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Title: Check out my new Habu
Post by: jonsimoneau on January 29, 2011, 02:44:00 PM
Got my New Habu in yesterday.  I am more than pleased with it.  Bacoter Vyperkhan.  62"  56lbs. at 29 inches.

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n132/jonsimoneau/newhabu2.jpg)
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n132/jonsimoneau/newhabu3.jpg)
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n132/jonsimoneau/newhabu.jpg)
Title: Re: Check out my new Habu
Post by: wtpops on January 29, 2011, 02:46:00 PM
AAAHHHH very nice
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Post by: GRINCH on January 29, 2011, 03:11:00 PM
Very nice.
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Post by: Irish on January 29, 2011, 03:12:00 PM
Like it!!
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Post by: cacciatore on January 29, 2011, 03:17:00 PM
Congrats Jon,I know how much you love those bows and how a big part of your life they are!I am really glad for you.Enjoy it.
Felix
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Post by: Larry247 on January 29, 2011, 03:18:00 PM
I've always wanted to shoot one, and that one is nice....
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Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 29, 2011, 03:18:00 PM
that is gorgeous, idk why but Habu bows seem so exotic and high end.
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Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on January 29, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
It'll look great with you behind a Manitoba bruin. Beautiful bow Jon...can't wait to try it!
Title: Re: Check out my new Habu
Post by: jonsimoneau on January 29, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
cacciatore, I really like this one.  Been shooting it all day, and it is one heck of a shooter.  This one is the tripple carbon model.  I've got another one that is a double carbon model, that is only 46lbs. And of course I still have my old Ebony recurve.
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Post by: jonsimoneau on January 29, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
Ryan, you gotta stop tempting me with that!
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Post by: cacciatore on January 29, 2011, 03:33:00 PM
Nice tris!!So you have Bocote,Cocobolo and Ebony!What's the next?
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Post by: swifty99 on January 29, 2011, 03:35:00 PM
She's a beaut
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Post by: joekeith on January 29, 2011, 03:37:00 PM
Wow, she's a beauty  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Eric Sprick on January 29, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
Love that Bocote!  Nice.

Eric.
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Post by: DEAN on January 29, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
VERY NICE CONGRATULATIONS
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Post by: Whitetail Chaser on January 29, 2011, 04:29:00 PM
Good looking bow!!
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Post by: YORNOC on January 29, 2011, 04:29:00 PM
You know, sometimes bocote is just so-so. When you see an example like yours, its tough to beat. I have to admit I'm jealous....that is an absolute killer bow.
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Post by: Big Ed on January 29, 2011, 04:41:00 PM
Fine looking machine!!
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Post by: Zmonster on January 29, 2011, 04:47:00 PM
Jon,

Sweet Bu. Ive been considering them myself. Do you also own one with the Hybrid limbs? I'm curious as to how they compare? Any differences in draw, cast, etc. Which perform better for you?

Thanks
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Post by: Margly on January 29, 2011, 04:55:00 PM
That is a really nice bow   :thumbsup:
Congrats
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Post by: buckster on January 29, 2011, 05:18:00 PM
Georgeous Habu, love Bucote Jon!
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Post by: traditional beagle on January 29, 2011, 05:25:00 PM
I'm just a little jealous.. Happy for you to.
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Post by: 1oldbowguy on January 29, 2011, 05:46:00 PM
Congrats, that is very nice looking, you did well!!!
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 29, 2011, 05:56:00 PM
Great looking bow Jon I'm sure we will see it draped over a monster this fall.
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Post by: GO Rogers on January 29, 2011, 06:06:00 PM
Very nice,
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Post by: glass76 on January 29, 2011, 06:12:00 PM
That's a good looking bow you got.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Check out my new Habu
Post by: jonsimoneau on January 29, 2011, 06:13:00 PM
Zmonster, I do not own one with the hycurve limbs. I almost ordered the hycurve limbs on this bow, but then decided at the last minute to go with the longbow limbs.  I have however shot the hycurve limbs and they are incredible.  I believe Chris Cox told me they are a bit faster than the longbow limbs.  The hycurve limbs are probably a bit smoother, but it probably would not be noticible to most people.  I like the longbow limbs, because they are so quiet.
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Post by: Guru on January 29, 2011, 06:35:00 PM
Good luck with it buddy!  It's a beaut    :clapper:
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Post by: rastaman on January 29, 2011, 06:38:00 PM
Nice bow Jon   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Huntschool on January 29, 2011, 06:44:00 PM
Jon:

Great looking bow... Love Bacote..

Have ya found a lease yet?
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Post by: J-dog on January 29, 2011, 06:48:00 PM
Really want to try one of those - I have only ever seen em in pics. (maybe a good thing) They are sweet looking bows!

J
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Post by: overbo on January 29, 2011, 06:50:00 PM
Lucky you Jon,
Easiest bow to shoot accurately that I've ever shot.Mr Cox builds a great bow.
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Post by: Lee Robinson . on January 29, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Nice. How's it shooting?
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Post by: BoonRoto on January 29, 2011, 07:17:00 PM
Nice!
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Post by: Son of Texas on January 29, 2011, 07:20:00 PM
Good looking bow congrats!!!
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Post by: Jesse Minish on January 29, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Worth the wait I'll bet! Great looker you got there.
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Post by: Zmonster on January 29, 2011, 07:49:00 PM
Jon,

Thanks for the feedback. Ill keep that in mind.
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Post by: shoes on January 29, 2011, 07:58:00 PM
Wow! Gotta love that Bocote. Jon what quiver is that?
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Post by: David Spear on January 29, 2011, 08:02:00 PM
The best bow quiver ever built IMO. HABU quiver.
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Post by: free2bow on January 29, 2011, 08:42:00 PM
May I ask what was the wait period?...Nice!
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Post by: maxwell on January 29, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
Really nice looking bow, congrats. The Habu fit and finish with the exotic woods is just stunning.
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Post by: Friend on January 29, 2011, 09:06:00 PM
Nice choice Jon!

I suppose that I do not shoot well enough to think I could want somethingelse other than my much awaited Dream TC bow for tighter quarters.

I would have never pursued such a high commodity bow if the one I test drove on numerous occasions didn't significantly fit me better than any of my previous high-end bows that I had shot literally 1000's of times. Many times perception is eveything.

Another dream of yours has been fulfilled.

Congrats!
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Post by: Hot Hap on January 29, 2011, 10:28:00 PM
O-MY that is something! Congradulations Jon. Hap
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Post by: Buckhorn3380 on January 29, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
Looks great
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Post by: Chimaster on January 30, 2011, 01:00:00 AM
Awesome looking bow. A nice set of bamboo arrows will really set that off.
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Post by: Raging Water on January 30, 2011, 01:03:00 AM
There is only one bow that I regret selling. It was my Habu Death Adder. I don't miss any of the other bows. But, I wish I had that one back.

Enjoy that Habu!

Matt
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Post by: TWarrows on January 30, 2011, 01:11:00 AM
nice..
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on January 30, 2011, 02:37:00 AM
She is a Beaut! Bocote is one of my favorite woods ,with that phonelic it looks awesome ,Congrats!
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Post by: Owlgrowler on January 30, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
Congrats, they are great looking bows
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Post by: customcrester on January 30, 2011, 10:42:00 AM
Sweet looking bow, congrats!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: coaster500 on January 30, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Gorgeous Shooter  :)


 :campfire:
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Post by: leatherneck on January 30, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
Sweeeeeeet Jon!!!!!
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Post by: jonsimoneau on January 30, 2011, 02:12:00 PM
free2bow, the waiting list is probably around 2 years now.  This thing shoots great...I can't put it down!
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Post by: Lonnie bailey on January 30, 2011, 04:13:00 PM
very nice lookin bow
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Post by: L. Perry on January 30, 2011, 05:25:00 PM
you are killing me, Mine is supposed to be here the end of the month, Can't wait now, Mine is Ebony 62" longbow limbs 70lbs. at 28, I will post pictures when I get it. Two years is a long time to wait for a bow!
Title: Re: Check out my new Habu
Post by: jonsimoneau on January 30, 2011, 06:04:00 PM
L. Perry, now you're killing me!  I ALMOST went with the ebony, but I'm a real sucker for bacote.  70lbs?  I only WISH I could shoot that much weight!
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Post by: L. Perry on January 30, 2011, 08:06:00 PM
Glad you didn't go with ebony, wouldn't have been enough left for me. Yours must have been the one he was finishing before mine. First longbow I will have. Always been a recurve guy, But sure it will perform fine.
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Post by: Friend on January 30, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
Jon,

I just had to check it out again.

It actually looks even better the 2nd time.
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Post by: jonsimoneau on January 30, 2011, 09:58:00 PM
L.Perry, I'm like you.  Always been a recurve guy.  But I don't really consider the hybrid style longbows to really be longbows.  I mean they shoot pretty much just like a recurve.  The biggest difference is that the longbow limbs are quieter.  I'm sure you'll really love the bow.  It's really fast, quiet, and refreshingly smooth for longbow limbs. And I love the grip on habus.
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Post by: overbo on January 31, 2011, 07:36:00 AM
L.Perry,
If those 70lbers aren't to your liken.I've got a 55lbs @ 28'' hycurve limbs that are 60'' and are bacote w/ a ebony fadeout.Boy they sure would look good on your ebony riser.LOL
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Post by: L. Perry on January 31, 2011, 09:54:00 AM
70lbs. is a little lighter than I am used to so should be ok. PM me with a price though, never have enough limbs! Ha Ha
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Post by: Irish Archer on January 31, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
Nice! Congrats.
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Post by: redant 60/65 on January 31, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
I love bocote as well. (sweet)  :thumbsup:
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Post by: jonsimoneau on February 03, 2011, 11:20:00 PM
I've been shooting this bow nonstop since I got it.  I LOVE my old Habu recurve...but I actually shoot this vyperkhan noticeably better than the recurve.  I told this to Chris Cox, while talking to him on the phone yesterday, and he told me the reason was "because the vyperkhan is a better bow".  The other thing that has really shocked me is how much nicer the tripple carbon model is to shoot than the double carbon vyperkhan.  I figured the extra lamination of carbon had something to do with it...but Chris said it has more to do with the way he is tillering them now.  The tripple carbon is smoother than the double carbon.  In fact...it is every bit as smooth as my Habu recurve.  The tripple carbon actually has even less handshock than the double carbon vyperkhan...and less than the recurve.  Really loving it...and shooting it very well.  Can't wait for turkey season!
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Post by: L. Perry on February 04, 2011, 02:30:00 PM
Mine should be here Wednesday, I can't wait to shoot it after reading all your information. Wasn't to worried about when it would get here until you started this post! Now am driving myself nuts!
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Post by: Friend on February 04, 2011, 10:31:00 PM
Jon,

Out of curiousity, what arrows have you spec'd out for her.
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Post by: jonsimoneau on February 05, 2011, 10:59:00 AM
L. Perry Chris was finishing yours up when I talked to him the other day.  Make sure you post some pictures of it!
  Hey Friend, I'm shooting an axis 400 out of it.  The bow is 56Lbs at 29 inches, but I don't quite draw 29.  More like 28.5
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Post by: turkey522 on February 05, 2011, 11:26:00 AM
Nice really like the wood choice.
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Post by: J. Oles on February 05, 2011, 05:20:00 PM
That bow looks great!

Congrats!


Jason
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Post by: J. Oles on February 05, 2011, 05:21:00 PM
That bow looks great!

Congrats!


Jason
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Post by: Montanawidower on February 05, 2011, 06:47:00 PM
Sweet, I love bocote.

congrats