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Offline kbetts

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My first longbow.
« on: July 23, 2010, 09:34:00 AM »
Actually this is also my first "new" bow.  I shot recurves exclusively until I felt a longbow.  No way I can get a recurve as silent as my longbow.  I can't see how I've given up any performance either.  I know everyone thinks their bow is "quick", but I asure you this one is.
62" Mattawoman II by Tom Parsons of Kimsha Archery.  60#@28".  Braced to 6 1/4".  
Four layers of action boo, wenge lams under clear glass.  Bacote riser.  We're in love.
 
 
 
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Offline lpcjon2

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2010, 09:39:00 AM »
welcome to the big leagues...LOL
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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2010, 09:42:00 AM »
Classy lookin bow!
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Offline brinkwolf

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2010, 09:50:00 AM »
Very Nice!!! but you wont stop at one.....
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Offline wisconsin wood butcher

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2010, 09:54:00 AM »
I understand the longbow love bug showed up here. your bow looks ssswwweeettt hows it treating you?
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Offline RC

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2010, 10:29:00 AM »
Fine bow.RC
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Offline Eric Sprick

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2010, 10:30:00 AM »
Very nice!  Like has been said, you won't stop at just one!  Eric.
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Offline owlbait

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2010, 11:25:00 AM »
That Parson's guy is all right. Mighty fine bowyer and a lights out shooter. You sure got yourself a fine, fine longbow there. Congrats.
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Offline DaxE

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2010, 11:28:00 AM »
Good looking bow
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Offline bolong

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2010, 11:32:00 AM »
Sweet bow!!!  :thumbsup:
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Offline Jmgcurve

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2010, 04:49:00 PM »
Very nice bow...classic lines.   :clapper:
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Offline Day Dreamer

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2010, 06:06:00 PM »
Nice woods, looks like a real workhorse of a bow.  :archer2:
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Offline Mudd

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2010, 07:29:00 PM »
I always warn my recurve shooting friends that they shouldn't put their hands on one of my longbows unless they are prepared to make a switch..lol

Just ask Butch Speer..lol He was a dyed in the wool recurve man until he shot a longbow.

Yours is a real looker. Thanks for sharing.

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Offline DannyBows

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2010, 07:58:00 PM »
Wow! That's a fine looking bow, Congrats!   :notworthy:
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Offline Ssamac

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2010, 08:29:00 PM »
Shoot it in good health. Nice looking bow
sam
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Offline kbetts

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2010, 10:03:00 PM »
Thanks for all the kind words.  A real workhorse no doubt as its built like a tank.  I had hesitations about the squared off grip.  Much sharper towards the front of the bow.  I found that I like it.  Its much smaller than most of Tom's risers but it works for me.  Main thing I've learned is to stick to one bow for awhile and develope my skills.    
Ammunition is down to Surewoods and 55/75 Gold Tips.  I've been using some 2018's thrown in.  Shot a sparrow at 17 yards last weekend with a 2018.
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Offline Wannabe1

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Re: My first longbow.
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2010, 12:08:00 AM »
Welcome to the world of longbows! Congratulations my friend on a fine stick.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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