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Author Topic: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER  (Read 540 times)

Offline Will Cocke 2

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New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« on: June 05, 2012, 09:19:00 PM »
I started researching Zippers a couple months ago.  I started combing classifieds.  What I found was people saying how great they are and the are very rarely for sale. So I contacted Bill to see if I could try one.  I found one on his site that I really liked.  I have to admit I was a little skeptial of them.  Boy was I wrong.  The grip is perfect, the limbs are smooth with no hand shock, but most of all they are the best performing limbs that I have ever shot.  Only problem is now I want every model. Sent Bill some wood for a couple builds but really have my eye on a nitro.  Mine is a 58" SXT 57@28 carbon foam zebra wood veneers snake skin backed with a zebrawood and macassar riser.   Hope you like it.
   
   
   
   
Also need to thank Bob and Barb Morrison for the skin job.  The are perfect as usual.

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2012, 09:28:00 PM »
Beautiful bow sir...but then, I've never seen an ugly zipper!   :)
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Offline ron w

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2012, 09:30:00 PM »
I never thought to much about them until I got a real deal on a used one....it was to good to pass up so I said what the heck I'll buy it! Best move I ever made! That standard now has 2 sets of limbs and then I got a Standard ILF riser from Bill that I saw at Denton Hill. VERY, VERY PLEASED!!   :thumbsup:   Great bows........
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2012, 09:34:00 PM »
That is probably one of the prettiest bow's I have ever seen, how does she shoot for ya?
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2012, 09:37:00 PM »
I am hoping I don't sound ignorant here, but what does ILF mean?
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2012, 09:49:00 PM »
Great bows !!! You really need to try a Nitro as well.


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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2012, 10:05:00 PM »
International Limb Fitting, ILF, you can use any ILF limb on any ILF riser. Makes a single riser very versatile. I have recurve and long bow limbs for my Zipper but can also use them on other risers. Do a seach on here for ILF bows ....lots of Info......
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2012, 10:09:00 PM »
Careful, "Widowdoublelung"...you keep this up and you'll be needing a different handle!!!   :saywhat:
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2012, 10:30:00 PM »
That is a beautiful bow! Congrats! Bill and Tracy are great people with a great product! I have 3 sxt's and I have my eye on a nitro also.

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2012, 10:38:00 PM »
Very nice looking bow!
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Offline Will Cocke 2

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2012, 10:41:00 PM »
Definantly going to get a nitro and another sxt.  It shoots where you look and has the best trajectory of any bow I've shot.  It really is suprising how fast and accurate it is will be hard to take any other bow to the woods.

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2012, 10:55:00 PM »
Best bows I ever shot. I wish I had tried one first. Would have had more money in my pocket.   :rolleyes:    :rolleyes:   Oh well you can't take it with you.  God bless.
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2012, 11:28:00 PM »
Its a bow I've always been interested in. I became even more interested when I met Bill Dunn. He's a cool dude. The thing I found really interesting is that his wife Tracy actually builds all the bows and just keeps Bill around for PR and looks.  Seriously I'm gonna order one someday.

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2012, 11:30:00 PM »
Stunning!
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2012, 11:32:00 PM »
Should also add that Bill ...I mean Tracy had a bow at Kalamazoo a few years ago that was hands down the most beautiful bow I have ever seen.  I wish I would have bought it. Check out the hunting videos on their website. My wife really loves the one where Tracy shoots her first bear. It's good stuff.

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2012, 11:39:00 PM »
I love the looks of that bow. Zebra wood is one of my favorites!

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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2012, 05:45:00 AM »
I have 2 SXT that look the clones of your.
They are great looking and shooting bows.
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #17 on: June 06, 2012, 07:45:00 AM »
A beauty!
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2012, 09:03:00 AM »
Have always been a fan of copperhead skins, very nice!
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Re: New ZIPPER, Wish I had tried one SOONER
« Reply #19 on: June 06, 2012, 01:37:00 PM »
Congrats, on a great looking ZIpper! Like many have already said, ZIpper is the best bow I have ever shot.
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