When I first got started with trad equipment, I sent away for brochures/information from every bowyer I could find in the trad magazines. I still have a big file folder full of letters pictures and brochures. One of the bows I was always drawn to was the Stalker recurves by Charlie Bisharat. When I finally got the itch to order one, I found out Charlie had quit making them. On a couple of occasions I tried to see if anyone had one to sell via the classifieds, and got a few replies, but the ones they had were much too heavy. One person had one that had belonged to Larry D. Jones. Later on I came across some "for sale" information for Charlie's bow building business. I inquired, and was sent a large packet of info with a description of everything included and the asking price. It was tempting, but I had to be realistic. I had "0" bow building experience and my bank account and familiy situation weren't ready to take that leap.
Anyways, I'm stumbling around on google the other day looking for some archery stuff and I come across the Stalker Recurve web site. It is still under construction, but there is quite a bit of information in place. Looks like a gentleman named South Cox bought the business and is now offering some nice looking bows. He even has a Bart Schleyer limited edition commemorative bow as well. Charlie Bisharat was one of many bowyers mentored by the late Jim Brackenbury, nice to see Jim's influence continues to live on through yet another bowyer.
Does anyone know South Cox or ordered one of his bows since he took over. My interest in Stalker Recurves has been renewed.
Topic: Stalker Recurves (Read 1195 times)
