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Title: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: GMMAT on May 14, 2009, 03:09:00 PM
I'll let the photos tell the story!

 (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/SBGobblers/Traditional/DSC01254Small.jpg)

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 (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/SBGobblers/Traditional/DSC01256Small.jpg)

 (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/SBGobblers/Traditional/DSC01257Small.jpg)

 (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/SBGobblers/Traditional/DSC01258Small.jpg)

 (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/SBGobblers/Traditional/DSC01259Small.jpg)  

 (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/SBGobblers/Traditional/DSC01261Small.jpg)

Joining the Mohawk in the stable.....

 (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m314/SBGobblers/Traditional/DSC01266Small.jpg)
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on May 14, 2009, 03:22:00 PM
Jeff,

That is a beeeeeeuuuuuuuuuutiiiiiiiiiful bow !!!

Someday, I'm gonna own one of those.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: joe ashton on May 14, 2009, 03:25:00 PM
Jeff  Nice    Joe
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: bloodyarrow on May 14, 2009, 03:26:00 PM
sweeeeeeeeeeet
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: GMMAT on May 14, 2009, 03:30:00 PM
So as not to start another thread.....

Is there anything I can add (temp., of course) to the back of the grip....where the heel of my hand hits) to make it a little more "grippy"?

I feel like it's kinda "loose" when I'm at full draw.  I allow that point, only, to be my pressure point (probably worded wrongly).  If there's something that would make it feel like it wasn't gonna slip from side to side, I'd like to know about it.

When I hunt this fall, I wear UA gloves.  So, I'm sure the little grippers in the palm will alleviate this feeling.

Thanks, guys.  I couldn't be happier with it, in totality.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: BowHuntingFool on May 14, 2009, 03:44:00 PM
Jeff the pics tell a beautiful story! Congrats brother!
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Izzy on May 14, 2009, 03:48:00 PM
Start with the best why dont you?That is sweet.There was a thread a while back about gluing beaver tail to the grip area of a riser.It came out real nice.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: BowHuntingFool on May 14, 2009, 04:25:00 PM
Yeah I think fido dog had a thread about it, worked out beautiful and seemed fairly easy to do!
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: BowHuntingFool on May 14, 2009, 04:49:00 PM
Jeff, check this link out!


http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=070952;p=2
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Big Ed on May 14, 2009, 05:26:00 PM
Great looking Curve
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: crandog on May 14, 2009, 05:48:00 PM
You might try a non adhesive tennis or raquet ball grip strip.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: bohuntr on May 14, 2009, 07:12:00 PM
Try a bow saddle available at 3 rivers. Very inexpensive. I used one on my RER recurve and it made a world of difference on the grip. Beautiful bow by the way, and based on my limited experience I am sure it will be a great performer.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 14, 2009, 08:32:00 PM
Wow she's a beauty. That's the next bow up on my dream list.

Jeff, have you thought about having the grip checkered?
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: deertraks on May 14, 2009, 08:34:00 PM
Beautiful bow Jeff! Your going to really like the way it shoots. I find my LX is the easiest bow for me to shoot I have. This is what I did to my grip.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=073300
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Bucksnort101 on May 15, 2009, 12:21:00 AM
Very nice, I'm loving my LXR as well.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Chris Surtees on May 15, 2009, 12:36:00 AM
Sweet looking bow  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Don Batten on May 15, 2009, 02:20:00 AM
Nice bow Jeff. Can't wait to see it in person on saturday.

Have you ever considered trying a bowsling? John should have some up there. I'm sure he'd let you put one on and check it out. He'd probably put a quiver on it for ya too.(LOL). enjoy the bow and have fun with it. Don
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: GMMAT on May 15, 2009, 04:27:00 AM
I just saw John was gonna be there, Don.  First thing I thought of was....is he gonna have a small quiver with him I could put on the bow and shoot???

Page had an unexpected event occur and won't be there.  I'm heading up early, I guess, and I'll find someone to shoot with.  

Thanks for all the compliments on the bow, guys.  It's Kevin and Sue at RER who deserve every bit of it.  Not only are they awesome to work with.....they put out one beautiful product.  User error is the only thing standing between me and shooting better!

Whip (Joe) also walked me through the process, and I appreciate it, pal.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: LEOPARD on May 15, 2009, 05:24:00 AM
Nice looking bow! They're good bows!  :D
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on May 15, 2009, 06:26:00 AM
That's a nice bow! Happy days to ya!
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: ron w on May 15, 2009, 10:28:00 PM
Real nice, I have a used RER recurve comeing in the mail Monday...that means I have 2, O-Well. Your gonna love it.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Whip on May 15, 2009, 11:52:00 PM
VERY nice Jeff!  I missed this yesterday (Still in AZ)  but figured you must have it by now.
So......
How's it shoot??
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: GMMAT on May 16, 2009, 12:03:00 AM
HArd to say, Whip.  IT shoots fine.  When the arrows stray, it's operator error!

Thanks again for all of your help.  Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: GRINCH on May 16, 2009, 03:58:00 AM
Beautiful bow,enjoy Larry.
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: Whip on May 16, 2009, 01:11:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by GMMAT:
HArd to say, Whip.  IT shoots fine.  When the arrows stray, it's operator error!
Boy, if I could only package up something that would eliminate that "operator error" thing I would be a rich man!
 :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Got my first recurve, today.
Post by: BRONZ on May 16, 2009, 01:46:00 PM
Congrats on a beauty!