Got my Centaur Chimera 58" 54@28 today from Jim. I told him I wanted something a little unique. I asked him if I got him a head, could he inlay it, said he would try. I asked Woody "Knife River" if he could knap me a head along the color and size I needed for it. He came through with a fine looking Tecovas Jasper stone from South Texas. Thanks again Woody. Dark heart Cocobolo and Chechan riser. Chechan and black Micarta accents. Bamboo cores. Jim added Sheephorn grip, thumbrest overlays and tips to it. Stippled grip, Western Juniper veneers on belly and Woven Carbon back. Had him put me a small thumb ledge on it, really feels nice. Had to show pics of her, hope you like em !!!. Thanks Jim, I am proud to have it.
Froggy
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Beautiful :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Nice bow!
:scared: :eek: :thumbsup: Carbon?
Now that's a SMOKER :thumbsup:
Awesome!
One of a kind !!! Amazing work !!!
The arrow head, sheep horn thumb rest and grip, wood choices and details, all of it...... WOW !!
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My God Lanier that is flat out amazing!!!!
Jim is truly a craftsman among craftsman!
Absolutely evil looking!!!!! Bet that one doesnt get sold.
That is beautiful!
Some fantastic stuff going on there alright - she's a one of a kind.
JB
now that looks like something I wouldn't mind owning :readit:
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A real work of art. Good for you!
WOW is that nice!!!
Josh
I 2nd the WOW. That is very nice indeed. Enjoy and Thanks for the pictures. Flint
D.R.O.O.L
Jims talent is something to behold. The Centaur is the best shooting bow I have ever shot.
I 3rd the WOW. If I had the self control to only own one bow, it would have to look like that.
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Now that is what I call a custom bow. A beautiful work of art !
Enjoy Froggy .... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Lanier,I wait with much anticipation for that one to " hit the wall". LOL Remember your promise to me! First Dibs !
Lanier all kidding aside that is one beautiful bow,you's a lucky man!
Outstanding Craftsmanship (Artistry) by everyone involved, great wood choices as well.
I would be hangin' on to that one!!!
(http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/woot.gif) (http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/2thumbs.gif) SWEEEEEEEEEEEET BOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/drool1.gif)
Simply Amazeing!
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Hey Lanier! That is one very nice bow! :thumbsup:
Beautiful!! How does she shoot? Mine is being built now, can't wait to see how it turns out. How does the Chimera compare to the Elite in performance, noise, accuracy?
A beautiful bow, for sure. Congrats.
That arrowhead inlay is awesome! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
All I can say is Wow. The fact Jim would say, I'll see what I can do and then make it work and work extremely well speaks volumes. Congrats
ARE YOU SERIOUS??? That is absolutely beautiful and to my specs also. Put me on the WTB list.
Wow!
Jim's work is unbelievable :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
They shoot as good as they look.
Awesome!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :archer:
Beautiful Bow. I love the knapped head in the grip.
Now, why didn't I think of that? :eek:
I bet that feels just right at full draw!
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Wow, that looks like it took some time! Awesome bow.
Man what a bow!!! I just sent a test drive bow back to him this week. It was quick and quit but as i heard someone on here say it needed some manners. There was just something about it that didnt feel right to me but Jims a top notch guy with outstanding customer service!!!
Real nice Lanier, my that is a keeper. tom
That is as all have said VERY NICE!!!!!
Tim
I love the knapped point insert, nice touch. Congratulations on a beautiful bow.
That aint nuttin but sweet! :notworthy:
Looks like a keeper to me!!
Man, I couldn't own one that purty. I'd be afraid to use it! Beautiful bow Froggy, and awesome craftsmanship.
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! did I say WOW?
Lanier,
Very unique, perfect craftsmanship, beautiful! Really enjoying the the Lil' Favorite you sold me, thanks again! Enjoy your new Chimera!
Kris
Hey Lanier, that is a looker!!! Great choices on the woods. Jim is one of the top bowyer's out there! Jr.
Some art work there! Very nice.
That is truly a work of art!!! WOW, just beautiful!!!
Wow that sure is a beautiful bow. :thumbsup:
23feetupandhappy,I don't know what your looking for in a bow,but Jims are one of the best you can find.
The bows I have shot of Jims had plenty of manners and more.
One suggestion,Jims bows are light so a quiver gives the bow a little weight and balance,maybe that was what you needd.
Anyhow they are top of the line bows.
Ken
Sir, I'm afraid we're gonna have to confiscate your bow.
It exceeds the coolness limit.
Now why couldn't you have had that for the state shoot so I could drool all over it??!! That is one really fine looking bow Lanier.
Aw Shucks :o . Thanks for the comments folks. Hey JC, if I woulda had it, you could have shot it as well as drool on it. As long as you wiped it off before handing it back. ;)
Lanier
That's a beauty for sure!! I've got juniper on mine too and love it,added some skins on the back and she's purdy not that she wasn't LOL I like the grip ya got working esspecially the thumb rest mine lacks that maybe I need to put in an order
Ken-
I think the problem is just that, I dont know what I want......Im fairly new to trad and with nothing to compare it to its hard for me to tell supper sweet over just another bow. I should have gone to Kazoo so I could shoot all kinds of bows to let that special one FIND ME!!!
Im with you on that JIM makes a SWEET product!!!!
Benjamin,
I hear ATAR has a lot of vendors. Hoping to make it there this year, never been. Try to shoot as many as you can, only you can know what fits your style.
Froggy
Thats one nice peice of art congrats :bigsmyl: :clapper: :goldtooth:
Just don't lean it against Ralph's tree... :scared: :biglaugh:
No worries Bob... thanks for the warning ! :eek:
Hey Killie,
You going to ATAR this year ?. I am gonna try to make it, if so you can surely find out how she feels at full draw.... :campfire:
Froggy
I do beleive Jim is truly getting better and better, congrats
Got my leave approved for it last week. :bigsmyl:
Killdeer :campfire:
Nothing like getting shown up! I proudly posted photos of my new Centaur last week. I have to admit this is a new level all together.
Congrats to you and hats off to Jim for knocking it out of the park.
Truly remarkable!
Mucho Mojo in that one! Just Beautiful!!!
Awesome Bow,Great workmanship!
That's for sure a "Work Of Art"
Froggy,
I have only spoken to Jim at Centaur once. In that conversation I found him to be totally and sincerely absorbed in delivering the finest bow he can build. He is a most genuine and dedicated individual.
What you both have created is priceless to those that can appreciate it.
It is a culmination of ideas, enthusiasm, care and dedication by both, the shooter, and bowyer that can never be duplicated.
It is a superb expression of this era, the fellowship of traditional bow hunting, and the technical and artistic potential of bow crafting.
Cherish it.
Be well, my friend.
Bob Yaciuk
What Bob said!!!!
that makes me wanna drive down and shoot with you again.enjoy my brother.see.
That has got to one of most beautiful bows I have ever seen!!!
Nice!
That is without question the best looking one piece longbow I have ever laid eyes on and I'll bet it shoots as well as it looks. Mr. Neaves is quite the artesian. A truly crafted CUSTOM bow. Quality, quality work!
Suuuuuweeeeeet. You pulled out all the stops!!
Billy
Dwight,
Your'e welcome here anytime brother....
Thanks folks,
Froggy
Killie,
Where's the best place to stay other than camping at ATAR ?
Froggy
Wow! That is truly a beautiful bow. Congrats!