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Title: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bel007 on December 23, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
UPS Delivery Notification = OUT FOR DELIVERY      :wavey:    

   (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/archery/BW%20PAX/IMG_0415.jpg)

A long box from Nixa Mo.  I wonder what it could be?

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Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Zmonster on December 23, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
Awe, come on. Not another one of these tease threads. I feel like it's my bow. It's already bad enough that I'm bowless for a few days....
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: stik&string on December 23, 2010, 05:03:00 PM
:coffee:    :coffee:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Blackhawk on December 23, 2010, 05:05:00 PM
Well, it looks like Santa is early.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 23, 2010, 05:07:00 PM
:eek:  


David
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bel007 on December 23, 2010, 05:13:00 PM
I think... maybe.... could be my new Black Widow PAX?   :pray:  

Maybe just a quick peak in the box...


(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/archery/BW%20PAX/IMG_0418.jpg)
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Covey on December 23, 2010, 05:32:00 PM
That aint right!! Jason
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Lamey on December 23, 2010, 05:38:00 PM
PICS! PICS! WE NEED MORE PICS!    :nono:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: DEAN on December 23, 2010, 05:44:00 PM
MAN by the looks of those pictures you sure were ready!!!!Congratulations
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: highcountry on December 23, 2010, 05:52:00 PM
Long enough brother.... bow pictures please!  :jumper:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bel007 on December 23, 2010, 06:05:00 PM
OK.  Well I guess it wont hurt to take it out and look her over once or twice

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/archery/BW%20PAX/IMG_0419.jpg)

I think it is...   :goldtooth:  
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/archery/BW%20PAX/IMG_0420.jpg)

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Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bel007 on December 23, 2010, 06:09:00 PM
Yep.  Black Widow has shipped my new PAX.  She is 60", RH, 52# @ 28", Asbell Grip, tillered split finger.  The limbs are Yew tapers under clear class.  No veneers here.  The riser is Curly Bubinga and Yew with Curly Bubinga overlays.

"Thank you" to the  fine folks at Black Widow bows.   I had several conversations with Toby, Roger and John during my visit to Nixa for the Instinctive Shooting Clinic they put on last spring with Fred Asbell and Ken Beck.  Then still more questions for Toby and Ken at the Compton Rendezvous about woods combinations and shooting characteristics, differences in bow lengths, etc.  I tried as many Black Widow bow models, grips, and lengths and weights as I could at both the shooting clinic and the rendezvous.  

I then had the privilege of visiting The Rosewood Shop in Halltown, MO. and spending some time with Michael Pyeatt.  Rosewood is a wood supplier for Black Widow Bows and I believe other bowyers and fine wood craftsmen.  Together Michael and I selected the woods for my bow, after all if you want a beautiful bow you have to start with beautiful wood.  And Rosewood has racks and racks of beautiful woods.  I can't thank Michael enough for helping me through the daunting task of picking just the right woods to build the bow that up to that time only existed in my imagination.

Beautiful wood placed in the hands of bow building experts like the crew at Black Widow is the formula for success.  

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Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bel007 on December 23, 2010, 06:10:00 PM
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/archery/BW%20PAX/IMG_0465.jpg)

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Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bel007 on December 23, 2010, 06:11:00 PM
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/archery/BW%20PAX/IMG_0466.jpg)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/archery/BW%20PAX/IMG_0467.jpg)

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Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: A.S. on December 23, 2010, 06:15:00 PM
Absolutely stunning!!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: oldtimerbow on December 23, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
I love the contrasting woods in the riser.The big question is how does it shoot?
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: chanumpa on December 23, 2010, 06:31:00 PM
Unbelievable!!!I love how you presented her and kept us all in suspense like kids waiting to get to open a present.Quite possible to be one of the most stunning bows Ive ever laid eyes upon.Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: TimDougan on December 23, 2010, 06:36:00 PM
Sweet!!!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Fletcher on December 23, 2010, 06:43:00 PM
Outstanding, BEL!  Merry Christmas!  Love the yew.  There is still time to get some blood on her.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: yellow bow on December 23, 2010, 06:47:00 PM
very nice.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: bigugly1 on December 23, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Well that's a nice Xmas for someone.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Maxx Black on December 23, 2010, 06:58:00 PM
Congrats On the New Bow!

The time spent checking and researching paid off big time !WOW  I know you will have a Good time with it.  The combination of wood choices is sure sweet! Not hard to look at.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Blackhawk on December 23, 2010, 06:59:00 PM
You must have been a very good boy this year.  ;)  

Yep, I love the combo...especially the yew.

...but the suspense was killing me.  :archer2:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Huntschool on December 23, 2010, 07:11:00 PM
WoW... thats nice...  hope to see it in the near future.  Congrats on a great bow.

I trust my trip to Nixa next week will yeild something good although as yet I am not sure it will be of that magnitude.....
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Wannabe1 on December 23, 2010, 07:14:00 PM
Brian, that is by and far the best looking Widow I've seen to date! That bow is absolutely stunning. Congrats on a great Christmas gift.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: ishoot4thrills on December 23, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
That is one stunning BW! I love the looks of one piece 'curves!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: CDR on December 23, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
What a BEAUTY!!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: e alexander on December 23, 2010, 07:42:00 PM
Wow, those PA's are my favorite.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Steve O on December 23, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
Oh BABY!  I hope you are driving to bear camp, that will look real good sitting on about 4" of jet black hair!

Fantastic selection of woods and colors there.  I miss going to Mike's shop.  He used to live about 20 minutes away.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on December 23, 2010, 07:58:00 PM
I hope you love it, I know I certainly do. That is a beauty! I might keep that wood combo in mind for my next one. Congrats and Enjoy
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: D.T. on December 23, 2010, 08:14:00 PM
Yep, seen that one in the paint room last week and let me tell you.....them pics are nice but don't do it justice! Congrats!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: larry on December 23, 2010, 08:19:00 PM
very nice! you plan on getting it all bloody next month?
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Follower on December 23, 2010, 08:22:00 PM
Awesome - love the PA model bows.  Classic to the bone!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: S.C. Hunter on December 23, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Very nice, Merry Christmas!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Eric Sprick on December 23, 2010, 09:01:00 PM
wow, Wow, WOW!  Nice.  Eric.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: varmint101 on December 23, 2010, 11:12:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Burnsie on December 24, 2010, 12:59:00 AM
Nice! For some reason, I've never had the itch for a Widow, but the ones that have been popping up the past few weeks really have me thinking....hmmm
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Doc Blues on December 24, 2010, 04:08:00 AM
Very nice Bow...
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Doc Blues on December 24, 2010, 04:12:00 AM
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on December 24, 2010, 07:13:00 AM
Great choices Brian! Can't wait to shoot it this spring. Now to just gotta shoot a matching bear, or like Steve said...it'll look good with black!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: slayer1 on December 24, 2010, 07:20:00 AM
Wow that's a beauty!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Steve G on December 24, 2010, 08:22:00 AM
Great Looking Widow!  Could have taken more Pics though.... LOL
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: bad arrow on December 24, 2010, 09:08:00 AM
I love that style of recurve. Woods are pretty too. Enjoy!....Phil
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: glass76 on December 24, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
Great looking bow! Excellent wood choices.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: KYArcher on December 24, 2010, 09:38:00 AM
That is a Beauty! Love the wood combos. Merry Christmas!  KYArcher
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Onestringer on December 25, 2010, 12:10:00 PM
Thats an awesome bow, congrats
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Gen273 on December 25, 2010, 08:12:00 PM
Congrats, nice bow!!!!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: GRINCH on December 25, 2010, 08:19:00 PM
Beautiful bow.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Rooselk on December 25, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
I'm a really a sucker for yew. Love the stuff. And combined with the curly bubinga it's especially stunning. Congrats on one absolutely beautiful bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: coaster500 on December 26, 2010, 10:17:00 AM
Very, very nice Brian....I bet the grins still stuck on your face  :)

Great wood contrast !!!

 :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bowwild on December 26, 2010, 10:55:00 AM
Great looking bow and I loved the pictures!  This was a rare one where I had my wife come over and look at the pictures with me.  

She knows I'm a nut when it comes to bows and sometimes I have to prove to her that I'm not the only.....whoops, sorry!  :D
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: longbowben on December 26, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Very nice lets see some action photos.  :archer2:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: BowBrain on December 26, 2010, 11:52:00 AM
Congrats, absolutely beautiful bow!!!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: doubleo on December 26, 2010, 08:11:00 PM
Congrates on the awesome bow. Love the look of those 1 piece Widows.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: benny on December 26, 2010, 09:04:00 PM
Very nice widow.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: huntsfairchase on December 26, 2010, 09:18:00 PM
Yew is, to me, one of the finest woods used in bows. Also partial to Osage, but it's hard to beat yew. Great wood choices on a great bow!!! Enjoy!!!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: LookMomNoSights on December 26, 2010, 10:21:00 PM
OOOOOOHHHH!
man........
looks like ya did good!
Congrats! What a killer bow!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Geezer on December 26, 2010, 10:28:00 PM
What an incredibly beautiful bow!  I've been drooling on the keyboard from the first picture.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Friend on December 27, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
The PA IMHO has been alone at the top of BW's most aesthetic design. The PCH has finally provided the PA some company.

Beautiful bows - those PA's.

Congrats!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Bel007 on December 27, 2010, 10:04:00 AM
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate al the compliments. I got my first widow, a used silver anniv edition about 23 years ago.  I sold it shortly after I got it when I was a bit cash short and have always wished I had her back.

I knew I wanted another Widow someday that would hopefully make me forget the first one.  I think this little baby fills the void... but I don't know if you ever forget your first Widow.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Andy White on December 27, 2010, 10:20:00 AM
Beautiful bow.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: traditional beagle on December 27, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
That brings a tear to my eye.
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: fireman_3311 on December 27, 2010, 04:20:00 PM
Very nice!!!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: DennyK on December 27, 2010, 06:38:00 PM
Outstanding- I really like your combination of wood. Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Vincenzo on January 15, 2011, 02:32:00 PM
Very nice bow! Love BW's design. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Black Widow PAX
Post by: Zmonster on January 15, 2011, 02:51:00 PM
Nice. I sure do love the looks of those PAX's. I tried my hand at a BW PCH takedown, but we didnt agree with each other. I think the PAX will be my last attempt with the Widows.

BTW nice range. I think if you opened the closet and shot from there, you would be right inside whitetail range.   :laughing: