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Title: Fedora Extreme"Sickle Curve" Preview WoW pic!!!
Post by: maxfit on January 14, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
This is my commitment bow for this year. I talked with Mike and Jason Fedora of Fedora bows extensively.Mike told me to come meet him and he would "custom fit and build me a bow that would fit me exactly". Well as soon as i met him and his son Jason,  i knew that i had found the guys for me.We went over the Pro/Cons of everything from longbows to recurves,tabs and gloves,strings, arrows,point of aim ,instinctive shooting,gap,three under,split etc,etc...We then talked about many of the greats like, Hill,Pearson and Bear. What a grand experience. I wish i knew 1% of what he has forgotten. I always love meeting a true master of their craft. That is exactly what Mr Mike Fedora is. Not to mention the warmth and hospitality i was shown. After spending approx 3 hrs with me and my father Mr Fedora never asked me for a dime. I left and three more phone calls later i ordered this bow.  Then came the wood choices , i am a huge fan of cocobola but couldnt make up my mind. I told Mike the coloring i was looking for and he said "just leave it to me and Jason. Well i got a call and was told that my bow was being made from African Sappele wood.I was concerned as i had never heard of it before.Mike said "dont worry this bow is beautiful, and i will make sure you are happy". Well this is what came in the mail. All i can say is wow. Pics do not do this bow justice.As you turn the bow the 'figured wood, and different laminates just seem to come alive.. Hope you like it. This is just the first of many pics to come.
  (http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/maxfit1/juliasbdayballistik053.jpg)
Title: Re: Fedora Extreme"Sickle Curve" Preview WoW pic!!!
Post by: maxfit on January 14, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/maxfit1/juliasbdayballistik052.jpg)
Title: Re: Fedora Extreme"Sickle Curve" Preview WoW pic!!!
Post by: sam barrett on January 14, 2010, 09:05:00 PM
Wow! That bow is beautiful.  The Fedoras are great people.  I have an Extreme hybrid that shoots great.  Congrats on the bow.
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Post by: DannyBows on January 14, 2010, 09:16:00 PM
That wood looks gorgeous! Can't wait for more pics of it. Congrats!
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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on January 14, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
Beautiful bow........how does it shoot for you?

Winterhawk1960
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 14, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
Beautiful bow, and an osage string, too! I'm looking forward to more pictures. Happy shooting and hunting to you!
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Post by: AALLFAB on January 14, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
My best looking bow is also a Fedora. I would love to meet the Bowyers and would love to have another nice one like yours. Jim
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Post by: inn8hunter on January 14, 2010, 10:19:00 PM
Wowsa, nice looking bow there.

Tim
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Post by: C.W. on January 14, 2010, 10:27:00 PM
Man thats a great looking bow.Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Dmaxshawn on January 14, 2010, 10:39:00 PM
thats a real nice looker you got there.  

Shawn
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Post by: stick hunter on January 14, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
Fedoras are AWESOME people!!!! and great bows! man that thing is beautiful.
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Post by: VA Robinhood on January 15, 2010, 07:18:00 AM
nice looking bow, tell us how it shoots.
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Post by: Chris O on January 15, 2010, 07:35:00 AM
Congrats on a super sharp looking bow! The Fedora's are top notch people.

Now Sickle Curve, is that a new model that their making?
Title: Re: Fedora Extreme"Sickle Curve" Preview WoW pic!!!
Post by: maxfit on January 15, 2010, 08:01:00 AM
I have not had a chance to take it out and really test it yet. I have only shot it in the basement, and 5 arrows outside at dark and 15 degrees out. I will say that this is the quietest recurve i have shot.  I have new arrows coming from Mike as well, and will be testing this bow extensively. The "Sickle" limbs are their newest design for the Xtreme.What drew me to it is the wild looking deflex in the limbs. Full strung pics to come.
Title: Re: Fedora Extreme"Sickle Curve" Preview WoW pic!!!
Post by: cacciatore on January 15, 2010, 08:21:00 AM
I have always considered to order a Fedora because he is one of the older and more experienced bowyers.Congrats on that beauty,post some reviews.
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Post by: Straight Shootin' on January 15, 2010, 08:52:00 AM
Fedora's are great people to deal with and that's a beautiful bow...enjoy!
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Post by: 1bjd on January 15, 2010, 09:12:00 AM
The Fedors's have some beautiful wood and really know how to turn it into great performing bows. Great people also!