Has anybody recieved thiers yet? I'm chompin at the bit, can't wait to get my hands on this one!!! Jason
Not me, I'm watin still
I am wating as well, but I am sure it will be worth the wait.
Early next week is what I heard though the grape vine. :banghead:
Got mine a couple weeks ago. Wore it out already...... (just kidding!) still waiting.
Can't get here soon enough!!!!! :dunno:
In wait mode. Can't wait! :)
B
All right I'll ask, what is Essential Encounters. It's probably something I know about, but I just can't remember lol.
Waiting for both my copies. Hope they arrive before K-Zoo.
I feel I should bring you guys up to date with what has been going on. First of all, we want to thank so many of you for trusting us in purchasing something literally sight unseen. Your support and enthusiasm has been heartfelt. We have been experiencing multiple speed bumps with the replicator. Multiple proof copies have gone back and forth next day air with our main concern being clarity. The replication results seemed to lose several generations in what we handed them. We expect nothing but first class duplication in every respect. The results in quality were simply unacceptable to us. We had to change the encoding process by testing various bit rates. Due to three hours total footage, the decision was finally made to go to a two disk set at no extra cost to the consumer, with the bonus footage on a second disk. This required new case and disk design. The good news is that the clarity issues have been completely resolved. David Mitten drove to St. Louis to personally help, going another 48 hours without sleep. The results and clarity are now spectacular even on huge screens. Again, it is still in their hands now and we are keeping our fingers crossed what they deliver will have no problems or glitches. We are hoping for delivery directly to Kalamazoo on Saturday morning but again we can't promise anything due to it being out of our control again. Many of you might see the final finished production even before we do! If in fact they don't make it to Kazoo by next weekend, we expect delivery within days after Kalamazoo. Hopefully many of you will be able to pick up your copies at Kazoo. If not, I can only promise you this thing is going to be very much worth the wait. We are very very proud of it. Thanks again for your infinite patience and loyal support. Stay tuned!
Cool Gene thanks for the update!
Thanks Gene, I'm one of those sight unseen buyers, mainly because I was blown away by Primal Dreams. I'm expecting this one to be in the same ballpark and I can wait for it.
Sounds like it will be well worth the wait. I pre-ordered a copy and am looking forward to it!
Thanks for the update.
I also have pre-ordered one, and I'm looking forward!
Thanks to Brothers of the Bow.
Markus
QuoteOriginally posted by Gene Wensel:
I feel I should bring you guys up to date with what has been going on. First of all, we want to thank so many of you for trusting us in purchasing something literally sight unseen. Your support and enthusiasm has been heartfelt. We have been experiencing multiple speed bumps with the replicator. Multiple proof copies have gone back and forth next day air with our main concern being clarity. The replication results seemed to lose several generations in what we handed them. We expect nothing but first class duplication in every respect. The results in quality were simply unacceptable to us. We had to change the encoding process by testing various bit rates. Due to three hours total footage, the decision was finally made to go to a two disk set at no extra cost to the consumer, with the bonus footage on a second disk. This required new case and disk design. The good news is that the clarity issues have been completely resolved. David Mitten drove to St. Louis to personally help, going another 48 hours without sleep. The results and clarity are now spectacular even on huge screens. Again, it is still in their hands now and we are keeping our fingers crossed what they deliver will have no problems or glitches. We are hoping for delivery directly to Kalamazoo on Saturday morning but again we can't promise anything due to it being out of our control again. Many of you might see the final finished production even before we do! If in fact they don't make it to Kazoo by next weekend, we expect delivery within days after Kalamazoo. Hopefully many of you will be able to pick up your copies at Kazoo. If not, I can only promise you this thing is going to be very much worth the wait. We are very very proud of it. Thanks again for your infinite patience and loyal support. Stay tuned!
Sight unseen is not an issue when dealing with the right caliber people! Looking forward to my copy as well guys.
Thanks for the update Gene. We can wait. Looking forward to it though.
Thank's for the update Gene, I know it will be worth every agonizing hour we had to wait. :D Jason
QuoteOriginally posted by Blackstick:
Thanks Gene, I'm one of those sight unseen buyers, mainly because I was blown away by Primal Dreams. I'm expecting this one to be in the same ballpark and I can wait for it.
Me 2! Sight unseen buyer as well, but am 100% confident I will love it like Primal Dreams. Can't make it to K-Zoo to pick up my copy, so will have it shipped to my house.
Thanks Gene..
Like you, I'd rather make sure the product is finished to my satisfaction than ship early and be disappointed in quality..
Best Regards !
Do it right the first time, lol.
Thanks for the update Gene. I'm sure this will well be worth the wait.
See you in Kzoo!!!! :thumbsup:
I also pre ordered one I don't have very many traditional dvds only one .So I'm really looking forward to this .I'm sure it will be worth the wait .
Carl
Just ordered mine this morning!!!
Gene - I love it when you talk all high tech like that!
Absolutely nothing goes as smooth as it should!We are all use to that,Gene.I usualy get very concerned if something is not going wrong,because that usualy means something even bigger is about to.We know you will get it to us as soon as possable.Thanks for the update. :thumbsup:
BIll
Know it will be worth the wait.It'll be good to find something besides bills and junkmail in the mailbox...something you'll actually enjoy.
QuoteOriginally posted by J.Williams:
Know it will be worth the wait.It'll be good to find something besides bills and junkmail in the mailbox...something you'll actually enjoy.
Amen to that!!!!
Rusty
Where did you learn all of that "tech talk" Gene?
Oh boy. Can't wait. Christmas all over again. :thumbsup:
Really can't wait for the EE DVD,well worth the wait from what I have been told !!!!!!!!!!!
Christmas is coming early !
Too much thought to be a lie.
Hopefully the shipment arrives on time, if not, no worries, will order one when I return from KZOO.
Been Waiting since first heard of production, glad it is on its way just ordered
QuoteOriginally posted by Marty:
Too much thought to be a lie.
I don't know about that....look at his eyes........
Still waiting for my copy also. Soon
I really like the fact that I am able to send a check in the mail and order a product sight unseen and know full well that one way or another I WILL get what I pay for. In this case, probablyn more than what I paid for.
ONLY in a traditional archery circle can one expect to find something as special as that.
Thanks for the explanation Gene, and thank for the over the top effort to make things right when things are not going exactly to plan.
I live in that harsh reality almost daily.
Can't wait for the video.
Regards,
Brian
We have brothers, sisters, wives, fathers, kids mothers, and fathers all pitching in on this one. We are trying our best to get it out there to you guys. Thanks for understanding. Your support is very humbling. Mike
I'll take a 6 pack (of movies, that is). I almost hope it doesn't come in, I'll be tempted to shut down my booth so I can go back to the hotel room and watch it. :jumper:
And here we all thought the brothers was sitting on some beach somewhere with all our twenties stuffed in their pockets, phoo-phoo drinks in hand, with little pink umbrella sticking out the top!
:thumbsup:
I'm sure it's worth the wait
I can't or don't want to picture the twins on a beach with sissy drinks, a sunburn and a thong..... :notworthy: and my $20..........
Gene took your $20. and went to Las Vegas. He said you're a real winner.
Yea.....I bet I'm a winner...... :laughing: :laughing: :nono:
Ya know Barry , that's a good thing. I never win anything maybe this will change my luck :biglaugh: .....or not!
It's just like waiting on a good buck..Sometimes it's a long sit..But well worth it when it happens..Hats off to Brothers of the Bow..Thanks guys for doing this for us..
Hey ...How's the brothers doing with this..
Not sure, I know I check the mailbox everyday. One of these day's I'll open that box..and it'll be there, shining like a diamond. I'm sure it will be worth the wait! Jason
:pray: :coffee:
Haven't got mine yet still waiting
I'm sure they'll get 'em out soon ,Remember these boys don't shoot electronics ,They shoot bows !
But they're having to depend on other people !
And you know how that goes sometimes ,It slower than what you think .
Be patient
Carl
Just wondering if anyone one had a update on this that's all..A buddy mailed me and said they are having some tech problems...Good luck with that guys..
From talking with Gene in Kalamazoo they are more than a little frustrated with the duplicator and the poor quality. Sounds like they may be making progress but will be a little longer.
Did they check the flux capacitor?
Beam it up Scotty!! :D Jason
Thanks Gene, and thanks for shootin some pics with my son and me in Louisville.
Still waiting for mine..one of these days :campfire:
Sure would go good with the two feet of snow and five foot drifts were under...can't wait!
flux capacitor...i was thinking the same thing, i bet they didnt check it.
I thought it was in today, but it was Primal Dreams. I ordered them both together, I'm happy getting this one, the wait for EE won't be so bad.
It'll get here ASAP. I can wait.
ChuckC
Thanks for the update guys--I've been checking my mailbox so often my neighbor called the ol'girl and asked if I'd come down with the "ole'timers disease or "sumptin." Now when it shows up there goes my best excuse for not rememberin all the stuff the Princess tells me---DAM! , Us Oldguys can't catch a break!!!!!
Well there goes my plan to get it for the wife for Valentine's Day. My daughter's birthday is March 1, plan B.
Any updates?
Good things come to those who wait. :campfire:
There have been a few threads asking for an update. We received word from the duplication company that they have Essential Encounters "scheduled" for shipping out to us Feb 24th. As soon as we receive them, they will go out to you guys. We can't tell you how disapointed we are for the delay, but at the same time are so honored by you guys for your trust, patience, and support. Mike
Thanks for the update....