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Title: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: Chris Wilson on August 26, 2009, 10:19:00 PM
I've had some ask me questions about the chekmate sabre in the past, so I thought I'd post some pictures of my new one.  Just received it  yesterday.  This is going to be my 3D bow.  It's 68", pulling 41#@29".  The riser is Bubinga with flat cut red elm limbs.  Got to play with it some yesterday afternoon and today.  I like it.

 (http://cluster.ezphotoshed.com/users/chrisw8658/photos/1251222678-1.jpg)

 (http://cluster.ezphotoshed.com/users/chrisw8658/photos/1251222679-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: Chris Wilson on August 26, 2009, 10:20:00 PM
(http://cluster.ezphotoshed.com/users/chrisw8658/photos/1251222678-2.jpg)

 (http://cluster.ezphotoshed.com/users/chrisw8658/photos/1251222679-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: Wannabe1 on August 26, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
Sweet looking bow. Congrats!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Bowtie on August 26, 2009, 10:23:00 PM
I like the looks of your new bow Chris. Wish you the best!
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Post by: Big Riser on August 26, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
NICE, GREAT LOOKING BOW HAVE FUN MAN  :)
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Post by: DW on August 26, 2009, 10:36:00 PM
COOL!!!!!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Night Wing on August 26, 2009, 10:37:00 PM
It's a great looking bow. One doesn't see too many 68" long recurves. How long did you have to wait for it?
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: Chris Wilson on August 26, 2009, 11:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Night Wing:
It's a great looking bow. One doesn't see too many 68" long recurves. How long did you have to wait for it?
You're right, not too many bowyers make'em that long.  Personally, I like a longer bow.  Pulls real smooth in the last few inches of the draw.  The wait was a little over 8 months.
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: JimmyC on August 26, 2009, 11:42:00 PM
Chris, thanks for the info.  As you know, I've been curious about that bow for a long time.

Jim
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: Chris Wilson on August 27, 2009, 12:20:00 AM
Hey Jim....I'm very pleased with it.  Personally, I believe it's one of the most overlooked bows that chekmate makes.  If you've got a long draw length, it's a great fit.
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: JRY309 on August 27, 2009, 09:45:00 AM
Great looking bow! I think Chek-mate bows are quality made and great shooting bows,congrats.
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: JimE.IV on August 27, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
Nice Bow!

hmmm, The grip looks a lot thinner in the throat than some of the newer chek-mates I've seen.

Did you special order the grip in any way?  Would you mind measuring the grip circumference and letting me know the number?

How long is the riser?
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: Chris Wilson on August 27, 2009, 06:44:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JimE.IV:
Nice Bow!

hmmm, The grip looks a lot thinner in the throat than some of the newer chek-mates I've seen.

Did you special order the grip in any way?  Would you mind measuring the grip circumference and letting me know the number?

How long is the riser?
The grip feels really good. I just ordered a high wrist grip.  It's circumference is 5".  The riser is 23", end to end.
Title: Re: Gotta love new toys. New chekmate sabre.
Post by: Lefty1972 on August 27, 2009, 07:43:00 PM
Very nice looking bow.  Enjoy shooting it.
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Post by: JimE.IV on August 27, 2009, 08:24:00 PM
Thanks a lot for the info Chris. Appreciate it
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Post by: SOS on August 27, 2009, 10:12:00 PM
Looks like a nice shooter.  I've liked my ChekMates  - just don't shoot them much after making my own bow.  Great bows with looks for a great price.  Deer and hogs have fallen to my old 56" Hunter I. Currently have a Falcon Deluxe and a 62" Hunter I in the stable.  Steve

 (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j87/SOS_321/CMs2.jpg)