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Title: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: BOWMARKS on April 07, 2010, 08:26:00 PM
Looking for info on the Spirit,Obsidian and the new Shaman, I like short bows wondering how they shoot?  

Thanks MARK
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on April 07, 2010, 08:50:00 PM
My Spirit is fantastic!!!  I'm very happy with it.  It's hard to believe a bow that short and that light can shot that well.
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: Doug in MN on April 07, 2010, 08:54:00 PM
Mark, I do not have one but my brother does so I have shot it a great deal. I like the bow.

I have spent a lot of time sitting and shooting that one, as I would if I was in a ground blind or sitting with my back against a tree.

His is a Spirt and it shoots very well. I almost got one a while back very different than they are now. It was an early model with a Rattan wrapped grip and a floppy rest if that makes sense.

DD
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: Killdeer on April 07, 2010, 09:03:00 PM
I am hoping to get a Spirit in July. Fell in love with them a couple of years ago. The Shaman shoots just as well, and retains the light, maneuverable feel of the one-piece.

Killdeer   :thumbsup:

This is my sheepeater, Spirit.   ;)  

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Spirit/SheepeaterSpirit2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: owlbait on April 07, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
Check out hte Shaman World Tour thread, lots of comments in there. I shot it for a week and enjoyed the bow. Really light in the hand for a t/d.
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: LAR43 on April 07, 2010, 09:39:00 PM
The Shaman will amaze you!
If the list is still open get on it & shoot that bow!!!!
Larry
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: Shinken on April 07, 2010, 11:03:00 PM
Greetings Mark!

I have 2 Black Mountains - a Sheepeater Spirit and an Obsidian Sheepeater.

I really like the Black Mountain style because it has the lightweight feel of a longbow with the substantial arrow speed of a static tip recurve.  Like many bows one needs good shooting form as these bows are sensitive to torquing the bow wrist as well as the string.

They *are* short (and did I mention light in the hand?) and once one gets used to that shortness its simply amazing how longer bows become somewhat unwieldy.  I shoot mine in the house all the time and I do not worry about hitting the 8 foot ceiling (I am 6 feet tall.).

My daughter is shooting one now and it has become her favorite bow.

BTW - my draw length is 29.25 inches.

Shoot straight, David Camp
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: Bear on April 08, 2010, 09:51:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:   for Black Mountain bows.
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: Quill Flinger on April 08, 2010, 10:17:00 AM
Brent is a great person to deal with & crafts an amazing bow. My Sheepeater is very light in hand, which suits my shooting style. The bow's performance is outstanding, in my opinion. Accurate, quiet & points quickly. Also seems to be pretty fast compared to my other high end bows if speed is a concern.

I did modify the grip a bit to fit my hand perfectly. I only do this with bows I intend to keep a long long time. Best endorsement I can give.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=058701;p=1

All the best & good hunting! - Q.
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: the elf on April 08, 2010, 02:03:00 PM
I have the first high wrist model spirit from St.
Jude's auction a couple of years ago--I am also in the process of making slight grip modifications--because the high wrist is just a bit too high-----however--The bow is great and is super in the thick dirty stuff where there is not much room to manouver.would I buy another one? you betcha.----Alonzo---the elf.
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: Jwilliam on April 09, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
Just order it!!!! You know you really want one.   :goldtooth:  


Bill
Title: Re: Any one shoot Black Mountains
Post by: legends1 on April 10, 2010, 01:45:00 AM
Brent is a awesome bowyer and just a good guy.i think you would be happy with any of his bows and his service.