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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: MercilessMing on October 13, 2010, 05:37:00 AM
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I heard a lot of good things about Mr. Kempf's bows. There are many good bows from other bowyers too but sooner or later you can spot some on the classified. I just wonder why so rarely seen the Kempf's bows on the classified.
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Great shooting bows that most folks would never get rid of! :archer:
Got my first in '97, and my second in '07, luv them both :archer2:
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They are by far the best shooting recurve I have ever owned.
Something extreme would have to happen for me to even consider selling mine.
Matter of fact I have a 52" and another 56" being made in the next couple months.
C
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On top of Jack being an amazing bowyer he is a heckuva nice guy just to have a chat with.
I hope to be able to shake his hand one day.
C
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Thank, guys.
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I never knew anyone with a Jack Kempf bow who would be willing to part with it.
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BTW for those of you who are interested in Chek Mate bows I got a bit of a heads up yesterday. The company changed hands a while back and although the bows are just as good, and maybe better, the availability sucks. I found two places yesterday that have some in stock and after I get mine I will let you know where they are (for a small fee).
Why is it the best craftsmen are so often poor business people?
Maybe that is why Jack Kempf has done so well for so long, he is both a good craftsman and an astute businessman.
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A Jack Kempf Bow is a "pry it from my dead hand" bow.
I originally got one new-to-me from a Gent who was about to get his new Kwyk Styk.
The original set of limbs are 47# at 28" (which if you know me, is light for me). However, they shoot like a 60# plus rocket launcher.
I ordered an extra set of 74# limbs to go with the riser. So, when I can no longer draw the 74# limbs I can use the 47# limbs.
Life is good!
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Ming,
Great bows. I have one if you want to try.
Karim
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Those who have them, have found they are so nice their just not willing to let them go...Everything you could ask for in a great shooting package..
I have several [ "hovers" right at 20] custom's on my rack, including some from the very best bowyers....Jack's bows give up nothing to them..actually my 60" 58# Kwyk Styk is the one I choose and hunt with the most often....You won't see it in the "classifieds" any time soon either. :wavey:
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Here's mine I have now, recieved it from Jack in May this year. Kwyk Styk 56" 55@28. I have a 54" due about the end of the year. Great bow and a even better gentleman to deal with..
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/widowmaker448/DSCN2391.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/widowmaker448/DSCN2392.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/widowmaker448/DSCN2395.jpg)
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I have some additional info about Chek Mate for which I will start a new thread entitled "Chek Mate update"
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Jack makes a great bow. Pearl and Jack are just nice people.
I sold 1 a year ago which was a mistake. I probably have as many as I need for my lifetime, 16 or 17 and they are all awesome. Another reason not to sell a Kempf bow...Jack is a day older than dirt! I hope to be hunting mule deer with him tomorrow so he will probably get even for that remark. I will be put back to the bottom of his list again.
Terry
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Alright, somebody spill it; how do you get in contact with Jack to place an order for one?
Gonna hafta sell a kidney because of this place.
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Pm'd you Dusty
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Got it, Froggy. Thank you.
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i would love to have his contact info also thanks brad
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yep, would like to have the contact info myself. Thanks
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:thumbsup:
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Is Jack's info secret? Can we get it posted for everyone to see?
Thanks,
James
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Here is my Kwyk Styk. Ain't selling!
(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Kwyk%20Styk/kwykstyk11-28-09003.jpg) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Kwyk%20Styk/kwykstyk11-28-09001.jpg) (http://) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Kwyk%20Styk/kwykstyk11-28-09004.jpg)
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Froggy and Raging Water, both bows are pretty.
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yes sir Jack is a very special,, as are his creations ,, I thought I have too many Kempf Bows(5) but Terry ,, you may have more of Jacks bows than Duane does ,, good going ,, Jack Kempf a true Craftsman, and nice guy, once you own a Kempf Bow you will never sell it as they are better than anything else you have shot and you will only want another ,,
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Agree with all above about Jack and his bows -- great bowyer who puts out great bows. I have a 52" on order, and I now own this 56" KS.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/KS-2.jpg)
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Does Jack make a 62" bow? I called him a year ago and put my name on his wait list. But after a year I've yet to hear from him? Can someone please PM me his contact info?
Thank you,
Peter Iacavazzi
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text sent brutha ;)
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Jack's bows are real gems and put together by one classy guy. You owe it to yourself to at least have a conversation with the man.
It was a long journey [time and money] looking for "THE" holy grail of hunting bows and now the only recurves I own are elusively Kwyk-Styks.
Works for me...
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Just curious will the same limbs work for both RH and LH Raven risers? Called Jack earlier today but he is out hunting.
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I think his contact info was on the post earlier, but possibly removed by a mod. :coffee:
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Gonna' see if Matt will post a couple pictures of mine for me.... Maybe not as pretty as some, but I'm really happy with her. :thumbsup:
Gene
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Here is Gene at his finest with his Kwyk Styk. I as I recall he took this animal with it.
(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Genes%20KS/DSCF0005.jpg) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Genes%20KS/DSCF0012.jpg)
The Bear Not the Cat!
(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Genes%20KS/DSC_0690.jpg)
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Nice Gene. I see it's got the regular limbs like both of mine :thumbsup:
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Looks like a fine time Gene..... nothing at all wrong with your bow bud, looks just fine :thumbsup: :campfire: . Dang, sure would like to stob a Bear.... on my bucket list !!
Froggy