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Author Topic: Martin Bamboo Viper  (Read 369 times)

Offline Zane93

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Martin Bamboo Viper
« on: November 22, 2008, 06:05:00 PM »
I have been looking at the Martin Bamboo Viper longbow. Has anybody here shot one?

Offline Rooselk

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2008, 07:18:00 PM »
Have you done a search? I know there's been discussion about that bow here in the past. I have a Savannah but haven't shot the bamboo Viper as of yet.
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2008, 07:26:00 PM »
A great shooting bow but not the prettiest bow in the world.I sold mine to my cousin as his 1st bow otherwise Id have kept it.I got mine as a demo so I didnt pay retail which is a little steep.

Offline JRY309

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2008, 08:30:00 PM »
I had one and I thought it was a great shooter,fast and smooth.I had too many bows sold it,I liked the grip on my Savannah a tad better.The Bamboo Viper is a good solid bow,I would get another one.Kinda wish I didn't sell the one I had but would get alittle more weight for myself.

Offline beauhunter

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2008, 08:39:00 PM »
I have one...I think it's a pretty sweet bow the only thing I notice is that it's kind of loud...but I haven't really tried all that hard to quiet it down...

I smoked my first buck with a longbow with it last year...

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Offline aplehr

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2008, 09:32:00 PM »
i've owned a viper for about two years with no complaints.  it is a very solid bow capable of  very good accuracy.  i shopped around and was able to find one for under 500.00 new.

Offline String Cutter

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2008, 01:43:00 AM »
I laid my hands on one at a store and gave it a look over. Looked pretty well made. But for the money I would go with a used custom or Check out Mohawk bows. He's a sponsor here...
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Offline Zane93

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2008, 07:56:00 AM »
Thanks for the replies, my 56 lbs widow recurve is a little to much weight and have been looking at hybrid longbows in the Vipers price range.

Offline beauhunter

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2008, 02:49:00 PM »
I should add that I got mine for a SMOKING deal...if I had to pay what retail is on it I would have bought a custom...I think there are quite a few in that price range...

just my .02
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Offline Cool Arrow

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Re: Martin Bamboo Viper
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2010, 09:38:00 AM »
I like mine. Yep it's definitely a production bow, but it shoots every bit as nice as the custom bows I've owned.
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