can some one post some pics of theres ,i have a brother that is looking for one and was doing some research for him ,how are they in performance and feel .and does anyone know the wait time?thanks
There are several for sale in the classifieds. Better hurry though, they never last too long.
They are great bows, I have one 64" silvertip recurve 55#@27" I draw a little past that. Only thing I can say is they truly are shooters.
I am going to order a set of limbs for mine this fall for an Africa trip sometime in the near future. Wish I would have done that in the beginning.
Would post pics but don't know how?? sorry.
J
Hands down, the best shooting 'curve I've ever owned. Your brother won't be sorry. Here's my go to bow....58", 70@29, Prairie Rattler Skins, antler tips and knobs and Walnut Dymondwood. The wait time is around 12 months last time I talked with Dave. Tell your brother to call Dave or Beth, they're great people to deal with and very helpful.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/Muddiver/2719_Silvertip_2_1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/Muddiver/2719_Silvertip_1_1.jpg)
I have an all ebony 3 pc coming within the next two weeks and can't wait to put up pictures. Until then, here is a pic of my "beater":
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/4f0fcaa0.jpg)
Checkered Riser...get that!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/05b16875.jpg)
Limbs of Camphor Burl:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Colorado%202007/DSC06516.jpg)
I think the wait right now is 10 months or so. There is a real nice one in the classifieds right now...right Bob ;)
Oh, and performance wise they are in the top 10%...the shoot well for most and they "feel" to me (and I have tried a LOT of recurves looking for MY recurve) the best of all.
Gotta have the checkered grip, I forgot to mention that mine is also FF. Had dacron as well, no difference, maybe couple FPS? negligable
J
Steve O - Sold both of the one's I had listed. When your new one arrives, be sure to post pics. If you want to sell your "beater", pm me for first shot at it!
Very nice bows, I like the FF option only because for some reason with the dacron bows the string hits my arm. They are great shooters and fairly quick and very quiet. Shawn
I agree with what the lads have already said. Here's a few photos of mine:
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/b_kleinig/Schafer%20Silvertip/SilvertipLimbPhotos005.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/b_kleinig/Schafer%20Silvertip/SilvertipLimbPhotos010.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/b_kleinig/Schafer%20Silvertip/SilvertipLimbPhotos001.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/b_kleinig/Schafer%20Silvertip/NewBow-SchaferSilvertip014.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l164/b_kleinig/Schafer%20Silvertip/NewBow-SchaferSilvertip026.jpg)
62", FF, checkered grip, walnut diamondwood riser, Russian olive limb veneers, 80lbs @ 28".
can't do pic's right now but silvertip's are the best bow for me. i've tried others and some were great bows but i always go back to the silvertip. time-tested design and customer service/craftsmanship is second to none
bottom line for me is anything inside 30yds doesn't stand a chance w/ the schafer in my hands
Some I own or owned...it's an addiction!! :biglaugh:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/Schafer2.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/Picture096.jpg) (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/1PSchafer0011.jpg) (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/PBJSchafer006.jpg)
A few more!! :bigsmyl
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/Picture099.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/Picture095.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/Picture002-1.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/PBJSchafer008.jpg)
Silvertips are the best handling and shooting recurves for me. I have owned or shot most out there and they suit me best. They fit the hand well and the checkering option is a good choice. The heavy handle mass seems to make them more stable and the performance is right up there with most good recurves. Here is my lefty with a new set of 62" 52#@28 FF limbs with zebra lams and horn tips.
(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/1MacDaddy/bowhunting/P1010044-2.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j297/treeyelpr/IMG_1706_3_1-1.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j297/treeyelpr/Nov_007_7.jpg)
Not to hijack the thread, but this seems like a great place to mention I'm always in the market for an original 1 piece, LH of course.... :pray: :goldtooth:
Here is a little teaser for you boys...Beth took a few pics before she put mine in the mail this morning :thumbsup:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/IMG_2670_7.jpg)
Wow, Steve O! Mate, I'm just lovin' my Silvertip; just got back from a happy evening session on my school oval, filling a wrecked volley ball full of holes with blunts...
Good to see you crankin up that Silvertip Ben.
Sutto
Awesome Steve, just AWESOME !!
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_1104.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_1103.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_1099.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_1107.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_1105.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_1179.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_1180.jpg)
MJB, that is one of purtiest one pieces I've seen.
SteveO, beautiful grip, can't wait to see the rest of the package.
Been thinking of ordering a new one myself,,,,lordy will it ever end.
Well, my pictures just do not capture how gorgeous this bow is. I've been away all week on business and after catching up with the wife and kids last night, I got to put together my new Ebony beauty. 56#@28" 60" Fast Flight. Dave did a little extra special checkering for me. Sunday morning I will take it for a spin around the broadhead course :thumbsup:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/P7260196.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/P7260199.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/P7260197.jpg)
Steve O, that is simply gorgeous. I demoed a 3pc longbow this spring. As fine a bow as I have ever shot.
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/curtandpam/DSCN5414.jpg
As some of you know, I've joined the silvertip club. Only 9 months and 3 weeks to go! :banghead: These photos are awesome
Steve, that is really stunning!
She's a ripper, Steve! Have fun!
Dave sent me the scraps from my riser and Ray Hammond built this beauty:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/P8100219.jpg)
I've got some more pics posted in the knife crafter forum, but thought you all might like to see...
I love my 64" Schafer 1 piece longbow, especially its grip. One of the best bows made out there. Actually, there's a RH for sale right now.
As far as recurves go, I had one made for me but sold it after a 2 months struggle with it. I know I might make some "enemies" (hopefully in the playful sense of the word) with die hard Schafer recurve owners, but I have to say that I did not like it. It was not very fast and was too heavy, although the limbs were beautiful, and the checkered grip was flawless. The color/stain of the rosewood FF dymonwood riser was more like a burgundy color that I didn't find attractive, and the bow finish got scratched much TOO easily. Lastly, I don't care for cut past center shelves on trad bows. It reminds me of wheel bows, and it made arrow tuning a freakin' nightmare for me... I say it again,...for me. :) just my humble opinion
Alex
Here's mine.Top 2 bows are 58" and the bottom 2 are 60"
(http://i38.tinypic.com/1zf7jf6.jpg)
Nice bows-I shot one for years and ended up selling it. I didn't like how it feels a little top heavy. Deecnt, but not great speed. Loved the checkered grip, but there are other bows that I am more consistent with.
Schafer recurve bows are of a time tested and field proven design. Paul was an excellent bowyer and a fantastic outdoors man but Dave and Beth have taken their Schafer products to a new level in regards to quality of craftsmanship. Beauty and function. What else is there?
SteveO BEAUTIFUL BOW !! Is that Macassar Ebony ?
Tim, THANKS >------>
MJB,
Yes, that is correct.
Steve O I thought so. Beth was sending us both pics of the Macassar blocks she had on hand to choose from. She mentioned another guy wanted Macassar Ebony too. Congrats on one BEAUTIFUL bow.
Great bows! I had the pleasure of shooting not only the legendary "Border Bob's" bow but also the honor of shooting one of Paul's own bows complete with stories about it by Barry Wensel! Barry was kind enough to let us all take some shots with it!
Paul gave me my first Silvertip when I was a very young man, I'm now 48 and still shooting them. I'm hunting with one that Dave built for me and its every bit as good of bow that Paul made. heres a pic its a 64" 70lb with camo limbs and checkered grip.
Billy
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/WPBarrett/IMG_0832.jpg)
Steve O,
Very nice tip indeed!!!! How were you able to get the fast flight option with Ebony??
Thanks
Kevin in Michigan
I've got enough confidence in Dave that I am not worried about the warranty...
i think ric anderson hit the nail right on the head..
alex b., i respect your honest opinion. i have a schafer recurve and longbow and they are certainly different bows w/ a diffent feel, as is expected. imo they are both excellent but i usually stick w/ one for the season.
either way, LB or curve, you can't go wrong w/ a schafer
here is the one im getting 60" 56#@29" bacote riser and tips with bacote barkwood limbs (http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z281/jpg122471/limbs.jpg) (http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z281/jpg122471/silvertip2.jpg) (http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z281/jpg122471/silvertip.jpg) (http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z281/jpg122471/untitled.jpg)
Here is my recently aquired 58" Silvertip. Spent a little time with the BH and NH and I am shooting the nocks off my easton Axis! Man do I love these bows.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/58inSilvertip1-1.jpg)
Limbow,
Did you pick that bow up at Denton Hill this summer?
Wow, John! I love that bocote barkwood! Enjoy!
No, it came from a tradganger here-I think it was the bow at Denton though, I remember Beth emailing me about some stock bows that were left over from a show.
thanks ben ,havent got it yet dave is checkering the grip should have it in a couple weeks..