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Title: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Yellow Dog on July 09, 2018, 05:02:50 PM
For eight weeks that is......

I've had an itch to try a Tall Tines Sticklinger since Brian came out with his R/D limb design. Went so far as a few years back I had a good phone conversation with Brian about building me one but never pulled the trigger.

As luck would have it, a couple of weeks ago Fred Cioffi (1/4 Away) had one in the classifieds in my weight range so I thought "now or never". We were going on a family vacation and Fred agreed to hold off shipping, timing its delivery when we'd be arriving back in town.

Unfortunately last week I had a little mishap involving a 16 pound dog, some clumsiness on my part with a little bad luck thrown in. What's a family vacation without at least one trip to the Emergency Room?

In medical jargon "Nondisplaced fracture of the right radial Styloid with inter-articular extension (chauffeurs fracture). No disassociation/dislocation is identified". In laymans terms, a broken wrist on my string hand. Right now no surgery required but it sounds like a cast for the next eight weeks.

Tall Tines 62" Stickflinger, Chechen and Wenge riser with Mango limbs. Should be around 52# with my 30" draw. Sadly all I can do right now is admire her beauty :banghead:

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Don't be deceived, he's not as innocent as he looks.

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Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Wannabe1 on July 09, 2018, 05:51:06 PM
Oh man that's gotta stink! Hopefully your recovery will be swift and full. Good looking bow though and cute dog! :goldtooth: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Bisch on July 09, 2018, 05:53:03 PM
Man, that's a good lookin' stick! Send it down here and I'll have it all broke in for you in 8 weeks time!!!!

Get well sooner than later!

Bisch
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: kennym on July 09, 2018, 06:15:18 PM
I was gonna give the same offer as Bisch and I'm closer. Less shipping cost, and I won't draw it as far!  :biglaugh:

Get well quick man, and don't rush anything. In other words, listen to the doc.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: BowMIke on July 09, 2018, 06:41:49 PM
Great looking bow!

It's going to be a long 8 weeks! :dunno:
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: joe vt on July 09, 2018, 07:15:13 PM
Oh man that is a bummer! Great looking longbow though.

You know we always have had very similar interest in bow weights :)



Heal up and good shooting.
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: shick on July 09, 2018, 07:22:03 PM
Mike, just your luck!!  Sorry to hear about your wrist, but you and the bow will meet up later.  Take care of yourself.
Denny
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Yooper-traveler on July 09, 2018, 09:08:26 PM
I have one just a touch lighter, and another on the way.  You should send it north and let a more experienced hand break her in.
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: TealCoin on July 10, 2018, 06:42:54 AM
Talk about bad timing!!!  Sorry to hear the news, but wishing a speedy recovery.  That sure is a fine looking bow!
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Possum Head on July 10, 2018, 07:03:58 AM
Nice stick. You are lucky Brutus didn't rip your hand off! Get well Bro


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Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: bruinman on July 10, 2018, 08:50:49 AM
Hope you heal up fast Mike. Beautiful bow!
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 10, 2018, 09:00:13 AM
 I hope your recovery is complete and quick. That is a fine bow that is also waiting for you to heal up. I'm sure we will hear more from you when you are able to shoot again.
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on July 10, 2018, 02:47:56 PM
There no way that I wouldn't shoot that bow for 8 weeks I would have a mouth tab on it.
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Gator1 on July 10, 2018, 03:20:25 PM
Mike don't rush it.   Heal up.  Cast Left Handed for a while.   :deadhorse:
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: D. Key on July 10, 2018, 04:16:18 PM
Sorry for your mishap.  That is a beauty for sure.  Wish I had seen this one first, I would have taken it off Fred's hands in a second.  If you ever want to sell it, please PM me first.  Thanks and heal quickly and completely.  God speed.
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: varmint101 on July 10, 2018, 07:34:58 PM
I'll take it!  Seriously though that sucks!  Better now than October!
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: ranger 3 on July 10, 2018, 09:51:51 PM
I'll make you an offer you can't refuse, I'll pay shipping :biglaugh:
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Friend on July 10, 2018, 11:25:30 PM
Beautiful and enticing bow.

Enduring a proper recovery will aid in ensuring that you two will be able to enjoy valued quality time.

Hang in there.
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: WVbowhunter on July 13, 2018, 01:51:04 PM
First your dog is adorable

Second hope you heal up good and that's gonna be a long wait man lol
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: TOEJAMMER on July 13, 2018, 02:14:09 PM
How's the dog?
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 13, 2018, 02:14:45 PM
Hope you heal up quickly
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: yth-mnstr on July 13, 2018, 08:07:27 PM
Beautiful!  Get well soon


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Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Yellow Dog on August 18, 2018, 10:11:01 PM
8 days, 11 hours and 22 minutes before this thing comes off....it's been a long eight weeks. Can't wait to get out there flinging arrows again.

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Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Wannabe1 on August 19, 2018, 02:54:56 AM
Go slow and make sure to do some warm up pulls on the bow! Look forward to the shooting report. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: Possum Head on August 19, 2018, 09:57:32 AM
Hear Rinehart is coming out with a Poodle model? Get well bro and just in time to take a deer with her!


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Title: Re: New Stickflinger.....Can't shoot it
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 19, 2018, 02:49:53 PM
And here I am, dog lover that I am, thinking that dogs have always been man's best friend! That one has an evil look about him.  ;) :)
Get well soon. The added anticipation will make your first few shots that much sweeter.
Dave.