I'm thinking of ordering a Checkmate

[Three Finger]

I am thinking about ordering a checkmate hunter 2. From what I can tell you can't order strait through the bowyer. So are there any dealers I should avoid. And what is a good dealer to go through.
Thanks

[manyletters]

You might want to hold off on a Hunter 2 as there is a Hunter 3 that is waiting to jump out to the general public soon...patience my friend!! I have it in hand right now and this is going to be a sought after bow  

[Three Finger]

Thanks manyletters will do. I don't have all the funds right now. Just the deposit is ready. Looks like it might take a little while to get the bow in my hands any way. Hopefully I could have it by the fall.

[K. Mogensen]

I have a Raven ordered from Chad (LBR). The wait was a little longer than expected but hey, stuff happens. Not sure how long the wait is now, but it's been about a year for me. I would talk a bit with Chad. He seems to know what he's doing...    I have no complaints so far.

[dpowers311]

Just wondering why they are sold only by dealers?

Dave

[manyletters]

Historically, Chek-mate has only sold through dealers because they do not have the time to deal with individuals. They are a small operation that builds a ton of quality bows and if they were  answering individual questions and orders from Joe Public, Marc would never get time to build a bow!!

[LV2HUNT]

manyletters, any Pics on the H3?

[BobW]

drumroll.......

[Bjorn]

Chad for sure at recurves.com

[jamed]

Wouldn't hesitate about using Chad from recurves.com  .  Really nice guy and doesn't mind taking his time giving more than enough information about any question asked.. Haven't bought a bow from him, but he is the only person I use for any string needs.

[buckster]

Chad is great.  O.K., since the cat is already out of the bag... I confess that I ordered a H III last week from recurves.com  

This new offering will combine the best shooting characteristics of both the H1 AND H II. Now that Marc is solidly at the helm of the bow building operation, their is more flexibility and new things available.  

As always, Chad helped me make up my mind on the woods, options, etc.  He's always more than willing to provide insight and answer questions and having one of his nice FF strings on the bow is getting that extra icing on the cake! Great prices and an excellent product.

[ArkyBob]

Chad is great to deal with.  Also a super person with a great deal of knowledge, always helpful with any questions you have.  Can't go wrong with him!!!

BOB

[JimmyC]

Now that I think about it, Chad at recurves.com probably should get a large trophy from me for "having been bugged a ton (by me) even though I've bought little!"  Hee, hee    

Seriously, the guy has answered all my emails about strings, bows and bows that I didn't even buy from HIM and he's always nothing but happy to help.  And this has been going on for years folks.

I should add, every purchase I've made has been smooth as silk.

[K. Mogensen]

I bug him about once every other week or more and he's been nothing but nice. Hat's off to Chad.

[LV2HUNT]

Originally posted by buckster:
Chad is great.  O.K., since the cat is already out of the bag... I confess that I ordered a GM III last week from recurves.com  

This new offering will combine the best shooting characteristics of both the GM 1 AND GM II. Now that Marc is solidly at the helm of the bow building operation, their is more flexibility and new things available.

Ok, so what is a GM? If you are referring to a Hunter III are you telling us you ordered a bow sight unseen with no pictures? What are the differences or improvements? I am especially curious as I am getting ready to place an order myself.

[sweet old bill]

I got two from Chad and great guy to deal with. Still shooting the bows and also have ordered strings from him...

[rraming]

Never heard of an issue from Chad, the way to go if you need that bow. On another forum some store NAS is getting slammed over a Check-Mate (no service, can't get ahold of them etc..)

[NDTerminator]

I've gotten my last couple H2s and H56s from G&M Archery in Minnesota.  Greg had the woods, lengths, and draw weights I wanted in stock and I had the bows in my hot little hands three days after ordering.  Fast shipping, and Greg is a great guy to deal with.

Chad is a great guy to deal with, but doesn't keep anything in stock as a rule. No slight on Chad intended, that's just the way he does his thing.   Greg just keeps a good supply of H2s and H56s on hand & and ready to ship, so I call him first when I'm in the market...

Special orders through either will take a good 9-10 months for delivery.  No two ways around that.

Have also gotten a couple in-stock from Height Archery in Winnipeg.  The Canadian postal system is slow though, it took 2-3 weeks for delivery, and I only live 180 miles from Winnipeg!  Height will also order for you, but add the above couple weeks to the usual 9-10 month backlog at Chek Mate...

PM sent, Three Fingers...

[2Knives]

I really liked my H2 and shot it alot.
I sold it to a guy that wanted to get started in traditional and I already had 6 bows so I thought I should give him a deal on one.
I still wish I had it back...maybe I'll call him!

[LBR]

Thanks for the good word!

Delivery time is expected to be a little quicker, but with one bowyer there are no guarantees.  A broken machine, a case of the flu, and he gets behind.  Just something you have to allow for when dealing with a single bowyer.

I try to keep a few bows on hand, I usually can't--they sell faster than I can get them.  I do have three left-handed bows right now though.  I only deal with CM bows.

If you want a 56" td, and can find one, you better grab it.  Those are no longer available.

Going to have two new styles available soon--the Hunter III and a short longbow that has yet to be named.  

Chad