Author Topic: Bigfoot Yeti (Read 2396 times)

Sixby · « **Reply #60 on:** December 10, 2012, 02:03:00 AM »

Kirk I nominate that Mac bow for bow of the year if it shoots as good as she looks.
If you are talking about the top row of wood I would take the wood on the right if I was buying it for a riser. Of course it would depend on how you shaped the riser. If you do a bunch of rounding then the middle block may be the ticket. Its all top grade , hard to get stuff though.
God bless,
Steve

S. Brant Osborn · « **Reply #61 on:** December 10, 2012, 10:29:00 AM »

Cudos to Sixby and Kirk for their never ending research and development. That is not cheap. But more importantly the respect they show for one another by working together and sharing their finds. Trad shooters are lucky to have many fine bow makers to choose from, but surely these two are among the cream to have come to the top!

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #62 on:** December 10, 2012, 12:44:00 PM »

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Originally posted by cch:
Does that G 10 material have a grain like linen phenolic? And can it be made into a solid riser? Do you think a riser could be cut further past center using it?
thanks,
Chris.

Yes it does have a grain. Just like fiberglass does. here is a factory description.

GAROLITE GLASS-EPOXY BASED LAMINATE
Thermosetting industrial laminate consisting of a continuous filament glass cloth material with an epoxy resin binder. It has characteristics of high strength, excellent electrical properties and chemical resistance not only at room temperature but also under humid or moist conditions.

I have also laminated these sheets into solid G-10 risers using epoxy with excellent results.
Unfortunately the stuff is expensive. But... if you want an indestructible riser with higher mass weight in your bow. you cannot beat this stuff.

I have yet to have someone order this in a Sasquatch or Yeti riser style. But here are a couple solid G-10 risers in Flatliner design.

Do you think a riser could be cut further past center using it?
thanks,

Absolutely..... But... Getting a riser cut too far past center shooting off the shelf is a waste of time. IMO..... For sure... you can definitely shoot a wider range of spine stiffness and still get fairly decent arrow flight. But if you spend time tuning your arrows properly just a wee bit on the weak side for carbon shafts. 9 times out of 10 you'll end up padding your shelf right back out to center again..... So unless you plan on using a plunger, or an elevated rest. i see no advantage to cutting my shelves 3/16" past center.

Doc Nock · « **Reply #63 on:** December 10, 2012, 01:44:00 PM »

I had a riser cut 3/16" past center. I thought it was cool that out of a 54# bow, I was shooting 80# spine arrows... but I kept seeing this odd "tailing" on shots periodically.

In speaking with another bowyer who did a lot of testing on shooting, he claimed that, when shooting with fingersanything from center to past center means that the release will have a degree of "inconsistency" in it and the arrow, on any given release, "may not know which way to paradox" and show erratic flight.

I padded that riser out to just a bit shy of center and eliminated all the hooey!

RLA · « **Reply #64 on:** December 10, 2012, 06:27:00 PM »

cch · « **Reply #65 on:** December 10, 2012, 06:45:00 PM »

I was thinking of an ILF riser drilled for elevated rest. Kirk have you made an ILF riser yet?

katman · « **Reply #66 on:** December 10, 2012, 07:43:00 PM »

G-10 riser for the extra mass in the short handled Yeti with black glass limbs sounds perfect, a stealth bow for hunting in the shadows of pop-ups and ground blinds.
That figured G-10 looks good.

Doc Nock · « **Reply #67 on:** December 10, 2012, 08:01:00 PM »

RLA,

Looks like congrats are in order! Eat an elephant one bite at a time... forgo sodas, few nice lunches out, eases the pain of it all.

Lifetime investment in a quality tool that looks like art!

Chromebuck · « **Reply #68 on:** December 10, 2012, 08:17:00 PM »

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Lifetime investment in a quality tool that looks like art!

Wow! The bow on the left looks like ebony or wenge. Had no idea G 10 could take on such grain.

Congrats Ryan! You won't be dissapointed.

CB

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #69 on:** December 10, 2012, 08:41:00 PM »

Great talking with you today Ryan.

Your new Yeti will be marked #004

The bow on the left IS Ebony... LOL ...but i suppose i could paint some grain on one for you Gery. or maybe some lightning bolts would look cool.

So Kieth... You liking your Flatliner?

Chromebuck · « **Reply #70 on:** December 10, 2012, 08:51:00 PM »

Kirk,

After going through a pile of bows this year your bow was the only bow to surpass my longstanding goto bow. These are what make this journey worth it, at least financially!

I think you missed my post, but a few days ago I gave a testimonial.

Kudos Brother Kirk!

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=123540

RLA · « **Reply #71 on:** December 11, 2012, 12:18:00 AM »

Kirk it was a pleasure speaking with you, I'm pretty fired up about this bow!

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**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #72 on:** December 11, 2012, 01:37:00 AM »

Well here are a couple young brothers who came to pick up their new bows today. i got a little film clip of them shooting here.

Ben is the one with the blue shirt. He is drawing 52 pounds at 24.5". His Brother Conner with the Wenge/Walnut riser bow is drawing 60# at 24.5" and hasn't shot that weight of a bow before this. He's a weight lifter that wanted something heavier this time. LOL i think he's going to have to work out with her a bit to get a handle on that creep....

cch · « **Reply #73 on:** December 11, 2012, 08:54:00 AM »

Kirk have you ever made an ILF riser?

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #74 on:** December 11, 2012, 10:30:00 AM »

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Originally posted by cch: Kirk have you ever made an ILF riser?

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I built one for a good friend of mine about a year ago using G-10 & Canary wood with a custom shaped grip.

With all good intentions, i had planned on building more of them. I really think i need to slim the riser down and make it more sleek looking than the first one here, but i never found the extra time to get into it.

I suppose I'll get a commission to build another one eventually and get back into building more. I'd like to work on a style similar to this that is a bit less bulk..... this would be a good candidate for a solid G-10 riser.

Sixby · « **Reply #75 on:** December 11, 2012, 02:04:00 PM »

Kirk, Tell the Brother in the first pic to drop his elbow a bit and he will gain about a half to 3/4 in draw. The boy in the second pic has super good form. It is so neat that you are mentoring these young people and encouraging them like you are. God will surely bless you for that. I bet you will never have to worry about these kids getting into drugs ect and that they will become dedicated , great people and in great part just because someone cared.

Man that canary wood looks really cool . I like that riser just like it is. Steve
God bless you and Merry Christmas, Steve

Doc Nock · « **Reply #76 on:** December 11, 2012, 09:06:00 PM »

So many choices, Kirk...so little money and time!

Grrrr!

Shortlongbow · « **Reply #77 on:** December 11, 2012, 09:33:00 PM »

I can see a Sasquatch recurve or the new SS in my future.

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #78 on:** December 11, 2012, 11:15:00 PM »

I guess i could have shown a picture of the boys finished bows.... These are both 52" and are tightly strung at 6.5" brace.

Hey Steve... can you spot which one has the tip wedge? THAT was just the ticket bro...Thanks for the "Tip".....That pushed her into the high performance zone for certain.

Pheonixarcher · « **Reply #79 on:** December 12, 2012, 01:00:00 AM »

Man, those sure look sweet! Look like real good shooters too. Well done Kirk. What are the woods in that dark riser?


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