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Title: Stalker recurves by South Cox, post up pix !
Post by: Nathan Killen on December 29, 2010, 12:09:00 PM
Hey all ! Im a newby to the forum, just getting back into trad equipment, Ive been "lost" for the last few years ! Anyway Ive got a new Stalker comming and Id like to to pictures of your Stalker, So post up some pix if you got one ! BTW, Glad to be here, feels like home !
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 29, 2010, 02:01:00 PM
Aloha Nathan!

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_0846-1.jpg)

 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_0835-1.jpg)

Stalkers in Hawaii!

 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_1020.jpg)

Welcome to the Gang!
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Post by: Night Wing on December 29, 2010, 02:09:00 PM
Nice looking bows. The side view of them reminds me of my Blacktails.
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 29, 2010, 02:21:00 PM
Thanks Joe,

If I'm not mistaken... Fox, Wallace, Blacktail and Charlie Bisharat (the founder of Stalker Recurves) all mentored under Jim Brackenbury. Which is why all of the bows may have similar designs.

Aloha!
Ryan
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Post by: cacciatore on December 29, 2010, 04:17:00 PM
Fine group of shooters there, Ryan.
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Post by: camoman on December 29, 2010, 04:49:00 PM
Sweet looking bows!
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Post by: overbo on December 29, 2010, 04:59:00 PM
I want one
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Post by: Andy Cooper on December 29, 2010, 05:03:00 PM
Welcome aboard, Nathan! Of course, board rules state that you must post pics when your bow comes. Well, maybe not the written board rules...

 :goldtooth:
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Post by: Bowwild on December 29, 2010, 05:05:00 PM
Wow, S2 didn't post "some" pictures of South Cox Stalkers...he posted all of em!  That's a lot of fine looking archery gear in action there!

Alooooooha back at ya!
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 29, 2010, 05:26:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words!
Hawaiians love Stalkers!   :D  
Hey Roy, the "Stalker Family" has grown since that pic!   :thumbsup:  
Nathan, did you order a longbow or recurve?

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_1030-1.jpg)

Prototype 3 pc longbow
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Post by: wapiti792 on December 29, 2010, 05:53:00 PM
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/wapiti792/WY10054.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/wapiti792/WY10055.jpg)
This is a "stock" bow of South's he sent. I tried it and jumped all over buying it.


(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/wapiti792/tractor005-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/wapiti792/tractor009.jpg)
Grey actionwood, no-nonsense hunting bow. I am looking forward to the day I am cheesin' with a big buck in the foreground and my Stalker in the background of a pick  :)
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Post by: snag on December 29, 2010, 06:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
Thanks Joe,

If I'm not mistaken... Fox, Wallace, Blacktail, and Charlie Bisharat (the founder of Stalker Recurves) all mentored under Jim Brackenbury. Which is why all of the bows may have similar designs.

Aloha!
Ryan
I asked Norm Johnson about his connection with Jim. He told me he talked with Jim once in awhile about bows. Never really "mentored" under him. I was told Wes did work with Jim for awhile. Don't know about Charlie.
Title: Re: Stalker recurves by South Cox, post up pix !
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 29, 2010, 06:17:00 PM
Thanks for the clarification Snag.  I appreciate it!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: cacciatore on December 29, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
Hey Ryan,how is the 56" riser long?
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Post by: CDR on December 29, 2010, 07:36:00 PM
Can't wait to check them out in KZOO!
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 29, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
Cacciatore,

It's a 16 inch riser.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_0795.jpg)
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Post by: Andy Cooper on December 29, 2010, 09:58:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
Thanks for the kind words!
Hawaiians love Stalkers!    :D    
Hey Roy, the "Stalker Family" has grown since that pic!    :thumbsup:    
Nathan, did you order a longbow or recurve?

 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_1030-1.jpg)

Prototype 3 pc longbow
Which model is this? That's purty!!
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Post by: owlbait on December 29, 2010, 10:57:00 PM
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0410.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0411.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0413.jpg)
Flame Madrone veneers on the back, Myrtle on the belly. Surge model with the upgraded limbs. Beauty, and she shoots great too!
Title: Re: Stalker recurves by South Cox, post up pix !
Post by: owlbait on December 29, 2010, 11:08:00 PM
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/stalkerbellytip.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/stalkerbow.jpg)
Same bow, better pics.
Title: Re: Stalker recurves by South Cox, post up pix !
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 30, 2010, 02:25:00 AM
Andy,
It's his prototype 3 pc. longbow.  I shot before he even named it.  I would think that it would be his most affordable model since the riser is built from action wood.

2011 will be an exciting year for Stalker Custom Recurves!
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Post by: Nathan Killen on December 30, 2010, 07:09:00 AM
WOW guys ! Im even more excited now after seeing all those beautiful bows ! I am pumped ! I ordered a 58" striker(short riser) all Bacote riser with black and red accents and Bacote limb vaneers. I should have it around the end of january or the first of february. I will deffinatly post up some pictures. Thanks to all who posted pictures, Hope there is more !
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Post by: Rick Wiltshire on December 30, 2010, 08:41:00 AM
Any more info on the three piece?
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Post by: maxplan on December 30, 2010, 09:12:00 AM
Really nice bows.
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 30, 2010, 01:44:00 PM
Hey Rick,
When I shot the 3 pc longbow, it was still in the r&d phase.  Since then South has changed a few things.
I can give you info on the prototype.  The speeds were comparable to his recurves(a couple fps slower).  It was really quiet and dead in the hand.  The one that I shot had no handshock at all.  I'm definitely ordering one for the new year.
  (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/DSCI0151.jpg)
In the field

 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_1005-1.jpg)
60" prototype drawn to 26"
Title: Re: Stalker recurves by South Cox, post up pix !
Post by: owlbait on December 30, 2010, 02:25:00 PM
Ryan will it still have the limb stabilizing material in the limb core? I thought South had a limited supply of the Actionwood and his Surge recurve would be discontinued when it ran out. Guess I could ask South but I hope he's busy building for KaZoo.
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 30, 2010, 03:50:00 PM
Mike,
Yes he did have a limited supply of actionwood.  Last time that I spoke with him, he told that if he found a supplier of reasonably priced actionwood, he may continue to use it.

I do know that he will continue to have a "meat and potatoes" bow in his line up.  If I'm not mistaken, the Bishwacker may be that model.

Currently, he is using a layer of carbon in his longbows.  I'm not sure about a stabilizing material. I can ask if you want me to. Yes he is swamped right now, trying to get a bunch of new stuff ready for KaZoo.
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Post by: owlbait on December 30, 2010, 04:37:00 PM
Thanks. I finally e-mailed him. Just hate to slow him down before a big show and the orders he has to fill. I saw on his website he uses CoreTuff in his recurve limbs. I'm guessing? he will use it in the longbow too? Not sure if torsional stability is an issue with longbow limbs. Man, I can't wait for KaZoo so I can check out those new bows. Sure do like my Stalker recurve, would be cool to find a longbow to match.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on December 30, 2010, 04:57:00 PM
Let us know what you find out, please, Owlbait. I really like those hybrid longbows...wouldn't mind a fancy riser, either. I'm not that keen on actionwood.
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Post by: owlbait on December 30, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
Will do Andy. Maybe we need to start another Stalker new bows thread since this one was about recurves? I'm not big on actionwood but when South puts that leopardwood, overlays, and accent stripes on it, well, it sure does turn into something special.
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Post by: TOEJAMMER on December 30, 2010, 05:06:00 PM
Charlie did.  Spent a lot of time with Jim while Charlie was in college and was tutored by Jim in building bows thus the spark was ignited and  the rest you know.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on December 30, 2010, 05:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by owlbait:
Will do Andy. Maybe we need to start another Stalker new bows thread since this one was about recurves? I'm not big on actionwood but when South puts that leopardwood, overlays, and accent stripes on it, well, it sure does turn into something special.
I agree. Please accept our apologies, Nathan, for the temporary hijack!  :(    :readit:    :D
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Post by: Night Wing on December 30, 2010, 05:42:00 PM
Wow! More photos were added after my last post. These are very good looking bows.
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Post by: huntnmuleys on December 30, 2010, 06:08:00 PM
man these pics make me jealous.  had been toying with the idea of using part of my income tax on a new toy, this might be the way i go.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on December 30, 2010, 06:43:00 PM
Huntnmuleys,

Are you trying to get kicked outta the club...just PART of your tax refund?!?
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Post by: RUSTY1 on December 30, 2010, 07:17:00 PM
I've been following this post since it started all the while having an add in the classifieds looking for a used LH bow to get me by until I chose a new one. Been without a bow a little while and I'm supposed to go hog hunting in a few months.  While looking at pics of used bow coming at me from the fine members on this forum, I kept coming back to this thread. One bow in particular kept catching my attention.

So I decided to give south a call just out of curiosity. You know, ask questions about his bows, what kinda wait time he had. "6 weeks" he says. "Say what!!!" I replied. Why was I expecting 4,5,6 month at least wait time!! Then I described the bow I had seen the picture of.

"Oh yeah. I know the one. I could get you a twin of that bow in about 6 weeks. Next thing you know, one thing lead to another. I'm giving him my specs and bingo!! I go from frantically looking for something to get me by, to having a sweet, custom for me bow that will get to me in time to be ready for my hog hunt. At almost the same price as some of these used ones that I have been looking at!!

So as they say, "imitation  is the best form of flattery." My bow will be the LH, 62" twin of Mike's (wapiti792) grey actionwood Striker! Thanks for the inspiration Mike. I know you said it's a no-nonsense hunting bow, but I think it looks sweet!! 56# @ 30". I am PUMPED to say the least.

Thanks to the guys who sent me pics of their bows. I really do appreciate it. But I have a really good feeling this was the right choice.

And yes, South IS a great guy to talk to and deal with!!! OK, I'm done.

Rusty
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Post by: owlbait on December 30, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
Good for you Rusty! Please post pics when you get it. South has an "HONEST" wait time too. He delivered my bow very close to the promised time.   :thumbsup:  Welcome to the Stalker Bows Support Group!  :campfire:
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Post by: RUSTY1 on December 30, 2010, 07:33:00 PM
Thanks owlbait. Let me know when the meetings are!!! LOL!
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Post by: Burnsie on December 30, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
Rusty good thing you ordered when you did, something tells me that 6 week wait times are going to be a thing of the past as more and more people become fans of Stalker bows. I've heard nothing but good things about South and his bows.
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Post by: RUSTY1 on December 30, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
Burnsie, I was thinking that very same thing!
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 30, 2010, 10:14:00 PM
Welcome to the "Family" Rusty!  :campfire:  

Ryan
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Post by: RUSTY1 on December 30, 2010, 11:02:00 PM
Thanks Ryan!!
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Post by: Nathan Killen on December 31, 2010, 07:07:00 AM
South IS a great guy,has to be to put up with a indecisive person like me ! Iv called and changed my mind 3 times and he just laughs ! Ive finnaly settled on a Stealth model, Zebra handle and elm limbs !
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Post by: owlbait on December 31, 2010, 09:15:00 AM
Sounds like a winner Nathan. Welcome to the Stalker Support Group   :campfire:  Make sure to show it off when you get it!
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Post by: Rick Wiltshire on December 31, 2010, 10:30:00 AM
I look forward to seeing his longbow at KZoo.
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Post by: Nathan Killen on June 16, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
I know there have been more stalkers built since this last post, so lets see some more pictures !
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Post by: overbo on June 17, 2011, 06:14:00 AM
I sure like the bow South built for me.I sent him the wood and some stain and he did an exceptional job!
Love his grip and extremely smooth and rather quiet for a high performance recurve.Good design all round.
Wish could post a pics but I'm photobucket challenged.