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Author Topic: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics  (Read 1123 times)

Offline katman

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My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« on: June 11, 2014, 07:40:00 PM »
Just received my new Bigfoot Stealth from Kirk at Bigfoot bows and would like to share it with all on pow wow. She is a one piece D/R longbow that braces to D. While she looks like a mild mannered longbow underneath she is power waiting to be unleashed, hence the stealth name, due to the bowyers skills extracting performance out of the design. She shoots a heavy arrow with authority and really zings a lighter arrow.

I contacted Kirk several months back with questions on a hill style bow, one thing led to another and after exchanging multiple emails the Stealth was born. She is 66" [email protected] and is as stable and  buttery smooth as any bow I have drawn. She is every bit as smooth as my ACS ilf longbow limbs but with more verticle stability, no noodling here. Bocote riser, black glass back and bocote belly lams finished with a dull hunting friendly tone. No shiny bows for me in the woods. Deep locator grip, now has a leather grip.

Another special item built into the bow is an internal harmonic dampening system which also adds mass to the riser which works very well.
She is steady on loose and won't jar your teeth. Very quiet and vibration free. Accuracy is uncanny.

Here are some pics of the build as promised earlier this year, hope you enjoy. Kirk will be around to handle any techy questions.
         
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2014, 07:55:00 PM »
WOW! Kirk did awesome on that one...as he always does. Congratulations on a very beautiful, first of its kind, custom.

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2014, 08:08:00 PM »
Nice one Kirk!!
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2014, 08:29:00 PM »
Beautiful bow!
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2014, 08:29:00 PM »
Very nice! Tell us more about this "internal harmonic dampening system". Very interested to hear this.

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2014, 08:37:00 PM »
"D" when strung?  It may just be the angle, but it looks like the tips flip just a bit.

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2014, 09:00:00 PM »
Hermon, good pickup, those pics are from Kirk while he was tuning the bow and it is at 7.25" brace, I have found I like the brace a little higher, 7.5-7.75 for tune depending on arrow being used and that flattens out the tips some by increasing preload. While they are not a 'hill' continues D they are now pretty much flat and no string contact on the belly. But owe so smooth to draw to anchor. Have not done a dfc yet but I would bet the gains per inch are not high near anchor.

Paul, I will let Kirk discuss the harmonic dampeners, but they are a great addition for adding mass and removing shock. Mass feels more like a 3 piece but has the good looks of a one piece. I think that adds to the accuracy I am seeing with her after only 2 shooting sessions. I am already needing to shoot different spots with a set of arrows to avoid damage, and that's a good thing.
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2014, 12:35:00 AM »
Beautiful bow. Harmonic dampeners are another Great Idea from the master bowyer. This is especially true for that kind of bow although I bet that one is sweet with out. It looks like a great design for an awesome hunter.

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2014, 03:15:00 AM »
Again a very nice bow.....

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2014, 06:29:00 AM »
:thumbsup:  

OK, Kirk!   Tell us all about it!   :goldtooth:
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2014, 07:54:00 AM »
That bow sure looks great. I am also interested in the harmonic dampeners.

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2014, 08:05:00 AM »
Hmmm sounds like a good indoor /3D bow for me. Keep up us updated on how you like it.
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2014, 09:20:00 AM »
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2014, 09:57:00 AM »
Wow! Kirk you did good brother!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
Gery you got yourself a beauty. I bet it shoots as good, or better, than it looks. And it looks great! Congrats on the # OO1, first one off the form. After lots of testing and tweaking I'm sure knowing how meticulus Kirk is.
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2014, 10:17:00 AM »
Darn nice looking bow. Knowing Kirk it's a work of art. Congrats
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2014, 10:21:00 AM »
I don't see any G10 in the riser. Is it built without it or is it hidden in the middle?
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2014, 10:23:00 AM »
...that one perks my interest....
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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2014, 11:58:00 AM »
wow wow wow!
Beautiful bow.
Have you or will you use that out in the woods? Do tell us more about the performance.

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2014, 01:02:00 PM »
Dang...just when ya think you have found "the one"...something like this comes along!  Very interested to see how these develop as more come out.  I am guessing this may well be Kirk's most popular model in time.  Congrats on a gorgeous bow!!

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Re: My new Bigfoot Stealth #001, pics
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2014, 02:03:00 PM »
Look forward to hearing more about this beauty of a bow  ;)
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