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Offline Whip

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Caught A King Snake
« on: April 01, 2012, 10:07:00 PM »
At the recent PBS banquet I was just sitting there minding my own business after dinner enjoying the auction.  I had no intention of buying anything, and was just watching the action.

Then the bidding on a gorgeous Fox longbow by Ron King seemed to get hung up at a price that was just too much of a bargain to pass up.  Just like dipping your toe in the ocean, you had better be cautious of riptides hiding beneath the surface.  Before I knew what was happening I was sucked in deep and ended up with one of the most beautiful and unusual bows I have ever seen.

Nice D shape profile with slim lines.

 

Great looking riser of Cocobolo and black Dymondwood.

 

But get a load of these limbs from this angle!!

 

No, that's not an optical illusion.  And it wasn't a case of a bandsaw gone wild.  Ron really let his creative talents overflow...

 

 
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2012, 10:10:00 PM »
Even the handle section has a snakey cross section to it with an offset grip.

 

This is Bow #1 of the new model Ron calls the King Snake.

 

 

 
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Offline Duker

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2012, 10:13:00 PM »
The bow's a real BEAUTY Whip  :thumbsup:  CONGRATS  :archer2:
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Offline featherhorn

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2012, 10:13:00 PM »
Awesome bow, I can see myself with something like that.
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Offline Bill Kissner

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2012, 10:14:00 PM »
Beautiful longbow Joe! This looks like something new and special!
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2012, 10:14:00 PM »
That is a great looking bow Whip. Congrats
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2012, 10:15:00 PM »
looks cool, enjoy!!!
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2012, 10:19:00 PM »
Wow Joe!  That is one of the prettiest, craziest fiberglass bows I've ever seen!  That wavy limb pattern reminds me of an Osage selfbow pictured in Chet Stevenson's book showing a similar looking bow he made from an unusual set of billets sent to him by Fred Bear.  Very unique.

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2012, 10:25:00 PM »
Just WOW mate !

Beautiful !
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2012, 10:26:00 PM »
Joe

That is awsome.  It IS a good thing I was not there.  That is exactly the kind of auction item that gets me in trouble every time.

What a beauty !

Enjoy.   :thumbsup:
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Offline Ric O'Shay

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2012, 10:46:00 PM »
Joe -
That is an amazing bow.

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Offline 187BOWHUNTER

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2012, 11:02:00 PM »
Thats badass !
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2012, 11:08:00 PM »
Now that is very cool!!!!
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Offline Gummi Bear

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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2012, 11:11:00 PM »
That is gorgeous.
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2012, 11:13:00 PM »
Let us know how she shoots. Sure is pretty.
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2012, 11:33:00 PM »
Sweet bow, Whip!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2012, 12:00:00 AM »
Cool Bow!
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #17 on: April 02, 2012, 05:00:00 AM »
Whip,
 I'm sure it shoots just as good as my Fox Royal Crown that you onced owned...I've got a Fox High Sierra T.D as well and I'm certain that this Kingsnake has to be just as sweet shooting as those two? Nice bow Whip !   :thumbsup:
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2012, 06:31:00 AM »
Great looking bow!!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Re: Caught A King Snake
« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2012, 07:33:00 AM »
The talents in the PBS never cease to amaze me.  Awesome purchase.
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