Zipper Aluminum Riser ?(I need your input)

[Raineman]

As long as it is tapped for a Kwikee Kwiver bracket, it'll be a hit with me.   :D

[R H Clark]

If you are going ILF you need something different than what is on the market now.I would love to see a sleek, slim ILF riser designed more for the ILF longbow limbs that I think will become the hottest new thing.LAS and Morrison now have top end ILF longbow limbs and I have read that Border has something in the works.Something like a cross between an A&H and Black Swan but with some deflex.

I would be cautious about very short ILF risers.You could get into a situation of a long draw guy that wants a very short bow creating a dangerous situation.

The other route would be just a plane jane Aluminum that accepts your limbs or even an economy version of them.Just a bang around hunting bow that performs like an expensive one.

[zipper bowss]

Thanks guys for all your input!After I get things worked out with the cnc guy will let you know which way I plan to go.
Bill

[vermonster13]

Yeah enough talk, start scraping some metal already.    

I look forward to seeing what you come up with Bill.

[Pete W]

I used to think I would never shoot metal, but all that changed since i reviewed the Titan. I now have 5 metal riser bows .
What I would like to see in a metal riser is

Dual plunger holes for off the shelf and elevated rest.

A crowned shelf.

ILF , there are to many good limbs available in every price range. Many of us have several sets of very good quality limbs now and another riser to mount them on is a nice option, rather than getting a complete bow. You would be hard pressed to make limbs that equal the top ILF limbs available today for the price they sell for. You can easily compete in the pretty limb catagory though quite easily and there is a market for good performing eye candy.
The shooter will decide if he wants world class , cheap or eye candy.

Make it short in several lengths .14, 16, and 18"

Removable/exchangable grips like the LAS Titan uses. These are affordable and come in high med and low . Nobody wants to spend 2 to 3 times as much for a grip than they need to.

Offer a leather grip wrap for cold weather.

Make it primarily shooter friendly .Acuracy out trumps speed. Nobody wants a stable ILF limb on a twitchy riser.

Keep the weight down .Every ounce hurts on long hikes.Hunting bows do not need the heavy weight of a FITA bow.
 Balance the riser so stabilizers, weights are not needed.

A smooth radius on all edges makes for a clean looking riser.

Lateral limb adjustment dovetails like the Spigarelli/ LAS Titan use.

Pete

[S. Brant Osborn]

If I were a bowyer....bowmaker..or whatever you call a person that makes bows,  I would be working on ILF limbs 1st.  Many people are "brand" loyal and want to try ILF but their guy doesn't make them.  Zipper limbs on any ILF riser!

[cjones]

Bill,
What you really need is someone to field test them for you. Feel free to put my name at the top of the list!LOL  

[Izzy]

Been a while Chad  where you been?

[zipper bowss]

Glad to see you around again Chad!You know when I get this worked out you will get the call.
Bill