Here is the second generation "Wassaw" I'm getting close to having this new model tweaked like I want it. I think this one is much improved over the first.
She is 61" nock-nock, and draws 52@28. Grey action wood riser and limb cores. She has black glass and yellow heart accents, which should retain the yellow color. I'm gonna shoot this one a while!
Opinions wecome! I know this style bow doesn't appeal to everyone, but she sure is a good shooter!
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That is sweet looking.. I like the handle and the color. Is there a way I could try it?
Looks nice.. and if it a good shooter then it worked !
Wondering out loud. With that style handle, it leaves a great big brace height. At least judging by pix. That cuts down on your power stroke.
Have you tried lengthening the string by maybe an inch to allow the limbs to be a bit less loaded or even better, adjusting the limb attachment angles out a bit to keep that string closer to the limbs ? I wonder if that might give you even a bit more push than you are getting now ?
Anyway. . good job !
ChuckC
Nice!
Thanks for whetting our eyeballs!!
God bless, Mudd
I haven't shot it much yet, but it seems to like an 8.5" brace height. I haven't even twisted up a proper string for her yet. This one is too short and braces her at 9". I'll share in my performance testing with you guys. I'm expecting low 180s at 10 gpp and drawing to 28", even with the higher brace. That's going by the 182 I was getting with the Gen I. That's pretty fast with fingers!
i like it! :thumbsup:
The profile looks like the limbs from the old Bears, kinda semi recurve. I like the bow, would love to shoot it. Let us know how she perfoms. Are you going to make it part of your line up???
Ron, when I get her dialed in I will.
Very nice looking bow.
Looking great Apex! I think the limb profile is coming together. The yellow accents really touch it off!
Very nice Marty.Love the grip.Looks dangerous just sitting thier.Looks like a fine hunting bow!
Nice profle!
Yeah Eric, I think I'm gonna have to keep this one locked up when I'm not home!
Like I said before, thru the years, I have seen some things that didn't appeal to everyone, but performed well in all positions.
Great looking bow Marty!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I love the wood and color combo! Looking forward to the shooting report.
Looks pretty "innovative" there, Marty! :thumbsup:
I don't know, though... doesn't look enough like a selfbow for me (but I've got real old-fashioned taste)! ;) :D
Gene
Yaa keep it locked up Marty.Looks like a hound itching to get out out of his pen and go hunting at the drop of a hat.
Those piggies must be getting nervous down thier.They should be knowing you!
I like it.With a 8.5" brace i bet she's easy to shoot.
Chad
Ole bentpole wouldn't mind givin' that Baby a whirl either!!! :archer: :goldtooth: Grey Actionwood and Black Glass just like Peanut Butter and Jelly! :biglaugh:
Wow! very nice indeed. Keep us posted on when it might be available.
Steve
Marty, I like that one much better and think you are on to a great bow there! Once you get her perfected, we might be doing some talking. :D :thumbsup:
As someone said earlier, the limbs remind me of the earlier Bears, the 70's Grayling bows. I like the handle forward, I have several bows, recurve and longbow with that feature. It looks like it should be a dandy hunting bow, the very forgiving handle forward, enough weight in the riser to control the shakes, and a smooth draw. Bill
Well guys, this one isn't a barn burner. Her avg speed is 177 fps at an 8" brace, drawn to 28", and shooting 10 gpp. She likes 8.5" the best. The difference between 8" and 9" brace is only 4 fps. But, she is a very sweet, forgiving shooter. I like her, but will play with a new limb profile without so much concentrated curve at the end of the limb. I'm sure I can gain speed by dropping the brace to 6.5-7", but it wouldn't be practical.
Colors remind of yellow jackets... Might be a good nickname for the bow
yup i like that fer sure :thumbsup:
I think Gen. II is more aesthetically pleasing. Very functional in appearance also. I like it alot.
Marty, the riser profile is a vast improvement over the prototype. I didn't think I could like a riser like that but with the refinements you've made I have to admit it looks very nice.
Joshua
This one is now in the Sponsor's Classifieds.