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Title: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 05, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
Just received this Centaur Chimera in the mail box today from Tukudu. I shot a buddy's Centaur last spring and have wanted one ever since. These bows are amazing in how much energy they store. This one is 58" and 46lbs @ 28". It shoots every bit as fast as my 50 pound bows but is much easier and smoother to draw.

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050049-640.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050055-640.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050058-640.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050062-640.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050063-640.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050066-640.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050067-640.jpg)
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: swampdrummer on April 05, 2010, 07:23:00 PM
Very very nice TJ! I've been looking at these bows too! You might have just made my mind up! :-)
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: billy shipp on April 05, 2010, 07:24:00 PM
Nice bow Tom....I think that's the prettiest one I've seen.
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Post by: oneshot-onekill on April 05, 2010, 07:35:00 PM
TJ....outstanding! That bow is easy on the eyes for sure.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: barebow17 on April 05, 2010, 07:48:00 PM
That is a nice bow.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: tukudu on April 05, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
Tom I am glad you like it. That is a recurve like grip and it makes it fun to shoot. Like I said earlier today that bow has turkey written all over it deep in the blind. I love it when a plan comes together. tukudu
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: varmint101 on April 05, 2010, 08:07:00 PM
Dang Tom, you are getting quite the collection!  What a looker. Sure wish you lived closer LOL!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Wannabe1 on April 05, 2010, 08:09:00 PM
Tom, that's one heck of a looker right there! Congrats on a fine purchase.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: rastaman on April 05, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
Very nice looking bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: lpcjon2 on April 05, 2010, 08:17:00 PM
I love the front of the grip
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: jesse cales on April 05, 2010, 08:17:00 PM
beautiful bow,tj.i love the grip.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: doubleo on April 05, 2010, 08:24:00 PM
Sweet bow. Looks like a shooter.
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Post by: lbows on April 05, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
That is a very pretty bow love the wood combination
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Post by: glass76 on April 05, 2010, 08:56:00 PM
Good looking bow!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: JRY309 on April 05, 2010, 09:05:00 PM
Beautiful bow,very nice and a sweet looking grip!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: A.S. on April 05, 2010, 09:06:00 PM
Tom, now you have given me the "gotta order a new bow" fever all over again!!

We have to quit meeting like this.   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: vermonster13 on April 05, 2010, 09:20:00 PM
Nice bow TJ
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: DHR on April 05, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
TJ that thing is sweet.  The grip looks perfect-I want mine built just like that!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Froggy on April 05, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
Looking good Tom !!
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Post by: pete p on April 05, 2010, 09:33:00 PM
stunning!!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 05, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Over&Under on April 05, 2010, 09:46:00 PM
Sweet bow Tom!!

How am I ever going to keep up with you???   :D  

Congrats on getting something you have been wanting!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on April 05, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
TJ,  good looking bow   :thumbsup:  With all the Centaur being displayed here lately were going to have to start a Centaur "beauty pageant" thread.  Let us know your impression of how she shoot, especially since you shoot 3 under.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: MountainTool21 on April 05, 2010, 09:50:00 PM
lucky dog you. seems like all these new bows im seeing tonight are from Jim at Centaur. Good on you, now go wack a Tom with that
missle launcher
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 06, 2010, 07:23:00 AM
Thanks guys, I hope this bow will cure this sickness I have.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: tradtusker on April 06, 2010, 08:46:00 AM
Your a Bowaholic Dude!    :help:    :goldtooth:    

That is a beauty enjoy!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Friend on April 06, 2010, 09:16:00 AM
Beautiful Bow! Hope you get to introduce it some turkeys.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Straight Shootin' on April 06, 2010, 09:30:00 AM
Very fine looking bow there!!!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Dave Bowers on April 06, 2010, 10:13:00 AM
That's a dandy
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Post by: Shakes.602 on April 06, 2010, 11:26:00 AM
Thats a Purty Bow!!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: kybowman on April 06, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
What did that cost you? A new stove, dishwasher, diamonds?????  

 :biglaugh:
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 06, 2010, 12:56:00 PM
David, it only cost me a trip for her and my daughter to Florida for spring break. I got the best end of that deal for sure.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: DGEsposito on April 06, 2010, 02:59:00 PM
Who makes these bows and where can I see them?
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Dan White on April 06, 2010, 03:53:00 PM
I like the looks of that riser, done good!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: joevan125 on April 06, 2010, 06:00:00 PM
Tj

What are the woods and what kind of skins are on your bow.

I want to order one EXACTLY like yours and im not kidding.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on April 06, 2010, 06:50:00 PM
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: leatherneck on April 06, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
Beautiful bow Tom. I've never seen a Centaur that wasn't stunning!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 06, 2010, 08:48:00 PM
Joe, Texas rat snake skins, antler tips, finger grooves, stipple/engraved grip, royal Jicarda riser w/thumbrest, straight Zebra veneer on belly wood.

Hope this helps. The serial # on the bow is 00255. Jim will know all the specs with this #.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: LongbowGuy83 on April 06, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
Wowee. She's a beaut man. Shoot her good
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Larry Surtees on April 06, 2010, 08:52:00 PM
That is one nice lookin' bow!  Congrats!
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 06, 2010, 09:10:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by DGEsposito:
Who makes these bows and where can I see them?
David, this is a Centaur Chimera by Jim Neaves.

http://www.centaurarchery.com/
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: Bowhunter4life on April 06, 2010, 09:24:00 PM
Awesome bow brother!  Only Centaur I've had was non-carbon... need to try the carbon's down the road...
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 06, 2010, 09:25:00 PM
Jeff, I'm bringing it to the Kentucky Klassic if you will be there and would like to give it a go.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: joevan125 on April 06, 2010, 09:27:00 PM
Thanks TJ
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: eddings220 on April 06, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
Nice Bow TJ.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: DEATHMASTER on April 06, 2010, 09:33:00 PM
Tom That is a great looking bow.
Centaurs fit the hand great and placement is the same EVERY time.
I need to sell my 59# and get one in the high 40"s low 50"s
They are as all have said about them.

You DID get the best deal with the wife on that one.

Congratulations!!!!!!
Tim
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: joe vt on April 07, 2010, 07:53:00 AM
wow, very cool.  one day i need to shoot me one of those longbows.
Title: Re: New (to me) bow w/picts
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 07, 2010, 08:09:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
wow, very cool.  one day i need to shoot me one of those longbows.
Joe, I was always a recurve man myself mainly because the belief that recurves out performed and had much less handshock as longbows did. Well let me tell you, those days are over for me. I'm no longbow expert as I only own two, but I do know about Centaurs and Crow Creeks and they will stack up to almost any of my recurves. Give one a go you won't be sorry.

My name is T.J. and I am no longer a self proclaimed "recurve man", I am a Trad bowhunter.