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Title: My New Green Great Northern Critter Gitter
Post by: hawk22 on December 03, 2010, 11:18:00 AM
My buddy and I stopped in at the Great Northern shop in Nashville, Michigan about 7 weeks ago to check out some bows.  I've always wanted a green bow and I placed an order for an all green critter gitter.  I got the call on monday and my girlfriend and I went back up to the shop on wednesday.  It is the quietest bow I have ever had the chance to shoot.  Jerry quality and attention to detail is second to none and he's a heckuva nice guy to do business with.  Specs are 62 inches 53@28 with the jacknife folding system (which is really cool), green glass and jade dymondwood riser.  I named it Kermit because it's green and because it was my Grandfather's name. (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0036-1.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0035.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0033-1.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0031.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0029.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0028.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0027.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/DSC_0024.jpg)
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Post by: rastaman on December 03, 2010, 11:21:00 AM
Pretty bow!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 03, 2010, 11:28:00 AM
Cool bow!
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Post by: BCWV on December 03, 2010, 11:33:00 AM
Fine looking stick right there!! Congrates on her.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on December 03, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Beauty of a bow! Congratulations. I would like to have one of the Traditional longbows in that green finish.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: L51 on December 03, 2010, 11:39:00 AM
That's a neat looking bow.
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Post by: magnus on December 03, 2010, 12:05:00 PM
WOW I really like that! Green's my favorite color.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus
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Post by: MartinD on December 03, 2010, 12:11:00 PM
That is very nice.
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Post by: rushlush on December 03, 2010, 12:13:00 PM
Nice!
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Post by: RLA on December 03, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
Love it !!! Super cool bow, I've been eyeing these Great northerns with the green glass for a while myself!  I have a question for you? Does the bow come apart at the hinge or is it made to stay in one piece? Thanks Ryan
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on December 03, 2010, 12:26:00 PM
Real cool looking bow.
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Post by: hawk22 on December 03, 2010, 01:08:00 PM
It just folds in half. The hinge stainless steel and is not designed to completely separate.
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Post by: lovethehunt on December 03, 2010, 01:19:00 PM
Really nice looker, the bowyer is a great guy, I miss being able to just drop by his shop.

Go get a late season deer with it now hawk22 !!!
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Post by: RLA on December 03, 2010, 01:30:00 PM
Thanks, and enjoy your new bow hawk22
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Post by: Gerry on December 03, 2010, 02:44:00 PM
Great looking bow, enjoy it.
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Post by: ron w on December 03, 2010, 03:10:00 PM
"Kermit",   :thumbsup:   perfect........
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Post by: Terry Lightle on December 03, 2010, 06:34:00 PM
Looks like a dandy to me
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Post by: Bonebuster on December 03, 2010, 08:00:00 PM
Beautiful!!!
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Post by: DannyBows on December 03, 2010, 08:09:00 PM
Oh man, I like the looks of that bow! I'll just bet that when you get past staring at her, she is a real shooter too. Congrats!
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Post by: tex-archer on December 03, 2010, 08:41:00 PM
Nice looking bow!
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Post by: Eric Sprick on December 03, 2010, 08:50:00 PM
Very nice! That green glass is very cool.  Eric.
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Post by: CDR on December 03, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
Love it!  Enjoy!!
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on December 03, 2010, 08:59:00 PM
Nice!
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Post by: Montauks on December 03, 2010, 09:17:00 PM
That's a Beauty! my kinda bow
  (http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/Screamin_Eagle/Green_arrow.jpg)
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Post by: gobblegrunter on December 03, 2010, 09:20:00 PM
Love the bow, and the name, along with it's sentiment! Nice!
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Post by: Gerardo on December 03, 2010, 10:09:00 PM
This is a beatiful bow !!!! Wow wow wow
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Post by: bad arrow on December 03, 2010, 10:33:00 PM
That is one unique and goodlookin' bow ya got there....Phil
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Post by: Ghost Dog on December 03, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
I have a green Great Northern Ghost with cocobolo Dymondwood riser. The green glass is a nice break from everything else being offered, and has that retro look.
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Post by: njloco on December 03, 2010, 10:51:00 PM
Kermit, would be proud !

Good luck with it.
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Post by: doubleo on December 03, 2010, 11:18:00 PM
Congrates on that great bow. It would blend right in the Kettle Moraine state forest. And  
i agree with Ghost Dog, I love retro!
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Post by: benny on December 04, 2010, 02:45:00 AM
Man thats nice!!!
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Post by: Bone lake on December 04, 2010, 06:11:00 AM
that looks great.
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Post by: Wiley Coyote on December 04, 2010, 10:45:00 AM
Nice bow. I think I am going to talk to Jerry in Kzoo and see what he can create for me. A Bushbow I think.  :archer2:
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Post by: bear1336 on December 04, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Love Green Glass
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Post by: KYArcher on December 04, 2010, 12:01:00 PM
That is purty. I'm suprised, did'nt think I would like.  KYArcher
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Post by: Covey on December 04, 2010, 12:27:00 PM
Love the green.. cant go wrong with the green! Great looking bow! Jason
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Post by: neargeezer on December 04, 2010, 06:07:00 PM
As with all Great Northerns, it just says class.
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Post by: Cromm on December 04, 2010, 06:31:00 PM
I love the look of that bow.
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Post by: varmint101 on December 04, 2010, 07:33:00 PM
That's awesome!  Great looking bow!
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Post by: jcarter on December 05, 2010, 08:27:00 AM
Thats Cool!
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Post by: snakebite on December 05, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
Nice, real nice.
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Post by: Three Finger on February 01, 2011, 05:21:00 AM
Very nice looking bow.
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Post by: turkey522 on February 01, 2011, 06:15:00 AM
Nice looking bow,I like the green.
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Post by: Bishop on February 01, 2011, 06:17:00 AM
That is a sweet bow, love the green.
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on February 01, 2011, 06:18:00 AM
That is one cool bow right there!

  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mudd on February 01, 2011, 06:20:00 AM
Hi my name is Mudd and I'm a "bowaholic"!...lol

Thanks for the early morning fix!

I absolutely love looking at pretty bows!

Yours more than qualifies!!!!!

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: fishone on February 01, 2011, 08:07:00 AM
Very nice looking Critter Gitter. Can't beat a Great Northern, especially with the jacknife.
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Post by: Pete Patterson on February 01, 2011, 08:16:00 AM
I hope you like the palm swell in the riser as much as I like it in my Critter Gitter.
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Post by: ripforce56 on February 01, 2011, 08:17:00 AM
Great looking bow looked at Them at K-Zoo over the weekend!
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Post by: 1oldbowguy on February 01, 2011, 08:24:00 AM
Super looking, congrats.    :clapper:
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Post by: Shedrock on February 01, 2011, 08:55:00 AM
Good lookin' bow!
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Post by: Eric Sprick on February 01, 2011, 09:28:00 AM
Like it!
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Post by: rick7 on February 01, 2011, 09:44:00 AM
sweet
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Post by: Izzy on February 01, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
Really cool.Ive yet to shoot a Critter Gitter but Im hoping to one day. Im surprised you dont see more green bows out there.
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Post by: TWarrows on February 01, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
nice color.
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Post by: LimbLover on February 01, 2011, 10:45:00 AM
I love these things! Your bow just made my wallpaper.
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Post by: Big Ed on February 01, 2011, 12:25:00 PM
Neat looking, Very old school!!!
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Post by: Hopewell Tom on February 01, 2011, 12:46:00 PM
I like the green too. I'm looking at the 50th Anniversary Kodiak Magnum. Want to try a short bow, like to have a Bear in the collection and the green glass. Different.
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Post by: Dave Bowers on February 01, 2011, 12:57:00 PM
Very nice...has a classic look to it
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Post by: ronp on February 01, 2011, 01:18:00 PM
That is a very nice looking bow.  The hinge is pretty cool, too.  Congrats and enjoy.
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Post by: bownutts on February 01, 2011, 02:29:00 PM
Great bow and nicer in person looked at Kalmazoo for one they didnt have one maybe later this year happy shooting
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Post by: GO Rogers on February 01, 2011, 02:34:00 PM
BEUTEEFULL ◄----------------<<<
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Post by: Carcajou on February 01, 2011, 05:18:00 PM
Hope Kermit makes meat...congrats
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Post by: Covey on February 01, 2011, 05:56:00 PM
I said it once, and I'll say it again... That green glass is sweet! Jason
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Post by: Ben Maher on February 01, 2011, 07:30:00 PM
NICE !
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on February 01, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics, very green, I like.
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Post by: DEATHMASTER on February 01, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
If that one ever goes for sale I would be VERY interested.
I named my best dog Kritter Getter after these bows.
Great looking bow.
Enjoy it.
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Post by: Swiftspeed10 on February 01, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
my favorite color is green and never even thought it would look good on a bow, that is gorgeous though I want one now!!!
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Post by: michaelschwister on February 01, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Nice!! I luv my jacknife critter gitter.
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Post by: rdoggsilva on February 01, 2011, 09:22:00 PM
Really great looking bow.