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Title: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 27, 2010, 09:40:00 AM
Looking into purchasing a bow from Chris Cox at HABU bows. Does anyone have pictures of an ebony HABU bow? Also, any advice if one should opt for the longbow limbs or the Hybrid Curve limb?

Thanks!!
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: rastaman on May 27, 2010, 10:28:00 AM
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Here are a few of mine...striped ebony with ebony veneers on the limbs.  i'm a longbow guy so i prefer the longbow limbs.  Chris says the hycurve limbs will add a little more speed, but the longbow limbs are plenty fast.  :)
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: stevemfwills on May 27, 2010, 12:23:00 PM
beautiful
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 27, 2010, 02:24:00 PM
Wow..Thats some bow Randy!
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Matabele on May 27, 2010, 02:47:00 PM
Beautiful bow! Any idea on waiting time at the moment, and which is faster the high-curve or hybrid limbs?
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: rastaman on May 27, 2010, 02:57:00 PM
The hycurve is the hybrid. The hycurve according to Chris will be about 3 to 5fps faster than the longbow.  My wait time was a little over 2 years.  i just got it a couple of months ago.  Chris is trying to cut down on the wait time and is planning on offering a cheaper version sometime in the future with a much shorter wait time.  When will that happen? Only Chris can answer that.  He is a super guy to talk to and will talk for as long (or as little) as you want to.
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Flying Dutchman on May 27, 2010, 03:26:00 PM
I simply KNEW you were gonna answer this topic Randy!   ;)
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 27, 2010, 05:11:00 PM
Randy,

Is that bow a recent purchase from HABU?

I'm seriously thinking about the ebony....
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: rastaman on May 27, 2010, 05:21:00 PM
Karim, i sent you a pm....
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Friend on May 27, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
Don't know if Chris will make a bow out of Ebony today. You will need to speak to him

The hycurve has been reported as being fairly loud and is favored by range shooters who don't mind the sound.

Just a note: Chris has a new source for Coocobola which is to be outstanding.
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 27, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
Randy, answered your PM.

Friend, I'll ask Chris about the Cocobola. I was leaning towards the ebony. Chris said he had some, not sure abut the quality though, but knowing his standards, I'm sure it will be nice
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Chimaster on May 27, 2010, 11:38:00 PM
I have the longbow limbs and they are super. Speed is great, nice and quite can't see getting anything else.  :archer2:
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: TexasTrad on May 28, 2010, 12:31:00 AM
I just got my new Vyperkahn from Chris last month -- I have the longbow limbs and they are really fast and quiet.  I have Cocobola and the wood is really nice.
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 28, 2010, 10:12:00 AM
I have a call into Chris to finalize the order...I can't wait!!
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Matabele on May 28, 2010, 10:31:00 AM
Thanks for the info Randy, a HABU is def on my want list.
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 28, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
The deed is DONE. The Bow is ordered. Now the wait starts. Chris said about 2-3 months before I have it in my hands.
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Friend on May 28, 2010, 08:44:00 PM
BowZen

Which wood and limbs did you actually order?
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Matabele on May 29, 2010, 05:17:00 AM
Hey Mike, please post some pics if you can!
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Post by: Jesse Minish on May 29, 2010, 02:07:00 PM
Sweet bow! Habu bows are awesome!
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: rastaman on May 29, 2010, 02:22:00 PM
Hey Mike!  Yours is almost as "purty" as mine!  Just kidding...beautiful bow!
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 29, 2010, 09:20:00 PM
Dear Friend,

I got the works!!  A got the ebony bow with ebony limb veneers. I actualy got both the long bow and the hybrid-curve limbs. I figured it be easier when Chris does everything together. BOth limbs are 62" and 49# at 28"

Mike, the Cocobolo bow is stunning! Those are nice looking bows. I just hope mine turns as nice.
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on May 29, 2010, 11:14:00 PM
BowZen, is that a misprint on the "2-3 months" wait time?
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: BowZen on May 29, 2010, 11:23:00 PM
Dear South MS Bowhunter,

I waited over one year. Chris then calls you whne your name comes up on the list. You have to pay in full and then he promises delivery in 2-3 months. He said its usually earlier than that, but he tells his customers 2-3 months.

I'm sorry if you misunderstood. Didn't mean to get your hopes up.
Title: Re: HABU VyperKahn
Post by: Friend on May 30, 2010, 12:25:00 AM
BowZen

Congratulations!! Can't wait to see your pics and your review once you recieve the bow.