I have had some good bows and never even looked at our very own Bill Dunn at Zipper until I shot one at Compton's two years ago. After that I was on the lookout. Never did see one that struck me. So Lowebow and I rode up to Bill and Tracy's a few months back and shot almost all they had and picked out some woods for mine. I was in the market for a Winge/Bocote combo but Bill wanted me to look at some Morado he had in the shop. Well after Mike hit me in the ribs and winked at me I decided to go with it. I did know I wanted some copperhead skins on this bow so the bow woods were more or less chosen around them. The Morado blended really well with them I think. I did work my Bocote in the bow as well with some stripes between the two woods.
Here was the first pic Bill sent me of the riser block and limb lambs (also Morado).
Next was the roughed out riser. You know I am certain these bowyers get some kind of sadistic kick out of teasing us with these progress pics.
Tuesday I picked up the finished product at the post office.
Bill also made me a fantastic looking matching quiver for it but it is not mounted right now as it will only hold four arrows. I have a Chris Surtees broadhead from St. Judes that has a date with a KY deer and I have three other sharp heads and a varmint head making five.
I know what you are thinking but let me assure you even though I picked this bow up two days ago it's ready for its debut. I would also like to give my first impression thoughts. I have one bow I compare all other to and this bow I believe may surpass that one. It is the fastest bow I have ever shot with its foam and carbon limbs and the windage is perfect without me having to make any adjustments to side plate. It pleases all my personal senses and its manners are unsurpassed. Love Bill's new matte textured finish as well.
It really likes my CE 150s with 50 grain brass inserts and 150 grain VPA heads.
Thanks for looking and I hope you all get a chance to try one of today's Zippers, Bills always tinkering to make them better performers.
Topic: New Bow - Zipper Its a KEEPER! (Read 2386 times)
