Jan's "Vanilla" bow finally arrived this afternoon.
Jack was about 6 weeks behind due to the death of his daughter. That really hurt when he told me. Well...he got back to business and here are some pics of Jans Static Limb kwyk Styk.
The bow is 58", 48# at 29". The riser is Dymondwood Cocobolo with maple accents. The limbs are Red Elm, stained to match the riser with Maple wedges and phenolic overlays. I took a few minutes and ran a 476 grain GT XT hunter 55/75 out of it along with a AD Trad Lite.
The bow spit them out beautifully and is super smooth out to 31" draw. Here are the pics...
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Plain and Simple Purty !!
Nice... Very Nice!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
beautiful bow. Curt "Guru" has a bow named Cy because of a spot that looks like an eye. durn if this riser don't have an eye as well. looks like a wolf's eye or something. (http://www.burnhamphotography.com/galleries/events/photos/wesgallery/p4150002.jpg)
i'm waiting patiently for a kwyk styk myself. very sorry to hear of Jack's loss, that's terrible news. prayers sent and i'll be thinking about him.
thanks for sharing Joe...
Looks like the top half of a wolf's head in the grain. Vanilla, heck, I'd call her Fire Wolf. Very, very nice.
Jack is without a doubt...to me...THE MAN...when it comes to building a bow...awesome!!!
Joe can you get belly and back side pix of the riser?
Can you imagine that sucker with copperheads on it?
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Dang , that purty!!! nice woods.. :)
very nice- I like the cocobolo riser
I like it. Thanks for the pictures. Flint
That's a sweet looking bow for sure!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Joe,your making the wait for mine veeeeeeeeeeeeery hard!That bow is sweet!
Great looking bow :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Really nice looking bow.I agree with Curt a set of Copperheads would really set this bow off.
jack''s bows are out of this world!! That " Vanilla" is simply beautiful. Jack's bows are stable quiet and fast!
Here's a couple of limb combo's Of jack's static limb. :archer: (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x132/recurvehunter_2007/P1010466.jpg) Leopard and Zebra.
After seeing Curt's Kwyk Styk last Dec./Jan. in Texas I decided to give Jack a call and not only does he make a fine bow, but just a down right super nice guy. After talking with him on the phone several times we came up with a bow and I put my deposit down. I can't wait to see the end result, even if Jack is running 6 weeks behind I should still be stalking critters come fall.
Is that what they call a static tip on the limbs? Dosn't look like it would unwrap very easy. Pretty tight curve. Beautiful bow you have there.
Jan Shooting his new bow...
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Front and Rear pics of the riser....
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Guru you are right on about the copperheads.
Beautiful bow. If they all "train" like Guru`s I think I`d like to have one.RC
Check out the string angle on those static tips,super smooth!! :clapper: :eek:
I ordered this bow from Joe... 9 months ago! Well worth the wait! Outstanding performance... shoot real nice! Very, very fast, stone cold accurate, and packs a serious punch. Flat shooting, almost unreal how smooth the draw is! You just have to shoot it to believe it! Vanilla my backside, take a look at those pictures! Have only had a chance to shoot her a couple of times with my work and teaching schedule @ West Point. Have a 3D shot scheduled for this fathers day (Sunday) will have more to report after the days activities are completed. Jan
PS: Jack is a true master craftsmen! Joe Skipp is my friend and all round nice guy... but don't tell him I said so! :notworthy: :)
Jan, Just amazing how smooth a bow can be at only 56". If you blindfolded someone and handed them a KS(without them knowing what you were giving them) and asked them to draw it and guess the length and weight...I'd bet 100% would be over in the length and under with the weight....
And like Serg said...look at the string angle with those static tips...
Just an outstanding design!!
Just a beautiful bow,sweet!
Sweet they are! Congrats on a real beauty you have there. Hopefully my 2nd will show up soon.We all have to be patient,it's no easy task dealing with the type of loss Jack's endured. Jan,enjoy the bow, made by a true craftsman and a real gentlemen. Take care Mo.
I love the tips, that would make great ground blind bow for sure...marco
Not just great ground blind bows Marco....just flat out great bows!!!!
I wish everyone could have the chance to shoot one and see for themselves.....
I agree with Guru, Jacks bows are the best of the best His Sealth recurve is smooth and fast as is the Kwyk Styk He also makes a Model called a Raven which has recurve limbs or long bow limbs your choice or have both sets of limbs with one riser,, and don't forget the little Grizzly flat bow ,, he also has many other models to pick from ,, Very fine Bows built by a fine World Class Craftsman and good Guy Jack Kempf Trads best kept secret !! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Jack's back from his annual Walleye trip ,wonder if he brought any Walleye home for Pearl ?? If not it's immediately to the Doghouse for Jack ( work shop) LOL. :knothead: :biglaugh:
Jan; that is great shooting form you display in the Pics. :clapper:
Sergio, Thanks for the kind words re: my shooting form! Went with the lighter weight in this bow and the last couple I've had made... right choice for me post shoulder surgery. Like Curt... I'm a believer in Jack and his product line! :archer:
Just completed the Fathers Day 3D Shoot at my club. Wow... What a bow!!! Compliments all the way around... My brand new Kwyk Styk is a star. I was so impressed at the smooth draw and flat out arrow speed! More to follow soon! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
do ya have a website for the bowyer?
Big Al,
Do me a favor and send Joe Skipp a PM so he can provide you with the information you requested. Thanks Jan