be special as I always watch the classifieds for a 62" around 60#'s and have not seen one come up !! :(
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Originally posted by HARL:
They must be special as I always watch the classifieds for a 62" around 60#'s and have not seen one come up !! :(
Ha......try to find one under 50#, I had to buy one and then have limbs made.
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I had a 46# and 48# Schafer recurve for trade at different times but no takers... thankfully.
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...t-minus 10 seconds until there's a "Schafer Bug Got Me" thread...
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Oh wait...that's this thread right?
Lovely bows, no doubt about it.
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I'm bringing this thread back up because I can't get the thought of one out of my head!!! :banghead: I'm really kicking around ordering one, or looking for the right one in the classifieds. I was doing some of my "hunting inventory" and I have enough stuff that I don't use, that can fund a new one! With a Silvertip, I'll have my dream team of 3 bows!
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The grip for starters fits my paw perfectly. Followed by exact weight in the riser and limb design give the archer the best chance of "the shot" even when the shot sequence isn't where it should be. Plus, Dave and Beth are damn good people to work with.
I ordered my 2nd Silvertip shortly after receiving my NEW Silvertip in May of this year.
Andrew
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I do have to admit, the a one piece Silvertip stole my heart away cleanly and. I have owned and shot a lot of recurves and longbows over 45+ years. This bow does stand out clearly above the rest, for me personally. Perhaps it's the pedigree that goes goes back to the Paul Schafer/Bob Savage days and it's association with the Deathmaster, another bow that stands out to me. I never owned one but had the opportunity to shoot one many years ago and it was very fast AND forgiving. All my other bows have been collecting dust since I got my Silvertip.
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Izzy should have some more input!!!
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Silvertips just fit, really no other way for me to explain. Beautiful lines, outstanding craftsmanship, and by far the finest people to deal with!
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Love this bow!!!!!
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I just purchased my first I feel like my wife is having a baby I cant wait for it to get here. For me its was a once in a lifetime opportunity of having the money and the bow being available.
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A bow truly cherished by many!
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This thread is making me want one.
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Originally posted by TaterHill Archer:
This thread is making me want one.
Get one bud! Shot my new one yesterday and as expected its scary. Laser staring arrows making that awesome clack sound when arrow hits arrow in the block. :readit:
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I have talked to a couple dozen bowyers over the past 5 years. Mostly on the phone ordering bows. I have yet to talk to one that wasn't top-notch; friendly, enthusiastic about their product, interested in pleasing the customer, and knowledgeable.
The Tip is surely a top-flight bow but Dave and Beth "make" the bow for me.
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Originally posted by Bisch:
It ain't the bow! It's the monkey pulling the string! :archer2: :archer2: :archer2:
Bisch
Yes Sir, but I do love my tips -
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Just got one back that I had made for me in 2006 and sold/traded a few times. Already busted a few nocks with it. :thumbsup:
The Silvertip is a bow I judge all others by
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My only real question is, 1 piece or TD? I like a bow with a little more mass wgt, so I'm thinking TD.
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Originally posted by Sean B:
My only real question is, 1 piece or TD? I like a bow with a little more mass wgt, so I'm thinking TD.
If you like the one piece, the Dymondwood risers have pretty good weight to them. More than most any other 1 pc I have owned.
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I had one and sold it. Just didn't fit me as well as some others. I guess thats why they make so many different kinds. Dave and Beth are great people!!!
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I have never shot one, are they really that much better than the high quality bows out there. Not being negative I would really like to know if they are so special, they sure look pretty.
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best bow ever made. Keep up the good work Dave
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Originally posted by larry f:
I have never shot one, are they really that much better than the high quality bows out there. Not being negative I would really like to know if they are so special, they sure look pretty.
Larry,
they are excellent bows that do what a hunting bow should. They are exceptional for a recurve, that is certain. Dave Windauer's fit/finish/attention to detail is among the very best out there. There are so many wonderful flavors out there in the tradbow world, to be fair calling one style of bow 'the best ever' is in some ways a disservice to the community and to members' individual tastes. With high end tradbows it's like with high end cars there are Beemers, and Benzes, and Porsches and Ferraris etc etc-- all a little different yet all outstanding in quality and various performance categories. Money spent on a Silvertip is money well spent, no doubt about it. As I have come to learn more about Paul Schafer I have come to admire the man and his legacy more and more. A larger than life guy, he put a bit of his magic into his bow design. Mr. Windauer has done a fine job adding his own talent to the mix and paying tribute to that larger than life spirit. There is some romance to the Silvertips, hence the big and devoted following. I do think sometimes the fandom borders on fervor, but its easy to understand why, just like with guys who love Hills, the bows just strike a chord with some folks. It's all just a lot of fun. I will be doing a writeup on Silvertip's new double carbon option soon. Stay tuned.
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haha!!!
Wondered if that was you Chuck!
Anxious to read about it!
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Originally posted by threeunder:
haha!!!
Wondered if that was you Chuck!
Anxious to read about it!
Hahaha I plead the 5th!! Juggled some bows and funds/ Wanted to help Mike out and also have a chance to try another Tip, and this time a hotrod. May or may not stay, we'll see. I actually realized I'm taking a trip next week, so will either have pics and info before the trip or may have to wait until after.
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Chuck,well done! I need your reviews ASAP,since my new Tip is on the finish line and I need to know if the double carbon worths the premium.
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Originally posted by larry f:
I have never shot one, are they really that much better than the high quality bows out there. Not being negative I would really like to know if they are so special, they sure look pretty.
I came from the same place as you with the same question. You should shoot one. I have owned several of the popular customs which are fine bows, but I haven't shot or had the desire to acquire or try another bow since I got my Silvertip. This is unique for me.
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Chuck, looking 4ward to your review of the double carbon. I am like a caged critter waiting to order a tip, but will wait til your review. Can you tell me how much of a premium is it roughly? Also if you get double carbon, do you end up with black limbs? I would miss the beauty of wood veneers.
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Mike told me the double carbon cost him an extra $250. I am not sure if it limits you to black glass-- to know for sure you'd have to email Dave or Beth.
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Didn't know that Dave was doing double carbon. (Keith Z - are you holding out on me :) ). Looking forward to the write up, hopefully before your trip, hint, hint!!
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I talked to Beth about the Carbon option. She said Dave doesnt do it much. You would have to talk to Dave about it. So, not really holding out, just not enough info on it until I talk to Dave.
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I have owned two but currently own none, I'm sure that'll change someday again. Dave & Beth are beautiful people..."salt of the earth".
I shot my highest 3D score with my first tip 62" (17" riser) 57#@28. I could bare shaft MFX 400's perfect out to 30 yards with that bow.
Nothing so hi tech about a Tip, I just think when you're in love with a bow, you want to shoot it well...so you do!
Kris
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I no longer have mine......waited a long time to get one and when I did I had Dave make a set of limbs to my specs. It was nice, great grip, very good looking and I shot my best round with it at the Muzzy stump shoot. BUT.......I just did not feel the love......so I sold it and moved on.
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Originally posted by larry f:
I have never shot one, are they really that much better than the high quality bows out there. Not being negative I would really like to know if they are so special, they sure look pretty.
You have to try one to believe. I don't think they'll make a great shooter out of a poor shot or any other miracles but they do make it all a little easier for folks who shoot alright to begin with. And they've got looks that kill.
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I'm working on getting one!!!!
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Finally brought one home to stay. Just got back from OC, MD with the family and tomorrow Ill be putting it through its paces. This baby has been around a while but she's a beauty. (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_20140727_190111247.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_20140727_190111247.jpg.html)
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NICE!!
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Gee Izzy, Is that the bow you found??? ha ha... Sure is a nice one....
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Got the Silvertip Carbon in from Mike today, man what a bow! Can't believe he had to let it go, I was glad to help out. I'll be posting a review and many more pics tomorrow. This thing is mean!!!
Here's a teaser...
King of Beasts!
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Stay tuned.
***posted a thread titled "King of Beasts...Silvertip Carbon!"
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I just ordered my first Tip yesterday. Cant wait!
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I have had a major problem with these vermin on my property, My lawn has hundreds of holes and they infest my stonewalls and foundation. Exterminators have proved to be useless(my wifes approach). The only way to control them has been with my pellet rifle.........until I got my Silvertip. This guy was sitting on my stone wall at over 20 paces. Not sure about what makes it do it but........
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Nice looking bow lbshooter. My new to me Tip is shooting boastful groups and is rather quiet with a 7 1/2" brace and wool puffs.
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Originally posted by Izzy:
Nice looking bow lbshooter. My new to me Tip is shooting boastful groups and is rather quiet with a 7 1/2" brace and wool puffs.
Thanks. I am also at 7 1/2 brace height and use the rubber spider silencers. I also switched to a B50 string from FF a while back and. found my groups tightened up measurably. Not sure why. I really like this bow. Good luck with yours!!!!
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Izzy, Maxwell, muzzy75 &nineworlds9,
I hope you guys are happy, after reading all the posts on the TIPS, I had to have one, so talked to Beth and Dave today and have one on order and its all your fault... shame on you all.
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Best people you'll ever meet and a talented craftsmen. I have 3 of Dave's longbows, 2 takedowns and a one piece..Love them all.. I'd have a recurve as well, I'm just a longbow guy and as far as I can tell they shoot just as well as the curves.
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FM Skan what did you order? details???
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Yes please share fm'! Btw you made a GOOD decision. ;)
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HAAAA!!!! Fmscan, What did you get or I'll tell.
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Ok guys, after squirreling money away for a year and hanging around with a bad crowd(maxwell, carcajou) and reading the guys I mentioned in previous posts, I ordered a one piece (no stinking bolts or screws) recurve w walnut riser, koa ( kampground of America.) limbs w coco bolo tips & accent stripe, w checkered grip, 45#, and DOUBLE CARBON! Hopefully this bow will cure my plucking, torqueing, dropping my bow arm & using all arms and no back muscles. Now Dave & Beth are on the clock....tic tic tic for 11 MONTHS. My daughter said "you can make a baby in less time, it's only a stick!"
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Awww I can picture your bow its going to be so sweet...
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Chuck, your excellent review of the double carbon was a very timely piece of info for me, and when Dave also said it was quiet too, I had to do it. I told him of your post, but told him you never held a bow you didn't like and I wanted to hear what he thought....
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Originally posted by fmscan:
Ok guys, after squirreling money away for a year and hanging around with a bad crowd(maxwell, carcajou) and reading the guys I mentioned in previous posts, I ordered a one piece (no stinking bolts or screws) recurve w walnut riser, koa ( kampground of America.) limbs w coco bolo tips & accent stripe, w checkered grip, 45#, and DOUBLE CARBON! Hopefully this bow will cure my plucking, torqueing, dropping my bow arm & using all arms and no back muscles. Now Dave & Beth are on the clock....tic tic tic for 11 MONTHS. My daughter said "you can make a baby in less time, it's only a stick!"
Too funny, but that bow will be your baby and if you don't like it Id be glad to adopt it into a loving home. :readit:
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Good for you FRANKIE :clapper: Welcome to the CLUB.
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Frank.. Congrats on your overdue baby :rolleyes: :thumbsup:
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Its like getting a monkey off your back... until you want another one. :banghead:
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Thank you guys, even my wife is happy I got it....secret is to just talk about a new bow for a year, talk so often that she is happy you wrote the check & she doesn't have to listen to the whining any more....