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Title: Do you like tigers?
Post by: vermonster13 on January 08, 2009, 12:32:00 PM
Just got this Tiger Stripe risered Zipper today. One of the prettiest risers I've seen. Thought I'd share a pic(sorry it doesn't come close to doing justice).

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/zipperswap3b.jpg)
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Post by: unclewhit on January 08, 2009, 12:38:00 PM
Being a woodworker I have a real soft spot for curly (Tiger Maple) Oh yeah the bow looks good too.
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Post by: DesertDude on January 08, 2009, 12:59:00 PM
Stunning Dave.....
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Post by: JESSE69 on January 08, 2009, 01:00:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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Post by: lt-m-grow on January 08, 2009, 01:11:00 PM
Very nice.  Do you have a shot of the entire bow?
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Post by: Toklat1 on January 08, 2009, 01:21:00 PM
I think Tiger Maple is awesome!
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on January 08, 2009, 01:23:00 PM
Sweet!
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Post by: JEFF B on January 08, 2009, 01:23:00 PM
that is just awesome bro!!  :clapper:
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Post by: tradtusker on January 08, 2009, 01:24:00 PM
thats neat!
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 08, 2009, 02:21:00 PM
The limbs are just black glass with Tiger Maple wedges. I don't have a pic of the whole bow yet but will take some when I get a chance to shoot it some.
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Post by: Oliverstacy on January 08, 2009, 02:24:00 PM
Very nice indeed!

Josh
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Post by: ron w on January 08, 2009, 02:28:00 PM
Really sharp!!!
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Post by: Chris Surtees on January 08, 2009, 02:45:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
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Post by: MJB on January 08, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :campfire:
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Post by: SpankyNeal on January 08, 2009, 03:08:00 PM
Awesome!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Longbow rookie on January 08, 2009, 03:13:00 PM
wow!!! - What a Beauty!!  Enjoy it Dave...
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Post by: GrnMtnTradNut on January 08, 2009, 03:48:00 PM
Dave now I really have to make it a point to get over there and shoot one morning after we both get the kids off to school. That looks sweet.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 08, 2009, 03:49:00 PM
Thats a pretty sweet looking riser!!!!!!
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Post by: lt-m-grow on January 08, 2009, 03:54:00 PM
What do you mean, shoot it some first then you will send us more pictures?   :-)
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 08, 2009, 04:00:00 PM
Dave, I'm enjoying this "Zipper phase" you're going through! I've never gotten over mine  :D
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 08, 2009, 04:04:00 PM
Hey Chris all Zipper Bows come with a restraining order against you since Ohio.

It won't be strung up until I get to shoot it lt-m-grow. Been shoveling and cleaning up ice today.

Norb, I've never left the phase, I just space it out some. Show up for Shawn's bunny hunt and you'll get to shoot a new SXT with some special limbs    ;)
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 08, 2009, 04:17:00 PM
Aw, now that just aint fair!  You could sense my continuous indecision about whether to order one didn't ya?  :help:
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Post by: Sharpster on January 08, 2009, 04:18:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by unclewhit:
Being a woodworker I have a real soft spot for curly (Tiger Maple) Oh yeah the bow looks good too.
Being a woodworker myself, I'll second that! We always called it Fiddle-back maple. Looks like a hand rubbed oil finish Dave? That wood/finish combo can make a block of wood a thing of beauty!

Ron
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 08, 2009, 04:22:00 PM
Norb I sent you a PM to help you out with that indecision.    ;)
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Post by: Builder on January 08, 2009, 04:27:00 PM
That's about as nice of a figured piece of curly maple I have ever seen. I doubt you could ever replace it.
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 08, 2009, 06:53:00 PM
Ya bringing that to the Bunny Hunt? Very nice! Shawn
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Post by: Ragin Bull on January 08, 2009, 07:04:00 PM
Very nice Dave, Bill does some fantastic work!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: BobW on January 08, 2009, 07:12:00 PM
you do seem to find them.....  :thumbsup:
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 08, 2009, 08:54:00 PM
This one found me Bob. I got an extra set of limbs with it for a different riser I have. I won't post pics of those until Norb is a little more healed up though. Hate to be responsible for him having #2.

Shawn, Bill is making up a bow special for the JLMBH. A SXT with foam cores LB limbs and maybe a little extra in the limbs if things come together. The Bunny hunt guys will be among the first to shoot these limbs.

Oh what the heck, Norm look at your risk. lol

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/zipperswap2e.jpg) (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/zipperswap1e.jpg)
Three color arrow inlays with antler tips.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/images.jpg)
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Post by: Danny Rowan on January 08, 2009, 10:08:00 PM
I WILL BE TRYING MY FIRST ZIPPER IN A MONTH OR SO, GOT AN SXT ON ORDER. ACTUALLY , BILL HAD THE LIMBS I WANTED IN STOCK BUT HE HAS TO BUILD ME A RISER CAUSE THE RISER I WANTED WAS ALREADY GONE. SHOULD BE A BEAUTY, CATHEDERAL GRAIN ZEBRAWOOD LIMBS AND THE RISER WILL BE ZEBRA AND BACOTE WITH BLACK ACCENTS.
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Post by: 1Cycopath on January 08, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
Wow! Matches my buddy's dog. I gotta show him this bow. He's gonna freak.
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 08, 2009, 10:27:00 PM
I have a buddy with a Pit Bull named Tiger Lily that is a match for it also. lol
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Post by: 1Cycopath on January 08, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Vermonster, you a native? I grew up there. Still have a lot of family up there.
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 08, 2009, 10:35:00 PM
Born and raised.
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on January 08, 2009, 10:39:00 PM
Nice  :thumbsup:
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Post by: 4runr on January 08, 2009, 11:16:00 PM
GGGGRRRRR!!!
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Post by: beachbowhunter on January 09, 2009, 10:26:00 AM
Ok Dave, we've seen the parts, now you need to put it all together and strike a few poses!

Danny, it's hard to believe that you've yet to shoot a Zipper. We all know that, like a good sailor, you've been around a little.  :D  

Not many people have shot the new SXT, including me so don't limit your judgement of Zippers on the newest little cutie. Knowing which bows you've seemed to like, be sure to try both the standard and extreme regular risers too. I can send you my Extreme for a try out if you promise not to run away with her.
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Post by: cacciatore on January 09, 2009, 12:36:00 PM
I am considering to buy one me too,do they shoot good as they look?
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 09, 2009, 01:39:00 PM
Only pic I could get before the camera battery died.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Zipper001.jpg)
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Post by: Frenchymanny on January 09, 2009, 01:44:00 PM
Superb!  :thumbsup:    :clapper:  

I like the fact that the maple is not too blond, it almost looks like an old muzzleloader stock!

That is a great looking bow.
How does she shoot?

F-Manny
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 09, 2009, 01:47:00 PM
She shoots great Manny. The only problem is the fellow I got it from thought it was about 50@28 and it's got to be 60@28 and close to 65@30. Heavier than I like anymore. The bow doesn't have any markings on it so I had to pull her back to find ouch er I mean out.
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Post by: Curveman on January 09, 2009, 01:51:00 PM
Purdy!
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Post by: Frenchymanny on January 09, 2009, 01:58:00 PM
True, you have a real long draw!

That's a real looker!
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 09, 2009, 02:03:00 PM
yes she is. I'm going to talk to Bill and see if he can do any magic on her. She's to sweet to give up on.
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Post by: Terry Green on January 09, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
Nice looking wood there!!!
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Post by: vermonster13 on January 09, 2009, 05:00:00 PM
If you were a recurve guy I'd send her to you Terry. She's right in the weight you like at your draw.