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Title: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Robert Honaker on January 27, 2010, 05:14:00 PM
Well I just couldn't help it. Been starin' at them Chastain Wapiti's for a while now and I caved in this evening.
60in 51@28 bamboo limbed Wapiti is on the way!    :D    

The wait is on.    :p  


 (http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk223/emtp505/143C1.jpg)
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: wv lungbuster on January 27, 2010, 05:51:00 PM
Great looking bow.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Gil on January 27, 2010, 05:55:00 PM
I have a Wapiti Spike TD longbow and lone it so much because of its smoothness.Its 60#@29 but I like to shoot it more than my 45#@28 Martin Bushmaster, both are 64" btw.Finish is not the best out there imho but performance is.Thats a nice combination there!
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: billy shipp on January 27, 2010, 06:04:00 PM
I think you'll like it.

Very good shooters.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 27, 2010, 06:29:00 PM
Nice. I shot a friends years ago and have always wanted one.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Over&Under on January 27, 2010, 06:38:00 PM
Sharp looking bow for sure!!!  I have shot a couple them and the grip was sweet and it really was a smoothing shooting bow!
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Jerry Wald on January 27, 2010, 06:40:00 PM
nice bow bud - can't wait to here your shooting results

jer Bear
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Tater on January 27, 2010, 06:41:00 PM
Nice lookin' "Wapiti"

  Keith is more about function than purty but that one looks like it's got both.

           Enjoy they are good shooters!
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Robert Honaker on January 27, 2010, 06:43:00 PM
I can't wait to shoot it either.
Gonna try to get a 2020 tuned to it as soon as it gets here.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: WildmanSC on January 27, 2010, 06:48:00 PM
Be sure you follow his instructions in stringing the bow.  It has some of the most wicked hooks on the ends of the recurve limbs I've seen.

Bill
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: ron w on January 27, 2010, 07:28:00 PM
I have had one on my wish list for a while now and that one is as nice as I have seen. I passed one up on the classifieds a while ago and kicked myself ever since.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Jmatt1957 on January 27, 2010, 08:03:00 PM
I have 2. They are smooth and quiet
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: LongbowGuy83 on January 27, 2010, 08:13:00 PM
Woooweee. She's a purty gal.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Robert Honaker on January 27, 2010, 08:13:00 PM
Yeah those limb tips look wicked. Hope my stringer fits them.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Hooper on January 27, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Sharp looking bow!
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Tater on January 27, 2010, 08:41:00 PM
If the bow is new and you got it from Keith he will send a stringer he specifically makes for his bows.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Robert Honaker on January 27, 2010, 08:50:00 PM
Sweet! Thanks
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: DannyBows on January 27, 2010, 09:10:00 PM
Fine looking bow! Congrats!
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Larry Surtees on January 27, 2010, 09:27:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: harvestmoon on January 27, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
You must tell us how it shoots...I have this running conversation with myself to get the short version...I also hear that Keith's main focus is on functionality.
I really want a great hunting bow.  Let us know.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: MSwickard on January 27, 2010, 09:57:00 PM
Robert

Did you get it from Tom @ RMSG?

BTW, nice looking TD.  You are going to love it.  Is it FF friendly?

Mike
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Bob L. on January 27, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
Congrats I have been wanting a wapiti for a long time. Lets us know how she shoots
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Robert Honaker on January 27, 2010, 10:03:00 PM
Yes I got it from RMSG.

It is not a FF bow. That does not matter to me as long as I am accurate with it and it's quiet.

I will let ya'll know how it shoots some time next week I hope. Maybe I can figure out my cam and post a video...no promises there though.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Pops on January 27, 2010, 10:05:00 PM
I have one, smooth as silk. Mine is 50@28
dacron only but, throws a arrow quick right were you look.   :clapper:
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: Robert Honaker on January 27, 2010, 10:15:00 PM
Pops,MSwickard...and others. Your replies to my opinions post swayed me to do it.

It's your fault.  :archer:  

PS. Not really, but thanks for the input.
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: MSwickard on January 27, 2010, 10:18:00 PM
I was just in RMSG shop last Saturday and walked right past it!!!!!  Personally, I haven't shot the FF limbs.  However, talking to Keith there is not much difference.  I do know after owning my TD going on 23yrs, a flemmish B50 string does just fine.

Look forward to the report.

Mike
Title: Re: Wapiti on the way ! w/pic
Post by: 1Longbow on January 28, 2010, 10:04:00 PM
Been shooting one for over 20 years. Smooth ,fast ,forgiving. I had many bows ,but this one will never leave. You'll like it!--1Longbow