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Title: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: elkhunter45 on July 05, 2021, 10:15:49 PM
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With the loss of Ron a few years back and the closing down of the shop earlier this year I thought a photo tribute thread might be of some interest. Let's see what you guys and gals got.
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: Possum Head on July 06, 2021, 08:15:37 AM
Don't own any but must say those are very nice!
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: Alexander Traditional on July 06, 2021, 08:22:29 AM
That green one is very cool. I saw some in the classifieds,but I'm trying very hard to limit myself  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: buddyb on July 06, 2021, 11:56:17 AM
I really like that green bow  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: elkhunter45 on July 06, 2021, 08:25:07 PM
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Some pic's showing the green glass. Green has always been my favorite color.  :)
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: elkhunter45 on July 07, 2021, 07:36:32 AM
Some specs from the 2 bows in the first picture. The green one is mine and it is 47# at 28" by 60" long. The rosewood is my son's and it is a 48# at 28" by 62" long. I went for the green look because I shot a 50# Bear Kodiak Hunter with green glass and futurewood for 2 decades. I wanted a takedown that was fastflite capable with a similar look. This was the bow that replaced my old Bear.
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: elkhunter45 on July 07, 2021, 07:47:00 AM
Any other Predator's? The intent of this thread is to showcase the Predator Classic Recurve, to honor Ron Pittsley's memory, and to lament the loss of a very well made bow. If you got one please show us what you got.

Thank you!
Wyatt
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: stagetek on July 07, 2021, 01:49:18 PM
Fantastic bows. I have five, and always will ![attachment=1]
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: stagetek on July 07, 2021, 01:53:12 PM
Just one more.[attachment=1]
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: stagetek on July 07, 2021, 01:54:26 PM
Okay, One more.[attachment=1]
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: stagetek on July 07, 2021, 06:09:30 PM
An early 90's one. Built just before he worked at Darton. Ron was a great guy, and built awesome bows.[attachment=1]
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: Gun on July 07, 2021, 07:57:35 PM
Those are all beauties. I'm partial to green as well. I almost bought a predator when they first came out.
But I'm a diehard Bear TD shooter these days. my days of custom bows are over
Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: elkhunter45 on July 07, 2021, 08:06:58 PM
Georgious bows, Stagetek! I really like the riser colors of the 2nd pic.
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: cacciatore on July 08, 2021, 05:24:56 AM
I always wanted to buy one but for one reason or another never pulled the trigger.
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: BRONZ on July 09, 2021, 09:41:27 PM
I was looking into buying one and noticed the website went down. I was afraid it closed. That's really sad news.
Title: Re: Predator Classic photo tribute thread
Post by: bunyan on July 10, 2021, 05:15:58 PM
I shot them a couple times. If I was in the market for a three piece it would be right at the top of my list along with a bear takedown. They are sweet shooters!