timberghost apparition review

[nkartscher]

First id like to give everyone a little background on how this review came to be. I purchased a three piece timberghost hybrid on the classifieds here and was very impressed to say the least.I imediatly called kent to get on the list for one of his static recurves.fast forward 7 months. I saw a review by hubi of a new bow kent had built. The apparition. My curiosity got the best of me. Ive always shot belly mounted bows more consistently but there was something about this bow that called to me.I contacted kent and asked some questions.he explained that the apparition had a little more reflex than the three piece hybrid. What really got me thinking is when he told me it had the same forward riser geometry as his hybrid. Well I only had one more question "do you have one I could shoot?" Kent responded yes he would send me his personal bow a 58" 54lb carbon backed apparition. The only thing I was a little worried about was the draw weight. This bows about 4lbs heavier than what I normally shoot.well a couple weeks after talking to kent I got a email. The bow was heading to jersey. Two long days later I came home and there she was. The first thing I thought when I first saw the bow was "wow" pictures dont do this bow justice. It has a sleek graceful profile.when I picked it up the grip felt perfect for me. I couldent help but think this bow just looks like a shooter.the craftsmenship is top notch. Astheticly the bow is a masterpiece.well the next thing after looking it over eas grab some arrows and step out onto my backyard range. First thing I noticed or dident notice was the extra draw weight. This bow is super smooth. I honestly dident notice the extra weight. This bow has zero handshock. Not even a buzz. Its also very quiet even shooting three under. My favorite thing about this bow is how forgiving it is. It very easy to shoot consitenly. It has excellent cast and just seems to be right there every time. I shoot it better than anything to date. I think kent hit a homerun on this one. My last email to kent was to switch my ordered bow to an apparition! Kent has been great and I want to thank him for sending me his bow.I appreciate the gesture and cant wait for my own.thanks again kent!

[Hubi]

   
I have had the same experience. Awesome shooting bow!!!

[Danny Rowan]

any pictures of this bow, I do not see it on his web site.

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Thanks for the opinion! I have one coming this spring and am very anxious. Hope you're more patient than me!!

[jt85]

Danny you can do a search here on Trad Gang and find pictures of the bow or go to Kent's facebook page and see the bow.

[nkartscher]

Yes if you do a search for timberghost apparition youll see kents intro. Of this model

[AR RidgeRunner]

Here are a few pics. I don't have anything about this bow on my website yet. I've got to make time to get my site updated. If anyone else would like to try it I thought I'd do a limited pass around, maybe four people, need to get it back in a few weeks. I really think the Apparition is my best design yet. Very accurate and forgiving, great performance and totally dead in the hand. If you'd like to try it, shoot me a PM. This one is a 58", 54#@28".
 
 
 

[AR RidgeRunner]

Thanks for the great review Neal. Glad you liked it, I thought you might.

[Over&Under]

Kent
If there is room on the list, I would like a turn.
Great looking lines on that bow.

Thanks

[Pheonixarcher]

Pm sent!

[katman]

PM sent, thanks

[Gator1]

That is sweet looking bow.  

Man alive

[katman]

I agree whole heartily Gator1, slobbering all over my key board over that one. Love to see the string angle at full draw.

[britt]

Wow, that is a sweet looking bow.

[AR RidgeRunner]

Thanks  guys. Guess I'll cut it off at four for now. All I ask is that you post a review after you've had a chance to put some arrows through it and when it's time to ship it on use USPS Priority with insurance. Hopefully a week per person works out, that should fit my plan. It's made a good impression on everyone that's tried it so far, but it never hurts to have more opinions.
Jake since you were first just PM your shipping address to Neal/Nkartscher and I so he can send it your way. Guess it makes sense for Homebru to be next since he's in CO too. Then Phoenixarcher and katman. Katman the string angles are great due to the long riser and the tapers I use in the relatively short working limb. I think I have a pic somewhere of my 58" drawn to 29.5" but will have to see if I can find it.

[Over&Under]

Thanks Kent
     

PM sent to Neal

[Over&Under]

Thanks Kent    

I'll get a pm sent right out:)

[Bowitis]

If this bow is going to be in Colorado,  I would love to get a chance to see/shoot it.

Kent, Are you taking orders for this bow yet?

Thanks,
Kevin

[Bowitis]

[Bowitis]