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Title: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 12, 2010, 02:07:00 PM
Found a package on the doorstep yesterday, luckily before the little lady got home, so I had time to get rid of the box which is incriminating evidence.

She can't tell one bow from the other, so as long as I get it in the herd, she'll never notice. lol

Anyway Jason is such a nice guy to deal with and makes a great bow. I had him name the bow "Halcon" or falcon in spanish, and it really lives up to its name.

It feels just as quick as my much heavier bows, and in fact shot the same arrows really well. I did buy some new arrows, and bareshafted one in the picture below at 32 yards (I was aiming for the top one even).

All in all I could not be happier. This is one of the best values out there for sure.      :thumbsup:    

   (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/IMG_0232.jpg)

   (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/IMG_0262.jpg)

   (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/IMG_0264.jpg)

   (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/IMG_0254.jpg)

   (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/IMG_0310.jpg)
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: kadbow on August 12, 2010, 02:11:00 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: michbowhunter on August 12, 2010, 02:16:00 PM
Sweet!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: CHAD on August 12, 2010, 02:18:00 PM
That is a looker.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Wannabe1 on August 12, 2010, 02:21:00 PM
Congrats on a sweet looking and shooting bow! Good luck with it.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: ron w on August 12, 2010, 02:28:00 PM
I recently got one also,and today I picked up one at the post office for Adkmountianken. His is the same poundage as yours but with the green action wood,mine is 43# with greybark. I am amazed how fast they are. They have a great great grip also.   :thumbsup:  Good luck in the woods this fall!!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: onewhohasfun on August 12, 2010, 02:38:00 PM
Whoa,thats great, you won't have to spend money on feathers. Or worry about them gettin wet or smashed or any of that stuff. No fletching, or glue all over everything, I'm envious. Nice bow, I really want to try one.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 12, 2010, 02:45:00 PM
Thanks everyone.

ron w,

I love the grip. It's much different than my other longbows, but it has a really natural feel.

onewhohasfun,

The best part is these arrows are full length too (30")! They come tuned!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: ken denton on August 12, 2010, 02:53:00 PM
I love that color on the riser and limbs. Most of the bows of his I see are grey. What length is it? Ken
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 12, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
This one is 58". Braced up it's a few inches shorter. It feels really small.

I almost ordered a grey one, but he had this one almost ready...and I have no patience.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: First White Falcon on August 12, 2010, 03:04:00 PM
I you don't send me money for arrows I'll tell your wife!  :)    :)
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: SS Snuffer on August 12, 2010, 03:09:00 PM
It will soon become your "go to bow".
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Tom Anderson on August 12, 2010, 03:10:00 PM
That's purty.
BTW, which "color" is that?
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: ridgerunner_sc on August 12, 2010, 03:14:00 PM
Hey thats really a good looking bow...At a great draw wt.  also..  I know this may be premature if you decide to sell her ...Just kidding best of luck!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 12, 2010, 03:16:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by First White Falcon:
I you don't send me money for arrows I'll tell your wife!   :)      :)  
She may put me in the dog house which is an old trailer on our little farm. She thinks I hate staying there.   :D
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 12, 2010, 03:23:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Tom Anderson:
That's purty.
BTW, which "color" is that?
This one is cocabola dymondwood with stained bamboo limbs.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: recurvecody on August 12, 2010, 03:29:00 PM
nice bow
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: bolong on August 12, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
:thumbsup:   Nice!!!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Cody Schnettgoecke on August 12, 2010, 04:01:00 PM
Great looking bow!   :thumbsup:   Been thinking of ordering one myself.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: inthere10x on August 13, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
When I saw the picture then read the weight and length of "Halcon", I was nervous and had to check my bow rack. Thought the wife was "house cleaning", I have the same bow.
What is ur draw lenght? What arrows were you bare shafting (how long/how much point weight)
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Shinken on August 13, 2010, 09:12:00 PM
NIce lookin' bow!

Jason makes an *outstanding* product!

Enjoy!

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 13, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by inthere10x:
When I saw the picture then read the weight and length of "Halcon", I was nervous and had to check my bow rack. Thought the wife was "house cleaning", I have the same bow.
What is ur draw lenght? What arrows were you bare shafting (how long/how much point weight)
inthere10x

I draw 28". I'm using gold tip entradas 500 full length (30"). I have a 100 grain brass insert and 300 grain target tip. These shafts are really light... Like 6.4 grains per inch.

I'm really liking this bow.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: katie on August 13, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
Awesome, you will love it!
Teach the wife to shoot it and you will never have to hide a bow purchase from her again:)
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: CDR on August 13, 2010, 11:04:00 PM
She's a looker, congrats!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: PAPA BEAR on August 14, 2010, 12:34:00 AM
you guys are good man.i'm learnin all sorts of bad behavior from you.keep up the good work.  :D    :thumbsup:    :D  ..nice bow.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: horatio1226 on August 14, 2010, 03:57:00 AM
NICE!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: SveinD on August 14, 2010, 05:13:00 AM
Sweet bow! Enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: northern fisher on August 14, 2010, 07:57:00 AM
I used to think my wife couldn't tell one bow,fishing rod,treestand etc. from the other.Boy was I WRONG  :knothead: .That lady is a lot smarter than I thought.Purchases have recently sloooowed doooown   :(  .
Really sharp looking bow
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: mcgroundstalker on August 14, 2010, 06:24:00 PM
Best Of Luck and Good Hunting with your new Kanati! You are right about a great value and fine workmanship. I got a "new-to-me" 56" Kanati and will be hunting with it this season. I dig the grip a lot. Good control when wearing a glove too!

... mike ...
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 28, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
A lady needs accesories right? Settled her right down for those longer shots. I can't put this combo down!


 (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/DSC00577.jpg)
 (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/DSC00566.jpg)
 (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/DSC00565.jpg)
 (http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/RankBull1/Kanati/DSC00563.jpg)
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: John Dill on August 28, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
Juan

Thats a good lookin package their!!!!!! Glad your enjoying your setup!!!!
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 29, 2010, 12:41:00 AM
Thanks John,

Came in this morning.  The little bit of added weight really makes the bow stable.

I did have to shorten one of the bars but it was a pretty easy adjustment. Apparently th JK bows have a pretty short riser.

You have a really neat design here.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: tradtusker on August 29, 2010, 02:52:00 AM
Very Nice
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: bucksdown on August 29, 2010, 06:44:00 AM
i love the style of that bow, it's nice. i've been looking at a couple of bow makers and wondering how that style shot.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 29, 2010, 10:20:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by bucksdown:
i love the style of that bow, it's nice. i've been looking at a couple of bow makers and wondering how that style shot.
thanks guys


I had been wanting to try one of these forward riser designs out for a while and there are several good ones out there. It's a really natural feel and it feels like it makes it easier to be repeatable.

I have a friend who just started with archery and is really already pretty good from 25 yards with a similiar bow after just a few weeks.

You should definately try one out.
Title: Re: Got a package from JK Traditions ( Kanati ) updated with Kanati Slim Jim
Post by: Rank Bull on August 29, 2010, 10:46:00 AM
Another thing about these quivers is you're not constantly stabbing your broadheads into foam making them dull. The way these go in, the broadhead edge slides between the leather and stays put and I mean really stays put.

I will probably modifiy my side quiver to accept broadheads the same way. You know have like 6 broadhead sheaths tied together at the bottom of the quiver.