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Title: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: tippit on May 24, 2009, 05:32:00 PM

First of all I need to thank & apologize to RER.  I picked up a used RER Arroyo that shoots as well as any bow I have shot.  Plus being a recurve...I usually Do Not Shoot Recurves!

My only problem with it was the grip.  Again being a longbow shooter I like a straight to low wrist grip.  Also being a knifemaker, I have no problem hogging off metal or wood with a 2X72 belt grinder...doesn't take long to shape wood with a 36 grit belt  ;)    And knifemakers can be a little weird at times cause we like to destroy a finished blade just to see how the steel looks on the inside  :eek:  

With that all said and done, my Arroyo with a new straight grip and palm swell.  While I was at it, I decides to round out the back of the riser shelf too.  It still shoots great but now it fits me like a glove.  Since it was used there was no warranty so I   :pray:  it stays together...Doc

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/RERArryo002-1.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/RERArryo003-1.jpg)

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: joe skipp on May 24, 2009, 05:38:00 PM

Nice job Tippit...looks great..  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: Curveman on May 24, 2009, 05:44:00 PM

Nice job doc!

Tippit got talent with that grinder. He restored a buffalo horn bow tip for me-twice! Can't tell it from the original!

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: Whip on May 24, 2009, 06:18:00 PM

Of course Jeff, you know you could have just custom ordered one with that grip, but what fun would that be!   :p   I know you love nothing better than to put your own mark on a bow.  :thumbsup:  
Nice work, as usual.   :clapper:

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: Jack Denbow on May 24, 2009, 06:20:00 PM

Very nice Doc. Some times I think about doing the same thing but have never had the kohoonas to do it. You da man.  :thumbsup:  
Jack

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: ron w on May 24, 2009, 08:57:00 PM

Well done.. I have a Mikuta long bow I did the same thing to and I got rid of the thumb rest. Now it fits me. Its fun to fool around and try some new stuff. Great Job !!!

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: Fletcher on May 24, 2009, 09:36:00 PM

That looks great, Doc.  It's just how I like mine!    ;)

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Post by: vermonster13 on May 24, 2009, 09:37:00 PM

Nicely done.

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Post by: GRINCH on May 24, 2009, 11:37:00 PM

Very Nice,I like the palm swell.

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Post by: Chris Surtees on May 25, 2009, 01:22:00 AM

Well done Doc...

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Post by: twotimer on May 25, 2009, 09:15:00 AM

outstanding job doc.  :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: COOCH on May 25, 2009, 09:36:00 AM

Looks very good to me.I have a bighorn ramhunter that I bought in a moment of weakness that has a grip that feels more like a 2 x 4 you have just inspired me.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: RER Arroyo Riser---Redesigned by tippit
Post by: PV on May 25, 2009, 09:51:00 AM

Nice Jeff!!
Like what you did with the sight window.