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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Steel on February 21, 2009, 12:38:00 PM
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Well to my suprise I received a UPS tracking number this week from Black Widow that my new 56" 47lb@27" PSA X had shipped a few weeks earier than expected. Yesterday when I returned home from I ripped into the package and was very suprised how beautiful the custom Graybark/crossgrain limbs bow really is. I almost ordered a PSA X in Zebra wood and then did some thinking that I am a Hunter and graybark would be the best camo for the woods so ordered the custom graybark. I thought I had gave up looks for camo but boy was I wrong this bow is sharp looking my pictures suck and really don't do the bow any justice. Anyway looks are fine but I really wanted to see how the bow shot so I put it all togather, set brace high,nocking point all up and rushed outside to do some shooting. First thing that really surpised me is the fact this bow is very,very quiet and I will be honest I didn't think the bow would be this quiet from BW feedback I have read on this forum. This is one of the top 3 quietest recurves I have ever shot or owned period.I did not shoot the bow through the Chrony it was to poor evening light to get a good reading but the bow has some zip to it for sure using a 500gr arrow. Most important to me I was killing the bullseye every arrow right from the start so the bow is very easy to shoot with accuracy. I am going to do some more shooting today at longer ranges but for now I can say that this is one bow That has not disappointed me it in fact it is a better shooting/looking bow than I was expecting
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Nice looking bow.
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That's one good look'n widder!
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Very nice looking bow for sure! Congrats. :thumbsup:
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Beautiful!
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That turned out real sharp.Nicest Greybark I have seen no doubt.
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Nice, I really like those limbs. When did you order it?
Mike
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:thumbsup:
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That is a great looking bow! Camo and all. Congrats
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Thats the bow i want. The specs and all. :archer:
Beautiful, congratulations!
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STEEL.That is a sweet looking bow,I have a PSA 3 and its a killing machine.I think there's not a bow that comes close to it.Good luck.
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Cody, thats a dandy ! Looks great in daylight..good luck..Marco#78
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What a looker :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Mooseman, I ordered the bow first part of Jan this year I beleive. At the time BW said 7-9 weeks I know that depends if they have to order wood and such for the bow so I was aiming for about 8 weeks. I beleive mine took about 5 to 6 weeks which is OK I am trying not to be mad it came early :) .
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It is always a nice surprise when a bow comes a little early. Time slows down when you are waiting for a bow :) Congrats. I like it...Mike
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Man Steel, that's a great looking Widow !! Is that Bamboo in the riser. I love the looks of it without the red in it.
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WOW nice :thumbsup:
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One word...Gorgeous! :thumbsup: They make a beautiful bow. It's hard to decide on wood choices since all of them are nice.
Thanks for sharing!
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thats the best looking widow i have seen, i have never been a fan of all the red phenolic they use in the riser. that one is a beauty
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GREAAAAAAATTTTTTT!! I love it. My 2nd Widow will be here in about 6 weeks...
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Absolutely stunning.
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Yep bamboo in the riser and no red glass. The limb cores on this bow are bamboo so using it in the riser helped to tie it all togather. There are so many choices you have from woods to glass color/phenolic or lack of it is truely hard to pick a combo. Once you make a pick you always second guess yourself I am sure my second choice Zebra wood PSA-X no red glass in the riser would have been real eye candy also. I have a 56" Black Swan TD hybrid zebra wood riser on order at this time hopefully it will be here soon also and am looking forward to trying it out also. My wife said no more bows for a few months I am haveing a hard time accepting that but then again I never signed anything that stated I would agree to that ;)
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Absolutely stunning, I love the limbs on that bow. I agree, what a great sharp looking camo..
WOW...
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what a beauty, I'm sure your pumped, I have a plx on order, and can hardly sleep at night
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Too deadly!
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Pretty!
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Very sharp looking bow mate... there is nothing like the Mojo of a widow on the first day outa the box.
ak
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Very sweet. I absolutely love the limbs! It is definately hard to make a decision when ordering one. I think you nailed it!!
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That's a very nice looking Widow. I didn't even know they made a custom graybark.
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Yes I think this is the nicest Greybark I have ever seen. Did you ask for something particular on the limbs and riser?
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Cool Widow! Look forward to seeing some critters by it.
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PERFECT! :saywhat: OK if I ever hit the lottery: a PLX same combos. :saywhat: OK I see now BAMBOO Gotcha! :knothead: :banghead:
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Beautiful
Don't lay it down in the woods without marking it on the gps you may never find it.
John
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Wow, that is amazing. I am jealous
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Very Cool!!! :thumbsup:
Bill
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Those limbs are really cool looking. Has death written all over it.
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Most unique Widow i've ever seen, great looking bow.
Congrats T.J.
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Thats one sweet looking bow!!
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Dude, thats too good a looking Widow to be laying on concrete. Great bows them BWs..like those limbs.
Mike
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How are your groups!?!?
I can see it's gorgeous!
How's the shootin'???
If you don't like it, send it to me......hehe!
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WOW that is truly outstanding really pretty
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SWEET WIDOW! TD.
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Another vote for nicest looking hunting bow I have seen. :thumbsup:
BTW.. I am interested in the price difference in yours verses the regular graybark?
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Well I shot the New PSA alot yesterday and some more this morning it is a very good shooting bow. I still can't get over how quiet the bow is for a recurve. Overall it's not as quiet as my Shrew longbows which sound like a mouse fart, but I haven't had a recurve this quiet for a few years and really haven't tried anything to make it quieter yet. I set the brace height at 8.5" and am shooting 500gr and 550gr carbon arrows with laser straight looking arrow flight.I shoot about 5 days a week year around so when shooting this new PSA last few days I just draw, aim and hit the bullseye like it's my old trusty bow I have had for years. Easy bow for me to shoot no learning curve or tricks to this one my arrow groups are real tight at 20-25 yards. I went for as stroll through the woods yesterday evening I can tell you the graybark is great camo right now with everything dead and gray looking the bow disappeared when leaned up next a tree. I hate to tell you guys this PSA is a hunting bow so it will be carried through brush thickets, pulled up and down on a rope to a tree stand, heck I might even use it as a pry bar if need to flip over a 300lb hog :eek: LOL. Well I will try to be easy on it but stuff happens in woods that doesn't happen on the range. The 56" bow is also very nice I don't have to worry much about finger pinch or stacking since I have a 27" draw and the short bow has no accuracy issues and is super nice to carry and shoot.
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Cool Bow
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nice bow
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Awesome combo. Subtle yet beautiful!
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I just got a cross grain Greybark PMA a few weeks ago. They are definately shooters, and "lookers"! Nice Bow!!
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Sweet looking widow, don't set it down in the woods as it could get lost real easy with that color combo.
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You might have the first one like that but I bet it won't be the last :thumbsup:
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What a great looking bow. I have an brown PSA and I like mine but that zebra wood takes it to a new level.
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What a beauty!!!
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The crossgrain limbs really blend well as you can see from my picture today. Owlbait, BW should use my custom graybark PSA as a stud to spawn many more little custom graybark bows :)
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sweet!!!!!!
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Beautiful bow, absolutely beautiful.
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Cody,
Thats a very nice widow, love your wood choices. Are you bringing this to Shiloh in September?
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Originally posted by Steel:
The crossgrain limbs really blend well as you can see from my picture today. Owlbait, BW should use my custom graybark PSA as a stud to spawn many more little custom graybark bows :)
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s100/SteelDixon/DSC00264.jpg)
That is too funny :biglaugh:
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That crossgrain is trophy
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Steel, that is one of the top 5 best looking widows I have ever seen, may be my favorite! Unbelievable that your first widow you buy and you came up with such brilliant customizations!!!
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Mine is on the way this week and I ordered mine after xmas. Anyway, that is a unbelievable bow, now I am going to have to buy another!
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That is one sharp looking bow! It sure takes on a whole new look with the red taken out. I absolutely love my BW PMAII 52#@29". The Graybark camo is really on-time for woods hunting. You are going to love it. ;)
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I was never impressed with how widow bows looked but WOW I love that bow! Congrats that thing is awesome!
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I must agree without a dout best lookin graybark I ever did see
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Gorgeous bow. I really like the way you ordered it. I just got my new Widow also. I love these bows.
Rick
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That has got to be the best looking gray bark i have ever seen. Segustion: Do Not lay that bow down in the woods and take your eyes off of it, you will never find it again.
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Have to agree. Best looking Graybark to date. Widow's are terrific bows. I have not been without one since 94.