Needless to say, I've been missing a Shrew in my stable since mine moved to Wyoming to live with Vance last year. When I emailed Gregg to discuss what wood he could do, I was pleasantly surprised my options weren't limited to what Ron had listed on his website at that time. Gregg, as always, was more than helpful in planning out this bow. After much discussion on my choice of zebrawood and some other accent, I decided to let Gregg have his artistic reigns and just incorporate the zebrawood with whatever he thought, in whatever combination he felt looked best. Man, oh man...did this thing ever turn out beyond my dreams! Gregg was also able to incorporate a bow-bolt; my previous shrew didn't see as much use as it could have because it's difficult for me to travel with a one piece bow. Not only is the bolt THE takedown system if you want to keep the looks of a 1pc bow, Gregg's installation is flawless.
She showed up at my office Friday, just before I left...just in time to play for the weekend. With a long but entertaining stump shoot with buddy Jimmy Shelton (nocams), his son Mason, family friend Skyler Wilson, and my son Chase on Saturday, followed by the second round of 3D at NGT on Sunday....well, let's just say this is a ridiculously easy bow to hit with. I forgot how effortless flinging an arrow is with a Super Shrew...it is THE king of one piece longbows in my humble opinion. Very quiet, no handshock...even without the weight of a quiver, smooth draw, everything a fellow could ask for. Not the fastest bow on the block, but plenty fast enough....and hitting is as easy as lookin at the spot where you want the arrow. Ray Hammond and Squirrel bait both confirmed my conclusions with a short shooting session at NGT on Sunday...luckily both chose to shoot from 20 or I would have gotten back busted nocks.
Not only is it very easy to hit with, it's extremely easy on the eyes. I really like the "natural camo" look Gregg got with the zebrawood limb veneers.
Many, many thanks to Ran LaClair for such a superb design and Gregg Coffey for his patience and sharing his superb talent with the rest of the world. Couldn't be happier fellers! And no Vance, this one is NOT for sale...even to you
Topic: New Zebrawood Super Shrew (Read 4030 times)
