Why Jack Kempf bows so rare in classified?

[MercilessMing]

I heard a lot of good things about Mr. Kempf's bows.  There are many good bows from other bowyers too but sooner or later you can spot some on the classified.  I just wonder why so rarely seen the Kempf's bows on the classified.

[Guru]

Great shooting bows that most folks would never get rid of!      

Got my first in '97, and my second in '07, luv them both    

[Chris Surtees]

They are by far the best shooting recurve I have ever owned.

Something extreme would have to happen for me to even consider selling mine.

Matter of fact I have a 52" and another 56" being made in the next couple months.

C

[Chris Surtees]

On top of Jack being an amazing bowyer he is a heckuva nice guy just to have a chat with.

I hope to be able to shake his hand one day.

C

[MercilessMing]

Thank, guys.

[damascusdave]

I never knew anyone with a Jack Kempf bow who would be willing to part with it.

[damascusdave]

BTW for those of you who are interested in Chek Mate bows I got a bit of a heads up yesterday. The company changed hands a while back and although the bows are just as good, and maybe better, the availability sucks. I found two places yesterday that have some in stock and after I get mine I will let you know where they are (for a small fee).

Why is it the best craftsmen are so often poor business people?

Maybe that is why Jack Kempf has done so well for so long, he is both a good craftsman and an astute businessman.

[Raging Water]

A Jack Kempf Bow is a "pry it from my dead hand" bow.

I originally got one new-to-me from a Gent who was about to get his new Kwyk Styk.

The original set of limbs are 47# at 28" (which if you know me, is light for me). However, they shoot like a 60# plus rocket launcher.

I ordered an extra set of 74# limbs to go with the riser. So, when I can no longer draw the 74# limbs I can use the 47# limbs.

Life is good!

[BowZen]

Ming,

Great bows. I have one if you want to try.

Karim

[L. E. Carroll]

Those who have them, have found they are so nice their just not willing to let them go...Everything you could ask for in a great shooting package..

I have several [ "hovers" right at 20] custom's on my rack, including some from the very best bowyers....Jack's bows give up nothing to them..actually my 60" 58# Kwyk Styk is the one I choose and hunt with the most often....You won't see it in the "classifieds" any time soon either.    

[Froggy]

Here's mine I have now, recieved it from Jack in May this year. Kwyk Styk 56" 55@28. I have a 54" due about the end of the year. Great bow and a even better gentleman to deal with..
 
 
 

[damascusdave]

I have some additional info about Chek Mate for which I will start a new thread entitled "Chek Mate update"

[Bowshot]

Jack makes a great bow. Pearl and Jack are just nice people.
I sold 1 a year ago which was a mistake. I probably have as many as I need for my lifetime, 16 or 17 and they are all awesome. Another reason not to sell a Kempf bow...Jack is a day older than dirt! I hope to be hunting mule deer with him tomorrow so he will probably get even for that remark. I will be put back to the bottom of his list again.
Terry

[Dusty Nethery]

Alright, somebody spill it; how do you get in contact with Jack to place an order for one?

Gonna hafta sell a kidney because of this place.

[Froggy]

Pm'd you Dusty

[Dusty Nethery]

Got it, Froggy. Thank you.

[babs]

i would love to have his contact info also thanks brad

[champ38]

yep, would like to have the contact info myself. Thanks

[Froggy]

[Flt Rck Shtr]

Is Jack's info secret? Can we get it posted for everyone to see?
               Thanks,
                      James