looking for info on Wing Archery - Chaparral

[dinorocks]

Hi I was wondering if anybody can give me a little info on a bow I wanted to buy for a friend. The bow is made by Wing Archery; Chaparral 60" 48#, CA3156.

Thanks!

Dino

[oldbohntr]

I thought they were a good bow. I don't have all the Wing Catalogs, but as I remember it they were produced in the late 60s-very early 70s.  All I have seen were 60", with risers that were laminated phenolic and wood. I had several over the years and always let someone talk me out of them. I like the look a lot more than the Red Wing Hunter, although they're very similar.  Most Hunters were 58".

[Horney Toad]

The Chaparral was probably their nicest hunting bow. Something about Bob Lee, he knows how to make limbs that really shoot!

If your friend likes that size/weight of a bow, that would be an excellent choice! PM me if you want an estimate of the value. good luck.

[Jon Stewart]

I have a 1971 Robin Hood catalog that referred to the Chaparral as Wings newest addition in the line hunting  of bows.  It is listed at $100.00.

[oldbohntr]

Horney Toad, you may be right.  I always thought the T-Bird was the best performing Wing bow of the early years, but that I could never get comfortable with that huge grip!   The Chaparral was more comfortable in the(my)hand, with a really beautiful riser, and was also a really good shooter...hey, maybe I ought to be looking for another Chaparral!

[Kelly]

The Chaparral was only made during the Head Ski era. And I agree that it was a better shooter than the Thunderbird. Probably had the best grip of all Wings, except the 1960-61 Wing Presentation.