Author Topic: tell me about Zippers (Read 9720 times)

pauljr · « **Reply #40 on:** January 27, 2007, 11:39:00 AM »

Hello all, this is my first post but have been reading for quite a while. I have a 66" solid curly maple recurve that Mr. Thompson made for my high school graduation present in 1995. I also have a zipstick that is stained curly and natural curly 66". I have shot alot of the top of the line bows and in my opinion none are any sweeter to shoot. I would not hesitate to buy another. I will say that I can not shoot the longbow anywhere near as accuratly as my recurve so the old bow is my go to bow. Hope this helps, Paul

Izzy · « **Reply #41 on:** January 27, 2007, 08:24:00 PM »

That Zipstick brings a tear to my eye.What a beaut.Holler at me when you loose your mind and decide to sell it.I hope they go to Denton this year.

Izzy · « **Reply #42 on:** January 27, 2007, 08:27:00 PM »

Oh, Swamper that antler riser is no slouch either.That belongs in a museum.Or in my house.LOL!

cjones · « **Reply #43 on:** January 28, 2007, 12:11:00 AM »

I would love to have one of the antler riser bows. Unless they go way down in price or i get some good info to hold over Bill's head, it just ain't gonna happen anytime soon. I would love to shoot one of the old zipsticks! Never seen one in person. I had never heard about a one pc. zipper curve. Anybody got any pics of them?

swamper · « **Reply #44 on:** January 28, 2007, 05:11:00 PM »

not bad for a gift from my nephew...

Otto · « **Reply #45 on:** January 28, 2007, 08:32:00 PM »

Hey Chad

What's the difference in how an Extreme shoots vs. the standard riser?

Ya gots me thinkin here bud!!!!

beachbowhunter · « **Reply #46 on:** January 28, 2007, 11:08:00 PM »

People who like a "traditional" riser usually prefer the standard. The Extreme just feels a little different, points a little different, and shoots faster pound for pound. You really have to try them both to decide which you like better.

cjones · « **Reply #47 on:** January 28, 2007, 11:38:00 PM »

Steve, For me i can't see a whole lot of difference in the way they shoot, other than the extreme is a little faster. My main problem is that i just don't like the grip on the standard as well. It feels a little more bulky in my hand.
As Norbert said, its best to try each and see what works for you. If you want to drive out to Mt. Orab i'll take ya to Bill's house and you can shoot a bunch of them!

Deer Slayer · « **Reply #48 on:** January 29, 2007, 12:07:00 PM »

I have a standard. Was the first Tradbow I ever bought. Never shot an extreme but I can tell ya that the standard ain't no slouch in the speed department either. When I ordered mine and conversed with Bob over the phone, he told me that there wasn't a whole lot of difference in speed between the Extreme and the Standard at least not that I would be able to tell without a Chrono. He said that the main diff. as Norb stated above was the feel in the grip and some just prefer one or the other for personal preferance reasons..like everything else. I really can't say because I have never shot an Extreme.....but my Standard is quick and slick as "butta" baby!

I would love to try out an Extreme one day and find out for myself if I like one more so than the other.

Otto · « **Reply #49 on:** January 29, 2007, 07:13:00 PM »

Chad

Come warmer weather, I'll take you up on that!!

cjones · « **Reply #50 on:** January 30, 2007, 12:40:00 AM »

Steve,
Anytime buddy, all you have to do is say the word.

jomama · « **Reply #51 on:** February 01, 2007, 08:05:00 PM »

This is my first time with the new tech digital trying to post, I hope the two pix of my Zipper collection get in here. Here we go...

BigRonHuntAlot · « **Reply #52 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:28:00 PM »

And to think I could have had me a Zipper. LOL Oh well there is always one available in the NEAR future.

Ray Hammond · « **Reply #53 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:35:00 PM »

beautiful collection, jamama

bowmac · « **Reply #54 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:51:00 PM »

I talked to Bill Dunn today and he said they were real close to marketing the LB limbs. He said that the ones he had shot yesterday were about 2 fps slower than the recurve limbs in comparable weight. Bill says they will show them on their web site soon as they are available.

woodchucker · « **Reply #55 on:** February 01, 2007, 10:01:00 PM »

Lately I have been having problems with zippers AND buttons,I'm starting to prefer pull-overs more each day!!!!! (sorry Brent I just couldn't resist LOL)

mqqse · « **Reply #56 on:** February 01, 2007, 10:21:00 PM »

I think I used to own one of those zippers....great bows to shoot and look at!

cjones · « **Reply #57 on:** February 02, 2007, 11:36:00 PM »

jomama, Nice collection. Could you show us some more pics of the one pc. and give us some specs on it? That is the first one i have seen.

Court, I know Bill said he would have some of the limbs at the deer + turkey expo in Ohio and in WV at the TBJ expo. I should have a set in a week or so and will post some pics.

Marblesonac · « **Reply #58 on:** February 02, 2007, 11:53:00 PM »

Here are my two..both have arrows on the limbs..a one piece longbow made by Bob's son, and the 3 piece recurve made by Bob..

Izzy · « **Reply #59 on:** February 03, 2007, 12:38:00 PM »

Im glad this thread keeps going.Gonna post a pic of my satndard tonight,Im technologically challenged and have to have my wife do it for me.Those 1 piece bows sure are fine lookin tools,or should I say art.


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