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osage1
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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Reply #20 on:
June 28, 2010, 08:19:00 AM »
My second choice would be the Superior, i had one, but it got to heavy for my bad back and shoulder. I have been looking for one in a lower weight a long time.The Superior is close to the Classic in limb design, a smooth, quiet shooting bow.
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Drew
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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Tim Fishell
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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Reply #22 on:
June 28, 2010, 09:01:00 AM »
Brain, Congrats on the bow. My choice is the Whisper. I had one and kick myself for getting rid of it. I really like the new Whispers with the locator grip. That would be my choice.
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 09:53:00 AM »
Picked up my Baraga that I ordered in K'zoo at Compton's and absolutely love it...
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 04:46:00 PM »
I'm supposed to have a 66" Superior waiting for me at the GLLI in august, Boo limbs and Walnut trim, about #60 @ 30", should be a real dandy.
Superior is pretty much the same as a Baraga, just longer. Baraga is 60-64", Superior is 64-69"
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 04:51:00 PM »
I just picked up my bow from him the other day. Lightly stained curly maple veneers with a bacote riser and tip overlays...someone was trying to buy it when I walked up to pick it up. It is 68" and 50@28 Classic. The thing rocks! Super quiet and so nice to shoot. Of course beautiful as well. The finish he puts on his bows makes them feel like silk. Very nice bows. If I could shoot them I would love to have a whisper too. They are so accurate it is silly. I just have trouble locating my hand properly on the first shot.
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sinistral
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 05:53:00 PM »
I would pick any of them, they are all beautiful and great shooters. That is one tough choice. Good luck and congrats.
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djohnson
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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Reply #27 on:
June 28, 2010, 06:16:00 PM »
Have two Baragas and will have a Shelton in the near future.I will also buy a Baraga for my son. Steve is top notch.
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Rick Butler
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 06:17:00 PM »
Steve makes a great bow. I had a 64" Superior and sadly enough sold it. Last year at Compton's I shot one of his Shelton's and really liked the way it shot and felt, that will probably be my next bow purchase.
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flint kemper
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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Reply #29 on:
June 28, 2010, 06:25:00 PM »
Bryan, no I do not but when I order one that is what I may get on it. If you like the choices of it go for it and post some pictures when you get it. Congrats Flint
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Shawn Rackley
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 06:58:00 PM »
Just picked up my new "to me" whisper today. shot it a couple arrows. what can i say about this bow. i freakin love it. when i say a couple arrows i really mean a couple hours. very nice. and like was said before the finish is really nice. my whisper has a locator grip, and i like it alot.
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Bryan Burkhardt
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 07:37:00 PM »
Thanks for all the input guys...it's crystal clear to me now
The good news is I can't go wrong regardless of my choice.
I'll let you know what I decide.
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 08:46:00 PM »
Bryan, dont know if you got to shoot Steve's bows in Grayling or not, but if you can hold off your decision about a month he will be at the GLLI in Hastings the first weekend in August and you could shoot a bunch of them to help in your decision.
Eric
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 09:01:00 PM »
Agreed Eric. The Baraga and the Superior are for more higher wrist shooters and so it is a good idea to see what shoots for you.
Another cool thing is that Steve is always donating bows either for events or auctions. He gives a lot back to the archery community. He is also a fountain of information about Hill style bows.
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smoke1953
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 09:12:00 PM »
Love my Baraga but certainly don't think of it as a high wrist shooter unless you happen to hold it that way. I'm pretty certain he'll make them in any grip your request. Steve provides excellent service.
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Bryan Burkhardt
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 09:29:00 PM »
Good idea Eric...I have the GLLI on my calendar. The Baraga is starting to draw me in...
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 28, 2010, 09:52:00 PM »
"Another cool thing is that Steve is always donating bows either for events or auctions. He gives a lot back to the archery community. He is also a fountain of information about Hill style bows."
You can say that again Matt!
Smokes right, Steve will put any grip you want on it. Stright Hill, dished, locator...
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Jim@ThunderStick
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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Reply #37 on:
June 29, 2010, 01:34:00 PM »
Hey Bryan.
I'll bring my Barraga to the GLLI and you can shoot it all day if you want to get a real feel for it. C ya. Jim
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Earl Jeff
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 29, 2010, 07:38:00 PM »
Best Hill style longbows made. Northern Mist.
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Bryan Burkhardt
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Re: Northern Mist Longbows in Fred Bear's Backyard
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June 29, 2010, 09:19:00 PM »
Jim - Is that what you shot that big buck with?
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