I am thinking about ordering a Cari-bow Silverfox.
When googling, I found the following description in the Urban Dictionary:
"Silver fox: An attractive older man. Generally, one that has gray hair and is often desired by younger women.That Sean Connery may be old, but he sure is one silver fox!!"
Well, my hairs grew gray and I am 50+, so the silverfox seems to be the right choice.....
:readit:
That's funny! As far as the bow....you already know my opinion!
Yeah Ryan, when I remember correctly, you liked the Silverfox very much? I am still thorn between another Peregrine or a Silverfox...
did you shoot them both???
Great bows.
Here is mine.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Ebony20Coco-bolo20Silver20Fox20005.jpg)
should be shipped to me soon if not already on the way.
Yes...I actually have shot both and my very favorite of all Abe's bows is the silver fox. Perhaps due to the added weight of the take down and slightly larger riser, I found it to be an awesome bow. It's been the most accurate longbow I've shot!
How much do you draw Ryan?
Danny, that's insane!
I draw only 27"s so almost any bow over 56"s is good for me. That said, I've been really enjoying shooting 60-62" bows!
Manitoba Stickfinger, is that the SilverFox from Abes inventory list? If so it's a good thing you got to it first. I ended up buying the SLynx from his inventory list. It's the one pictured on the Homepage of his website. I'm just waiting for a string to come in and then he will be shipping it out. Can't wait to try her out. This will be my first custom bow, but I've heard nothing but good things about his bows and workmanship. Anyways, very sweet looking bow you got.
Whoops I made a mistake. I meant that above question for Danny, not Manitoba Stickflinger. Sorry, must have been looking at the bow too much
Danny, I think I liked the last one you had that you said you'd never sell, a little bit better :D :saywhat: I really wanted that one!
Are you talking about this one Norbert?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/8418c7d1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0044.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0046.jpg)
Yeah, I sold/traded it in a time of stupidity, that is why I bought the new one,LOL.
Good bows nice choice...
Here's one I think Donald Rowan had made?... canarywood and bubinga riser with sepelle [sp?]veneers on belly and I think Quilted Tamo Ash ? on the back 62"54#@28" (http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx177/BrokenArrow-03/DSCF0020.jpg)
Gene
One more picture showing the beautiful veneers. (http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx177/BrokenArrow-03/DSCF0024.jpg)
Danny, it was the zebrawood and ebony one...but that's not shabby either!
Beauty thats for sure...
Norbert,
I never had a zebrawood and ebony Silver Fox. I have a zebrawood Brack Quest with an ebony stripe and Zebrawood and wenge Brack Quest. Those two will never go anywhere.
Danny
QuoteOriginally posted by head_hunter:
I ended up buying the SLynx from his inventory list. It's the one pictured on the Homepage of his website. I'm just waiting for a string to come in and then he will be shipping it out. Can't wait to try her out. This will be my first custom bow, but I've heard nothing but good things about his bows and workmanship.
Hi headhunter, did you buy the one with the antler heelcaps and the woodburn of the deer on it?
You cant go wrong with the silver fox, i love mine. But to tell you the truth, I love ALL my cari-bow's !!!!
What cari-bows do you have Darren???
I have a 3 piece Taiga that I absolutely love.I saw Dannys Silverfox on Abes Website and thought I wish ! My only hope is Danny has a weak moment and "Bang" I'll be there.I love Dannys old bows ! LOL
I have a Peregrine, a Wolverine and a Tuktu!! They are all great shooters and as you know Abe does excellent work!!
I have 2 Peregrines and 2 1/2 Silver Foxes and I find that the silver foxes seem to fit me better;
and seem to be the ones that I reach for first---
but it is probably just me as I had the foxes first.
Flying Dutchman, Yes that is the bow that I got. Glad to hear your having great success with your bow.
Todd,
the bow you bought is the most beautiful I've ever seen! I was even thinking about ordering a new Peregrine like that!
Believe me, you won't regret buying that bow. All Abe's bows are masterpieces and they all shoot incredibly well.
Tell us how she shoots and what your thoughts are after receiving it?
Flying Dutchman,
Thanks for the comments. I agree with you, I stared at that bow every day for a solid week before my wife finally pushed me over the edge and told me to either buy it or quit googling over it!! It should be here this week and I can't wait to give it a shot. It will be my first longbow. I'm glad to hear your comments on the bows performance. That was the hardest part about buying the bow is not being able to hold and shoot the bow beforehand.
Todd, first of all: congrats with a fantastic wife! I;ve been staring at that bow too, but my wife didn't encourage me to buy it.....
I know what you mean with the hard part. I live in The Netherlands, so buying a Cari-bow was quite an adventure, I can assure you that. I read a lot of reviews and especially liked the review of Pete Ward.
Cari-bows are all sweet to draw, smokin' fast and reliabe. And Abe's craftmanship is second to none!
But here is the deal: if you might be dissapointed, just ship it to me!
Ha! Ha! I will keep you in mind, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Yes I have a great wife who is very supportive of my addiction to bows and hunting. I also made my decision based on the reviews and the posts on this website, in fact I was keeping track of your posts with your Perigrine and that helped alot to. Thanks and congrats to you also.
Abe makes some very nice bows, and the Silver Fox is definately one.
I don't have a Fox, but have shot them and I like them, a lot.
Now for the grey Haired Flying Dutchman, : I think it will look cool with you, the "Aluminimum Coyote", shooting a "Silver Fox". :)
pete
Well thank you Pete!But I tend to think more of myself as a grey wolf then an Aluminium coyote. or do I mis somethng here, does Aluminium Coyote also has a double meaning?
I'd like to see more though....
Here's a couple pics of mine. I can't say enough good about this bow. Super accurate and smooth shooting.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/fhorn23/Silver%20Fox/2008_0228floridaaquar0053.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/fhorn23/Silver%20Fox/2008_0228floridaaquar0056.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/fhorn23/2007_1203floridaaquar0040.jpg)