A Blacktail Columbian Longbow...
Over the years, I've always wanted to order a Blacktail, but for some reason or another, I didn't. Well their new 3 pc just pushed me over the edge and I sent them my deposit last week.
A closer look of the riser (all images from Blacktail website).
(http://i.imgur.com/42kV1gm.jpg)
Here it is unstrung and at brace.
(http://i.imgur.com/2MlIu4O.jpg)
I'll be back in about 6-7 months to post my images... :D
Very sexy stick!
What's the wait time? (nevermind, I just saw your 2nd post!)
Bisch
Congrats, should be an awesome bow. Be sure to update us when you receive it.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
Very sexy stick!
What's the wait time? (nevermind, I just saw your 2nd post!)
Bisch
Thank you Bisch! Sorry, I think we hit the "Add Reply" button at the same time. ;)
QuoteOriginally posted by bogeyrider63:
Congrats, should be an awesome bow. Be sure to update us when you receive it.
Thank you! Will do!!! :thumbsup:
Here's a side by side comparison of the Columbian longbow risers. I almost pulled the trigger for the 1pc when it first came out.
(http://i.imgur.com/7yTMwee.jpg)
That's a beauty Ryan!!!!!
Very nice lines on that bow, what woods you thinking?
Very nice choice Ryan. Norm makes some spectacular bows.
See you in a couple months.
Sweet brother! Which wood combo did you pick?
Great choice Ryan !!! Looking forward to pictures and you're review.
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
Very nice choice Ryan. Norm makes some spectacular bows.
See you in a couple months.
Thanks Mike! In addition, Norm is such a humble, down to earth kind of guy!
Ready for some of this???
(http://i.imgur.com/i5dk5Gc.jpg)
Nice choice. I shot a few of their bows at Compton last June. I was definitely impressed. They were super nice folks to. Congrats on your new bow it's beautiful.
I appreciate all the kind words Gang!!! :shaka:
The wood choice will be a surprise to all of us. ;) I just gave him my price range and asked him to choose.
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan K Sanpei:
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
Very nice choice Ryan. Norm makes some spectacular bows.
See you in a couple months.
Thanks Mike! In addition, Norm is such a humble, down to earth kind of guy!
Ready for some of this???
(http://i.imgur.com/i5dk5Gc.jpg) [/b]
Yes I am, 11 days worth.
QuoteOriginally posted by crazynate:
Nice choice. I shot a few of their bows at Compton last June. I was definitely impressed. They were super nice folks to. Congrats on your new bow it's beautiful.
Thank you! Agreed, the customer service from both Norm and Allen has been exceptional! In my opinion, they have a really good warranty as well.
Nice bow Ryan
Deno :thumbsup:
Very nice looking bow
:clapper: :shaka:
Thanks Guys! :archer:
Very cool
Real nice.
Congrats Ryan! That's going to be an awesome bow! I heard they have tweaked the design, any idea what sort of speed these bows are going to do?
Looks like it should be pretty quiet, with that mild r/d design. Congrats in advance Ryan.
QuoteOriginally posted by Matabele:
Congrats Ryan! That's going to be an awesome bow! I heard they have tweaked the design, any idea what sort of speed these bows are going to do?
Thank you! Not sure about the speeds, but I'll be more than willing to chrono mine when it arrives.
QuoteOriginally posted by pdk25:
Looks like it should be pretty quiet, with that mild r/d design. Congrats in advance Ryan.
I agree! I just saw that you just received a SWEET longbow! 3 pc longbows are my favorite! :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan K Sanpei:
QuoteOriginally posted by Matabele:
Congrats Ryan! That's going to be an awesome bow! I heard they have tweaked the design, any idea what sort of speed these bows are going to do?
Thank you! Not sure about the speeds, but I'll be more than willing to chrono mine when it arrives. [/b]
Thanks Ryan, that would be really interesting! :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Matabele:
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan K Sanpei:
QuoteOriginally posted by Matabele:
Congrats Ryan! That's going to be an awesome bow! I heard they have tweaked the design, any idea what sort of speed these bows are going to do?
Thank you! Not sure about the speeds, but I'll be more than willing to chrono mine when it arrives. [/b]
Thanks Ryan, that would be really interesting! :thumbsup: [/b]
I'll be sure to post pics and info when the bow arrives. Please remind me if I forget to post the speeds based on my specs.
Can't wait to see it, congrats!
Man,
That is a great looking bow!!
Good for you Ryan,those Blacktail are some of the best looking and shooting bows. Attention to the details is second to none and great performers.
I had 6 recurves and still own 3, planning to buy a Sitka.
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Good for you Ryan,those Blacktail are some of the best looking and shooting bows. Attention to the details is second to none and great performers.
I had 6 recurves and still own 3, planning to buy a Sitka.
Great to hear from you Felix!
If I buy another recurve, it'll have to be a 56" Sitka. ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/HiBjcY7.jpg)
When ordering a Blacktail today, does the customer have a choice on whether Norm makes the bow or the guys in Indiana? This is not a knock on the Indy guys. Peace
QuoteOriginally posted by bluemoonrising:
When ordering a Blacktail today, does the customer have a choice on whether Norm makes the bow or the guys in Indiana? This is not a knock on the Indy guys. Peace
Sorry, I'm not sure about that. I just placed a phone order.
That's going to be a really nice addition to your stable Ryan. Looking forward to seeing you back on IG and images of the new Blacktail in the Hawaiian Hills
QuoteOriginally posted by ShrtRnd:
That's going to be a really nice addition to your stable Ryan. Looking forward to seeing you back on IG and images of the new Blacktail in the Hawaiian Hills
Thank you! Sorry, but I had to delete my Instagram account, only on Facebook these days. I've been way too busy.
Aloha!
Blacktails are beautiful bow's, I'm sure you will really like it Ryan. I'm looking forward to shooting one at Kalamazoo at the end of the month.
Steve Jr
Now I know of two bows that should be finished about the same time. I placed my order last week too.
I have the Elite VL, and Sitka now. The Columbian will be my third Blacktail. Great bows.
Mine will be 66" with Wenge and Bocote riser, and yew limbs.
Congrats on your order.
Sweet bow!
QuoteOriginally posted by Steve Jr:
Blacktails are beautiful bow's, I'm sure you will really like it Ryan. I'm looking forward to shooting one at Kalamazoo at the end of the month.
Steve Jr
Thanks Steve! I'm hoping to shoot everything they have at Comptons! ;)
QuoteOriginally posted by kat:
Now I know of two bows that should be finished about the same time. I placed my order last week too.
I have the Elite VL, and Sitka now. The Columbian will be my third Blacktail. Great bows.
Mine will be 66" with Wenge and Bocote riser, and yew limbs.
Congrats on your order.
NICE!!! :thumbsup:
I really want a 56" Sitka. ;)
Beautiful.
Beautiful.
I know just how you feel, Ryan!!! 2years ago, we settled our Union Contract. The "back pay" check, was "found money" LOL!!! I called Big Jim, and ordered the Bear Kodiak T/D that I've been wanting for over 40 years... Sometimes "someday" actually comes!!!
QuoteOriginally posted by woodchucker:
I know just how you feel, Ryan!!! 2years ago, we settled our Union Contract. The "back pay" check, was "found money" LOL!!! I called Big Jim, and ordered the Bear Kodiak T/D that I've been wanting for over 40 years... Sometimes "someday" actually comes!!!
That's awesome! Congrats on an a sweet bow! Gotta love "found money"! ;)
I splurged big time! :goldtooth:
I just put in an order for one of the takedown Columbians also, macassar ebony riser and limb foots with yew limbs. Left the riser footing up to Alan. Also ordered one of their heritage bows as a gift for my father as he's about to finish up his North American superslam.
QuoteOriginally posted by H1tman7:
I just put in an order for one of the takedown Columbians also, macassar ebony riser and limb foots with yew limbs. Left the riser footing up to Alan. Also ordered one of their heritage bows as a gift for my father as he's about to finish up his North American superslam.
The contrast of the yew and ebony is going to be stunning!!!
What an awesome gift and amazing accomplishment!!! :clapper:
Congratulations to your father and good on you for such a thoughtful gift!!!
Aloha from the Islands!
Ryan
Lookinf forward to seeing your bow Ryan and especially how it shoots. Best of luck with it.
I was fortunate to shoot both the redesigned one piece and the new 3 piece, they are very, very nice bows in every aspect of a stickbow. I know the price tag seems high but there resale is the best on the market. Plus they look great laying next to your critter in you field photo!
Thank you Guys! Pictures will come...
QuoteOriginally posted by sightsee:
I was fortunate to shoot both the redesigned one piece and the new 3 piece, they are very, very nice bows in every aspect of a stickbow. I know the price tag seems high but there resale is the best on the market. Plus they look great laying next to your critter in you field photo!
I appreciate the additional insight! :thumbsup:
Awesome! Hope you love it. I have two TD Elite VLs, one from a decade ago, and a recent 2016 riser built for my extra set of lighter limbs. Now I'm drooling on the new longbows!
I have a Blacktail " Sitka " with Cocobola and woods. They are awesome. Now the waiting games begin!!!!
Cocobola and Myrtle woods!
Where are we at with your waiting time Ryan?
QuoteOriginally posted by Al Kidner:
Where are we at with your waiting time Ryan?
Mine's coming in right at 7 months so I'm guessing his is due in August or September.
TTT
Let's see it.
:campfire: :coffee:
(https://i.imgur.com/WihP54O.jpg)
:archer: I bet you can't stop at just ONE :archer2:
I have a one piece and have shot the take down. You will LOVE it!!!
I have a one piece and have shot the take down. You will LOVE it!!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Bldtrailer:
(https://i.imgur.com/WihP54O.jpg)
:archer: I bet you can't stop at just ONE :archer2:
Currently have a Sitka and just order a Columbian take down.
Congrats to you. The jealousy on my end is very real. I think those are super sexy looking bows
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan K Sanpei:
Thank you Guys! Pictures will come...
Hi Ryan, how's the longbow treating you? Love to see some pics!
Unfortunately, some things came up and I had to cancel my order.
Sometimes things do that, sorry to hear it.