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Offline Pheonixarcher

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Bigfoot Yeti
« on: December 04, 2012, 04:19:00 AM »
Well, I have sent Kirk my deposit for a new bow. My 'back up' plan is a Sasquatch, but I'd really like to get a shorter hunting bow. I know that whatever I end up buying, it will be a great bow. But, I am curious if anybody has tried his Yeti, and what their opinions might be. If you have, please post an honest review, along with your specs and any pics you might have, or pm me, or email at [email protected]. Also, if anyone has a good wood combo they'd like to share, I'd appreciate it. I prefer the darker colors, with maybe a lighter accent. Thanks gang.
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2012, 09:29:00 AM »
Paul,

Kirk's will not release a model till he's tested it silly...and he's awfully picky about results!

As for wood combo, well, if you tell Kirk what you like, he'll show you some options from his stash.  

In the end, I let him make some recommendations and then gave him "artistic license" and could NOT be happier with my results.  Different model, but when it came to blending woods and eye appeal, that boy is an artist!

 

 
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2012, 09:36:00 AM »
Doc love the bow,he does wonders with wood.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2012, 12:47:00 PM »
Yeah, Larry, but a pretty face is just so much make-up as I age...

If I hadn't come to fully appreciate his attention to detail, studying my shooting videos to see why the blazes I have so much trouble all these years with standard shaped risers, regardless of how fat or skinny, I'd not have "bit."

Once he came around outlining what and how he'd try to resolve this 30 yr conundrum for me, then I was hooked...thru the waiting period, I got updates on his limb design testing and pursuit of excellence!

That iced the cake.

ONLY after the fact, (and that I was allowed to pay ahead thru the waiting period so I was paid off early and then could scrimp out a few "purdy" features) did I start to consider adding ramp cap veneers and went to the XXX carbon foam core.

At 47#...that bow blisters and is smooth, quiet and now, thankfully, points and rests in my hand such that I don't have to fight a location for EVERY shot.  Every shot just settles into my paw and is GONE!

I went with a wood I-beam of the waterfall bubinga, and the outrageous bocote outside...I said I like grain and figure in wood...and got it in spades!
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2012, 12:55:00 PM »
"Yeah, Larry, but a pretty face is just so much make-up as I age..."

Using more and more every year, eh, Doc?
Kirk has a great eye for woods, and he puts his all into every bow. I would feel very confident trusting him with my money and in his execution of the bowyer's arts. He is far pickier than I.
Killdeer   :thumbsup:
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2012, 01:46:00 PM »
Wow Doc, that is certainly one to be proud of. Almost too pretty to take hunting.
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2012, 04:14:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Killdeer:
"Yeah, Larry, but a pretty face is just so much make-up as I age..."

Using more and more every year, eh, Doc?
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Only you, Killy Dear, Only you!!!    :bigsmyl:
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2012, 05:47:00 PM »
Well Paul, You will certainly have the option of a shorter bow. I was going to wait till after the first of the year for the debut of the "Yeti TD RC" but i can show you some of the prototypes i'm working on right now.....

These bows will run from 52-56" in length. Depending on your draw length we should be able to fix you up in something in that range. Here are a couple photos of the first few sets of limbs and a couple different risers I've got going right now with recurve limbs. I have no test results on performance at this time, but they are starting to bend in all the right places and are shooting pretty darn good.... but i still have some fine tuning to do...

Both of these bows are 52" in length.

 


 

 


 


 

 

 

 
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2012, 06:03:00 PM »
What do you think the draw lengths are going to be for these?
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2012, 07:47:00 PM »
That koa or Walnut and Wenge bow is to die for. Got me drooling all over the puter Bro.
Those bows look like they will go at least 29 without stacking considering that string angle.

God bless , Steve
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2012, 09:23:00 PM »
Lookin good bro. Drool drool.
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2012, 10:27:00 PM »
WOW! I like that second one Kirk. Are you going to stick with that riser design and limb match-up with the riser? Looks Great!
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2012, 11:43:00 PM »
Kirk, those are beautiful creations!  I can't wait to discuss the details of my bow. Great work!
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2012, 12:06:00 AM »
You can NEVER go wrong with Kirk building you a bow.Kirk will do everything he can to give you the best performing bow.
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2012, 01:55:00 AM »
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Originally posted by iohkus:
WOW! I like that second one Kirk. Are you going to stick with that riser design and limb match-up with the riser? Looks Great!
You got it Will...Good eye.   :thumbsup:   The first one i was too far back on the pad angle, and out too far on the hook. She's ahell of a shooter, but not what i was looking for. I've got a different set of limbs on the second one.
I've been shifting the limbs around on my form and working out the best taper rate to get everything bending in the right place. I'm going to probably end up with two different limbs. "Longs" and "Shorts" and use riser length and power wedge shifting in the core for different draw lengths.

By January i'll have a full range of draw lengths from 25"- 30" i don't think i'm going to stick my neck out on a 32" in this model. those guys are going to have to move up to the Sasquatch model.

Here's another 52" i just strung up tonight.... i've got these dialed in pretty good now. next batch i lay up will be the 54" limbs.

 

 

 

 
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2012, 02:03:00 AM »
One more note here... I'm going to have to come up with long bow limbs for this shorty bow too. That waits till next month though. I've got too much going on before Christmas to get started on that right now... Kirk
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2012, 05:43:00 AM »
Great looking bows, perfect for a pop-up blind.
Man that grip looks very repeatable.
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #17 on: December 05, 2012, 08:16:00 AM »
:clapper:  keep at it Kirk
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2012, 09:12:00 AM »
I can't wait to see some speed numbers on that 52". Most short bows are lacking in the speed department.
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Re: Bigfoot Yeti
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2012, 09:24:00 AM »
Wow... that is a gorgeous riser and I like darker woods better...

Kirk, you even took the time to "stitch" the wood accent, not just glue it into the riser!    :rolleyes:    :knothead:    :laughing:   (private joke)

I know, I know...they're Mosaics, not stitches!  :)

Nobody fusses more with balancing limbs, tiller and moving power wedges around to get smooth, fast limbs plus both vertical and lateral stability than KIRK!

Were I a rich man and not just good looking,  :rolleyes: --I'd have to get a shortie to go with my 60" Sassy Lady!
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