Stalker Recurve PROTOTYPE 56" pics & info

[Ryan Sanpei]

Well after bugging South 24/7, he finally broke down and built me a 56" recurve.  I really want him to keep it in his line up.  All that is needed are positive responses from the gang.  

Would you or do you shoot a 56" 3 pc recurve?

I'll be posting pics along with informal data that compares both the 56" and 58" Stalker Recurve.


 


Rigged and ready to hunt!

[Ryan Sanpei]

Riser Pics

 

Riser woods
Gabon ebony & Cocobolo w/ maple and purple heart accent strips

 

Closer shot

 

[Gehrke145]

Nice!

[Wannabe1]

At my draw length, I couldn't shoot something that short but, it sure is a looker! Congrats on your new bow.      

[joe skipp]

A one piece 56" would be even nicer...

[Sixby]

I would and do shoot both a 56 onepiece and a three piece. Its a great size bow when built right and can handle a fairly long draw. That riser is really nice. I'd love to see that at a 28 in draw. God Bless and great looking bow. Steve

[Ryan Sanpei]

Stephen-
I did some testing today with draw lengths and poundage from 25"-28".  I'll post the results soon.  So far the results mirror South's 58" model.

I'll post a pic at a 28" draw tomorrow.

Aloha Gang!
Ryan

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Cool!

[owlbait]

One thing you can be sure of, it will be QUALITY BUILT. South really builds a nice bow. I'm very happy with my Surge model at 58". I'll bet the design at 56" will still be a winner.

[Bowwild]

My draw length of 25.5" accomodates a 56" bow. One of my bows is a Bear TD Supreme with A riser and #1 limbs--a 56" bow.

I considered haveing Schafer make me a silvertip in 56" (they've made 3-4 of them in the past). I decided on a 58" because of the Beth and Dave's recommendation that the sight window would be so tiny I might not like it.  

However, the sight window on my Bear is only about 3.5 inches and it is fine.

Frankly, I've been ignoring these great Stalker posts because I don't want to be turned on to another custom -- I've gone off the deep end as it is. This 56" offering is VERY INTERESTING!

I have a Fox High Sierra and a Blacktail. The Stalker reminds me of some of the good features of bowh.

By the way, those two woods (coco and ebony) are favorites of mine. The silvertip I have on order I'm considering Charcoal Dymonwood and Coco. Now I'm wondering, if the ebony is as heavy ad Dymonwood changing my order.

[doubleo]

A 56" bow would be perfect for my 26" draw length. I shoot a 54" RER Arroyo with no problems. I really like the shape of the Stalker riser. South builds some sweet looking bows.

[Ryan Sanpei]

58" Stalker Recurve                                          
 
25"   50.2#
26"   53.2#
27"   56#
28"   59#
 
53.2# @ 26"   177fps (ave) 448gr arrow
 
 
56"  Stalker Recurve
 
25"   49.5#
26"   52.3#
27"   55.3#
28"   58.3#
 
52.3# @ 26"   175fps (ave)  448gr arrow
 
 
448gr arrow (both bows shoot same spine)
3 under
7 3/8" brace (both bows)
9/16" nock pt (both bows)
Easton digital scale attached scale under arrow nock for weight measurement.
Shot finger release and used a prochrono for speed measurement.
 
 
Pound  for pound, the two bows should shoot at the same speed. The 1 pound difference in weight between the two should account for the 2-3 fps difference.  The draw from 25"-28" is almost identical with about 3lbs per inch of draw.

[Sixby]

Exactly right and nice profile. Those are identical perfromance figures. God bless and looks great , Steve

[Shawn Leonard]

Wannabe1, I do not know how ya can make a state ment like that without all info on the bow!! I shoot a 54" recurve that will handle 31-32" draw without stacking or finger pinch. I would love one in either a 1 piece or 3 piece!! Shawn

[Ryan Sanpei]

Roy,
Yup Coco & Ebony is sweet!    
It's only my onpinion but ebony does seem a touch heavier than the average riser wood material.

 

Stephen here is the 56" bow drawn to 28"

[Ryan Sanpei]

56" Stalker drawn to 26.5"  (my draw length)


 
   

58" Stalker drawn to 26.5"  (my draw length)

[azhunter]

I was about to test drive one of his bows, but I just do not need to spend the money right now. My next recurve will probably be one of the Stalker bows. That is one nice looking bow you have there.

[Buckeye Trad Hunter]

I shoot a one piece 56" and yes I would shoot a 3 piece 56".

[Jesse Minish]

I think a 56" bow would be a great addition to his line up! I love short recurves.

[D Harris]

I just called to talk with him regarding a bow, I guess he has been chasing elk the past week or two. I will have to see if he would make another 56" as I draw 25". I love it!!