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Title: Purty bow pics!
Post by: 30coupe on June 12, 2007, 01:45:00 AM

Here are some pics of my new (to me) Kota Kill-um recurve. It's 48# @28" AMO 60". She's got a bacote riser and bird's eye maple limbs. These pics don't even come close to doing justice, but it was already dark when I took them, so I had to use flash.

The best news is she shoots as good as she looks.   :bigsmyl:    :archer:  

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota017.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota014.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota013.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota003.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota008.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota002.jpg)

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Post by: dachba on June 12, 2007, 02:05:00 AM

Very Purty indeed!
Dave in Ft. Collins, CO

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Post by: buckracks7 on June 12, 2007, 02:08:00 AM

I really like the looks of that one.
Congratulations.

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Post by: 4runr on June 12, 2007, 07:46:00 AM

Very nice!

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Post by: leon on June 12, 2007, 07:53:00 AM

That is one nice looking bow.

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Post by: Frenchymanny on June 12, 2007, 09:13:00 AM

Congrats, looking awesome!
 :thumbsup:  
I have a bow on order with birdseye maple veneers, I love the look of it, if you can post a bigger pic of the limbs?

Thanks,
F-Manny

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Post by: 30coupe on June 12, 2007, 10:39:00 AM

F-Manny,

I'll try to get some in the sunlight today and post them later. The ones indoors just don't do justice to the bow.

Russ

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Post by: Frenchymanny on June 12, 2007, 10:50:00 AM

Thanks Russ   :thumbsup:

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Post by: 30coupe on June 12, 2007, 02:07:00 PM

Here are some closeups Manny.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota031.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota029.jpg)

Here's a plug for Lamont at The Footed Shaft. I picked up this awesome armguard along with the bow yesterday.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota027.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota025.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota024.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kota023.jpg)

There ya go Manny. Hope you enjoy these half as much as I am enjoying this bow. This is a keeper!

Russ

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Post by: katie on June 12, 2007, 02:15:00 PM

Great looking bow.  Kota makes a nice bow.  Lamont is a great guy with a great shop.
Got to poke around The Footed Shaft and bring home a Kota, lucky man.
Katie

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Post by: jonesy on June 12, 2007, 02:29:00 PM

looks like a shooter.

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Post by: 30coupe on June 12, 2007, 02:31:00 PM

Lamont's got a nice 60" Mahaska recurve there too. It is marke 52# @ 28" but draws so smooth it seems much lower. What a difficult decision! The Mahaska was red elm with a beautiful multi wood riser. In the end I picked the Kota because the grip was a bit smaller and I have short fingers. I also liked the slender limb design of the Kota, but I have a Mahaska longbow, so I know Kent makes a quality bow too.

If any of you are looking for a great used bow, get in touch with Lamont at The Footed Shaft and ask about the Mahaska. Actually, he has tons of nice used bows, but these two really caught my eye. I can vouch for the Mahaska. I was tempted to buy both, but I already have more bows than I need and it is too nice a bow to just hang up and look at...it wants to be shot!

Russ

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Post by: Frenchymanny on June 12, 2007, 05:24:00 PM

Thanks Russ, I can't wait to receive my longbow now  ;)

F-Manny

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Post by: DannyBows on June 12, 2007, 06:06:00 PM

Beautiful Bow!! That Bird's Eye sure makes for some purty limbs. Congrats!

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Post by: 30coupe on June 12, 2007, 06:20:00 PM

F-Manny,

You are welcome. That should make one beautiful longbow! Make sure we see some pics when you get it. I am a sucker for either bird's eye or quilted maple. For some strange reason, I never get tired of looking at bows, especially some of the amazing ones posted on this site.

Russ

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Post by: Bodork on June 12, 2007, 07:11:00 PM

That is pretty. I really like that style of recurve.

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Post by: fiestmele on June 12, 2007, 07:38:00 PM

Russ   That thing is sweet looking no matter what kind of light you put it under.  :thumbsup:

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Post by: 30coupe on June 13, 2007, 12:08:00 AM

The really cool part is it shoots as good as it looks. I can't believe how smooth the draw is. It actually feels lighter than my 45# Black Bear, but the arrow speed seems quite a bit higher. I am not a real speed freak, but this bow rivals my 55# longbow at a much lighter draw.

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Post by: T.J. on August 07, 2007, 05:25:00 PM

I'm throwing this thing back to the top. That is one sweet looking bow. I have a silver fox on order from cari-bow.

Manny,

Did you get yours yet?

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Post by: bentpole on August 07, 2007, 05:29:00 PM

I always had a soft spot for those Kota Killem Curves. Good luck with it sharp little curve.

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Post by: Over&Under on August 07, 2007, 05:31:00 PM

Love that birdseye!!!!!!!!!!

Nice Kota!!!

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Post by: T.J. on August 07, 2007, 05:53:00 PM

Beautiful isn't it! O/U I know I've seen birdseye pics from you before. You should throw them back up

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Post by: jarrod on August 08, 2007, 01:34:00 AM

I have had my kota kill-um since january of this year and love it. bacote riser with bamboo limbs 53# @ 26" very smooth. chronoed when I first got it, came in at 231 with a full arrow weight of 489 with heritage arrow. 24 days left till elk opener!   :bigsmyl:  

 (http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r166/chevdodge/Picture100.jpg)

 (http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r166/chevdodge/Picture102.jpg)

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Post by: deertraks on August 08, 2007, 06:38:00 AM

I like it, great looking bow.  :thumbsup:

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Post by: rustyspike on August 08, 2007, 10:44:00 AM

That bow came out nice...

Grats on the new bow.

Rich K

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Post by: eagle feather on August 08, 2007, 02:02:00 PM

very nice!

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Post by: Long Bow on August 08, 2007, 02:16:00 PM

Nice bows! I just got a Thunder Mt Lobo with birdseye vaneers...Love it!

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Post by: Golden Hawk on August 08, 2007, 06:12:00 PM

SWEET!