How many have bought a Striker and how satisfied/pleased were you with it?
I dont own a Striker but I have shot them and talked to Rick on mutiple ocations at shows. He is one of the good guys. Easy to talk to and down to earth. Take a look here:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=046609
He made Tradgangs Hope and Faith bows this year.
WoW! Thanks, absolutely beautiful!
Just considering my first custom and they've certainly caught my eye!
Hey T-bug I have one on order should be here some time in May. I met Rick in Harrisburg, his bow were nice and shot real well and a nice guy to talk to. I also figured that anyone who will do what he has done for St. Judes is the type of person I WANT to do business with. I'll do a full review when it arrives. Joe
T-bug
I just like JoeM, met Rick himself at the show out in harrisburg PA. I was able to shoot quick a few of his bows there to try n get a great fit on which one I wanted. To no surprize I ordered one the next day after thinking about it. They were fantastic bows, very light, very accurate, and extremely beautifully made!! I cannot say enough about Rick's bows. I should be recieving my striker at the end of May early June. Its his newer Striker Stinger, 56" and 55lbs at 28". If I was you I wouldn't hesitate to order one of his many awesome bows.
His bows shoot awesome, a couple friends own 3 of them, have shot them all, great shooting bows, fast/dead in the hand also very quiet.
I bought a Striker Slaptik from Rick 4 years ago and love it so much that I've shot it almost everyday since then. His bows are smooth and shoot fast. Rick has been a great person to do business with.
I traded for a used Slapstick about a month ago, really like. Very nice looking bow, draws smooth,is quiet, and seem pretty quick!
I'm With joe m. i met him in harrisburg and he is a true, down to earth guy. as soon as money is available,he is who i'm calling.
I have 60", 51# @ 29.5" Stinger and have owned it for about 6 months. I had the bow made with bamboo core, large palm swell, and the thumb locator in the grip. I shoot 30.5", 580 grain Carbon Express 250's out of it and the bow is quiet, fast and no hand shock.
I am very happy with the bow and the service that I received from Rick. Should you decide to buy from Rick, you will be very satisfied with your purchase.
Just ordered one for my wife after shooting some of Rick's bows in DesMoines, IA. Great bow and a great guy to work work with, Ill (err my wife) will let you know what she thinks when we take delivery of the bow.
It seems like I'm with everyone else who replied. Met him at Harrisburg as well and was so taken with his bow, I ordered a T/D Select longbow, (bocote/purpleheart) the very next day. Should be getting mine in June. Rick's a really great guy to deal with - I'm new to traditional and he really took quite a bit of time with me. You really can't go wrong. Good luck!!
i can tell you 1st hand rick is a quality guy and makes the best longbow i have ever shot, i bought 2 stingers for myself, and my wife shoots a stinger also. i consider him more than just a boyer but a dear friend, i believe he stands behind any bow he makes, and truly puts his heart into all of his work. you wont go wrong with any of his bows. this is my newest stinger 50# at 28 , cocoabola, zebrawood with bamboo cores (http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/flightmedic_album/PC190084.jpg)